My husband and I did the sea tiger and night reef dive and the experience was really nice. We are…read morefairly beginner scuba divers, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We wish the guide had checked on us more throughout, for example air amount left and ndl limit, because I reached mine and had to find him to let him know. The scenery was amazing and the staff were super friendly, I was nervous to dive and he was super reassuring. My husband and I will be back! The equipment was also very nice

Love the owner and the staff they really know how to make and clean a successful organization and…read moredive charter I am very impressed and hear all good things from my family and friends I meet about the owner here myself diving with them before I can say his crew and boats are top tier for Oahu!

Did 2 tank shallow dives on 10 July 2026. Rew was great, very helpful in water and also in taking…read moregear from water y To result is easier ladder climb onto boat. Did not find the dive sights to be very interesting as far as fish or other aspects to be of interest.

I did 2 separate 2 tank dives and a snorkeling trip with a large group of my non-diver friends. I…read morecan say this is a very professional, organized, safe, and fun team. Dive master Christian was very personable and knowledgeable, and led me on a couple of great dives. Captain Matt exudes skill and professionalism. My divemaster for my second dives was Nadia, who also led our snorkelers the previous day. She is friendly, very knowledgeable, and just a bundle of contagious energy. One of the best dive companies I have ever been with. I cannot recommend them more highly.

If you're researching dive companies near Waikiki beach like I was, stop looking. I did the…read moreresearch for you. Reef Pirates was absolutely the right choice, and I would recommend them to anyone, especially anyone who is nervous about learning to dive or traveling/diving solo. I spent a LOT of time researching where I wanted to complete my scuba certification. I looked at companies all over Waikiki and beyond, I ultimately chose Reef Pirates based on my research. I can honestly say it ended up being one of the best decisions I could have made and was the highlight of my Hawaii trip. It was not only the best-priced option I found, but the experience was far beyond what I expected. And extremely friendly and knowledgable staff. I genuinely could not have asked for a better instructor than Greg. I was traveling solo and was honestly a little hesitant about doing my certification and diving alone as a new diver, especially as a young woman. Though, all staff both on and off the boat made me feel safe, welcomed, and reassured. I was traveling alone, but I NEVER felt alone. One of the moments that really stood out to me was when I came back to the shop from my dive and one of the staff members said, "You seemed nervous when you got here, but now you seem so confident and happy." She was absolutely right, and the fact that she noticed that meant so much to me. It showed me that the staff were genuinely paying attention to how I was doing, not just going through the motions. Greg was an incredible instructor. As a new diver, I made a few mistakes that were completely my own fault, but he caught them immediately and made sure I stayed safe. He was patient, professional, encouraging, and taught me so much. Captain Allan was also fantastic and was incredibly helpful both on the boat and when I was getting ready to get in and out of the water. Between the two of them, I felt like I was in very good hands throughout the entire experience. And if you're a new diver, I cannot recommend Reef Pirates enough. You are truly in good hands. If you're an experienced diver, they also clearly care about making the experience memorable and helping you see the best marine life possible. We got to swim with sea turtles, which was one of the coolest experiences of my life, and they took some amazing photos of me that I will treasure! What I appreciated most was that I never felt rushed. Even after the dive was over, the staff were still happy to help me, answer questions, and give me recommendations for the rest of my solo trip. Everyone was so personal, friendly, and genuinely invested in making sure I had a great experience. I am so grateful that I chose Reef Pirates for such an important milestone. Getting my scuba certification was something I was really excited about but also nervous for, and they turned it into an experience that gave me confidence, taught me so much, and left me with some incredible memories. I am so glad to have gotten it with them! If I make it back to Hawaii, I will definitely dive with them again!

Let me first start by saying the review would be a five star review if it were not for Marina, one…read moreof the dive guides. Let me go through the positive aspects first, then, I will cover the areas for improvement. First, the dive service is great for beginners. I did one previous dive in Moorea and they didn't explain anything. This time, Reef Pirates did a good job of explaining the physics and the safety procedures of diving. Also, there were several practice drills in shallow water before diving deeper, and so I think they did a good job of following proper safety and dive procedures. The guides, Dray and Marina, had over 10 and 20 years of experience, respectively, and definitely knew their stuff. Dray, who was my dive guide, was excellent. In comparison to Marina, the two have polar opposite personalities. Dray is very outgoing and friendly. I felt really safe with him as my guide and he did a good job at showing us creatures underwater. I'd highly recommend Dray if you can get him. Marina, on the other hand, is very stern and serious. I had originally been scheduled to dive with her, but I failed a shallow water test and so she sent me to Dray's group (thank God because Dray was way better). My main issue with Marina came down to the photography / videography that I purchased for $95 beforehand, but moreover, her bad attitude. After the dive was over, Marina told me she needed time to color-correct the video footage before sending it to me. Okay, I thought. Sounds fine to me. But when I received the files, she added a slow-motion effect to all of the videos right in the middle. This effectively made the video footage unusable for my purposes, and since I did not request any special effects added to the videos at the time of purchase, I requested she send the unedited videos without the slow motion effects. Marina told me she immediately deleted the originals without obtaining a final acceptance from the client. This was her first mistake. Never delete your originals until the client accepts them. Then, my real gripe was with her attitude, and she went on to say that she was doing me a "favor out of the kindness of her heart" by giving me the files, and that she had washed her hands of the responsibility of videography, and attempted to transfer the responsibility to Dray, which was pretty poor character of her throwing her colleague under the bus like that. I told her that it was not a favor she was doing for me and that she owed me videography services, and I showed her my receipt for the $95 photography/videography. She basically told me to ask Dray for any questions about these services. I requested a refund, but she declined it. Rather than making a big deal about it, I chalked it up as a loss and moved on with my life. Still, I thought it was pretty low of Marina to try and blame Dray for her mistake. Besides, some of us have to work in jobs where we get held accountable for our mistakes, so I don't have a lot of sympathy for her. The other issue with the videos and photos, not as big a deal, was they were all in "portrait" orientation (as opposed to landscape orientation). For my purposes, this also made the videos and photos unusable, for me at least. Thankfully I brought my own GoPro and had some usable footage of the turtles. In the end, I'd recommend taking your own GoPro and filming yourself, saving the $95. The diving is great and we saw many turtles. In this regard, I'd give Reef Pirates a five star review but had to take off 2 stars because of Marina.

