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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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*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
*Jack's Diving Locker/ Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort*		Kona	This was our third stay on the Big Island and diving with Jack's Diving Locker. Service and staff at Jacks' was great as usual. We... Full report		12/2009	Jim & Patrice Murray <100 Dives
*Fathom Five Divers and Ocean Quest/ Marriott Kauai Beach Club*		Kaui	Fathom 5 limits shore dives (at Koloa Landing) to no more than 4 divers per DM. Uses 6- packs for boat dives and separates divers ... Full report		11/2009	Lynda Durfee 100+ Dives
*Lahaina Divers/ Marriott Maui Ocean Club*		Maui	I chose Lahaina Divers because I wanted to dive the other islands (Lanai and Molokai) and few operators go there. Uses Nekton boat... Full report		11/2009	Lynda Durfee 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
*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
*Jack's Diving Locker*		Big Island	Best dive operation on the Big Island and I've dove with most of them over the years. Jack's service is consistently outstanding ... Full report		10/2009	Bob DeFeo 250+ Dives
*Kohala Divers*		Big Island	Solid performing dive operation with great customer service, equipment, well maintained boat and shop. Kohala Divers is a first c... Full report		10/2009	Bob DeFeo 250+ Dives
*Octopus Reef*		Maui	My beautiful bride and I met Rene (Octopus Reef Dive Goddess) on a liveaboard trip in Indonesia in 2007. We were immediately impr... Full report		10/2009	Vince Cichoski 1000+ Dives
*Prodiver Maui*		Maui	We made three boat dives and 3 shore dives with Prodiver- - all were superb. The shore dives were to partially satisfy our advanced ... Full report		7/2009	Mike Dobeck 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
*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
*Kaimana Divers*		Oahu	This is my second report from our 10- day 19- dive housesitting vacation in Honolulu. The first report covered my experience with C... Full report		7/2009	Downing Bethune <100 Dives
*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
*SeaSport Divers - Poipu*		Kauai	My dive buddy and I met up on Kauai specifically to dive Ni'ihau, off the southwest coast of Kauai. We booked ahead with SeaSport... Full report		6/2009	Marta Arensberg 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
*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
*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
*Lahaina Divers (Maui)*		Molokai	Molokai Hammerhead Shark Dive. This is a specialty trip for advanced divers, once a week and is a bit pricey ($199. 00 per person... Full report		3/2009	Dennis Jacobson 250+ Dives
*Jack's Diving Locker*		Big Island	This was my first dive trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. My girlfriend, Margi, and I scored big by diving with Jack’s Diving Locke... Full report		3/2009	Eric Eckes 500+ Dives
*SeaSport Divers - Poipu/ n/a*		Kauai	SeaSport Divers, February 2009 Diving was excellent. I booked with SeaSport Divers in Poipu. Friendly faces greeted me the morn... Full report		2/2009	Marta Arensberg 100+ 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
*Octopus Reef/ Westin*			I had an opportunity to dive with RENE UMBERGER in 2006 and sought her out when I arranged this trip to Hawaii. I can not r... Full report		11/2008	Rodger Sleven <100 Dives
*Octopus Reef/ Westin*			I had an opportunity to dive with RENE UMBERGER in 2006 and sought her out when I arranged this trip to Hawaii. I can not r... Full report		11/2008	Rodger Sleven <100 Dives
*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
*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
*Jack's Dive Locker*		Big Island	"Pelagic Magic" Night Dive, Advanced dives, Classic dives performed with Jack's. While all the diving done with Jack's was superb... Full report		9/2008	Bob DeFeo 250+ 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
*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*		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
*Lahaina Divers*		Maui	After reading some of the postings about Lahaina Divers (underfilled tanks, crowded) we were initially a bit concerned about booki... Full report		4/2008	Dan Clements 100+ Dives
*B&B Scuba*		Maui	My wife and I have used most of the dive operations on Maui. They have all been good. B & B is a little different, and we thin... Full report		4/2008	Tom and Judy Chambers 500+ 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
*Kohala Divers/ Waikoloa Fairways*		Big Island	If you don't read any further, know that Kohala Divers is a GREAT outfit! I highly recommend them. They dive the NW coast of the B... Full report		3/2008	Ron Jyring <100 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
