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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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*Ocean Concepts Hawaii/ Ala Moana*		Oahu	Operation previously got good report in "Undercurrent". They pick you up at your hotel, even if you are in downtown Honolulu (mile... Full report		6/2011	Mary K Wicksten 1000+ Dives
*Ed Robinson's Diving Adventure/ Wailea Marriott*		Maui	Just wish that the airlines wouldn't be so picky about weight. If you wish to cut back on weight they(dive shops) have everything... Full report		3/2011	Frank Nelson 1000+ Dives
*Bubbles Below,*		Kauai	The best part of diving in Kauai during the month of February was the dive operation. Linda Marsh, a dive master and owner of Bub... Full report		2/2011	Eric Steckel <100 Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona Coast	This was my fourth Kona Aggressor trip over the last 18 years. The weather was very unusual in that there was very large surge an... Full report		1/2011	Randall S Preissig 1000+ Dives
*Kohala Divers*		Big Island, Hawaii	This was our 4th trip to the big island & we wanted to stay in Kohala area & dive this coast. We had arranged 2 boat dives with K... Full report		10/2010	Wayne Joseph 500+ Dives
*Wanna Dive Kona/ Kanaloa at Kona*		Kona	Steve at Wanna Dive (steve@wannadivekona. com) had received good reviews in the Chapbook. They were right. His boat was out of th... Full report		10/2010	Gary Rudy 250+ Dives
*Extended Horizons*		Maui & Lanai	Extended Horizons was recommended by several dive shops in South Maui for diving Lanai, as none of the boats from South Maui go th... Full report		9/2010	Jacob Rosenstein 250+ Dives
*Fathom Five Divers and Ocean Quest/ Cliffs Club*		kauai	Ive dove with this company for 10 years and they are very people friendly and safety 1st dive operation, 6 divers max no cattle car... Full report		8/2010	Michael G Jerome 100+ Dives
*Big Island Divers*		Kona Coast	We did 9 dives with Big Island. We went with several different DM's and Capts. All were very personable and professional. The boats w... Full report		7/2010	Andy Kenley 1000+ Dives
*Maui Diving Scuba Center/ Valley Isle Resort Condos*		Maui	Maui Scuba Diving personnel were very accommodating, from dealing with the owner, Bia, down to her shop staff and the dive guides. ... Full report		7/2010	Nancy L Collins 100+ Dives
*Seasport Divers*			My wife, a friend, and I did 7 dives with this operation. The first 4 were in Kauai. The week we were there it was a little choppy. Th... Full report		6/2010	Andy Kenley 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Big Island west coast	First, this was the BEST food I've ever had on a liveaboard boat. The food was better than the cruise ship I just got off of! Dou... Full report		1/2010	Randall Preissig 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Big Island west coast	First, this was the BEST food I've ever had on a liveaboard boat. The food was better than the cruise ship I just got off of! Dou... Full report		1/2010	Randall Preissig 1000+ Dives
*Hawaiian Scuba Shack/ Bay Club at Waikoloa Beach Resort*		Big Island	This is NOT Charley Neal's Scuba Shack, which is on Maui. The owner of this one, Jay Smith, wanted to be perfectly clear about tha... Full report		12/2009	Carol Thompson 500+ Dives
*Seasport Divers*		Kauai	Enjoyed Seasport Divers very much went on afternoon boat dive, that was not very challenging but then were told that it wasn't. W... Full report		11/2009	Nathan Grover 100+ Dives
*Dive Makai*		Kona	I have been diving with Dive Makai for 5 years, and unfortunately this is not the operation it used to be. The boat and rental eq... Full report		8/2009	Sandra Walzer <100 Dives
*Extended Horizons/ Papakea*		Lanai, Maui	Our first time with this operator. Very crowded boat. Had to get geared up in two groups because not enough room. One group wen... Full report		6/2009	Bob Barada 500+ Dives	1
*Bubbles Below*		Kauai	We've dived with this operation many times, but this is the first time we have been able to dive the Na Pali northshore because of... Full report		6/2009	Bob Barada 500+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*		KONA	Did 2 dives , which included the infamous Manta Night dive. These guys were great and attentive. We saw a pod of dolphins motoring... Full report		6/2009	Sally Byrd <100 Dives
