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Dive Op / Resort	Live Aboard?	Area	Title / Review	Rating Advanced / Beginner	Diving Date	Reporter/ # Dives	Photos/ Helpful Votes
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*Wanna Dive Kona/ condo VRBO*		Kona	Steve runs a very efficient and diver- friendly operation. You meet him at the habor launch ramp (between Kailua and the airport) ... Full report		8/2011	David Dornbusch 250+ Dives
*Kona Diving Company/ Keahau Beach Resort Outrigger*		Kona Coast	This was our second time diving with Kona Diving Company. KDC is an outstanding dive op! Not a cattle boat, 12 divers max. Top notc... Full report		7/2011	Blue McRight 250+ Dives
*Ed Robinson's Diving Adventure/ Maui Banyan*		Maui	Exceptional dive operation. Boats never felt crowded and entrance/ exits were handled very smoothly. Great service onboard t... Full report		2/2011	William Barrett 250+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Big Island	My wife and I have been on several Aggressor Fleet trips in the past, and this was just as good as all the others. I guess there'... Full report		2/2011	Jeffrey W Garrison 250+ Dives
*Big Island Divers*		Big Island	I chose Big Island divers because they were willing to give a discount for multiple days booked with them. We did 3 days of t... Full report		10/2010	Wayne Johnson 100+ Dives
*Sea Paradise/ Holua Resort*		Big Island	Went with Sea Paradise after several years because we have always had a rewarding dive experience with them and this was no except... Full report		10/2010	Paul 100+ Dives
*Wanna Dive Kona/ Condo rental via VRBO*		Kona	Instructors/ Divemasters: Cathy and Bob are very experienced, helpful and friendly. They are great at finding the hard to find fish... Full report		9/2010	Cindy Edgerton 250+ Dives
*Wanna Dive Kona/ Sheraton*		Kona	This was my third year in a row diving with WannaDive. Steve does an excellent job of making sure that every dive is special. I ... Full report		8/2010	Robert Halem 100+ Dives
*Jack's Diving Locker/ N/A*		Big Island	This was the 4th or 5th time we have dived with Jack's and their service keeps us coming back. Large, well maintained boats. Ver... Full report		6/2010	Erin and Jim 100+ Dives
*Ed Robinson/ Makena Surf*		Maui	Ed Robinson runs a solid operation; they do a great job accommodating more experienced divers. 4 to 6 people on his boat while we... Full report		6/2010	Mark Rizzo 500+ Dives
*Kohala Divers/ Hilton Waikaloa*		Big Island	The boat was roomy, partially covered, and did have a bathroom. They were well equipped with emergency equipment and even had life... Full report		6/2010	Wade Smith <100 Dives
*Lahaina Divers/ Maui Kaanapali Villas*		Maui	I just read the comments by Nick Phelps about his Maui experience in the June 2010 issue of Undercurrent and needed to add in my 2... Full report		5/2010	Jeff Robertson <BR>Fantasea E 500+ Dives
*Wanna Dive Kona/ Kona Reef Condos*		Big Island - Kona Coast	Steve runs an excellent dive operation. We like the small boats, and the maximum of 6 was great. There were only 4 of us each day, ... Full report		3/2010	Sherrie Barker 100+ Dives
*Alex's Aquatic Adventures*		Oahu	Alex is a great guide and fun to dive with. Someone in our party was having a very hard time the first day and didn't want to dive... Full report		3/2010	Anne Rasmussen <100 Dives
*Bule Wilderness*		Kona/Waikaloa	We have dived with nine or ten different Kona operators, and Blue Wilderness is one of the best we have found, especially if you a... Full report		2/2010	Dan Clements 250+ Dives
*Pro Divers*		Molokini	Only bad was silly me staying up in Napili and driving all the way to Kihei. Next time, I will stay in the area. ... Full report		1/2010	R.C. Jennings 100+ Dives
