Explore Kauai Scuba/Kauai Shores: "Niihau Bucket List was fulfilled with Monk seals, Sharks and Caverns", Sep, 2023,by Frank G Postillion, AZ, US (![]() |
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Snorkeling | N/A | ||
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I have read a lot about how Kauai has mediocre diving, since it is so far north, and unlike the Big Island has less coral,fish and pelagics. However, if you can brave the early one hour morning 17-mile and more difficult 1.5 hour return trip from/to the Kikiaola small boat harbor in southwestern Kauai to Ni'ihau and Lehua Rock, then you are in for quite a treat. Owners Captain Nick and Jessy, our divemaster, were excellent guides for six divers a ... Subscribe to get the full story. ![]() |
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Websites | Explore Kauai Scuba | ||
Reporter and Travel |
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Dive Experience | 501-1000 dives | ||
Where else diving | Hawaii, Cabo Pulmo, San Carlos, Puerto Penasco, Belize, Bonaire, Curacao, Aruba, BVI, St. Croix, St. John St. Thomas, Cozumel, Akumal, Florida springs and Atlantic coast, | ||
Closest Airport | Lihue | Getting There | Phoenix to Lihue non stop |
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Weather | sunny | Seas | currents |
Water Temp | 81-81°F / 27-27°C | Wetsuit Thickness | 3 |
Water Visibility | 60-120 Ft/ 18-37 M | ||
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Dive own profile | yes | ||
Enforced diving restrictions | 700 psi inform divemaster | ||
Liveaboard? | no | Nitrox Available? | no |
What I Saw |
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Sharks | 1 or 2 | Mantas | None |
Dolphins | None | Whale Sharks | None |
Turtles | None | Whales | None |
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Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best): |
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No fresh water tank but allowed plenty of time for UW photos ... Subscribe to get the full story. ![]() |
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