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    Honolulu Honu Divers

    5.0 (24 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Absolutely LOVED diving with Hector from Honolulu Honu Divers. We booked 2x a two-tank dive, and had the definition of a 5-star experience. Good communication throughout the whole process, timely pick up, good gear to use, amazing dives, snacks and drinks and guide experience. The pics and video were the cherry on top. Looking forward to call Hector again if we visit Oahu in the future. Without a doubt.

    Tasja W.

    Hector is an outstanding, highly professional and patient divemaster. It took me a bit to get comfortable with breathing in the water and being in the open waters. He went over all the techniques, safety and details to make sure that I feel comfortable with being in the water and scuba diving. Once I follow his lead and did what he said to do, I was able to relax and feel comfortable and had such a great experience that I am diving again Thursday with Hector. I felt completely safe and very relaxed and forgot I was scuba diving because I was having such a great time down there. I saw 3 sharks, lots of turtles, moray eels and other sea life. I am glad I brought my GoPro. Thanks again!

    Oscar R.

    Hector is the real deal! I could not ask for more. I was precise on the sites I wanted to dive, and he ended up knowing them very well and making sure I had the best experience. I can assure no dive operation can offer you the level of service Hector offers. You are not just a spot to be filled up on a boat. Hector is very professional, treats you like his friend and makes sure you enjoy your trip.

    One of the many turtles we found.
    Kim T.

    Amazing day diving with Hector. He was very welcoming, friendly and knowledgable. He picked us up, fitted us with gear, made sure we had an amazing dive experience. He caters to his clients and skill level. Hector knew the reefs like the back of his hand and was able to point out all sorts of marine life. We swam with turtles, spotted octopus and even checked out a couple of shy reef sharks. I would highly recommend Honolulu Honu divers.

    Hector has some serious photography skills!!!
    Javier M.

    So I was trying to get a last minute dive when my Plan A failed and this guy was practically jumping through hoops to help me out. He was very accommodating to my schedule and made magic happen. He picked me up, took me to get geared up (Booties, mask, gloves, wetsuit, the whole 9 yards - minus snorkel and dive computer) Drove out to the boat he got us seats on and basically gave me the 1-on-1 service the whole time. Set up all the gear, helped suit me up without being asked, gave some amazing advice, made sure we were first off the boat and off we went! This guy loves what he does and isn't about making money off just another customer. Even though there were other divers on the boat he got us seats on he took me off on our own and I didn't see another diver for more than 30 seconds combined. He took some seriously amazing photos throughout the whole thing, always pointing out things from a mile away I wouldn't have noticed if I was right on it, he has some serious hawk eyes. Between dives he had some great snacks, very knowledgeable and cares about the whole dive community. Every time we went by a moor line he took a few seconds to give it a look over to see if it was secured properly, something that most would just pass by because its not their issue. At the end he handed over a beer and enjoyed the ride back to pier. Helped me fill out the log book, dropped me off and within 24hrs I had an email with some absolutely great pictures. He didn't charge anything for all of this, it's just what he does because he loves it. If I ever come back to Hawaii I am not diving with anyone else but this guy! He has my permanent business!!! Oh also he takes credit card, cash, or PayPal. Very accommodating.

    A mess of eagle rays at the Mahi shipwreck, off the west coast of Oahu (2015).

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    Big mahalos to you for that awesome review. Much appreciated.

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    Small group tour with knowledgeable diver. Excellent experience that I highly recommend!

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    Many mahalos Kathy for the great review. Hurry back. Aloha.

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    Kaimana Divers - Diving the Sea Tiger wreck

    Kaimana Divers

    4.9(446 reviews)
    0.7 miMo'ili'ili

    Gabe and Devin are total sweethearts, amazing guides and teachers, and a complete joy to work with…read more I highly recommend this business and cannot wait to dive with them again. I got my Advanced Open Water certification with them and even while doing epic dives they took time to attentively and patiently help me with fundamentals, buoyancy and trim. I felt totally safe and cared for from start to finish, and they were especially helpful and accommodating getting us scheduled, renting equipment, and giving us full princess treatment. My partner was a professional diver and chose Kaimana specifically because he wanted me to get the best training for my certification.

    This was one of the most disappointing dive experiences I've ever had…read more We are relatively new divers and booked this trip looking for a fun, safe, and well-guided experience. What we got instead was poor dive management and a complete lack of professionalism. During the dive, I ran out of air, which is a serious and dangerous situation in scuba diving. The response from the guide was dismissive and poorly handled, which only made the situation worse. The most frustrating part of the entire experience was dealing with Gabe, the owner. He had absolutely no patience and was openly unprofessional, not just with us but in the way he interacted with others as well. There was no concern for how unsafe the situation was, no accountability, and no attempt to make things right. For an activity where safety, trust, and professionalism are critical, this operation fell short on every level. We paid nearly $700 and walked away feeling stressed, unsafe, and completely disappointed. I would strongly caution newer or less experienced divers before booking here. This is not the kind of environment where you feel supported or safe.

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    Living Ocean Tours - Crew briefing.

