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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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*Captain Bruce's Extreme Comfort Diving*		Oahu	We just returned from a 10- day vacation in Honolulu, where we were housesitting for a Hawaiian family while they were vacationing ... Full report		7/2009	Downing Bethune <100 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
*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
*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
*Dive Makai/ Hilton Waikaloa*		Kona	The Good: This was my third experience to dive with Dive Makai Charters (DMC). This trip entailed three two- tank dives which inc... Full report		11/2009	Michael J. Sare 100+ 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
*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
*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
*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
*Dive Makai*		big island	I really hate to write this review. I have dived with Dive Makai for over twenty years. Over that period of time the dive operatio... Full report		8/2008	Benjamin Glick 1000+ 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
*Dive Makai/ Hilton Waikoloa*		[Kona	As indicated in other reader reports, this is a really great dive operation. The dive masters were very good about going slowly a... Full report		2/2008	John Keith 100+ Dives
*Dive Makai/ Kona Coast Resort (timeshare)*		Big Island	For the second year in a row we booked with Dive Makai for three days of diving during our one week on the Big Island of Hawaii, i... Full report		8/2007	James A. Heimer 250+ Dives
*Dive Makai/ Kona Coast Resort, Phase II*		Kona	Dive Makai is a high quality operation. Their website information is accurate. Boat takes maximum of 12; 10 on adventure (3- tank) ... Full report		6/2007	Lee Fenner 100+ Dives
*Dive Makai/ None*		Kona	I had spent a fair amount of time researching which dive operator to go with on Kona (my first trip there) and Dive Makai really s... Full report		9/2006	Peter Tsugawa 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
*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
*Dive Makai/ Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff*		Kona	The new owners of Dive Maikai are carrying on the great tradition of thorough dive breifings and eco friendly diving. New owner M... Full report		5/2006	Sherri Howard 100+ 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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Dive Makai/ Kona Hawaiian Village*			I really wish I had scheduled ALL of my dives before leaving home, since there were a few I would have enjoyed, but they were fill... Full report		8/2003	Sandra J. Walzer <100 Dives
*Dive Makai/ Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel*		Kona Coast, Big Island	Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel was fantastic! The staff was extremely helpful and friendly; very service oriented. From the very first ... Full report		8/2002	Robert Johnson 250+ 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
*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
*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
*Dive Maui/ AirBnB*			"Lanai Cathedrals Dive" I loved diving with this shop. It's a small little place, right by the historic Mala boat ramp. It's no 5 star area but it has c... Full report		3/2021	J. Martens 100+ Dives
*Dive Maui/ Napili Point*		Maui	Dive Maui (not to be confused with Maui Dive Shop)is part of Hawaiian Rafting Adventures in Lahaina. I made reservations 6 months... Full report		7/2006	Craig Grube <100 Dives
*Dive Maui - Hawaiian Rafting Adventures*		Maui	They advertise in most of the periodicals along with Jack’s Diving Locker on the Big Island- and yet they are really a “shack... Full report		2/2014	Pat Wikstrom 500+ Dives
*Dive Oahu*			Company and crew were amazing. The company is easy to get to and the boat is right off of the main road on the marina. The brief... Full report		5/2014	Nicholas kleiner 250+ Dives
*Dive Oahu*		Oahu	Worst dive of my life! These people are unorganized and inefficient. Saw nothing on the dive and then they had me take off my BC... Full report		4/2010	Tommie Turner <100 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
*Dive with Harmony/ Napili Point*		Maui	"West Maui shore diving with individualized attention at its best" Dive with Harmony is a small, woman- owned, highly personalized, shore- only diving operation. It is owned by Harmony (PADI MSDT an... Full report		3/2022	Don Vinh 1000+ Dives	1
*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
