Did 4 dives with Five Fathom in June and had a stellar experience…read more My refresher shore dives with Jeannette at Koloa Landing were great. She's very experienced, knowledgable and put my mind at ease on shore and in the water. Felt incredibly safe diving with her and excited to explore the underwater wonderland of Kauai. My two boat dives with Julie were enjoyable as well. The water was a bit choppy on the surface after a couple days of wind and rain and she did a great job of explaining what to expect, keeping the group together underwater and ensuring everyone was safe, enjoying themselves and seeing lots of cool things. Her enthusiasm is contagious and she has an amazing eye for spotting sea life - from a massive octopus, to turtles, harlequin shrimp, moray eels, domino damselfish and more. Thank you for an amazing and unforgettable experience Jeannette & Julie!

If diving off Niihau is on your bucket list and you're hoping to have one of the best dives of your…read morelife...you will not be disappointed. This dive was truly an adventure. We're a family of four (parents and two boys in late teens) who flew to Kauai from a visit in Maui for this dive experience specifically. We've done many of the other Hawaii dives (Molokini back wall, Lanai cathedral, Kona manta rays) and were hoping for something on the wilder side. Fathom Five delivered. The hard part is the "commute." It's a 2.5 hr boat ride (each way) from the pier in Poipu. The head on the boat wasn't working the day we visited, which was a scary prospect. But Fathom Five had the innovation of waterproof beanbags, which made the trips as relaxing and enjoyable as they could be. We thought Drake's attentive driving as we battled back into the afternoon trades helped a lot as well. Sean, our guide, was a true pro. He knew everything about the biology above and below water, the geology of the islands, and the history of Niihau. We dove Vertical Awareness first and immediately knew this was going to be special. We were met by an inquisitive sandbar shark as soon as we got to the bottom and soon saw our first (of probably a dozen) monk seals asleep and nestled into the wall. The visibility was essentially infinite. The layers of volcanic sediment result in crevices that are home to lobsters, eels, and nudibranchs. Bring a dive light. The second dive was the Ledges. The rubble from the collapsed wall of the crater is striking. I just remember thinking to myself while I was underwater, this is the best dive I've ever done. The final dive we did was the Arches. A little less visibility. A little less wildlife. But the swim-throughs might have made it the most memorable. Couldn't recommend this dive and these guys enough for a once in a lifetime experience.

5/5 Seasport Divers…read moreDELIVERED We loved diving with them so much that we ended up booking 4 dives total -- 2 boat dives and 2 shore dives. Our first boat dive was actually our very first certified dive after getting certified, so I was definitely nervous But Anthony, our divemaster, was incredible. He guided us through the most amazing dive sites, helped us explore caverns, work on our buoyancy, and I got unbelievably close to my favorite sea turtles I got a little seasick because the waters were stormy and choppy during the first dive, but the whole crew encouraged me to get back in for the second one and I'm SO grateful I did because it ended up being one of my favorite dives ever. We loved the experience so much that we booked another shore dive with Cody and it was equally amazing. We got super close to the honus again, ended up right in the middle of a bait ball, saw a HUGE barracuda, and the most beautiful giant mushroom coral. Beyond the dives themselves, the people here were just sooo kind, encouraging, and welcoming. At one point they even gave Tim and me a thumbs up and said we didn't seem like new divers which honestly made our whole day Absolutely loved this shop and will 1000% dive with them again.

These guys are awesome. My wife and I had a great experience on a morning dive outing with Debbie,…read moreKole, and Thomas. Debbie is an excellent dive master, knowledgeable, friendly, and energetic. The boat we were on was very nice, clean, and spacious! Rental gear was also in excellent condition, and of course the dives were so much fun. We also had an issue with our car back at the shop and Marvin was able to save the day - so incredibly grateful and appreciative of everyone here.

