As a dive pro, I've seen a lot of different operations and how they operate, and what works and what doesn't. Ed and his shop and staff clearly have too. We met up early at the boat to sign waivers and load up. They were easy to find, easy to access with no difficult loading and unloading and carrying your things to a boat to find some assigned seat. They grabbed your gear, loaded it on the boat and got you set up. You signed waivers and they provided coffee while they set up gear. They had a nitrox analyzer on board, and we were able to easily check tanks There was plenty of parking at the boat ramp, which also has showers and restrooms nearby. There was plenty of staff, and the owner, Ed, even came down to say hi, talk story a little bit, and check to make sure everything was going well. He brought his four little dogs - Sharky was my favorite. Distractions aside, I was really impressed that the owner was there to make sure everything was in order. They dropped the boat in the water and had us ready to go pretty quickly - we weren't rushed, but the process was very nicely done by the staff. I would say that the boat wouldnt be the easiest to board from the dock for everyone, but I'm sure the crew would account for that. Next, we headed out - the trip was smooth, the boat was dry and fairly quiet, and most importantly, didn't smell like a portapotty (see my review of Lahaina divers....). The setup on the boat was excellent - it was easy to maneuver around, there was ample space for both dry gear and dive gear, it was easy to get to everything, there were plenty of railings and flat spaces for staging. The staff were all friendly and seasoned. Byrd was a skilled captain who clearly knew the ocean he was operating in. He and Joe worked well together to plan and recommend dives for us. We did two fantastic Molokini Backwall dives. Joe was a great dive guide - he recognized the types of cameras we were shooting and what types of life we were expecting. He gave us some good briefing on the area, what to expect, whats normally found there, and what was currently going on - a spawn of fire dartfish, which we saw very early into the second dive. They treated everyone like adults and we all shared knowledge and stories. The surface interval passed very quickly and was quite relaxing. Our dives went very smoothly, and they respected the skill levels of everyone on the boat. We were able to pace our dives for our skill levels, and the dive guide both managed the group and guided well. Briefings and dive plans were accurate, and entry and re-boarding were both clear and easy. Byrd brought the boat right up to us, shut it off, and had us board. Then fired the boat up, and kept running. There were snacks and drinks for our trip, and Kim had a nice little surprise at the end of the boat trip (I won't spoil it). Once we got back in, we were dropped off at the ramp while the crew loaded the boat back on the trailer. They pulled it out and washed and packed gear for us. They made sure we had everything, and to seal the deal, Ed dropped by again to load tanks and make sure we had a good time. I couldn't recommend these guys more, we'll join them again when we head back! read more

Friendly laid back folks. They're knowledgeable and professional. I still see the same faces from the last time I dove with them in 2006. Great dive at the reef end of Molokini. The dive master Tiffany is very professional an friendly. She's someone who truly loves the underwater world. read more

This was my first time diving in Maui. A close friend that has been diving for nearly 20 years recommended ERDA. He always dives with them when he comes to Hawaii, so there was no question in my mind that they would professional and that I would feel completely safe. What I didn't expect was how outstanding and friendly eveyone was. Justin and Dave, our dive masters were funny, knowlegeable and totally enthusiastic, which must be hard day in/day out. Or, maybe it's not so hard when you're in that water every day! Byrd and Kim rounded out the experience by taking care of everything on the boat and giving us great direction and advice. My first dive was on a Saturday and when I returned on Monday two of my fellow divers were back, so it felt like diving with old friends. Each dive was better than the one before it and I've got one more night time shore dive with Justin tonight, on the eve of my birthday. I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate. read more

My husband and I dove with them 3 days in the past week. Byrd is an excellent captain. I really appreciated the time they took to scout out the diving sites to determine if it was a good site that day. Dave, Ricardo and Justin are all fantastic dive guides and a lot of fun on the boat. We noticed there were a lot of repeat customers that come year after year. After diving with his crew it is no wonder why. We had a great trip and experience with Ed Robinsons. Highly recommend them. read more