*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- Kihei	"Buyout with Prodiver Resulted in a Watered Down Product " I had dove with ERDA previously, so when my wife wanted to go to Hawaii, we settled on Maui, as I felt this would be a good experi... Full report		1/2020	Francis Loncar 100+ Dives	3
*Ed Robinson*		Maui	"Excellent Maui diving" Ed Robinson Diving is an excellent dive operation. The briefings are good and the crew is excellent. The boat holds about 12 diver... Full report		8/2019	Randy Alexander 500+ Dives
*Ed Robinson*		Maui	"Still the Best in Maui" Ed Robinson's Diving (ERD) is a full service operation. They setup your gear and put it on you, but you have to fall into the wat... Full report		8/2018	Craig Gibson 500+ Dives
*Ed Robinson/ Private condo*		Maui	"Good operation for more advanced dives" EDRA is one of those operations where customers come back year after year. They operate out of the Kihei boat ramp, similar to ma... Full report		3/2018	Francis Loncar <100 Dives	2
*Ed Robinson/ N/A*		Maui	"Ed Robinson's Adventure Dives" Ed Robinson’s “Famous” Maui Scuba Diving Adventures (Week of May 10 thru 17, 2014) Last year I was lucky enough to win a two t... Full report		5/2014	Mr. Jonathan Blake 1000+ Dives
*Ed Robinson*		Maui Molokini Crater	"Nasty Attitude" Picked Ed Robinson's over another operator we'd had good experience with since reports were so good. Perhaps they do a better job ... Full report		12/2013	M Dieri 100+ Dives
*Ed Robinson*		Maui	The good for divers during the off season on Maui is the boats are generally less crowded, bad for the operators though. Visibilit... Full report		11/2013	Keith Flood 500+ Dives
*Ed Robinson/ Maui sunset*		Maui	Maui has good but not great diving. Good shark action on several dives white and black tips occasional large grey shark. Several ... Full report		1/2013	Ben Glick 1000+ Dives
*Ed Robinson/ Wailea Grand Resort*		Maui	I found the Ed Robinson dive staff to be a very friendly and professional bunch. Ed himself came out each day to greet the guests ... Full report		8/2012	David McDougall 250+ Dives
*Ed Robinson/ Kihei Shores*		Maui	Since I visited in February again because of whale migration season, I knew the weather would be variable, which it was. Some day... Full report		2/2012	Roger D Roth 500+ Dives	1
*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
*Ed Robinson/ Private Condo*		Maui	We were a party of 5 (beginner to divemasters) and were treated like royalty. The first day they gave us a boat to ourselves and ... Full report		6/2009	Craig Gibson 500+ 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
*Ed Robinson/ Westin Ocean Villas*		Maui	Excellent dive trip with Ed Robinson. Our guide Amy was very enthusiastic about all the various creatures we found. I enjoy looki... Full report		10/2003	Greg Cruz 100+ 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
*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
*ed robinson diving/ condo in wailea*		maui	A well run operation with some of the guides better than others. They set up everything and you just jump in the water. The first d... Full report		9/2011	Henry Goichman 100+ Dives
*Ed Robinson Diving Adventures*		Maui	I have been enjoying Ed Robinson Diving Adventures and their wonderful service since 2001. I have been visiting Hawaii mostly Mau... Full report		5/2010	PHILIP MEYER 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
*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
*Ed Robinson's/ Ritz Carlton Kapalua*		Maui	I chose Ed Robinson's almost entirely due to reading reviews in the Chapbook and I really owe a lot to the Chapbook because Robins... Full report		12/2005	Jack Kelly 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
*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
*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
*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
*Ed Robinson's Diving Adventures/ None*		Molokini Crater, Maui	This was our first boat dive of the trip. We booked the dive with Maui Diving Scuba Center in Lahaina. They made arrangements fo... Full report		9/2006	Lanny Oden <100 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
*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
*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
*Ed Robinson's Maui Adventures*		Maui	This was my second trip with Ed Robinson and it turned out as great as the first trip. There were numerous turtle encounters, eel... Full report		5/2007	Roger Roth 500+ 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
*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
*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
