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Lahaina Divers/ Westin Maui Full report   Molikini Crater - Maui   I got lucky on this trip. The rain stopped and the waves were almost non- existent for our two dives. Not much to see, but just f... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
3/2006   Rick Swan
<100 Dives
 
Scuba Shack/ Kamole Sands (condos) Full report   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  
4 stars
3 stars  
2/2006   William Boswell
250+ Dives
 
Aarons/ Royal Hawaiian Full report   Ohau   Diving on Ohau was uneventful. Which magazine rated Ohau one of the top ten (what a joke)? The dive shop (Aarons) was the worst ... Full report  
2 stars
1 stars  
2/2006   William Boswell
250+ Dives
 
Big Island Divers/ Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel Full report   Big Island   We stayed in a nice resort area, Hapuna Beach, but it was a long drive south to Kona (about an hour, with a lot of traffic at time... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
3/2006   Bob & Laura Mosqueda
250+ Dives
 
Extended Horizons/ Mana Kai Maui Full report   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  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2006   Paul and Donna Lima
100+ Dives
 
Scuba Shack/ Mana Kai Maui Full report   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  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2006   Paul and Donna Lima
100+ Dives
 
Kona Honu Divers/ Hilton Waikaloa Full report   Kona   This was our first trip to Hawaii and we dive with Kona Honu Divers. Due to respiratory illness, presumably not avian influenza, ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
2/2006   Lori Brown, Chris Green
250+ Dives
 
AAA Diving/ Doubletree Alana Waikiki Full report   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  
4 stars
5 stars  
2/2006   Craig Wood
100+ Dives
 
Captain Bruce's/ Hilton Hawaiian Village Full report   Oahu West Shore   Rented gear. Since Captain Bruce's picks you up at your hotel (in Waikiki) and drives hour to West Coast bay at Waianae, your gea... Full report  
1 stars
2 stars  
1/2006   Bob & Janie Williams
100+ Dives
 
Ed Robinson; Prodiver Maui/ Condo Full report   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  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2005   Len Sander
250+ Dives
 
Dive Oahu/ Doubletree Hotel Full report   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  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2005   Henry Ziller
100+ Dives
 
ocean concepts/ JW Marriot Ilihani Full report   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  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2005   gerrit milks
100+ Dives
 
ocean concepts/ JW Marriot Ilihani Full report   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  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2005   gerrit milks
100+ Dives
 
ocean concepts/ JW Marriot Ilihani Full report   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  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2005   gerrit milks
100+ Dives
 
Hawaiian Rafting Adventures Full report   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  
4 stars
2 stars  
10/2005   Ed Strange
<100 Dives
 
Kona Aggressor Full report LiveAboard     GOOD: LAYOUT OF BOAT: Excellent quarters including queen- sized lower bunks in cabins, private showers and heads en suite. Dive d... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
9/2004   Sarah Shoaf, Alan Miller
250+ Dives
 
Kona Coast Divers/ Paniolo Greens Full report   The Big Island   Resort was clean and large enough, though falls short on amennities. It is on a golf course and apx. 30 min. drive to dive s... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2004   Scott
100+ Dives
 
Kona Coast Divers Full report   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  
3 stars
5 stars  
9/2005   Bud
250+ Dives
 
Mike Sevrens/ Haleakala Shores Condos Full report   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  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2005   Sherrie Barker
<100 Dives
 
Bottom Time Hawaii Full report   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  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2005   Ed and Friedel Cunningham
250+ Dives
 
Mike Severns Diving/ None Full report   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  
4 stars
5 stars  
11/2004   Shawn Nelson
<100 Dives
 
Prodiver Maui/ Mana-Kai Maui Full report   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  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2005   Tim Nugent
500+ Dives
 
Kona Honu Divers/ Outrigger Keauhou Full report   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  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2005   Elaine Matthews
100+ Dives
 
Bubbles Below/ Marriott Kauai Beach Club Full report   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  
4 stars
3 stars  
9/2005   Jerry and Christy Bonnington
500+ Dives
 
Ed Robinson's Diving Adventures/ N/A Full report   Mauui   The dive operation, including divemasters and boat crew were great. Very knowledgeable and safe. I felt very comfortable diving ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
9/2004   Lisa Vitale
500+ Dives
 
