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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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*Sea Adventures*		Kohala coast	SEA ADVENTURES has operated out of the Mani Lani resort since the resort was built a couple of decades ago. However the dive opera... Full report		10/2012	Ernest Lavagetto 500+ Dives
*Lahaina Divers/ Hyatt*		Maui	First two days were on Lanai - Day 1 was choppy, swells were up and viz was down (sites were Shark Fin and Lighthouse) - not great... Full report		9/2012	Peter Sterman 250+ Dives
*Sandwich Island Divers*		Kailua-Kona	Sandwich Island Divers (SID) Kailua- Kona, Hawaii SID is my type of shop, medium size boat, limited number of divers and the opera... Full report		4/2012	Richard Rigg 100+ 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
*Kona Honu Divers*		Kona	Kona Honu divers run a good operation. I did four dives with them. Virginia in the dive shop is very friendly and helpful and s... Full report		12/2011	James Fillmore 100+ Dives
*Jack's Diving Locker/ Outrigger Kualoa Beach Resort*		Kona Coast	Jack's is a large shop and dive operation and my group of about 20 fitted easily onto the boat. Keller, the divemaster, and the cr... Full report		12/2011	Michael Traylor 500+ Dives
*Lahaina Divers/ Sands of Kahana*			Dove two morning dives, the Molokini inside and Lanai drift. Mid October. Good shop, people and boat. First ocean dives in a few y... Full report		11/2011	Joel Horie <100 Dives
*Kona Honu Divers/ Hali Kai*		Kona	My daughter and I enjoyed 10 dives with Kona Hondu Divers: two Manta Night dives, one Black Water dive, one Advanced dive and six ... Full report		9/2011	Bob Penhearow 100+ Dives
*Fathom Five Divers and Ocean Quest/ Kauai Beach Villas*		Kauai	I dived 4 days with fathom Five. Each dive was a 2 tank dive guided dive with a knowledgeable Dive Master. The first was ashore di... Full report		9/2011	Gary Williamson 100+ Dives
*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 (formerly Bottom Time)*		Kona	Crew is excellent. They forgot nothing and were a step ahead on everything. Setup and rinse all your gear, taking care of it bet... Full report		8/2011	Wellington Lee 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
*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
*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
*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
*Seasport Divers/ Kuhio Shores Condo*		Kauai	This is the fourth year in a row that I've done all my dive trips on Kauai with SeaSport Divers in Koloa. They have a great dive s... Full report		2/2010	Marta J Arensberg 250+ 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
*WannDive*		Kona	Once again, WannaDive provided excellent dives. Locations were varied to make sure we didn't repeat any sites. On one of my dive... Full report		8/2009	Bob Halem <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
*Kohala Divers*		Kohala	This was my first experience diving on the more northwestern coast of the Big Island. Kohala Divers is a first class operation. ... Full report		8/2009	Sandra Walzer <100 Dives
*Kohala Divers*			This is our 5th trip with Kohala Divers. Boat Captain Steve Creamer was very knowledgeable, safety conscious, and very helpful in ... Full report		6/2009	Mike Thompson 1000+ 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
*AAA - Alex's Aquatic Adventures*			Alex has lower than average rates and provides better than average service. He picks up and drops off from your Waikiki hotel, pr... Full report		5/2009	Wellington Lee 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
*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
*Alex's Aquatic Adventures/ Hilton Hawaiian Village*		Oahu	I have dived with Alex Mason three times now. The first time, in 2006, and the second, in 2008, was while Alex was owner/ operat... Full report		3/2009	Craig Wood 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
*Prodiver Maui/ Mana Kai*		Maui	Saw Prodiver Maui recommended in Maui Revealed guidebook which we have found to be accurate in other areas. Great operation based ... Full report		2/2009	Paul Lima 100+ Dives
*Aggressor Fleet/ Kona Aggressor*		Big Island/Kona Coast	I only wish I had brought a 5mm+ hood instead of the 1mm hood I usually pack to places like The Philippines. Hawaii is not as warm... Full report		1/2009	Michael Anderson 100+ Dives
*Wanna Dive/ N/A*		Big Island, Kona	I was concerned that the smaller boat would be too small if full with the maximum 6 divers, but it was plenty roomy enough for our... Full report		12/2008	Koren Woolner <100 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
*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
*Wanna Dive*		Kona Coast	This was an excellent operation in terms of both dive sites and customer care. I did both the evening Manta dive and a morning tw... Full report		8/2008	Robert Halem <100 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
*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
*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
*AAA Diving/ Ala Moana Hotel*		Oahu	Two years ago I visited Oahu and chose to dive with AAA Diving (see my February, 2006 review). When the opportunity for a retur... Full report		2/2008	Craig Wood 250+ Dives