I went on the 3 dive trip this week and had a great time. Laid back attitude and very knowledgeable. Great food on the boat between dives. Dave was an awesome guide. Highly recommend. read more

I took the 2 tank Molokini dive with this company. There was good and bad. On the good, the trip ran to time, the equipment worked, the boat was clean and fast. We saw some wonderful sights at Molokini. On the bad, the crew were a mixture of A+ stars and others who did not have a customer service ethos. The sign in process at the boat ramp needs to be streamlined. You arrive to find two boats with skippers with clipboards and their back to you. There is no clear process to checking in and getting your gear squared away. I've not dived from any other company's boat on Maui so take this review in context. I was just left thinking it could have been so much better. read more

I hit Maui for 1-2 weeks almost every year, and have been boat diving almost exclusively with Ed since 1996...every once in a while I will try another company just to see if I am missing something...I'm not. If you want to dive with the pros, and avoid the cattle boats, this is your outfit. There DM's have obviously changed over the last 15 years, but the quality of there training and professionalism is always top notch. I can't imagine taking anyone else out to Molokini....don't even bother looking elsewhere... read more

We are very seasoned divers, and Ed Robinson's is one of the best operations we have used. We did several dives off Molokini and South Maui over the Christmas-New Year's period. The staff was very helpful and friendly - took the time to understand our diving skills and gave us everything we wanted and more. Very professional approach, chose sites with appropriate skills levels for the groups, good dive briefings, good underwater etiquette, and let us dive until we were ready to go up. The fact that they organize the dive boats by skill level (so the beginners are together and the advanced divers are together) was a big plus. Only word of warning: if you're Nitrox certified, be sure to get it when you go out with Ed. Before I dove with Ed I thought I might never want to dive Maui again because it all seemed the same - now I am thinking about getting back! read more

You can't go wrong in choosing Ed Robinson to dive with in Maui. My husband and I have been diving with them for the past 7 years and will continue to do so every time we come to Maui. It's really a pleasure to see the same employees year after year, divemasters Will, Dave, Joe, Tiffany, and Kim. They all know their stuff and are great at finding the critters. You can tell they really love what they do for a living. The crew treat you like you're one of the family. You'll meet the boats at the Kihei boat ramp at 6:30am just hand them your gear and have some coffee while they set it up for you. Two of my favorite dive spots are the Back Wall at Molokini, and Hawaiian Reef also known as 85' Pinnacle, both I would dive day after day if I could. Of course with all the great spots Ed Robinson takes you to, I really don't think you can have a bad dive. I have had great diving experiences on both Kauai and Oahu by using Ed Robinsons recommendations for dive operators. This is the company I compare all other dive operators to. read more

My buddies and I Dove 2x with these guys last week because the first dive day was so good. They have it right! The divemasters are there to help, point things out, but they don't babysit you. They take your diving experience into account and let you explore. As someone who loves to take photos, I really appreciate this! Will use this shop next time I'm in Maui and will recommend to friends and dive buddies who are experienced divers. I even bought a T-Shirt. read more

I just signed up for my 4th trip to Maui going out with Ed Robinson. Always have had a good experience with them, always ask the boat what the guests want to do and see and always find a way to please everyone. I've never left their boat disappointed or feeling as if I didn't get my moneys worth. I've gone out with two other companies in Maui and it was always a rushed experienced compared to Ed Robinson. Would recommend them to anyone and any experience level. read more

My cousin owns a couple homes over in Maui. We visit ALOT! We are also avid scuba divers and we have dove with almost every dive operation on the island. This was by far the worst experience for us. Not only is it one of the most expensive, but we also received poor customer service. I'm not sure how all these other people got more for their money, but perhaps they should try other dive operations. We paid $160+/diver. We were offered cut up pineapple and coffee out of a dirty beat up thermos after our first dive and were offered chex mix for our lunch. With all the other dive operations we got a full lunch. I do have to add the dive master Tiffany was wonderful. The boat captian "rude". WE will never dive with Ed Robinson's group again. read more