*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
*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
*Jack's Diving Locker/ Kona Sea Village*		Kona	A group of ten divers and 4 snorkelers spent Halloween week in Kona staying at Sea Village, booked through SunQuest Vacations. My... Full report		10/2007	Rick Back 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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Scuba Shack*			We ending up diving our third day with another dive operation because of their restrictions on peeing. On the second day of divin... Full report		1/2007	George Entwisle 250+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor*		Kona	The diving and the operation we both above board. EAch day the diving got better and better. Not a lot of coral, but lots of fis... Full report		1/2007	George Entwisle 250+ 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
*Kaimana Divers/ Queen Kapioloni Hotel*		Oahu-South Shore	Kaimana Divers, Queen Kapioloni, January 2007. kaimanadivers. com. Tom Carlson (tcarlson06@gmail. com), Tacoma, Washington. Experien... Full report		1/2007	Tom Carlson <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
*Mike Severns Diving*		Maui	Overall, this is a wonderful dive operator for either advanced or beginning divers. The way the dives are conducted won't appeal t... Full report		10/2006	Bill McGrath 250+ 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
*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
*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
*Mike Severns*		Maui	Last years chap book had many good reports re Mike Severns diving and they were all true if not understated. Pauline and her cre... Full report		9/2006	Jerry Jensen 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
*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
*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	Rene Umberger of Octopus Reef provides a unique service to anyone who wishes to dive in Maui. She took care of booking us on... Full report		8/2006	Anne Dignam 250+ Dives
*Mike Severns/ Napili Point*		Maui	Mike Severns runs a nice operation with modest size groups (we had about 12 on the boat. The took us to the inside of Molokini Cr... Full report		7/2006	Craig Grube <100 Dives
*Kona Honu Divers/ Hale Kona Kai*		Big Island	Kona Honu Divers has a large boat that handles divers and snorkelers for the manta night dive. The boat is comfortable and has al... Full report		7/2006	Craig Grube <100 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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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/ 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
*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
*Kona Honu Divers/ Outrigger Keauhou*		Big Island	Koma Honu Divers were very professional and excellent for all levels. They worked hard, and did a good job, accommodating a varie... Full report		6/2005	Elaine Matthews 100+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers/ Hapuna Prince Beach Resort*		Big Island	My wife and I work hard, so when we go on vacation, we like to pick tour operators that cater to us 100%, requiring us only to sui... Full report		5/2005	Tom Dudnyk 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
*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
*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
*Mike Severns/ Various B&Bs*		Maui	Chose Mike Severns based on Chapbook and was not sorry. Positivly the best dive boat I have ever been on. Fruit, water, cookies, g... Full report		2/2005	Larry Schuth 100+ 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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Pacific Rim Divers/ n/A*		Kona	Some of the questions above need to have a "N/ A" option, ie accomodations, etc. This dive operator meets you at the dock, and is ... Full report		2/2004	Jim Perez <100 Dives
*B & B Scuba/ Ritz Carlton Maui*		Maui	My wife and I took IANTD rebreather training from Brad Varney at B & B. Can't say enough good things about them. They were profess... Full report		1/2004	Steve and Beth Welch 250+ Dives
*Lahaina Divers/ private house rental*		Maui	All in all a very cool first time experience shared with experienced diver friends. There was 8 total of us, 6 of which are diver... Full report		12/2003	John Nosworthy <100 Dives
*Maui Dreams Dive Company/ Shores of Maui*		Maui	We did one dive with Ed Robinson at Molokini, which was excellent as always. For the rest of the trip, our group decided to just r... Full report		8/2003	Leo Dioguardi 250+ Dives
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