*Explore Kauai Scuba/ Kauai Shores*		Kauai-Niihau	"Niihau Bucket List was fulfilled with Monk seals, Sharks and Caverns" I have read a lot about how Kauai has mediocre diving, since it is so far north, and unlike the Big Island has less coral, fish and... Full report		9/2023	Frank G Postillion 500+ Dives
*Explore Kauai Scuba/ NA*		Kauai	"Excellent dive op, great variety of marine life, seas a bit rough" Best dive op you will find on Kauai for a personalized diving experience. Jessie and Nick have a well set up 28’ Parker and take o... Full report		9/2023	Jill Rain 500+ Dives
*Explore Kauai Scuba*			"Amazing Ni'ihau Diving" Jessie and Nick operate a 28- foot closed- cabin center console, capped at 6 divers. I went with them and two friends on a private c... Full report		5/2022	James Sturz 500+ Dives	2
*Extended Horizons*		West Maui and Lana'i	"Excellent Pro and Eco oriented Outfit both in practice and attitude" This was my first dive trip to West Maui. Company was recommended by Pauline at Mike Severns who goes out of Kihei. Sh... Full report		5/2021	michele jacquin <100 Dives
*Extended Horizons/ Shores of Maui*		Lahaina, Maui	"Really good dive. Dive Master, not so much. " The shop seemed nice and all contact was via email and very quick. The dive at Black Rock was easy and beautiful. The DM was less ... Full report		7/2017	Dennis Lewis 100+ Dives
*Extended Horizons*		Lanai	"Superb Diving in Lanai" This was truly spectacular diving! Incredibly healthy reef systems; tons of fishes with very vibrant corals. In addition to othe... Full report		2/2017	Jeanette Hartshorn 500+ Dives
*Extended Horizons/ Kahana Falls*		Maui	"Many great aspects, a couple frustrations" First the good parts. The dive masters are excellent. Friendly, relaxed, with keen eyes for small critters and rare finds. Very... Full report		11/2016	Sheleigh A Harding 250+ Dives	1
*Extended Horizons/ Honua Kai*		Maui	Even though Extended Horizons is a very small company, every aspect of the operation is first class. From my initial contact by ph... Full report		2/2014	Steve Abbott 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
*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
*Extended Horizons/ Hyatt*		Lanai, Maui	I did not make arrangements before arriving and went with Extended Horizons from a recommendation of the concierge in the Hyatt Ma... Full report		10/2008	Bruce Levine 100+ Dives	1
*Extended Horizons*		Maui	This was our third trip with Extended Horizons. Each trip has been well run and organized. The boat carries 12 divers and has a ... Full report		7/2008	Steven Rosenfeld 500+ Dives
*Extended Horizons*		Maui	This was my third time diving with this dive operator. They trailer in their boat every day and leave from the Lahaina boat ramp. ... Full report		7/2007	Ken Teleis 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
*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
*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
*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
*Fathom 5 divers*		Poipu, Kauai	We had a vacation in Kauai and hadn't really considered diving, but a review in a travel guide highly recommended Fathom 5, so we ... Full report		7/2009	Corrynne Yamanaka 100+ 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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Fathom Five Divers and Ocean Quest/ Marriott's Kauai Beach Club*		Kauai	"Some good dives despite unusual weather" This was my 10th consecutive year diving with Fathom Five. See my earlier reports for more details of boat (six- packs). Weather ... Full report		7/2018	Ms Lynda Durfee 1000+ Dives	1
*Fathom Five Divers and Ocean Quest/ Marriott's Kauai Beach Club*		Kauai	"Three windy weeks, but some good diving" This was my 10th trip to Kauai since doing my OA certification there in Nov. 2007 and 9th consecutive year diving with Fathom Five... Full report		10/2017	Ms Lynda Durfee 1000+ Dives	1
*Fathom Five Divers and Ocean Quest/ Marriott's Kauai Beach Club*		Kauai	"Kauai in October" I expected to get the usual top- level service from F5, but was surprised to see critters I've never seen or seldom seen before, af... Full report		10/2016	Ms Lynda Durfee 500+ Dives
*Fathom Five Divers and Ocean Quest*		Kauai	"Meeting my Birthday Turtle" ... Full report		9/2016	Laura Tietz 250+ Dives
*Fathom Five Divers and Ocean Quest/ Marriott's Kauai Beach Club*		Kauai	"Another year of great diving w/FF" I've been diving w/ FF for two weeks every year since 2009. Nice crew; each boat takes a maximum of 6 divers, grouped by experienc... Full report		7/2015	Ms Lynda Durfee 500+ Dives	1
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