This was ALMOST a 2 star review, but only because of captain Byrd's demeanor. He's not the friendly/funny captain that you hoped to work with on vacation. He gave the impression that he'd be fine if I had gone with another dive shop. Hopefully he was just having a bad day. Everyone else was friendly, though, especially the dive masters. Robyn at the shop was also pleasant to work with. read more

We had a wonderful experience completing our certification process with Charlie Dolphin at Ed Robinson's. Charlie quickly put us at ease and made our four dives interesting and fun. When making the reservation Robin in the office was very responsive. She answered all our questions and kept a sense of humor with our requests. Thank you Charlie and Robin! read more

I went on a diving trip with this company, and had a very good time. They took care of everything-- bringing the equipment, snacks, getting equipment ready, etc. Very nice and knowledgable of the area. Took my wife along for snorkeling, which I thought was far more pricey than some of the other snorkeling companies. Otherwise, highly recommend!! read more

I am not swimmer. I can swim, but have issues. Waves make me nervous. We have gone snorkeling with a private guide three times with E. R. D. A. and every time has been a successful fun adventure. Most recently Jeffrey took us out and we can't say enough nice things about him and this business. Well worth it! Jeffrey and every guide prior, including Suzi, has been patient and understanding at my reluctance and hesitation. You don't have to be a good swimmer to enjoy snorkeling and it's nice that these folks have an understanding for those of us that aren't good swimmers or aren't comfortable in the water. read more

Really great dive outfit. They are very respectful of the ocean and its creatures. Lots of good info on the dive sites and great safety briefing! I dove Reefs End at Molokini, Tank and Landing Craft, and St. Anthony. They get out early on the water before the gang all gets out there diving. Friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced. Wonderful small group diving. I have dove with the knuckle heads who scratch their names on sea cukes, or chase the turtles. I have dove with the cattle car dive outfits that take out 18 or 20 divers at a time. Nice to go out with people who are not knuckle heads. read more

Took advantage of Ed's Adventure-X Wednesday dive charter. It was excellent. I highly recommend it for photographers or cinematographers who want to customize their dives. Ed is an avid photographer himself and the whole group gets to decide where to go for each dive. We did three dives last wednesday. The apartments (deep dive), Three Anchors, and the Hellcat/Helldiver wreck. Fantastic group of people. Will definitely look them up again. read more

My wife and I dive around the globe and this was hands down one of the best dive experiences we've ever had. First off the dive was spectacular. What sets them apart was the fantastic crew. We went out with the Daves and they were awesome: laid back, funny, very safety conscious and knowledgeable. They made everyone on the boat feel at home. They also worked their butts off -changing our tanks and getting us set up seamlessly. They also had great snacks. On a similar note, we got a bit lost finding the boat ramp and the store manager came to look for us....Everything they did was above and beyond. #divewithdaves read more

We showed up eager and excited at 6am for our first dive after booking online several weeks before. They had no record of our booking and scolded us for using the online system "which isn't connected to their email and they don't check it". They reluctantly tried to find someone to take us anyway. Then we filled out a questionnaire with medical questions, which we both failed due to controlled blood pressure and a history of sinus surgery 20+ years ago. We were told we'd need a doctor's note and that we should get that and come back another day (in 3 + days, after the time needed to get the doctor's note). These medical questions were not posted online and were not mentioned on the booking page. We then had to ask them to refund our money, which apparently did not occur to them. We left without experiencing our first scuba dive. Very disappointing. read more

I have dove all over the world with different dive operators (over 500 dives) and these guys were some of the best I have encountered. I went with two family members who are non-certified so they could do an intro dive with an instructor. We called the store to inquire about doing the intro dives and they set up a special class for us. The staff at the store were helpful and very friendly. The rental gear is name brand and in excellent shape. We dove with Randy and Ben. They were both great- very patient and extremely friendly. We only did two dives off of Ulua Beach. The diving was ok- not much to see, but we did find a frog fish and one big turtle, so the first time divers were excited. Overall, the experience was fantastic. I would highly recommend Ed Robinson. read more

Great experience. Guide pointed out some great things we would've missed. We did 2 dives and both were great.... They also took pictures of the dive trip and posted them online! Super friendly, really cared about their customers and went out of their way to make sure we had a good trip. read more

