Called Kaimana Divers 10 min before they closed to try and get on an advanced dive while I'm here visiting my brother. Gabe picked up, had me text our info, and we secured a spot on the boat the next day. Gabe was super cool and the dive was awesome. It was amazing getting to scuba again. read more

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I did two, two-tank dives over two days with Kaimana this week and couldn't be happier with that choice. I'm certified AOW but because of the pandemic hadn't been underwater for two years. After a refresher course at home, I dived with an instructor named Greg the first day (no other divers on that trip, which was a treat). We hit Turtle Canyons, which was fun, and Rojo Reef, an amazing site. Greg knew the sites very well and pointed out lots of animals I probably would have missed. Gabe was the DM for my second day, and I was with three others on dives of the YO257 and Sea Tiger wrecks, both deep dives that were fun and beautiful. The timing was great, with calm water and high (80-plus feet at Sea Tiger) visibility. I highly recommend Kaimana because of its good, well-maintained equipment and great people. I learned some new things and got everything out of the dives I was hoping for. read more

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Advanced certification with Avalon was the best diving experience ever! I feel like I greatly improved my diving skills and got some amazing dives in. Alex was absolutely incredible with my 23 year old autistic son and totally "got" him. My son had his best dives ever. Thanks to Gabe for the personal attention and making sure our dives were the best ever! read more

I was AOW certified by Kaimana Divers last month. Both the owner Gabe Scott and my instructor Avalon are very pleasant to work with. They are very experienced and helpful. I had an amazing time diving and training with Avalon. I highly recommend this dive shop if you ever plan to dive Oahu area. read more

First time scuba diving...didn't even know where the idea came from, but I'm sure glad I followed through. The location was a bit hard to find since they're located behind the grocery store - go to the far left and turn into the back alley. 2 people, 2 dives each was $300 + tip - worth every penny Denise was our instructor. She's very cool and chill. Jared was the captain, he's awesome. I went January 2016, so we didn't get to see any turtles :( I was a bit scared of the dive. I was worried about cleaning my goggles underwater since I wear contact lenses. I expressed this to Denise and she spent extra time with me. Breathing wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, breath slowly and steady with hour mouth piece. During the dive, I had some trouble making the transition down since my ears couldn't handle the pressure. Denise was patient with me. Once I finally made it down (about 25!!! minutes the first dive), we swam around and I was seeing the world from a whole new angle, and it's so beautiful. Pictures and descriptions can capture the beauty, but until you're down there yourself, you won't fully understand the feeling that I tried to convey to you. We also lucked out since we were the only two intro divers. The other 4 were experienced, one even completed her 100th dive the day before. She even collected a couple gorgeous shells!!! Tips -wear swim suit under -bring a GoPro or underwater camera that can handle the pressure (~50 feet) -wear 1-day contact lenses if you use the weekly ones, so you don't risk eye infections -take your seasickness meds if you get seasick -check the flying protocols if you plan on flying 24-48 hrs after, it's for the safety of your ears read more

As a newly certified diver it was imperative for me to find a scuba dive company that was reputable and highly recommended. There was only a small handful of companies that received high 5-star ratings and Gabe at Kaimana solidified my decision by answering my page long list of questions! He was very responsive and offered competitive rates and flexibility with my schedule. I was able to convince my girlfriend to do an intro dive and while she practiced her skills with her instructor Will (who is so patient and really funny++ for you Will!) we did a quick 52 foot dive with his assistant Randy at Horseshoe reef. Although vis was not so great it was a nice easy dive to work on my skills. The 2nd dive at Marioland was more fruitful and we saw plenty of endemic fish and an entire school of blowfish! Overall a great group and fun easy dives. On a sidenote, these dives convinced my friend to get certified! Randy had mentioned that the group also did more advanced wreck and reef dives and luckily I was able to swing my schedule to go with them on Sunday. Gabe was really quick at accommodating and I did my first 98 ft. wreck dive which was so awesome. Conditions were a lot better and before diving there was a small school of dolphins and a turtle just swimming at the surface. The Sea Tiger wreck lies 120 ft below and had 2 Hawaiian sea turtles aboard...one was fast asleep and the other was eating. We saw plenty of fish, vis was amazing but the current was so strong. 2nd dive was at Rojo Reef - it had really healthy coral, plenty of fish, spotted eels, etc. Another awesome dive. I will definitely be diving again with Kaimana when I visit the island again. You won't regret diving with Kaimana- a must if you are thinking about getting your fins wet or if you're already certified. Mahalo Kaimana and see you in a few months!! read more