    Living Ocean Tours

    4.9(784 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    I'm the girl who wants to go snorkeling even though she gets sea sickness and can't really swim…read morebecause I love animals and I want to experience snorkeling with turtles and fish at least once in my life. We did the turtle tour on 5/13 at 8:30 in the morning. They teach everyone how to use the given gear, they antifog the goggles beforehand and sanitize all the gear well afterwards. They have snacks, water, and ginger ale. We saw two turtles within a couple arms lengths at the surface (you can't touch them but gosh they were so close!). We also saw about seven turtles chilling on the bottom. Tons of reef fish swimming so close to us too. The crew makes sure to point out turtles so you don't miss them. It was my first time in open water and the crew was welcoming from the start. They separate the groups so if you can't swim or are not great at swimming, you can stay back and hold onto a blue mat in the water where they teach you and help you feel comfortable in open water first. Even though I vomited afterwards (yes I took plenty of motion sickness medication ahead of time!), I highly recommend the experience. It's unlike anything else. The crew is so funny, they normalized not being able to swim well or motion sickness so you don't feel embarrassed. They get in the water with you (not all crews do!) and were super attentive, and encouraging. I felt safe enough that I was able to learn, get confident in the water and join the others and I still felt like I had plenty of great snorkeling time. Overall, GREAT company for actually seeing turtles! GREAT for inexperienced swimmers and people who get motion/sea sickness! If you're determined, you can still do it. The crew made me feel safe the entire time! You've got this, you only live once!

    Fun 5/5 Snorkeling 4/5…read more Service 5/5 Informative from staff in safety 5/5 Price for value and time 5/5 Overall 5/5 Wow you guys are truly amazing. I didn't even get off the boat and my son already asked me "can we come back to this same boat again next time!" From the gate B, which is your entrance, make sure you read your additional info after your confirmation email, especially if you are taking a Uber or Lyft, or else you can get dropped off at the main area and have to walk and find gate B! It's a long walk if you do not specify, our u er drive was the one that asked me, what gate sir, or else you have a long walk. Thank god he asked us! So from the gate to the entire experience, it can be overwhelming, it's a lot to do, it's a ton of fun. I rated 4/5 for the snorkeling because it's open ocean vs doing this inside a "bay" You first get a cruise down the waters and learn about the city and the captain t Story tells you a lot of history and the buildings while we are cruising and then we turn around to the play and snorkeling areas! Wow! But knowing my kids they want to also PLAY! Thais is the boat, you have a water trampoline, a water floating board that you legit can lay on or stand on and play balance and or just lay, and a huge slide!!!!! Wow! And drink and snacks are included! We didn't even get a chance to grab a beer! lol (for additional $ on your own) Just look at the view and the photos. So this entire experience is just 5/5 We booked through TripAdvisor. This is 100% recommend, since this is also at open ocean, it's easier if you can swim and not afraid of the waters. They do offer life jackets and self blown floatation vests, your choice. Must do!!!!! See you next time!

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    My son made a new friend and he loved his secure life jacket even though he is an excellent swimmer.

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    Ruckus Sportfishing and Diving

    Ruckus Sportfishing and Diving

    4.8(72 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    I've done a couple dives with Ruckus Diving to Sea Tiger/Deep Pipe/YO-257/San Pedro wrecks, and all…read moreexperiences were incredible. Ray, the owner, is especially patient with newer divers and has a great way of making every dive feel fun while still prioritizing safety. The entire crew is professional, welcoming, and easygoing. It honestly feels like you're diving with a group of friends--but with the confidence that you're in very capable hands. Highly recommend!

    Beyond thrilled with my experience using Ruckus on a recent trip to Honolulu. It was my first time…read morediving in a few years and -- though I'm pretty experienced -- I felt it prudent to make sure my skills were properly refreshed. Whereas other shops wanted to charge me for a full on course, Captain Maddie set me up with her dive-master sister, Ashley. Ashley did a refresher on our way out then made sure I had a great, safe experience for my first time back in the water, taking me on two shallow reef dives. We saw so many turtles, eels, a shark and several octopuses (Ashley has an incredible eye for spotting them). I had such a great time I booked another dive. This time, noting my comfort level, Ashley took me on two deeper wreck dives. They were spectacular. I'm so grateful I found Ruckus, Maddie and Ashley. There are a ton of options for diving on Oahu and I really lucked out choosing them. The personal focus the sisters gave me both times was above and beyond. I can't wait to come back to Hawaii and go diving with them again and again.

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    Aloha Scuba Diving Company - My dive group was the best! Thank you dive master Erin and assistant Patrick!

    Aloha Scuba Diving Company

    4.6(81 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    We had such a great time with Captain Derick and Zoey as our guide scuba diving. They were…read moreextremely respectful to the environment and gave us detailed instructions on hand signals prior to our underwater adventure. They were super excited (as was I) to embark on our dive and we more than happy to teach us about the animals that we saw. We visited the sea tiger wreck which is a spectacular dive which I highly recommend any AOW to explore! It's certainly my favorite dive on Oahu. Afterwards, I asked Captain Derick if he had any recommendations on new fins to purchase and he gave me many good recs, asking about my style of kicking and what I want underwater. Very helpful. Overall, I had an excellent experience at a very fair price! I highly recommend diving with Aloha!

    I had such a fun and safe experience with this company! I enjoyed the outdoor class and really…read morelearning how to do everything ourselves with guidance and checks, since I'm a hands on learner. I did the PADI OWD class. My instructor, dive master Erin was so encouraging and patient, even when I couldn't do some skills right away, she gave me clear instructions and helped me throughout the sessions! Thank you as well to dive assistant Patrick, who ensured I felt safe during some of the more challenging skills! It wouldn't have been the same without you guys. Really appreciate the crew as well! Def recommend, and would love to come back and dive with them again! Mahalo :)

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    The Sea Tiger Wreck

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