Worst dive in 20 years, Felt rushed, got caught in a current which dive master should have avoided. He took pictures instead of taking care of business! Second dive was a bunch of old tires and a wreck that might be worth seeing in about 50 years! read more

We dove with them twice. First day we felt we went deep just to go deep. If I am going that deep I want to see something cool and not waste my air on something I could still see at 60 feet. Our dive master Justin was the best. He was knowledgeable friendly and willing to do whatever he could to ensure everyone was having a good time. I would dive with him anyday. Second day we dove with Ed which was much better except the person who put our gear together did a poor job. Twice we had floating tanks and one of our group did not have their inflator connected. Second day we went to a beautiful reef and saw the bomber. This made up for some of blah from the day before and the poor service from the crew. Fifty fifty chance we dive with them again as Maui has some of the best shore diving around. read more

Two great dives wish I could do a few more. My 8th dive and Dave made me feel welcome with more experienced divers. Thanks guys

Have been diving with this outfit 3 times over the last 2 years. They are great. Relaxed but very organized and focused. Its a smaller boat, probably a limit of 10 divers at a time with at least two dive masters. The dive masters I've gone with have been very experienced, friendly, careful and fun to dive with! I most recently had Dave for a diving master and he was great. The boat crew is organized and friendly and low key. And great snacks!! read more

Had the dive of a lifetime with these folks! First of all Robyn in the shop is awesome!! Super helpful and a very knowledgable diver. Capt. Byrd brought us out to Molokini for a drift dive. Divemaster Dave took us down and showed us all kinds of sea life including sharks, rays, huge uluas, garden eels, and all the small stuff that would be easily missed like the rare Flame Angel. Towards the end of our dive we were lucky to witness two pacific humpbacks within 30 feet of us. Will never forget that moment!! Second dive at Red Hill. Another drift dive with Divemaster Ricardo. He showed us Mantas, spotted eagle rays, frog fish, eels, turtles, and more. These folks are great!! I recommend them 100%!!! A big thanks to Robyn for getting photos of the whales for us!!! A million thanks to Byrd, Dave, Ricardo, and Robyn!! read more

Ed's really takes the time to make you feel comfortable and they don't make you feel rushed. They do an excellent job on briefing you on what to watch for on each dive. We only did a two tank dive and wished we had time for more. We highly recommend them and will only dive with them when we return. read more

Great Experience. We did 3 dives with Ed Robinson's group. We did the adventure X dive with Ed himself. What a blast. Because of the small amount of people on these trips, and the experience level, doing the adventure X dive with Ed was a blast, as we were allowed to discuss where to go and given a large amount of freedom to dive the way we like. We did Boulders at Molikini and did a split dive between 2 small wrecks. (Secret sites!) These are dives you would never get to do with other groups. These are the special dives that you remember. Ed and his team were very gracious with us. He has a great eye and found many interesting creatures for us to photograph. Then, we were really fortunate to have Ed as our dive guide for the night dive. The night dive was a hoot. They picked a reef that was so alive, every second I was flashing my camera. On one of the dives, we had an equipment failure with one of our airsource 2 regulators. The DM's quickly switched out equipment so we could make the dive. Ed Robinsons dive group exceeded our expectations. If you are wanting an upgraded diving experience, choose this group. Oh, and did I mention that they have fast boats? I.e. no long boat rides to the sites! read more

We had our first snorkel experience with Ed Robinson himself. The group size is at a comfortable six people. Ed was very professional and friendly and his knowledge was impeccable. He cowrote a book on marine life of Hawaii!! He knew where the good spots are and had lookouts to spot bad snorkeling conditions. Would definitely recommend for first time snorkelers. read more