*Pacific Rim Divers Limited/ Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort*		Kona	Patrice Heller at Pacific Rim was great. She pointed out lots of critters and fish. We saw the biggest turtle I have ever seen rig... Full report		11/2009	Jim Murray <100 Dives
*Dive Makai, / Torpedo tours*		Kona	Good: Dive Makai. Did 3 morning dives with them. Their dive briefings were detailed as to what they hoped to find & the dive profi... Full report		10/2009	Wayne Joseph 500+ Dives
*Jack's Diving/*		Kona	I am never sure how to report on Hawaii diving. I love to dive but I also like to see things when I dive. The dive shop did a gr... Full report		10/2009	Jan C 1000+ Dives
*Dive Makai/ Kona Coast Resort / Marriott Waikal*		Kona Coast, Big Island]	For the fourth year in a row, we dove with Mike Henshaw’s Dive Makai and once again were impressed by the avid interest in diving ... Full report		8/2009	James A Heimer 500+ Dives
*Seasport Divers*		Kauai	I ended up with Seasport, because Bubbles Below did not answer my e- mails and forwarded my request for info to Seasport. I am clo... Full report		8/2009	Sandra Walzer <100 Dives
*Fathom Five*		Kauai	My fourth trip with Fathom Five on Kauai and second to Niihau, also with Fathom Five. There's a reason why Fathom Five is rated #... Full report		7/2009	Bob DeFeo 250+ Dives
*Dive Makai*		Kona	Poor Hawaii. Having read a reader report bemoaning the loss of fish in Hawaii's reefs, I thought I was prepared. But I wasn't. ... Full report		6/2009	John Woolley 250+ Dives
*Kohala Divers*		Kohala	I loved diving with Kohala divers. The staff was professional, courteous , friendly and educational . They are known for their env... Full report		6/2009	Sally Byrd <100 Dives
*Wanna Dive/ Aston Kona By The Sea*		Kailua Kona, Big Island	The Aston Kona By The Sea is a very nice condo about 15 minutes from Honakohau Harbor where all the dive boats for the Kailua Kona... Full report		6/2009	Steve Nestlerode 250+ Dives
*Captain Bruce's Extreme Comfort Diving*		Oahu	The dive operation is called Captain Bruce's extreme comfort diving. And that is the truth. Suzette (operation owner) has thought ... Full report		5/2009	Jeanette Brown <100 Dives
*Mauna Lani Sea Adventures*			I changed Dive operators mid vacation and what a great choice. Mauna Lani Sea Adventures are located in the resort of the same na... Full report		5/2009	Michael Drumstas 1000+ Dives
*Mike Severns Diving*		Maui	Have gone diving with Pauline & co. many times before. As expected, they did a terrific job with the predive info. They told us ... Full report		4/2009	Wayne Joseph 250+ Dives
*Sea Paradise*		Big Island, Kona Coast	We go to Hawaii every year and generally do most of our diving with Sea Paradise. We believe the diving is better south of Kona th... Full report		2/2009	Joann Mead 250+ Dives
*Bubbles Below*			Jan 24 - Feb 12, 2009. Total dives 21. Arrived in Kauai on Jan. 24 2009 and after landing, called a friend who had been on the ... Full report		2/2009	Craig Condron 500+ Dives
*Wanna Dive/ Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort*		Kona	When I was researching diving in Kona, I was concerned about the large boats and the smaller boats. It seemed like the large boats... Full report		11/2008	Franklin Mah <100 Dives
*Dive Makai*		Big Island	Dive Makai was a good outfit. Dives generally are timed at about 45 minutes, but you can linger longer if you have the desire and... Full report		11/2008	Michael Judd 250+ Dives
*Fathom Five Divers*		Kauai and Niihau	The Dive Masters Holly and Anthony were very professional. Fathom Five is a well run operation. Their Nitrox compressor was down... Full report		8/2008	Jacob Rosenstein 250+ Dives