I took my 11 year old son to get his OW and my 16 year old daughter to get her AOW. Kaleb is the…read moreowner and was so helpful with coordinating our dive dates as a family. I was able to join the dives as a certified diver. Ed was the kids instructor and we all enjoyed diving with him. He was very patient and clearly communicated the dive lesson skills and goals for each dive. Our boat diver was Captain Demitri (Capt. D) and he was another fantastic person that made my kids have an awesome dive experience. A+ for all of these guys at Hawaiian Diving Adventures for there excellent customer service! You dont need to go anywhere else for any of your diving needs.

Callum is an awesome coach and trainer first time with my husband and daughter scuba diving…read moreadventure!! Since it's been 12-15 years since my last dive, I truly appreciate Callum's simple/clear instruction. He gave us all confidence before even that first dive; a terrific experience, for sure. The whole team was careful and appropriate for planning the best time for a dive, given the recent storms. Captain D is super friendly and drives the boat to areas that we could see dolphins- no one was in a hurry that we had to be back to the port, knowing that we wanted to see dolphins and maybe a whale off in the distance. Shannon M from Ashland, OR

Tyler is an outstanding scuba instructor -- professional, articulate, and genuinely fun to be…read morearound. Over the past several years he has certified all of my kids and many of their friends, and now we all get to vacation and dive together. That alone says a lot. I've also gone on dive trips with Tyler multiple times around Oahu. He has an incredible eye for marine life and consistently points out amazing underwater sights most divers would miss. He's an exceptional instructor and guide -- calm, safety-focused, and truly passionate about what he does. If you're looking for top-tier scuba instruction or unforgettable dives on Oahu, Tyler is the one.

Tyler was a great teacher for our basic open water scuba certification! Everything was…read moreunderstandable and he made the learning environment very safe. If we had more time this trip, we would have asked him to do our advanced as well. 10/10 teacher!

Did the conservation dive it was great! My DiveMaster Anzo was amazing! super nice and attentive…read moreand excellent! took me to great spots on the reef to see schools of fish and sea turtles!

Everyone was really really polite, and our instructor was very kind. 10/10 would recommend!read more

This was, undoubtedly, one of the best decisions we've ever made! Ronnie, Megan, Ren, and Stacey…read moremade our first shark diving experience memorable- and we can't thank them enough! We saw dolphins, 3 Tiger Sharks, and Galapagos Sharks- we felt safe and in control the entire time. Ronnie and Megan were both brilliant and knowledgeable about the sea, animals, and conservation. Everyone was kind, patient, and friendly- even for a beginner like me. 10/10 HIGHLY recommend!

It's honestly hard for me to even put into words how much this experience means to me. Diving with…read moreHawaii Adventure Diving on the North Shore is something truly special, and every single time I go, it exceeds my expectations. The crew consistently goes above and beyond to make the experience both fun and safe especially Ro, Stacey, Terry, and Ronnie. Their professionalism, energy, and genuine care make all the difference. You can tell they love what they do, and it shows in every detail of the dive. The optional photo package provided by Terry is worth every penny. I'm a certified diver and have had the opportunity to dive in several locations around the world, as well as with other companies on the North Shore, but none compare to this team. Hawaii Adventure Diving stands in a league of its own. This experience means the world to me. I travel to Hawaii every month for work, and I try to do this shark dive every time I'm here. That alone says everything. I won't be diving with any other shark diving companies on the North Shore, Hawaii Adventure Diving is simply the best!! The North Shore has been hit really hard recently with devastating flooding. Hawaii Adventure Diving's crew needs our support. Book your dive today!!

Booked an 8 hour fishing excursion based on word of mouth. Our family took turns reeling in a blue…read moremarlin so the day was a success. We were warned by staff, but I will say this again for them... if you've gotten seasick at all in the past, make sure you take Dramamine the night before, and the morning of the trip. Both our boys got seasick by the big swells we experienced. Ulu (captain) and crew were very accommodating and helpful the whole trip. We even went to see Ulu play music at a local restaurant a day later. Overall it was a great experience.

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!