*Wanna Dive/ Kona by the Sea, ResortQuest*		Kona	My husband and I spent 4 days on the Big Island for volcano viewing and 2 days of diving. We happened to be on island during a lar... Full report		1/2008	Lynn Opp 500+ 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
*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
*North Shore Explorers*		Maui	NSE (Todd Winn and Chris Quarre, both with many years as professional divemasters) offer unusual diving on the North Shore of Maui... Full report		11/2007	Peter Heseltine 1000+ Dives
*Pacific Rim Divers*		Kona	Pacific Rim Divers runs a fun and enjoyable day diving operation at the local sites around Kona. They enjoy the #1 recommendation ... Full report		10/2007	LeRoy Anderson 500+ 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
*AAA Diving*		Oahu	On Oahu there seems to be a dive retail shop near every hotel, however a trip to the docks only finds six dive boats. AAA Diving ... Full report		7/2007	Paul Pruitt 250+ 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 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
*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/ Marriott Renaissance Wailea Beach*		Maui	This was our first trip to Maui and we picked Mike Severns based on other positive reviews on Undercurrent. org. They were a great... Full report		3/2007	Ron Wade 100+ 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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Bubbles Below Kauai*		Kauai	Day boat diving out of Port Allen. Leaves early to beat the wind and waves. Two dives in a. m. and 1 in p. m. Night dives Thursda... Full report		6/2006	Martha & Jeff Hubbard 1000+ Dives
*Mike Severns Diving/ Luana Kai*		Maui	Boat holds max twelve divers broken into two groups of six based on experience. The boat has a marine head and plenty of room alt... Full report		5/2006	Sherri Howard 100+ Dives
*Wanna Dive/ Sheraton*		Kona	My wife and I spent several days diving in Kona with "WANNA DIVE". We were there in February and again in May, plan on returning ... Full report		5/2006	William Fisher 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
*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 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
*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
*AAA Diving/ Doubletree Alana Waikiki*		Oahu	It's always difficult choosing a dive operator when you're going to visit a new and unfamiliar dive destination. When I found out ... Full report		2/2006	Craig Wood 100+ 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
*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
*Wanna Dive/ Sheraton*		Kona	My wife and I have dove twice with "WANNA DIVE" in Kona ( going back in October). We had a great time and highly recommend this op... Full report		2/2006	William Fisher 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
*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
*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
*Hawaiian Rafting Adventures*		Maui	Having dove at the Cathedrals on Lanai, most decent beach entry points on West Maui, and Molokini's back wall unaccessible due to ... Full report		10/2005	Ed Strange <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
*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
*Prodiver Maui/ Mana-Kai Maui*		Maui	Prodiver Maui is an excellent 6- pack operation. Their 34' boat leaves from Kihei boat ramp shortly after 5: 45 am 6 days/ week wi... Full report		9/2005	Tim Nugent 500+ 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
*Wanna Dive/ Stayed at a B&B*		Big Island, Kona	This was an absolutely wonderful experience. I would recommend Mike and Steve any day. They both take time to make sure that eve... Full report		8/2005	Melody Spencer <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
*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
*Mike Severns*		Maui	They took us to the inside of Molokini and then to St. Anthonys wreck. The Molokini dive was about an hour with nothing really sp... Full report		7/2005	Craig Grube <100 Dives
*Kona Honu*		Big Island	Kona Honu has a 46' boat. They carry your tank to the edge of boat and suit you up. The night manta dives were great. Accomodate ... Full report		7/2005	Craig Grube <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
*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
*Torpedo Tours/ Hale Kona Kai*		Kona Coast	We did a one tank Manta Ray Night Dive with Torpedo Dives. We picked them because they offer one tank dives - most places have two... 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
*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
*Maui Dreams/ N/A*		Maui	Originally, we had booked w/ Rene at Octopus Reef, but she had some back trouble and couldn't dive, so she graciously made alterna... Full report		5/2005	Chris Behan <100 Dives
*Aloha Dive Company/ Waikoloa Village condos*		Kona coast, Big Island	Owner Mike Nakachi and divermaster Earl merit all the praise that many other Chapbook reporters have given. They choose dail... Full report		3/2005	Don Lipmanson <100 Dives
*B&B Scuba - Kihei/ Westin Maui*		Maui	Diving on Maui is very dependent on conditions. Must dive early in the day as the winds pick up past noon, and conditions get roug... Full report		12/2004	Martin Raffauf 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
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