*Pro Divers*		Maui	Excellent service and attitude! We called last minute to schedule a trip, and other companies were all booked up. Pro Divers was... Full report		7/2008	Mary Herndon 100+ Dives
*dive makai*			Dive Makai gives the best dive briefings we've ever encountered. They tell you everything about the dive site, the fish, and the ... Full report		7/2008	don buswell-charkow 500+ Dives
*Fathom Five*		Kauai & Niihau	Fathom Five & the shore- diving arm of the company are five stars all the way. Did a two- tank boat dive one day on the south coast ... Full report		5/2008	Bob DeFeo 100+ Dives	1
*Bubbles Below/ Private Condo*		Kauai	Kauai (and Hawaii, in general) is not the best destination for a dedicated dive vacation, but is excellent for other activiti... Full report		4/2008	Scott George 100+ Dives
*Kohala Divers, Dive Makai/ Puako Beach Condos*		Big Island	Puako Beach condos were convenient to wife's conference at nearby Hapuna Beach Prince. Walk or very short drive to amazing snorkel... Full report		3/2008	Jonathan A. Scott <100 Dives
*Captain Bruce's Diving*		O'ahu	This was our 5th trip diving with Capt Bruce. Dove with Randy and his crew for 6 days - 2 tank day dives out of Wainaie on the Wes... Full report		2/2008	Erin Teskey 250+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*		Big Island- Kona Coast	Kona- Honu Divers was an excellent operation. Large boat, well maintained, limited number of divers. (It was off season) Divers a... Full report		12/2007	Dennis 250+ Dives
*Kohala Divers*		Big Island (Hawaii)	Kohala Divers is located at the Kawaihae Shopping Center , Kawaihae, HI 96743 which is north up the Kohala Coast from Kona on the B... Full report		9/2007	Charles W Donaldson 100+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*			Flew in the night before and stayed at the King Kam's Kona Beach Hotel near the pier. Next time we'll research alternatives as th... Full report		9/2007	Russ Battisto 500+ Dives
*Kohala Divers*		Kona-Waikoloa	Kohala Divers is located in Kaiwihae shopping center across from the harbor and boat dock. Kaiwihae is located about 45 mins. north... Full report		9/2007	Michael Drumstas 500+ Dives
*Mike Severns Diving*		Maui	I consider diving with Mike Severns an education. Their guides take an extraordinary amount of time on pre- dive briefings, to tel... Full report		6/2007	Chris Jones <100 Dives
*DiveTek*		Kona	DiveTek ( [. . . ] ) was fabulous For a small extra fee, they provided steel tanks for my wife and I (96cuft for... Full report		6/2007	Peter Korn <100 Dives
*Maui Dreams;/ Mana Kai Condominuims*		Maui	As you can tell, I've been having quite a summer diving in fun locations. I chose Maui Dreams due to Undercurrent reviews. When I ... Full report		6/2007	fiona rattray 250+ Dives
*Maui Dive Shop*		Maui	Maui Dive Shop has several locations on the island. I wasn't able to get in with Mike Severns, my first choice, but did get the la... Full report		6/2007	fioan rattray 250+ Dives
*Ed Robinson's*		Maui	Nice, calm water because the trade winds laid down for a few days. We dove both ends of Molokini and the back side. Small gray r... Full report		5/2007	Bob Barada 500+ Dives
*Jack's Diving Locker/ Vacation Rental Home - Aloha House*		Big Island - Kona Coast	We shore dove at Honaunau (Place of Refuge) off two step - this was a nice dive with lots of coral and lots of reef fish. We also... Full report		2/2007	Craig Lazanich <100 Dives
*Prodiver/ N/A*		Maui	I had one day of diving I could do on this trip to Maui. Based upon feedback I saw in Undercurrent I went with Prodiver out ... Full report		2/2007	Scott George <100 Dives
