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Dive Review of Dive Makai in
Hawaii/Kona

Dive Makai, May, 2006,

by Ron Kloberdanz, CA, USA . Report 2883.

No photos available at this time

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 4 stars Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving 3 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ N/A
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments 3 days of 2-tank dives with Dive Makai.

Excellent service all around. Very fun, personable crew that love what they do, and are very happy to share it with their divers. Decent rental gear. All gear completely set up for us, tested and brought to aft of boat for us and helped on. All gear explained in case something might be new for someone. Divemasters provided excellent pre-dive briefs including site layout, expected conditions, fish and critters, etc. Also provided great post-dive briefs as well. Divemasters guided groups through each site and pointed out interesting items and hidden critters. Very helpful with any equipment problems. Provided yummy snacks and drinks. Solar-heated freshwater shower.

No dive shop, but a van with merchandise that meets at the dock after return.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 0-25 dives
Where else diving Maui, Kauai, Oahu, Catalina
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, dry Seas calm, choppy, noCurrents
Water Temp 70-80°F / 21-27°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 50-100 Ft/ 15-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions none
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas 1 or 2
Dolphins Schools Whale Sharks None
Turtles 1 or 2 Whales None
Corals 4 stars Tropical Fish 4 stars
Small Critters 3 stars Large Fish 3 stars
Large Pelagics 1 stars

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 4 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 4 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments Very excellent. Separate dunk tank for cameras, strict dry area if needed. Boat personnel were always helpful and careful with camera gear.
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