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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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*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
*fishndive*		molokai	... Full report		5/2006	melanie <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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Big Island Divers/ Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel*		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		3/2006	Bob & Laura Mosqueda 250+ Dives
*Lahaina Divers/ Westin Maui*		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		3/2006	Rick Swan <100 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
*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
*Kona Honu Divers/ Hilton Waikaloa*		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		2/2006	Lori Brown, Chris Green 250+ 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
*Aarons/ Royal Hawaiian*		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		2/2006	William Boswell 250+ 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
*Captain Bruce's/ Hilton Hawaiian Village*		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		1/2006	Bob & Janie Williams 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
*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
*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
*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
*Kona Coast Divers*		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		9/2005	Bud 250+ 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
*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
*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
*Aaron's Dive Shop/ Stayed in a B&B*		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		8/2005	Melody Spencer <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
*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
*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
*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
*Kona Coast Divers/ N/A*		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		7/2005	James Heimer 250+ 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
*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
*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
*Jack's Diving Locker*		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		6/2005	bob peterson 100+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers/ Hale Kona Kai*		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		6/2005	Bob Souza 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
*Reeftrekkers/ Marriott*		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		6/2005	JoAn Ferguson <100 Dives
*AquaZone/ Marriott*		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		6/2005	JoAn 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
*Bubbles Below/ Marriott Waiohai Poipu*		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		5/2005	Doug Ruby 100+ Dives	1
*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 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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Bubbles Below*		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		3/2005	James Keithly 250+ Dives
*Red Sail Sports/ Hilton Waikaloa Village*		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		3/2005	Keith & Ellen Irwin 100+ 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
*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
*Pacific Rim Divers*		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		12/2004	Brian and Kaye Walsh 250+ 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/ 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
*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
*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
*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
*Sea Paradise/ Holua Resort*		Kona, Big Island	Returned for the fourth time to this operation which has not disappointed us yet. Based in Keauhou Bay, about 7 miles south of Kai... Full report		10/2004	Paul and Donna Lima <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
*Kona Coast Divers/ Paniolo Greens*		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		10/2004	Scott 100+ 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
*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
*Kona Honu Divers/ Kona Seaside Hotel*		Kona	Kona, Hawaii is a good dive destination in September when the Caribbean was having one hurricane or tropical depression after anot... Full report		9/2004	Chuck and Nancy Anson 500+ Dives
*FathomFive/OceanQuest Divers/ Kuhio Shores Condos*		Kauai	FathomFive/ OceanQuest is a great dive operation. They provide boat and shore dives and have a good shop. The staff is great; help... Full report		9/2004	Steven C Williams <100 Dives
*Jacks Diving Locker/ Kona Nalu Condos*		Big Island	The Big Island of Hawaii has great shore diving, so much so that I spent most of my UW time there shore diving instead of boat div... Full report		9/2004	Steven C Williams <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
*Bubbles Below/ Kuhio Shores Condos*		Niihau	Niihau is truly a magnificent place to dive. Few soft corals, but the hard corals, vast numbers of endemic species and critters, ... Full report		8/2004	Steven C Williams <100 Dives
*SeaSport Divers/ Kuhio Shores Condos*		Kauai	SeaSport Divers is a first class operation. The dive vessel Anela Kai is far and away the best on the island. They also have a g... Full report		8/2004	Steven C Williams <100 Dives
*Captain Bruce's*		Oahu	Captain Bruce's has recently been bought by a couple who is doing a fabulous job! Randy and Suzette are very customer oriented - ... Full report		8/2004	ann mcgrath 250+ Dives
*Aloha Dive Company/ Marriott*		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		8/2004	John Stevens 1000+ Dives
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