*Waikiki Diving*		Oahu	Oahu diving is mostly geared to the "intro to scuba" people, based on my 6 dive trips there. They are not used to experienced peo... Full report		1/2007	Lyn Greenhill 100+ Dives
*Maui Dive Shop/ Hyatt Regency Maui*		Maui	Never having been to Hawaii before, my wife and I were fortunate to have won a trip and lodging at the Hyatt Regency Maui in Ka’an... Full report		1/2007	Paul Schmieder 100+ Dives
*Jack's Dive Locker*		Big Island	Shore diving at its best. Daily tank rentals with unlimited fills make diving easy. Shop provides maps of the dive site - both o... Full report		11/2006	Jack Gullo 250+ Dives
*Dive Makai/ Kona Coast Resort*		Big Island of Hawai'i	When we were last on the Big Island in 2005 we dove with Kona Coast Divers, which has since been acquired by Jack's Diving Locker. ... Full report		8/2006	James A. Heimer 250+ Dives
*Pacific Rim Divers/ Bay Club at Waikiloa*		Kona	I booked Pacific Rim divers after reading other reports from Undercurrent readers. . . . . and they were right. Patrice Heller and ... Full report		8/2006	John Liston 250+ Dives
*Dive Makai/ Outrigger Keauhou Beach*		Kona	Dive Makai seems to have smoothly transitioned from the prior ownership to Mike and Kimberly (the new owners). Crew was outstandi... Full report		8/2006	Jim Schoeneck 100+ Dives
*Oahu Scuba Divers/ Ohana East Hotle*		Oahu	I chose Ohana East due to previous reports in Undercurrent, and was happy with the choice. From my ocean view room I could actuall... Full report		8/2006	fiona rattray 250+ Dives
*Mike Severns/ Napili Point*		Maui	Mike Severns took us to the back side of Molokini crater where the visibility was excellent and there was a great deal of variety ... Full report		7/2006	Craig Grube <100 Dives
*Extended Horizons*		Maui/Lanai	We picked Extended Horizons because they dove in Lanai almost every day and were not as rigid in their dive calendar as some Maui ... Full report		7/2006	Susan & Bill Arbios 100+ Dives
*Kona Agressor*			We signed up for the trip and they took our deposit; we made our air reservations and THEN they told us that the trip may not go i... Full report		5/2006	Laura Mosqueda 250+ Dives
*Aloha Divers/ Fairmont Orchid*		Kona -Big Island	Mike And Earl run a great operation and cater to your skill level and can arrange amazing up close and personal large animal encou... Full report		5/2006	Dave Eckenberger 1000+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers/ Outrigger Keauhou*		Kona	This is an excellent dive outfit. From the very first contact Maggie and Glen were pleasant and easy to deal with for questions an... Full report		4/2006	Jeff Baratta 250+ Dives
*Extended Horizons/ private condo*		Lanai	During a weeklong dive vacation to Maui, we arranged a day trip to Lanai with Extended Horizons. They were recommended by our Maui ... Full report		4/2006	Linda and Steve Tolf 100+ Dives	1
*AAA Diving/ Hilton Hawaiian Village*		Oahu	AAA Diving / Oahu HI / (808) 221- 8346 / (877) 617- 2822 - [. . . ] / Bottom line: This is a service- oriented ou... Full report		3/2006	Steve Iwanowicz <100 Dives
*Aloha Dive Company/ Royal Kona Resort*		Kona	Aloha Dive Company is a first class dive operation in every respect. Owner Mike Nakachi and first mate Earl Kam have an amazing k... Full report		2/2006	Richard Troberman 250+ Dives
*Scuba Shack/ Mana Kai Maui*		Maui	We had rented tanks and weights from Scuba Shack but never gone on their boat before. Michelle at the store was very helpful and p... Full report		2/2006	Paul and Donna Lima 100+ Dives
*Extended Horizons/ Mana Kai Maui*		Maui	Returned after 4 years to find this operation continues to excel. Went out with Captain Erik, Maren and Chris for two trips. The b... Full report		2/2006	Paul and Donna Lima 100+ Dives