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Loved my experience with Gabe. Fantastic customer service & easy to book. He picked me up from my hotel in Waikiki, no problem, too. It was Gabe, myself, and two other divers, so a perfect size group. Tanks were full to 3k+ PSI. Gabe did a stellar job pointing out all the wildlife: sharks, turtles, frogfish, octopuses, etc. Would highly recommend! read more

This is the best dive shop on the island and I've dove with several. We dove with both Gabe and Michael and they were AMAZING! You can tell Gabe loves what he does and has been diving for a long time. I would highly recommend you book with this company before trying somewhere else. read more

Gabe at Kaimana Divers came highly recommended by No Limits Scuba in AZ. When I emailed and Instagram stocked them they responded quickly and professionally. I have a quick work trip to Honolulu and they were able to get me on a boat for the only block of time I had available. Super stoked to get out there and not only meet this amazing team but also check out the shop and of course get wet with them. Mahalo - Marty Matthews read more

I recently got certified by Kamaina Divers. Great local company. Gabe was thorough with regards to study materials, even called to make sure I understand what I was reading. I had the fortune to be instructed by Denise who was amazing. She is professional, calm and patient. Since I wasnt the easiest student, I am very grateful for her expertise. Would totally recommend this dive company. read more

Kaimana divers is such an amazing dive shop. Save yourself some time and book a dive or better yet a certification with them and look nowhere else! I just recently received my open water and as a beginner diver Greg made sure I was comfortable in the water before my descent. He was also very patient as I took some time equalizing my air spaces because I had some sinus issues at that time. He made sure everyone was safe and comfortable and also provided a lot of useful tips that I will definitely carry onto my next dives. I will definitely book my future dives here next time I'm in Oahu. Knowledgeable , friendly, and highly experienced staff! read more

10/10 recommend! Gabe & Nick are awesome. They know how to be professional while also exuding a laid back, "this is supposed to be fun!" vibe. They are passionate about what they do and it really shows -- you'll have the best time with them. Something that really stood out about their service was that they picked us up twice; after my friend forgot to get a doctors note before our initial scheduled dive, they still went out of their way to bring us back to our hotel and worked with us to make sure we they got us down to dive before our vacation ended and we left the island. Seriously -- pick them! My friend and I would totally come back! read more

I'm so glad I booked with these guys and gals. Experience of a lifetime for a more than reasonable price. Shout out to Avalon and Gabe, I don't have enough words to express my appreciation for you two. I will definitely be booking again and getting certified. read more

It's funny how things go. I move out of the state, go on a Middle East deployment, get Scuba certified, and then schedule a visit home with a dive with Kaimana Divers. Very reasonable price, take advantage of their annual club membership- worth it if you go on more than 4 dives with them. I got up way too early for a weekend dive. Now that I know the details of the Kewalo Harbor, I could have gotten up a half an hour later! Dane & Bill were great Dive Masters, very professional and helpful. Although I have my Advance Open Water Certification, I was a little worried when they told me that our first dive was going to be a 100-foot one to the San Pedro wreck. Their safety briefing prior to the dive helped alleviate that. When we first dove, I was awestruck by the clarity and wamth of the water! I lived most of my life within 1 mile of the dive site, and it took 52 years before I finally experienced it? What have been missing all of my life? Lots of fish swimming about, and the honu (sea turtles)! The best dive I've been in my short time as a diver so far! I used a 1mm shorty wetsuit, but with the water temp in July, I could have dove that with board shorts and rash guard! There were some snacks that helped replenish the calories used during the dive, but have to make a trip to an okazuya for some grinds next time. The second dive was along the outbound discharge pipeline, not as good as the first- but excellent visibility, water temp, and nice amount of fishes. I was pretty upset I didn't bring along an underwater camera, but next time! The early start meant an end by lunchtime, so I could do other things that day. Very enjoyable, highly recommend, and will definitely repeat the next time I'm back in Honolulu! , read more

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My experience with Kaimama Divers was beyond SUPERB! I can't thank Denise enough for her patience and for putting me at ease! Amazing company and the utmost professionals! Because of my experience with Kaimana I have decided to get diving certified Thank you!!! read more

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My husband and I had an amazing experience. We did a two tank boat dive with Gabe. It had been a while since we had been diving, but he allowed us to take it slow until we were comfortable. He was extremely kind, a wonderful instructor as he thoroughly explained everything, incredibly patient and reassuring as I had a moment of anxiety, and a genuinely fun first to be around. I highly recommend diving with Gabe. Follow the beard!! read more