*Kohala Divers*			I had been diving with Kohala Divers in the past and gave them a very good review (2008) so I had no hesitation to make arrangemen... Full report		5/2009	Michael Drumstas 1000+ Dives
*Alex's Aquatic Adventures*		Oahu	Alex was recommended by another Undercurrent subscriber through the msg board and I'm happy I listened. As another report stated, ... Full report		4/2009	Hal Berson <100 Dives
*Captain Bruce's*			Captain Bruce's has a very nice 42 foot jet boat, and being on the leeward side of Oahu they were able to take us out when the ope... Full report		3/2009	Liz Wagstrom 100+ Dives
*Prodiver/Octopus Reef*		Maui	Rene, of Octopus Reef, booked Prodiver when we got a break in a week of rain and clouds and the wind allowed a rare late morning d... Full report		3/2009	Helen Malnar 500+ Dives
*Sea Paradise/ N/A*		Big Island, Kona	The Sea Paradise boat was smaller than other 6 packs we've gone out with, but it was not too small for the 6 divers we had on boar... Full report		12/2008	K W <100 Dives
*Jack's Dive Locker/ n/a*		Big Island	Shore Diving in Kona allows the freedom to choose your own sites, times and profiles. Rent tanks and weights at Jack's Diver Lock... Full report		12/2008	Jack Gullo Jr. 500+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona	The food on board this week was some of the best I've ever had on a dive trip. . . period. The chef, Ashley, was a culinary school gr... Full report		10/2008	Colin Zylka 1000+ Dives
*Bubbles Below/ N/A*		Kauai	Did a twilight and night dive and then a 2 tank morning dive. For the night dives, Joe gave an excellant briefing about the dive ... Full report		9/2008	Ken VanPelt 250+ Dives
*Bubbles Below*		Kauai	Linda, the owner of Bubbles Below, is a very warm and friendly gal who took good care of everyone on the boat. We took her boa... Full report		9/2008	Danny & Doreen Scott 1000+ Dives
*Bubbles Below/ Stayed in condo in Kapaa*		Kauai / Niihau	Although many dive reports say Hawaii diving is just so- so, I found our diving with Bubbles below to be outstanding! The owner, Li... Full report		8/2008	Jeff Appel 250+ Dives
*Pride of Maui*		Molokini, Maui	This was my worst dive experience ever, a limit of 60 feet was imposed on the 1st dive for no real reason and even though great co... Full report		7/2008	David 250+ Dives
*Dive and Sea Maui*		Maui, Kihei	I recently spent a few days diving in Maui and was very impressed with the operator Dive and Sea Maui (They have a web- site), whic... Full report		4/2008	Kieran Ronayne 100+ Dives
*Bubbles Below Scuba Charters/ Rented a private home*		Kauai	Linda was extremely helpful. Since Bubbles Below doesn't have an office, she met us at the boat dock to show us the boat a few da... Full report		3/2008	Bob Banker 250+ Dives
*Pacific Rim Divers/ Fairmont Orchard*		Kona - Big Island	Our second time diving with PacRim. Dove 4 days - 2 tank dives. Patrice & Carlos are a hoot. Very professional, very friendly - e... Full report		2/2008	Erin Teskey 250+ Dives
*Bubbles Below/ Nilhi Kai*		Kauai	Bubbles Below goes beyond, diving. At the dock at Port Allen there is an equipment check and a complete boat briefing before ... Full report		1/2008	Craig Condron 500+ Dives
*Bottom Time Divers/ Outrigger Keahou Hotel*		Big Island of Hawaii	I did one 2- tank dive charter with Bottom Time Divers in Kona, HI (Big Island). The date was January 16, 2008. The hotel I staye... Full report		1/2008	Diana Abrashkin 250+ Dives
*Jacks Dive Locker/ --*		Big Island	Shore diving the Big Island on your own is the best. Rent tanks for the week from Jack's, get a dive site map and go. The tough ... Full report		11/2007	Jack Gullo 250+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*		Big Island	This dive operator runs a first class operation and they answered all of the advance questions and responded promptly to email inq... Full report		9/2007	Ed Neff 100+ Dives
*Ed Robinson Dive Adventures/ Hyatt Regency Maui, Ka'anapali*		Maui	This was our first trip to Maui, so we chose our dive operator, Ed Robinson Dive Adventures, on the recommendation of Dive Makai o... Full report		9/2007	James A. Heimer 250+ Dives
*Bubbles Below/ Keahuna Plantation*			Went to Kauai for son's wedding not expecting a lot of interesting diving. I was wrong. . . The dive sites were varied and full of m... Full report		9/2007	G. R. Benson 250+ Dives
