The Great Barracuda is a type of ray-finned fish that inhabits the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf Coast of Florida. It also swims off the coasts of Mexico, northern South America, and Hawaii. Barracudas, of which the Great Barracuda is a typ.. Read More

An Ironman visitor that later found our Captain! Our awesome volunteers who helped Jacks Diving Locker set up the Ironman Swim Course had a surprise visitor. A huge Whale shark! On the same beautiful day Captain David, toured the Classic Morning Dive.. Read More

Ironman race days! We are so happy to have been a part of Ironman again this year. There is no better way to spend the morning than on the Ironman swim course. It's so fun to watch the athletes come in and out of Kailua Bay—we really feel l.. Read More

The pilot whale has a bulb-like head and a small mouth that slants up toward its eyes, giving it the appearance of always smiling. The International Whaling Commission says the pilot whale was given its common name because "it was once believed .. Read More

Just outside Honokohau Harbor, where most of our trips depart, are a group of dive sites that have become “crew favorites”. Why? Several reasons: We often see Eagle Rays, Dolphins, Turtles, big Jacks, Frogfish, Eels, Octopus, and Barracud.. Read More

Have you had Captain David on your boat? Or taken a class with David? Maybe you’ve just heard his Colombian accent while making a reservation. David always has a positive attitude on the boat and is very attentive to his divers and passengers. .. Read More

A Great, Great Find Jack’s has been committed to conservation for over 40 years, part of that commitment is providing products and apparel in our stores and online that are ecofriendly or sustainable. Prawno is an ocean lifestyle clothing brand.. Read More

Hawaii is a bucket list destination for many people. And we are thrilled you are visiting! But beware, here are the top 5 cool sea creatures you want to keep your distance from on your next dive. Hawaiian Monk Seal           .. Read More

I knew in 1961, when I was 6 years old, that I wanted to be a SCUBA diver. Like many people of my generation, I was fascinated by the series Sea Hunt, starring Lloyd Bridges.  Little did I know I would become a professional diver, and one day me.. Read More

Exciting news dive friends. Check out this AWESOME New Aqualung PRO HD BCD!  Just out in the scuba market and now available at Jack’s Diving Locker. The PRO HD BCD is now offered in both in Men’s and Women’s sizing and in fun a.. Read More