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I have my advanced open water but haven't been diving in quite some time. Saw the good reviews and decided to book with them (and I was not disappointed). Gabe was super friendly and picked me up from my hotel. We did a deep water wreck dive and a shallow dive where we got to hang out with a bunch of turtles. Gabe was super knowledgeable and was constantly giving me tips to improve my diving skills. Overall, 10/10 experience and I'm definitely hitting up Gabe when I come back next year. read more

A year ago, I tried to get certified over seas but had health issues unrelated to scuba and couldn't complete the training. I was pretty bummed until I discovered Kaimana Divers this summer and was able to complete my certification! Since getting certified, I've returned multiple times. If you're looking for a place to get certified or go on dive trips, I highly recommend Kaimana Divers! Gabe is the best. I always felt safe and prepared, never rushed and his communication could not be better. Mahalo a nui Gabe! read more

Kaimana Divers: the safe, FUN & outrageously pampering team. This is the BEST DIVE SHOP on Oahu. I love the way Gabe and his team take such good care of us. They set up our equipment, defog our masks, make wonderful dive-plan recommendations, tour us around the reefs, the shipwrecks, and the sandy bottom of the ocean. We always get a very full tank (3000+ PSI) which is great! Prior to the dive, the dive masters share information about what we will see; then underwater they point out sea life. They are very good at "plan your dive and dive a plan." This trip was especially meaningful having Gabe and my daughter as my buddies. I really love being enveloped by the comfort of Kaimana divers when I'm out on the ocean. They are my HAWAII ohana under the sea!!! NOTE: I trust the Kaimana team completely. Both my daughters were certified by them (PADI rescue divers). We've been diving with KD for seven happy & bubbly years. read more

I cannot say enough great things about Kiamana Divers! Gabe went out of his way to make sure I was able to get certified during my short time in Oahu. My instructor, Greg, was the best! If you are not certified, GET IT DONE WITH KIAMANA! Plus, you will be able to see some sick sea life! read more

I have been out on two dives with Kaimana Divers. We were led by Alex and Gabe. Both were great at leading our tours. Aside from the awesome surroundings they are very thoughtful about safety. Definitely check them out for a great diving experience. read more

Dive with the best in town! We dove with Nick. He is an instantly likable guy, quick to smile, very personable and knowledgeable. He made us feel comfortable with the dive and gave us a clear picture of what to expect on the dive before getting into the water and during the dive was great in pointing out the numerous turtle and eel and other amazing sea life that is available a very short trip out of Waikiki harbor. I will be back to dive with Kaimana divers again and will recommend them to... well for a while, everyone I talk to!!! Heh. :). Really they are that good Mahalo! read more

This dive company is great! We needed a refresher dive as it had been 5 years since our last dive. In fact, Kaimana was recommended by another company to do this refresher. Denise picked us up at our hotel, on time. The KD team took care of all the schlepping. Matt was our dive leader. He was excellent and very personable. He gave good tips and reminders. By the end of the day we had renewed confidence. We then did a second day of diving later in our vacation. We did a wreck dive (San Pedro and YO-257). That was fantastic!!! Probably the best dive of my life - so incredibly beautiful, the fish, the wreck, the water clarity. Like a diving movie only for real. Wow!!! The team is so likable and friendly we felt like we made new friends. Overall a great company to work with. read more

What can I say that has not already been said? I am sooo glad that I went diving with Gabe and Kaimana Divers. If you are researching, you will obviously run across many different dive companies on O'ahu, but none will give you the kind of service and attention that Gabe will-and take that from someone that has dove with other companies. I am a relatively new open water diver (20 dives total) and my first experience with Kaimana was a thorough dive brief that went over all the particulars of the dives including safety measures and signals that the other outfit neglected to go over. In addition, there was a student in our first dive and I was impressed with the instruction and attention that Gabe was giving her both in and out of the water. His instruction was so good, that I found myself listening in to pick up on tips and techniques that would improve my own dives and make them more enjoyable. I'm glad I did because the first set of dives were so good and enjoyable I decided to do another set the next morning. The next morning (no intro divers on this one), we dove a wreck and a deeper reef than the day prior. As a relative newbie, I was concerned about my air consumption on these deeper dives. Gabe took that to heart and made sure that I was not only able to enjoy the wreck and all that it had to offer but obviously make it back topside without worry. The final dive I had with Gabe he was able to provide me with instruction that was beyond anything I ever got on my OW cert classes. He showed me things that minimized my air consumption and maximize my bottom time-something that I had not been able to do even in shallower waters. Gabe, I'm so glad that I found you and was able to dive with you. You rock, my friend, and I look forward to my next trip to O'ahu so I can dive with you again. read more