Would recommend this outfit overall - our dive master Jose was friendly and is excellent at what he does. Unfortunately, he spoke to every person on the boat about questions and to let them know which gear is theirs before we got to the first dive except me (and I was the one w the least experience and thus most nervous - I had made this clear when booking too). So I was quite nervous when getting into the water for the first dive and the fact the water was choppy didn't help. It would have been nice for the office to have communicated my concerns to the dive master ahead of time so that he could have made a point to talk to me prior to the dive. That said, Jose was great at making me feel comfortable once we were in and as soon as we were under water, my nerves disappeared and I had a great time. The captain was a bit difficult to talk to but clearly knowledgeable and Jose was great. Sadly I didn't see any turtles but will just have to return another time! read more

A first fantastic diving experience for our family of 5! We had two adult children who were PADI certified and for the rest of us, this was our first diving experience. We worked w/ two instructors the entire time and they provided us fantastic education to get us going, adequate practice on shore and in the water before we started diving. During the dive, the instruction they had provided was very useful and allowed us to communicate w/ each other as well as use the equipment properly. I felt very comfortable w/ how professionally everything was conducted and am a very satisfied customer! read more

My husband did a discovery dive with ERDA, with Joey instructing . His review; Joey was very instructive and tailored my class to my skill level (first time diver). As I improved he helped me less and made the dive more challenging. I would recommend him for anybody, I had a great time!! read more

Fantastic dive experience. These guys came highly recommended by a friend in the dive business and they did not disappoint. From the initial booking with Robyn, who was super friendly, helpful, and very honest (there were some gnarly conditions - wind/waves - this week) to the meet-up at Kihei Boat Ram with Joe (dive master), Bird (captain), and Kim (crew), the dive, and the return trip - everything was great! They are safe professionals but also very easy going and friendly. The dives were excellent. We dove Molokini Reef End and Tanks to Watercraft. Some highlights were fire goby/dartfish, lots of (huge) nudis, a baby white tip reef shark, awesome topography and reef, large fish like ulua and papio chasing smaller fish, huge schools of butterfly fish, indigo dartfish, lots of crustaceans including banded coral shrimp, cleaner shrimp, small lobster thingies, crabs, and a harlequin shrimp (!) There was so much more to see but those are the most memorable ones for me. We also heard whales singing in the distance and saw a humpback from the boat! Joe is an excellent dive master who keeps a close eye but doesn't hover or fuss over you unless you need help, then he's right there. He gave great dive briefings so we knew exactly what to expect and how the dive was gonna go. Bird gave great instruction about drop-offs and pick-ups, and had it all figured out for our safety. Kim helped us out with gear and other crew stuff, plus shared pineapple and other goodies with us after the dive. These guys are the choice for diving on this island, I'll be back soon and repeatedly! Any time you guys wanna dive Big Island, call me up! read more

wow, used a few other diving companies on Maui, none as professional, knowledgeable, or as FUN as these guys. THE best TY!

The only good thing about the dive experience here was meeting Ed Robinson. One of the worst I have had in over 40 years of diving. The dive crew were unfriendly with us, one even snarled at me for 'not listening' when I asked her a question about my shoes!. Our dive master picked off a piece of coral and handed it to my husband during the dive, no wonder there is so much dead coral here! He also did not notice when I had trouble with buoyancy and had to surface on my own, unattended. On top of that, the diving just wasn't spectacular: lots of dead coral, mediocre fish contact. Not a safe, friendly, or environmentally interesting dive. I would not dive Maui again, especially with this company!!! Sorry, Ed. read more

My wife and I went on a great snorkel tour led by Suzzy Robinson and her assistant "Josie". We are fairly experienced snorklers, but were with friends who were first timers. The tour exceeded our expectations -- Suzzy began by showing us all of the different kinds of fish and coral we'd see in a book she and her husband authored; then we had great snorkel instruction, followed by an expert tour of the reefs off of mile marker 14 near Kihei. We saw tons of turtles at super-close range and every form of fish and coral she'd promised and more. Suzzy and her assistant were incredibly patient and swam with boogie board rafts to ensure we had a safe place to rest. Whenever a mask fogged or we had a question, we had an expert just a few yards away to help. We ended up going way further out and exploring far more incredible marine life than we ever would have on our own. Whether you are a novice or an experienced snorkeler, a trip with Suzzy is well worth it! read more