Jack's Diving Locker/ Hale Kona Kai condominium Full report   Kona   Jack's is a very professional, well run operation. They were unfailingly accommodating and friendly. There were no time limits... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2005   Marc & Anne Bressman
250+ Dives
 
Wanna Dive/ Stayed at a B&B Full report   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  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2005   Melody Spencer
<100 Dives
 
Aaron's Dive Shop/ Stayed in a B&B Full report   Oahu North Shore   We were not asked to see our C- cards. They had us set up the equipment on the shore and then they loaded it on the boat for us. ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
8/2005   Melody Spencer
<100 Dives
 
Red Sail Sports/ Hilton Waikaloa Village Full report   Kona   Typical Kona diving. Lots of lava tubes and hard coral. Saw a few turtles and small critters. Only four of us on the boat which ... Full report  
1 stars
3 stars  
3/2005   Keith & Ellen Irwin
100+ Dives
 
Mike Severns/ Various B&Bs Full report   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  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2005   Larry Schuth
100+ Dives
 
Maui Dreams/ N/A Full report   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  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2005   Chris Behan
<100 Dives
 
Prodiver Maui/ N/A Full report   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  
2 stars
1 stars  
5/2005   Chris Behan
<100 Dives
 
Kona Agressor II Full report   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  
4 stars
4 stars  
7/2005   Jay Newby
250+ Dives
 
Deep Ecology/ Hilton Hawaiian Village Full report   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  
1 stars
3 stars  
8/2005   Susan Fuhs
500+ Dives
 
Mike Severns Diving/ Renaissance Wailea Full report   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  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2005   Susan Fuhs
500+ Dives
 
Lahaina Divers/ Marriott Ocean Club Full report   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  
3 stars
5 stars  
8/2005   Hilary Snitker
<100 Dives
 
Torpedo Tours/ Hale Kona Kai Full report   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  
4 stars
5 stars  
7/2005   J. Ferguson
<100 Dives
 
Dive Makai/ Hale Kona Kai Full report   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  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2005   J. Ferguson
<100 Dives
 
Mike Severns/ Marriott, Wailea Full report   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  
4 stars
4 stars  
7/2005   J. Ferguson
<100 Dives
 
AquaZone/ Marriott Full report   Oahu   AquaZone was the Dive Op in our large Marriott on Waikiki. Although we didn’t have reservations with them, we were able to dive wi... Full report  
2 stars
4 stars  
6/2005   JoAn Ferguson
<100 Dives
 
Reeftrekkers/ Marriott Full report   Oahu   Reeftrekkers picked up people at different hotels along Waikiki, and then headed for the harbor. We were all surprised when we got... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
6/2005   JoAn Ferguson
<100 Dives
 
Kona Aggresor Full report   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  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2005   Toni Imwold
<100 Dives
 
Extended Horizons Full report   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  
4 stars
3 stars  
7/2005   Matthew Nathan
<100 Dives
 
Kona Coast Divers/ N/A Full report   Big Island of Hawaii]   We found Kona Coast Divers to be a friendly and accommodating operation. It is located in the harbor a few miles north of the tow... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
7/2005   James Heimer
250+ Dives
 
AAA Diving/ Ohana Waikiki West Full report   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  
4 stars
4 stars  
6/2005   J. Ray Behnke
250+ Dives
 
Kona Honu Full report   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  
4 stars
5 stars  
7/2005   Craig Grube
<100 Dives
 
Mike Severns Full report   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  
4 stars
5 stars  
7/2005   Craig Grube
<100 Dives
 
Pro Divers Full report   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  
4 stars
5 stars  
7/2005   craig grube
<100 Dives
 
Kona Aggressor Full report LiveAboard Kona Coast   The Kona Aggressor crew is extremely well- organized, efficient, friendly and accommodating. Among the best crews we have experien... Full report  
1 stars
5 stars  
7/2005   Bob & Doris Schaffer
1000+ Dives
 
Ed Robinson's Diving Adventures/ Renaissance Wailea Full report   Maui   I had a great experience with Ed Robinson's diving trips and crew. Everyone was very personable and knowledgeable. Briefings wer... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2005   Jim Yeomans
100+ Dives
 