*Ed Robinson; Prodiver Maui/ Condo*		Maui	I dived with Ed Robinson twice before (1999, 2003) and was very satisfied. To my dismay, this trip it seemed that the operation h... Full report		12/2005	Len Sander 250+ Dives
*Jack's Dive Locker*		Big Island	Tank rentals at Jack's are great - rent by the day, with free re- fills. They will give you maps of the shore dive spot and sugges... Full report		11/2005	Jack Gullo Jr. 250+ Dives
*Dive Oahu/ Doubletree Hotel*		Oahu	This was a combination business and pleasure trip so I was staying at a non- dive hotel, but most dive operators will pick you up a... Full report		10/2005	Henry Ziller 100+ Dives
*Mike Sevrens/ Haleakala Shores Condos*		Maui	The majority of the 10 divers on this trip were fairly new. Most wanted to see turtles, big critters, and the Back Wall at Molokin... Full report		9/2005	Sherrie Barker <100 Dives
*B and B/ Four Seasons*		Maui	Just worked in one day of diving while in Maui, so limited experience w/ the area. B and B is a good operator. Straightforwar... Full report		9/2005	Kevin McCarter 100+ Dives
*Mike Severns Diving/ Renaissance Wailea*		Lanai	I got a chance to dive once more with Mike Severns Diving, which is always a pleasure. I was on their Friday three- dive day, out ... Full report		8/2005	Susan Fuhs 500+ Dives
*Dive Makai/ Outrigger Keauhou Beach*		Kona	Dive Makai seems to have smoothly transitioned from the prior ownership to Mike and Kimberly (the new owners). Crew was outstandi... Full report		8/2005	Jim Schoeneck 100+ Dives
*Kona Coast Divers/ N/A*		Big Island of Hawaii]	We found Kona Coast Divers to be a friendly and accommodating operation. It is located in the harbor a few miles north of the tow... Full report		7/2005	James Heimer 250+ Dives
*Mike Severns/ Marriott, Wailea*		Maui	We dove with Mike Severns for two days on Maui. They leave very early to get out to Molokini before the hoards of dive boats and s... Full report		7/2005	J. Ferguson <100 Dives
*Kona Agressor II*		Kona	This was my third time on a liveaboard and second time diving in Kona. The crew is extremely knowledgeable and Aggressor freindly... Full report		7/2005	Jay Newby 250+ Dives
*AAA Diving/ Ohana Waikiki West*		Oahu	This is advertised as the least expensive diving on Oahu. IT IS and that says a lot regarding Hawaii diving. My dive buddy wife ... Full report		6/2005	J. Ray Behnke 250+ Dives
*AquaZone/ Marriott*		Oahu	AquaZone was the Dive Op in our large Marriott on Waikiki. Although we didn’t have reservations with them, we were able to dive wi... Full report		6/2005	JoAn Ferguson <100 Dives
*Kona Aggresor*		Kona	I have only been diving for one year and this was my second liveaboard. My first was on the Truk Odyssey in Aug. 2004. I live on... Full report		5/2005	Toni Imwold <100 Dives
*Mike Severns/ Private House Rental*		Maui	Used Mike Severns for three two tank dives in Jan 2005. They are a first class Maui dive operation, with excellent customer servi... Full report		12/2004	Rich Orman <100 Dives
*Ed Robinson/ House Rental*		Maui	Did the two- tank night dive with Ed Robinson. The dive only goes out on Thursday nights, and costs about $140 without equipment. ... Full report		12/2004	Rich Orman <100 Dives
*Sea Paradise/ Holua Resort*		Kona, Big Island	Returned for the fourth time to this operation which has not disappointed us yet. Based in Keauhou Bay, about 7 miles south of Kai... Full report		10/2004	Paul and Donna Lima <100 Dives
*Kona Coast Divers/ Paniolo Greens*		The Big Island	Resort was clean and large enough, though falls short on amennities. It is on a golf course and apx. 30 min. drive to dive s... Full report		10/2004	Scott 100+ Dives
