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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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*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
*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
*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
*Lahaina Divers/ Marriott's Maui Ocean Club*		Maui	One of the boats goes in drydock for two weeks in early December, so the remaining boat can be close to full (20- 22 divers). If yo... Full report		12/2011	Ms Lynda Durfee 250+ Dives
*5 Star Scuba/ Marriott's Maui Ocean Club*		Maui	Dove Black Rock (Sheraton) at night. I did this last year, and this one was awesome! Saw turtles, lobster, crabs, lots of big ee... Full report		12/2011	Ms Lynda Durfee 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'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
*Lahaina Divers/ Condo*		Maui	This is a non- dive dive report. Booked with Lahaina Divers for a long range trip to Molokai hoping to see the hammerheads. When ... Full report		11/2010	Robert Halem 100+ Dives
*Maui Dreams Dive Co./ Condo*		Maui	Wanted to do a night dive in Hawaii that wasn't the Kona Manta tour. Checked with Maui Dreams and they were very accommodating. ... Full report		11/2010	Robert Halem 100+ Dives
*Pro Divers*		Maui	The Dive Master, Matt, was terrific in showing divers the splendors of Molokini Crater and South Maui marine life. We saw White Ti... Full report		9/2010	Jacob Rosenstein 250+ Dives
*Maui Dreams Dive Co./ Aikane Condos*		Maui	We loved Maui Dreams. The operation is very well organized, very safety conscious, and the guys on the boat, especially Don, the ... Full report		8/2010	Ann Harwood 100+ 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
*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
*Lahaina Divers/ Aston Kaanapali Shores]*		Maui	We chose the Kaanapali area for its proximity to Lahaina, then started looking at the many choices of places to stay. We like... Full report		6/2010	Timothy A Kolakowski 250+ 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
*Lahaina Divers/ Maui Kaanapali Villas*		Maui	I just read the comments by Nick Phelps about his Maui experience in the June 2010 issue of Undercurrent and needed to add in my 2... Full report		5/2010	Jeff Robertson <BR>Fantasea E 500+ 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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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 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
*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
*Prodiver/ N/A*		Maui	I had one day of diving I could do on this trip to Maui. Based upon feedback I saw in Undercurrent I went with Prodiver out ... Full report		2/2007	Scott George <100 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
*Lahaina Divers/ Marriott Ocean Club*		Maui	We have been diving with Lahaina Divers for several years. Although we only use them for our Lanai trips, due to their large, comf... Full report		12/2006	Hilary <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
*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
*Octopus Reef*		Maui	... Full report		8/2006	Debra Intorcia 250+ 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 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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Lahaina Divers/ Westin*		Maui	We did 2 Lanai charters with Lahaina Divers on our short trip to Maui. Because of their recent rains in Hawaii (40+ straight days... Full report		4/2006	Hilary <100 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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Lahaina Divers/ Marriott Ocean Club*		Maui	We did our AOW with Lahaina Divers on our recent 11 day trip to Maui. We also dove 3 additional charters and shore dove 2 days. ... Full report		8/2005	Hilary Snitker <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
*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
*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
*Prodiver Maui/ N/A*		Maui	Though they seem to have some good reviews, I had a VERY bad experience w/ these folks. Not just a "cookies are stale" issue but a... Full report		5/2005	Chris Behan <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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Mike Severns Diving/ None*		Maui	Wow, what a class act. Since this isn't part of a dive resort, many divers just dive one day to check out what Maui has to offe... Full report		11/2004	Shawn Nelson <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
*Maui Dreams Dive Co./ N/A*		Maui	We love shore diving on our own, and have done so on many occasions in Bonaire, Curaçao, Puerto Vallarta, and Maui. We have fo... Full report		9/2004	Laszlo Ilyes 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
*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
*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
*Kapalua Dive Company/ Ritz Carlton Maui*		Maui	Kapalua Dive Company operates from the Ritz Carlton as well as Kapalua Bay Resort. They are a small but excellent service oriented... Full report		1/2004	Beth and Steve 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 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
*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
*Octopus Reef*		Maui	Octopus Reef is better termed a “dive training and guide service” than a “dive operation” – it is as personalized a dive experienc... Full report		9/2003	Jeff Stephenson & Avis Durgan <100 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
*Shaka Divers/ Traveling Shore Dive*		Maui	Shaka Divers (Doug Corbin) operates out of a modified school bus (Scuba Bus) along Maui'a south west shoreline. < [. . . ] . ... Full report		8/2003	John Gregory <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
*Octopus Reef/ No Resort*		Maui	Instead of getting bounced around on a boat trip to the dive sites, we contacted Octopus Reef and Renee met us at two shore dive... Full report		8/2003	Steve Hess 500+ Dives
*ProDivers of Maui/ N/A*		Maui	Maximum of 6 divers per trip on a boat that would usually take 10 - 12. Any gear you didn't bring, they supply new, good- quality ... Full report		7/2003	John & Beth Feeney <100 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
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