*B&B scuba*		Maui	I noticed two locals spearfishing off the beach at my condo, and asked them where they got their fills. The recommended B&B Scuba ... Full report		6/2007	fiona rattray 250+ Dives
*ScubaDrewVideo/ Ohana East Hotel*		Oahu north shore	I wanted to do some shore dives on the north coast of Oahu, and Lisa of Oahu Scuba Divers recomended Drew. I drove out to meet him... Full report		5/2007	fiona rattray 250+ Dives
*mike severns diving*			[just got back from Maui and dived with Mike severns. The first dive at molokini crater was beset with problems - - mainly a very st... Full report		4/2007	hank goichman 100+ Dives
*Bubbles Below/ Marriott Kauai Beach Club*		Kauai	This is our 8th or 9th year of diving with Linda and Bubbles Below. We were able to take a rare February trip to Niihau. W... Full report		2/2007	Jerry and Christy Bonnington 500+ Dives
*Seasport Divers/ Poipus Location*		Kauai	These trips are great for South Kauai visitors. Wonderful personel at Seasport Divers, Poipu location. Meet at dive shop, show c... Full report		2/2007	Marta Arensberg <100 Dives
*Bubbles Below/ NA*		Kauai	We went on 4 dives with Bubbles Below. The first two were daytime dives. Our guide was Linda. She was very thorough about checking... Full report		1/2007	John Andrews <100 Dives
*Ed Robinson's/ Marriott Ocean Club*		Maui	We did three charters with Ed Robinson's on this trip, and each one was better than the previous. The crew was outstanding both o... Full report		12/2006	Hilary <100 Dives
*Trilogy Excursions/ Four Seasons Manele Bay Resort*		Lanai	After arranging a trip to Lanai, I researched the dive operations on the island, and was pleased to encounter Trilogy's website. ... Full report		10/2006	Wayne & Stephanie Batzer 500+ Dives	1
*Seasports/ Poipu*		Kauai	We met at the shop for equipment and a briefing. I had called in mt reservation a couple days before and what gear I needed was re... Full report		10/2006	Roger Cole <100 Dives
*Waikiki Divers*		Honolulu	I was picked up at my hotel and taken to the shop where we gathered our gear. When the group finally straggled in we vanned to the... Full report		10/2006	Roger Cole <100 Dives
*Kona Honu Divers/ Private Condo*		Big Island	Our sixth trip to the Big Island. We enjoy it for the endemic species encountered and for the topside attractions. Sometimes we g... Full report		10/2006	John and Sandra Quick 250+ Dives
*Seasport Divers*		Kauai/Poipu	Meeting time was 7: 30. Pretty early for vacation (why do they all seem to meet so darn EARLY?). Schlepped our gear from the car ... Full report		9/2006	Kelley Price 100+ Dives
*Big Island Water Sports/ cruise*		Kona	Due to our arrival time, on a cruise, we had no option other than to use the cruise ship dive operation, as most independent opera... Full report		9/2006	Ron Steedman 100+ Dives
*Bubbles Below/ Kauai Marriott*		Kauai & Niihau (Lehua)	I wanted to dive the island of Niihau about two hours by boat from Kauai on the very popular but infrequent trips there from Kauai... Full report		8/2006	James A. Heimer 250+ Dives
*Jack's Diving Locker/ n/a*		Big Island	Although Jack's is a large operation, they never crowded their boats. Diving is valet style, which I have never been fond of, but ... Full report		8/2006	Robin E. Green 100+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*		Kona	I had booked with Kona Honu divers after reading other reports in Undercurrent. When I am on vacation, I am on vacation. ... Full report		8/2006	John Liston 250+ Dives
*fathomfive/ cliffclub*		kauai	On one dive we saw so much, going out to the dive site we saw a triple rainbow, a pod of over 100 spinner dolphins, could it get ... Full report		8/2006	mike&elaine jerome 100+ Dives
*Octopus Reef*		Maui	... Full report		8/2006	Debra Intorcia 250+ Dives
*Mike Severns Diving/ Maui Sunseeker*		Maui	Before going to Maui, I was checking out all Undercurrent's review about Maui dive operators and picked Mike Severns diving before... Full report		8/2006	Stanley Zuk 1000+ Dives
*kona aggressor*			The staff was great on this trip. This was probably the best crew on a liveaboard and we have been doing liveaboards since 1990! Th... Full report		7/2006	bertram kraft 250+ Dives