Kona Honu Divers/ Hale Kona Kai Full report   Kailua-Kona   Dove 3 days with Kona Huno Divers, including the Manta night dive. Decent experience, but would look for another operator on a ret... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
6/2005   Bob Souza
250+ Dives
 
Jack's Diving Locker Full report   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  
1 stars
3 stars  
6/2005   bob peterson
100+ Dives
 
Maui Dreams Full report   Maui   I dove with Maui Dreams after travelling from Seattle for my AOW certification. The instructor, Teri, was well- known by everyone ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2005   M Thomas Livesay
<100 Dives
 
Kona Honu Divers/ Hapuna Prince Beach Resort Full report   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 stars
5 stars  
5/2005   Tom Dudnyk
100+ Dives
 
MIKE SEVERNS DIVE Full report   Maui   Mike Severns Dive is a professional, first class operation that I can highly recommend. They are oriented towards smaller groups ... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
4/2005   Norm Jensen
<100 Dives
 
Seasport Divers Full report   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  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2005   Doug Ruby
100+ Dives
 
Bubbles Below/ Marriott Waiohai Poipu Full report   Kaua'i + Ni'ihau   We made arrangements with Bubbles Below to do the checkout portion of our Advanced Open Water certification months in advance, tel... Full report  
3 stars
2 stars  
5/2005   Doug Ruby
100+ Dives
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Bubbles Below Full report   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 stars
3 stars  
3/2005   James Keithly
250+ Dives
 
Lahaina Divers/Extended Horizons/ B&B, and Eldorado Hotel Full report   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 stars
3 stars  
3/2005   Donald Hoft
500+ Dives
 
Dive Makai Full report   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  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2005   Steve Machoian
250+ Dives
 
Pacific Rim Divers/ House rental] Full report   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  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2005   Steve Machoian
250+ Dives
 
Aloha Dive Company/ Waikoloa Village condos Full report   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  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2005   Don Lipmanson
<100 Dives
 
Aloha Dive Company/ Royal Kona Resort Full report   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  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2006   Richard Troberman
250+ Dives
 
Ed Robinson/ House Rental Full report   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  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2004   Rich Orman
<100 Dives
 
Mike Severns/ Private House Rental Full report   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  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2004   Rich Orman
<100 Dives
 
Bandos Island Resort Full report   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  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2004   Donna
100+ Dives
 
REEF TREKKERS/ N/A Full report   OAHU   I WAS ON A DIVE TRIP WITH 14 OTHER PEOPLE FROM IDAHO TO TRUK LAGOON ABOARD THE ODYSSEY. ON THE WAY BACK WE HAD SCHEDULED 3 DAYS I... Full report  
1 stars
1 stars  
6/2003   KATHY ENGLISH
100+ Dives
 
Pacific Rim Divers Full report   Kailua-Kona, Big Island   This trip was our second spent with Patrice at Pacific Rim Divers on the Kona Coast of the Big Island, Hawaii. The boat is a clean... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
12/2004   Brian and Kaye Walsh
250+ Dives
 
Kona Coast Divers Full report   Big Island   Good: Divemasters did a great job, I never touched my gear and it was set up perfect. I want to dive their dock, what a predive sh... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
12/2003   Kevin Elman
1000+ Dives
 
MAUI DIVERS Full report   MAUI   Good: Divemaster (Ryan) outstanding diver and did agreat job of pointing out differnet things. Boat was clean and staff seemed ver... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
12/2003   KEVIN ELMAN
1000+ Dives
 
Aloha Dive Company/ Marriott Full report   Big Island   From what I had read I had expected this operation to provide superior diving. Wrong. I dived with them for four days. Three of... Full report  
1 stars
2 stars  
8/2004   John Stevens
1000+ Dives
 
B&B Scuba - Kihei/ Westin Maui Full report   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  
4 stars
5 stars  
12/2004   Martin Raffauf
100+ Dives
 
Ed Robinsons/Extended Horizons/ Not Applicable Full report   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  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2004   Don Hoft
500+ Dives
 
Fathom Five/ Hyatt Full report   Kauai   My e- mail inquiry received a prompt response and my reservation was handled well. As prevously reported in Undercurrent, you chec... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2004   Eric Frick
100+ Dives
 
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