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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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*Pacific Rim Divers*		Kona	If you dive the Kona coast, you will have a difficult time finding a more dedicated, knowledgeable, FUN dive operation. Patric... Full report		8/2006	Patricia Watson 500+ 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
*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 honu divers*		kona, big island	I had looked forward for some time to doing a night dive on the Kona coast to see manta rays. There are a number of dive operatio... Full report		7/2006	tom nemetz 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
*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
*Dive Makai*		Kona	3 days of 2- tank dives with Dive Makai. Excellent service all around. Very fun, personable crew that love what they do, and ... Full report		5/2006	Ron Kloberdanz <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
*Octopus Reef*		Maui	We had new regulators and wanted to learn how to use them as well as learn how to be more efficient shore divers. Victoria f... Full report		12/2005	Kurt F/Linda L Wilkens 100+ 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
*Kona Coast Divers*		Kona Coast	I completed an Advanced Open Water course with Kona Coast Divers in September, 2005. I was very pleased with the quality of their ... Full report		9/2005	Bud 250+ Dives
*Aggressor*		Kona Coast	This Aggressor meets or exceeds the expected standards for the Fleet. The crew was very well oiled machine and overall a very ple... Full report		8/2005	Joshua Boger 250+ Dives
*Ed Robinson's Diving Adventures*		Maui	On the way to Bikini Atoll we stopped in Maui for a week, to do some diving and exploring, and to get rid of some jet lag. We dove... Full report		8/2005	Jeanne & Bill Downey 1000+ Dives
*Pro Divers*		Maui	They were open to where we wanted to dive, the back wall of Molokini. Small boat that took small groups (only 4 of us). Very know... Full report		7/2005	craig grube <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
*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
*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
*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 DIVE*		Maui	Mike Severns Dive is a professional, first class operation that I can highly recommend. They are oriented towards smaller groups ... Full report		4/2005	Norm Jensen <100 Dives
*Maui Dreams*		Maui	I dove with Maui Dreams after travelling from Seattle for my AOW certification. The instructor, Teri, was well- known by everyone ... Full report		4/2005	M Thomas Livesay <100 Dives
*Dive Makai*		Kona	Well run operation with very detailed and informative pre dive briefings. The boat holds 12 divers and you go out in two groups de... Full report		3/2005	Steve Machoian 250+ 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
*Bottom Time Hawaii*		Kona	We were so comfortable with this dive operation that we had our 10 year old daughter certified by them. They were patient, caring... Full report		3/2005	Ed and Friedel Cunningham 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
*Mike Severns Diving*		Kihei, Maui	Mike Severns Diving is an extremely good outfit that caters to small groups of divers with individual interaction. The staff was a... Full report		10/2004	David L Nutter, DDS <100 Dives
*Dive Makai, Kona Honu*		Big Island, Kona	We did one boat dive with Dive Makai (great snacks) and one with Kona Honu Divers (mostly fresh fruit). Both professional, helpful... Full report		9/2004	John Orange 250+ 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
*Captain Bruce's*		Oahu	Captain Bruce's has recently been bought by a couple who is doing a fabulous job! Randy and Suzette are very customer oriented - ... Full report		8/2004	ann mcgrath 250+ 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
*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
*Octopus Reef*		Maui	Rene of Octopus Reef was the consumate tour guide/ instructor. She made us feel very, very comfortable as newly certified divers. ... Full report		2/2004	Mary Stenroos <100 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
*MAUI DIVERS*		MAUI	Good: Divemaster (Ryan) outstanding diver and did agreat job of pointing out differnet things. Boat was clean and staff seemed ver... Full report		12/2003	KEVIN ELMAN 1000+ Dives
*Dive Makai*		Kailua-Kona	We selected Dive Makai based on reviews in Chapbook. They met our expectations. Like most boat diving in Hawaii, the attitude is... Full report		11/2003	Rick and Pamela Gordon 250+ Dives
*octopus reef*		kihei, maui	I got solo certified by Rene Umberger Octopus Reef - Dive Training & Tours (808) 875- 0183 [. . . ] I was diving... Full report		9/2003	pat delaplane 250+ Dives
*Ed Robinson's*		Maui	Although they advertise that they cater to the experienced diver there is no nitrox available. When I asked about this they respo... Full report		8/2003	Joe Spears 100+ Dives
*Bubbles Below*		Ni'ihau, Kaua'i	The quality of the dive staff was first rate. Good dive briefings and excellent guided service to go to the most enjoyable parts o... Full report		8/2003	LeRoy Anderson 250+ Dives
*Lahina Divers*		Maui	The first day the boat from Lahina divers was nice, thereafter, the boat was nothing to brag about. The captain was the same and t... Full report		7/2003	Jerry Hamberg 500+ Dives
*Octopus Reef*		Maui	We contacted Octopus Reef by e mail before our trip and booked a 2 tank shore (twilight/ Night) dive. This dive was the diving hig... Full report		6/2003	Greg Dixon 100+ Dives
*Octapus Reef*		Maui	This is a small group or individual guided shore dive at any of several sites on Maui. The guide was well informed, knew the biol... Full report		6/2003	William Wilson 1000+ Dives
*Aloha Dive*		Kauaii	Mike and Earl at Aloha Dive are the best! Mike is very eager to show his dive guests a good time and takes extra care to take div... Full report		6/2003	Marlin White <100 Dives	1
*Bubbles Below*		Kauaii	This was the worst diving experience we have ever had. We would never recommend this company to any of our dive friends. We arri... Full report		6/2003	Marlin White <100 Dives
*Eco-Adventures*			We were all very impressed with the diving off of the Big Island. Eco- Adventures did an amazing job of taking us to unusual place... Full report		5/2003	Beverly Leonard 250+ Dives
*Ed Robinson*		Maui	Second dive trip with Ed Robinson, previous trip three experienced divers, this trip five experienced divers, 2 new divers. Gave g... Full report		3/2003	Gary & Marie Scheidt 250+ Dives
*B & B Scuba*		Maui	My husband and I had a fabulous time diving with B&B Scuba of Kihei, Hawaii. We each took training with Brad Varney at different l... Full report		3/2003	Paul and Cindy Pruitt <100 Dives
*Fathom Five*		Kauai	We had been warned ahead of time that the diving on Kauai was not going to be "anything to write home about", but i thought i woul... Full report		1/2003	Marc Massari 500+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona	This is easy diving with a great crew and superb food and service. The boat is an 87' catamaran with five en- suite cabins off the... Full report		9/2002	Keith & Ellen Irwin 100+ Dives
*Aloha Dive Company*		the big island	Mike Nakachi, owner operator of Aloha Dive Company, along with First Mate Earl, is a dream come true. We met the native Hawaiia... Full report		6/2002	Vicki Huffman & Al Knight 100+ Dives
*Bubbles Below*		Kuaui	Linda has this operation down cold. Considering the thousands of dives she's done, she's still as emthusiastic as a newbie. Who e... Full report		1/2002	Nikki Mahan 500+ Dives
*Mike Sevrens Diving/ [same]NA*		[N/A]Maui	Mike Sevrens is a top notch dive operator. They know more about marine life than any one else we've ever gone diving with. T... Full report		10/2002	Chrys Martin <100 Dives
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