*Bruces Dive Center*			I was group leader on this trip coming back from Palau and I guess that I would have enjoyed it more if I had went to Hawaii befor... Full report		6/2006	Terry R. Garland 250+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor*		Big Island of Hawaii	I had day- dived Kona area several times in the past. I noted that Kona Aggressor is only dive boat going south of Kona, so I thou... Full report		6/2006	Mel Butler 1000+ Dives
*Dive Makai Charters*		Kailua-Kona	the good": Two 2- tank dives with Dive Makai Charters (DMC) ( [. . . ] )changed ownership late 2005, but the same s... Full report		5/2006	Michael J Sare 100+ Dives
*fishndive*		molokai	... Full report		5/2006	melanie <100 Dives
*Ed Robinsons/ Westin*		Maui	We only had 4 dive days on Maui during this trip, and because we don't like to shore dive much, we decided to book two 3- tank Adve... Full report		4/2006	Hilary <100 Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*			We had an enjoyable week aboard the Kona Aggressor II. This was our first trip to Hawaii and we enjoyed seeing all of the Pacific... Full report		4/2006	Eric Ault 500+ Dives
*Lahaina Divers*		Maui	I got certified in Maui in '96 & was anxious to return. I had been recommended to Lahaina Divers from my local dive shop & after ... Full report		4/2006	Jim Burns 100+ Dives
*Lahaina Divers/ Westin Maui*		Molikini Crater - Maui	I got lucky on this trip. The rain stopped and the waves were almost non- existent for our two dives. Not much to see, but just f... Full report		3/2006	Rick Swan <100 Dives
*Kona Honu Divers/ Hilton Waikaloa*		Kona	This was our first trip to Hawaii and we dive with Kona Honu Divers. Due to respiratory illness, presumably not avian influenza, ... Full report		2/2006	Lori Brown, Chris Green 250+ Dives
*Scuba Shack/ Kamole Sands (condos)*		Maui	Maui was fantastic. We dove with Scuba Shack (we dove with them 5 years ago) and they are still one of the best dive operations w... Full report		2/2006	William Boswell 250+ Dives
*ocean concepts/ JW Marriot Ilihani*		oahu	The diving and visability varied from day to day based on weather conditions. There was not alot of colorful creatures and coral, ... Full report		11/2005	gerrit milks 100+ Dives
*ocean concepts/ JW Marriot Ilihani*		oahu	The diving and visability varied from day to day based on weather conditions. There was not alot of colorful creatures and coral, ... Full report		11/2005	gerrit milks 100+ Dives
*ocean concepts/ JW Marriot Ilihani*		oahu	The diving and visability varied from day to day based on weather conditions. There was not alot of colorful creatures and coral, ... Full report		11/2005	gerrit milks 100+ Dives
*Bubbles Below/ Marriott Kauai Beach Club*		Kauai-Ni ihau and Na Pali	We've been diving with Linda and Bubbles Below for years. I've been trying to get to Ni ihau, but never made it until this year. ... Full report		9/2005	Jerry and Christy Bonnington 500+ Dives
*Deep Ecology/ Hilton Hawaiian Village*		Oahu	I have now learned a lesson - when checking out a dive operation, in addition to normal questions about length of dive and amount ... Full report		8/2005	Susan Fuhs 500+ Dives
*Aaron's Dive Shop/ Stayed in a B&B*		Oahu North Shore	We were not asked to see our C- cards. They had us set up the equipment on the shore and then they loaded it on the boat for us. ... Full report		8/2005	Melody Spencer <100 Dives
*Jack's Diving Locker/ Hale Kona Kai condominium*		Kona	Jack's is a very professional, well run operation. They were unfailingly accommodating and friendly. There were no time limits... Full report		8/2005	Marc & Anne Bressman 250+ Dives
*Ed Robinson's Diving Adventures/ Renaissance Wailea*		Maui	I had a great experience with Ed Robinson's diving trips and crew. Everyone was very personable and knowledgeable. Briefings wer... Full report		7/2005	Jim Yeomans 100+ Dives
*Extended Horizons*		Maui	Extended Horizons is a great dive opration. Unlike many in Muai, the boat was driven by a licensed captain, all dives included an ... Full report		7/2005	Matthew Nathan <100 Dives
*Dive Makai/ Hale Kona Kai*		Kona Coast	We dove with Dive Makai for four days on the Kona Coast. They leave early from Honokohau Harbor. Be prepared for a pretty smelly p... Full report		7/2005	J. Ferguson <100 Dives
*Jack's Diving Locker*		Kon	I dive the night Manta Ray dives off Kona airport and off of the old Kona Surf (Sheraton) Jack's is reportedly the "best" in Kona... Full report		6/2005	bob peterson 100+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers/ Hale Kona Kai*		Kailua-Kona	Dove 3 days with Kona Huno Divers, including the Manta night dive. Decent experience, but would look for another operator on a ret... Full report		6/2005	Bob Souza 250+ Dives