*FathomFive/OceanQuest Divers/ Kuhio Shores Condos*		Kauai	FathomFive/ OceanQuest is a great dive operation. They provide boat and shore dives and have a good shop. The staff is great; help... Full report		9/2004	Steven C Williams <100 Dives
*Jacks Diving Locker/ Kona Nalu Condos*		Big Island	The Big Island of Hawaii has great shore diving, so much so that I spent most of my UW time there shore diving instead of boat div... Full report		9/2004	Steven C Williams <100 Dives
*Kona Aggressor*			GOOD: LAYOUT OF BOAT: Excellent quarters including queen- sized lower bunks in cabins, private showers and heads en suite. Dive d... Full report		9/2004	Sarah Shoaf, Alan Miller 250+ Dives
*SeaSport Divers/ Kuhio Shores Condos*		Kauai	SeaSport Divers is a first class operation. The dive vessel Anela Kai is far and away the best on the island. They also have a g... Full report		8/2004	Steven C Williams <100 Dives
*Lahaina Divers/ Kapalua*		Maui/Lanai	Some of the biggest and healthiest hard coral we've seen. On Maui, Molokini Crater, and Lanai. Lots of sharks, saw black tips, wh... Full report		7/2004	Ed Gross <100 Dives
*Jack's Diving Locker/ Kona Islander Inn*		Kona (West Coast)	Recently got certified (Open Water) with Jack's Diving Locker in Kona, Hawaii. My instructor, Doug Farr, was excellent. He was pa... Full report		5/2004	Richard Swan <100 Dives
*Ed Robinson's Diving/ Four Seasons*		Maui	We dove with Ed Robinson's Diving Adventures based on Undercurrent reviews and were happy that we took the advice. The boat leaves... Full report		5/2004	Michael Drumstas 250+ Dives
*Bubbles Below/ Embassy Suites, Poi Point*		Kauai	Bubbles Below came very highly rated from several sources. Did not find them to be as good as advertised. Boat was very small with... Full report		5/2004	Donald A <100 Dives
*See in Sea Scuba*		Waikiki	I did three days of diving in Oahu with See in Sea Scuba, which was a wonderful operation. The diva master for all three days was... Full report		5/2004	Brian Russell 100+ Dives
*Jack's Dive Locker/ Local condo*		Big Island	The new shop at Jack's Dive Locker is world class. The friendliness of the people that work there may be the best you ever encount... Full report		4/2004	David Richardson 100+ Dives
*Aloha Dive Company/ Timeshare in Waikoloa Village*		Big Island/Kona	I contacted Mike Nakachi of Aloha Dive Company a couple months ahead of time to make arrangements for diving. He took my name and ... Full report		4/2004	Rich 250+ Dives
*Seasport Divers/ Embassy Resorts*		Kauai South	American Airlines new schedule, St. Louis to Kauai, return flight has a 5hr + layover in LA. They use small planes and they are pac... Full report		3/2004	Fred Zurbriggen 250+ Dives
*Aloha Dive Co./ n/a*		Kona	Aloha Dive Company is an exceptional operation and we have already scheduled another visit. Mike and Earl bring top- notch marine l... Full report		3/2004	Larry Sandusky 1000+ Dives
*Seasport Divers*		Kauaii	Although the diving was pretty good, this operator was less than good to dive with. They had too many people and made us all dive ... Full report		1/2004	Scott Page-Pagter 500+ Dives
*Bubbles Below/ n/a*		Kauai	I dove with this organization for two days on the way back from a trip to Palau. The crew was very organized, safety conscious an... Full report		12/2003	Michael N. Hofman 500+ Dives
*Jacks Diving Locker/ Fairway Villas - Waikoloa*		Kona	Jack's Diving Locker is one of the cadillacs of dive operations. Service is great. You meet everyday at the dive shop which is ab... Full report		11/2003	Martin Raffauf 100+ Dives
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