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I'm reviewing this based on getting a dive package for my sister's birthday when she visited July 2017. These folks were extremely accommodating, especially since I didn't have all her diving info (it was intended to be a surprise). It was a little tricky...She'd dived in the VI, the BVI, Bahamas, So Cal, but not for a really long time. For her safety and enjoyment, we ended up letting her know before her actual birthday, so the crew could figure out what was the best dive for her. And that was OK. As for the diving, well, I'm not a diver, but when I went to pick her up after the boat came in, she came from the pier in a kind of trance, and when she got into the car she said, "That was the best..... dive..... ever." YAY!! read more

I started my dive education with Kaimana almost five or six years ago when getting my Open Water Certification with Drew Dronsfield as my instructor. I had such a great experience with him and it was so easy working to schedule things with Gabe that I knew the dive shop was special. I didn't really take a step in the dive shop again until I graduated from school and had more time on my hands. Even though I hadn't talked to Gabe in while he welcomed me back with excitement and enthusiasm. Before I knew it, I was on my way to get my Advanced, Rescue, Enriched Air, and Divemaster certification through Kaimana. Doing all these certifications really helped me get to know everyone at the shop. Gabe is probably the most generous person I have ever met and he has a deep passion for just educating people. He also has two kids so he's also super patient and understanding when it comes to handling customers. Denise is super sweet and very professional. She explains everything slowly and always ensures that you are comfortable with whatever task you are learning. I learned so much from her especially during my certifications. She's one of those people that is just super easy to talk to. Haleigh is a bubbly ball of fun! Very enthusiastic about everything she does and at the same time she is a great instructor! With Haleigh, you are always guaranteed to laugh, have fun, and feel safe all at the same time. I started with Kaimana as a stumbling around the boat/took forever to put his gear on kind of diver and now I am leaving as a divemaster that got experience working on a number of different boats and captains with a variety of captains and customers. I truly feel they have prepared me for all things diving a boat related and couldn't be more excited to jump start my dive career! Kaimana started just as a dive shop but in no time they became my dive family! read more

The Kaimana staff were incredible. Over two days of diving the crew was consistently fun and professional. They genuinely care that you have a good experience and have fun and safe dives. I dove with Gabe on day one and Nick on day two. Both of them went above and beyond to make sure that myself and the other divers got the most out of the experience, down to Gabe even writing the fish species in my logbook when we returned to shore so that I could identify them later. The dive sites were stellar. We saw tons of sea life and beautiful underwater landscapes. Definitely would dive with them again in the future. Absolutely check them out. You'll be happy you did. read more

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I can't say enough about these guys! Scheduling was a breeze, Gabe picked me up at my hotel on Waikiki and dropped me off after the dive. He gave me great recommendations for my time in Honolulu! He's a total riot, super funny guy! I went diving for my first time with Gabe and Chase for an intro dive not really fully knowing what I was getting into. There were 4 other divers on the boat all of which had dove before, as well as Gabe and Chase. Chase worked with one on one to encourage me through the process. If you've never been diving before, Chase is your guy! Incredibly patient and understanding, a total sweetheart. If it's your first time diving, this is the place to go. Overall, it was an amazing experience and it's something I'll take with me forever. So take a chance and dive in with this crew! read more

My wife and I have been diving with Kaimana Divers on at least three different trips to Oahu over 5+ years. We've done boat dives with them as well as a guided North Shore dive. They do a great job and are a fun company to go SCUBA diving with. In fact, I like and trust them so much, that I had them do the PADI open water training and ceritifcation for my kids (aged 11 and 14) the summer of 2017. I just took my family diving again on a different island, and the SCUBA master and our fellow divers noted how well our kids did in the water on our dives. Their time with Kaimana Dive instructors Kat and Denise helped them be the budding SCUBA divers they've become. I highly recommend Gabe and his dive team when looking for underwater adventure in Oahu! read more

After doing some research and calling a few dive shops in the area, I am so glad we decided to go with Game and Kaimana Divers. From the get go Gabe was extremely helpful and informative. I was worried with limited time and a rusty dive partner that I wouldn't be able to dive while on vacation. Gabe arranged it so that we were able to do "shallow" dives (30-60 ft) on day one and a deep dive to the Sea Tiger wreck the next day when we were more confident. Day one we dive with Alex and he was great - entertaining, helpful and good at spotting sea life. Day two we had Gabe as our leader for the wreck dive and it was a highlight of our trip. A couple on our dive dropped their GoPro while ascending and Gabe and Alex went back down to 125 ft to retrieve it for them - saving all their trip memories and the husbands a**. 13/10 would recommend. read more

