The only reason I wouldnt dive on Wednesday..(flight is at 12:30PM on Thursday) is I dont want to leave it for the last day, in case weather would cause me to miss it.
That is what happened to me in Puerto Rico. The one day I had they cancelled the dives to the wind conditions.
SSLPhd, there is no requirement to refrain from going to heights prior to the dive only after as you could get the bends from the buildup of nitrogen in your body.
Still trying to figure out if I should fly directly into Hilo and spend 1 night there, so do Sunday and Monday..then drive to Kona Monday night and maybe dive Tuesday AM. Leave Wednesday to do some other stuff. Trying to avoid shlepping suitcases with all my stuff from one side to the other. Maybe do Mauna Kea first night for sunset, drive back to Hilo. AM heli ride. Then head over to VNP and do some hikes, drives. If any time hit up the sand beaches on the way back to Kona.
Is there a midway point to stay at?
Think this is taking shape. That gives me Tuesday or Wednesday options to dive.
What do you think?