*Reeftrekkers/ Marriott*		Oahu	Reeftrekkers picked up people at different hotels along Waikiki, and then headed for the harbor. We were all surprised when we got... Full report		6/2005	JoAn Ferguson <100 Dives
*Seasport Divers*		Kaua'i + Ni'ihau	We dove Ni'ihau with SeaSport Divers. They have a wonderful custom fitted PRO 48' dive boat Certified for 42 passengers and 30 Di... Full report		5/2005	Doug Ruby 100+ Dives
*Lahaina Divers/Extended Horizons/ B&B, and Eldorado Hotel*		Maui	See my Nov/ 04 report- a compliment to comments here. I've struggled with Extended Horizons on both trips: really nice people wh... Full report		3/2005	Donald Hoft 500+ Dives
*Bubbles Below*		Kauai	Had an enjoyable couple of days diving with Linda and her crew at Bubbles Below. As indicated by previous reports, the divemaster... Full report		3/2005	James Keithly 250+ Dives
*Red Sail Sports/ Hilton Waikaloa Village*		Kona	Typical Kona diving. Lots of lava tubes and hard coral. Saw a few turtles and small critters. Only four of us on the boat which ... Full report		3/2005	Keith & Ellen Irwin 100+ Dives
*Pacific Rim Divers/ House rental]*		Island of Hawaii	Patrice runs a very efficient operation. You meet at the marina at 7: 45 AM. A newly overhauled boat, plenty of shade, with twin Ya... Full report		2/2005	Steve Machoian 250+ Dives
*Bandos Island Resort*		Bandos Island	Wonderful trip. Wonderful resort. Hotel staff are excellent! The staff at the restaurants remember you from the first day, and r... Full report		12/2004	Donna 100+ Dives
*Fathom Five/ Hyatt*		Kauai	My e- mail inquiry received a prompt response and my reservation was handled well. As prevously reported in Undercurrent, you chec... Full report		11/2004	Eric Frick 100+ Dives
*Lahaina Divers/ Serenade of the Seas, RC*		Maui	Dove with Lahaina Divers for a 2- tank afternoon dive, an excellent operation. This was my first time in Hawaii and I was hoping to... Full report		10/2004	Liz Morini 100+ Dives
*Ed Robinsons/Extended Horizons/ Not Applicable*		Maui	My (non- diver) wife and I spent several weeks in Maui. Even though I didn't expect exceptional diving I took my equipment and d... Full report		10/2004	Don Hoft 500+ Dives
*Ed Robinson's Diving Adventures/ N/A*		Mauui	The dive operation, including divemasters and boat crew were great. Very knowledgeable and safe. I felt very comfortable diving ... Full report		9/2004	Lisa Vitale 500+ Dives
*Bubbles Below/ Kuhio Shores Condos*		Niihau	Niihau is truly a magnificent place to dive. Few soft corals, but the hard corals, vast numbers of endemic species and critters, ... Full report		8/2004	Steven C Williams <100 Dives
*jacks Diving Locker*		Kona	The manta dive is a hit or miss with any of the dive ops. Theres always the possibility that they wont show up, as in our case - ... Full report		6/2004	Clare Petosa 100+ Dives
*Dive Makai*		Kona	Dive Makai runs a great op - know all their critters and fish. Fun diving with them. ... Full report		6/2004	Clare Petosa 100+ Dives
*Splash Dive Scuba*		Oahu	Trip was booked on- line, scheduled as a 2- tank advanced dive, with instructor. Various possible locations were listed, including ... Full report		6/2004	James P. Smith <100 Dives
*Bubbles Below/ Woodard House, Poipu Kai Resort*		Kauai	Be prepared for chilly water temps. The first few days, the water was no warmer than 73. Kauai diving is fascinating, but don't g... Full report		5/2004	Sandy Falen 500+ Dives
*Aloha Dive Company/ King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort*		Kona	As always, diving with Mike and Earl was a joy. They go out of their way to query their customers and find out what they want to s... Full report		4/2004	Diana Dickinson 100+ Dives
*Multiple/ Kona Bali Kai Condos*		Big Island, Kona	We spent the month of January on the Big Island of Hawaii doing a combination of shore diving, boat diving, and sight- seeing. We ... Full report		1/2004	Carol Cox 1000+ Dives
*Fathom 5 Divers/ Poipu Marriott*		Kauaii	A great group to dive with. The only downside is going to their facility in town and having to meet and do paperwork in a shack in... Full report		1/2004	Scott PAge-Pagter 500+ Dives
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