I booked a course with Kaimana Divers back in June for a trip in October for my husband and I. I'm very type A and I like to plan everything ahead and know everything thats going on. Gabe was super patient, answered all my question and concerns, and was open to changes. We went from changing our itinerary from 1 open water course & 1 advance to 2 advance water courses. He's also super knowledgable about the island and could give recommendations for days. Kaimana Divers came recommended from coworkers our at google/meta and after taking the advance course with them I could see why. Greg was our amazing instructor, who worked with us on advancing our skills to do some deep water dives & made the course super fun and enjoyable. I really appreciated the fact that greg was patient with me while I was having mask problems. The way he encouraged other to try diving (we have a couple of discovery divers on our boat) was inspiring and a definite confidence booster. Ask for greg to be your instructor, you won't regret it! I would highly recommend Greg, Kaimana Divers, & Gabe! read more

What can I say? Gabe at Kaimana Divers was great. I have been on a lot of dive boats and have had a lot of dive instructors and dive masters, but Gabe has a great warm approach that makes the experience seem like you are diving with a friend rather than just another dive company. He also took my wife snorkeling and made her feel totally at ease in the water and she had a really good time. So whether you are an experienced diver or a complete novice, I would recommend you try Kaimana Divers. There is a reason they have so many 5 stars- they earn it. Mahalo Gabe. read more

My wife and I just made a trip to Honolulu for a wedding and while it was a short stay, I wanted to get some diving in so I took my gear. I booked two days of diving with Kaimana and had a great time! Gabe and Denise were wonderful and very helpful and accommodating. I especially like that they limit their dive groups to no more than six diver as it is a much more personal experience. I will definitely book again with Kaimana the next time I visit Honolulu. Thanks for a great time guys!! Sime read more

Absolutely great experience! Definitely worth the money! Diving itself is a must try experience at least once i your life and they made it very fun and safe! read more

I dove with Kaimana about three times in the past. This is my hands-down favorite local company to dive with. I always recommend Kaimana Divers to my friends who ask. Why? The dive masters are safety conscious and very professional for sure, but more so than other companies, Kamaina dive masters are relaxed, personable, happy, fit, and super attractive. They add a lot to the overall experience, for me they make me feel like I'm diving with new friends. read more

Experienced dive guides and had the equipment all set up and ready to go so we could get in the water quick and easy. Recommend for those with their certifications already. read more

Had a great time diving with Kaimana divers. Gabe was very responsive for booking and seems to really love diving. I went out two days for a total of 4 dives and had both Victoria and Gabe as instructors. Over the 4 days we saw some awesome wildlife such as: squids, eels, turtles, sting rays, sharks, and even a manta ray!! Even though I went on the trips as a single diver I was always given a buddy and made to feel comfortable and included. Thanks so much guys! read more

I took the padi advanced open water diver course with Kaimana Divers in October 2019. The whole experience was great. I picked up the book from the shop a few days before my first dive so I could read the chapters and take the quizzes. On each dive you practice skills from one chapter of the book. I had 6 dives over three days. My instructor was Denise on day 1, JD on day 2, and Gabe on day 3. Day 1 was two shallow dives while days 2 and 3 were a deep wreck dive followed by a shallow dive. I learned a lot and completed the course. The skills demonstration were done in the first 5 dives so the 6th was for fun. We got lucky and dolphins swam overhead which was a first for me. read more

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T-8 before I return to the 'Mainland' It is with a heavy heart that I write this fond farewell to Oahu and some of the people that made it so special. Kaimana divers team being one of them Am kicking myself that I only went out with Gabe's crew once. They are the right balance of professional and personal, safe and fun. Incredibly genuine and welcoming, small group diving but most importantly- they know their dive sites and conditions in the Honolulu area so you're diving the best sites on offer for that day, wreck or reef. I have been diving regularly for around 14 years (from Iceland to Cuba- go figure!) and the above attributes are the things I like. Of course many companies can drop you into the water with scuba gear that works... But what makes a company special is when the business owner/ team takes interest in the ocean environment, the scuba community and not just you being a transient paying guest. My interaction with everyone at Kaimana has been A++ I am definitely diving with Kaimana again and really don't feel tempted to mess with any of the other companies. Mahalo! read more

This was my First time diving. The instructors Jason and Marina were fantastic! We had a group of 8 and they accommodated all of us, made us feel comfortable and made it one of our most memorable experiences on our trip. Highly recommend! read more