Did a dive packages with my partner here, Avery was awesome! Super experienced & relaxing guide who…read moremade the dive fantastic. We saw so many turtles & the biggest fish bait ball I had ever seen! It was more like a wall, it was incredible. Hawaii has some fantastic wildlife in its waters, and Avery knew how to find it underwater! Would highly recommend booking here

We had a wonderful time at dive Kauai with our instructor Avery he was the man! He clearly…read moreexplained all of the skills that were required for a fantastic introductory dive! would highly recommend anyone who hasn't had any experience scuba diving take this class #InAveryWeTrust

Eric and Carrie were awesome! We had two great dives. I had trouble equalizing in the beginning…read moreand Eric was very helpful. We saw a monk seal and her pup, two octopuses, turtles, beautiful coral and tons of marine life. Eric was an encyclopedia of information. On the second dive we saw spinner dolphins as well. We would highly recommend Garden Isle Divers to anyone interested in diving.

We had two dives scheduled with Eric but the wind and rain spoiled our plans. Though we did not get…read morean opportunity to dive Eric did a superb job reaching out with proactive communication. He kept us abreast of the "why" and how our visibility in the water would have been significantly reduced. He again reached out after the first cancellation and offered to give it a try again the next day. We met at the "Koloa Landing" site where we met him. He gave us a report and his honest opinion of the conditions. Ultimately he gave us the choice but mentioned the visibility would be 5-10 ft at most. We really appreciated his honesty and passion for diving. This experience makes us want to come back. He gave us a list of things and beaches to do. I had originally picked him because of the favorable yelp reviews and he did not disappoint. Mahalo!

Amazing experience. Captain Kia'aina is a true expert and made the trip super comfortable and fun…read morefor my family. He navigated the raft through caves and we always felt safe while getting an awesome adventure. Maddie and him made the trip the most memorable day of our vacation and something we'll remember for the rest of our lives! Dolphins, crazy mountains, awesome snorkeling...This tour brings it all! Highly recommend!

One of the best boat trips ever taken! Captain Cole & Crew were AMAZING on every level as was the…read moreride. Being Kamaʻāina, been on plenty boats but this one is definitely not to be missed! MAHALO & A hui hou kākou

We had such an amazing cruise along the NaPali coast. Captain Kelly, Luke and one other crew member…read moredid an awesome job. We were greeted by a pod of spinner dolphins riding the waves of our bow. They served up a delicious breakfast and lunch. We got to snorkel up against some majestic sea cliffs and sail along remote valleys and waterfalls on a beautiful turquoise ocean . This is an adventure to experience. We will be back!

The sunset cruise with Holo Holo Charters down the Nāpali Coast was an unforgettable experience. We…read morebooked it to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday, and it was perfect from start to finish. Captain Max was incredible--his sense of humor kept us laughing even as the rain and mist rolled in. The two women on the crew (I wish I could remember their names) were fantastic, making sure everyone was comfortable and answering all our questions with a smile. The playlist on board was spot on, setting the perfect vibe. I wish I could find it on Spotify! Despite the weather, the views were breathtaking, and getting a little drenched just added to the adventure. The food was delicious, especially the smoked pork, salad, and fresh fruit, and my husband loved the mai tais. Even without the sunset, the whole experience was magical. After chatting with other travelers, I'm convinced we had one of the best tours available. especially after talking to a couple at our hotel pool who had paid more than we did and only got snacks limited alcohol. I can't recommend Holo Holo Charters enough, and I'm already looking forward to trying their breakfast or snorkel cruise next time. If you're looking for an amazing adventure, this is it!

While in Po'ipu, Eileen and I enjoyed the amazing experience offered by Snuba Tours of Kauai. Our…read moreinitial nervousness was instantly put to rest by certified diver Doug, whose knowledgeable overview of the Snuba equipment and friendly demeanor made the preliminary instruction session a breeze to complete. His business partner Josh was also patient and helpful, pointing out the abundant sea life and keeping us close to the group. At one point two green sea turtles swam along with us within touching distance (we didn't), my favorite moment out of many. We marveled at the plentiful species of colorful tropical fish, who darted around us as we explored their world. Unless you are already a certified diver, Snuba is an experience that you don't want to miss!

This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip and is a must do. If you have experience…read morescuba diving it will definitely help. If you have never scuba dived before but are an experienced snorkeler, it's definitely doable but you'll need to get used to the breathing in and out and using the scuba tank before you can thoroughly enjoy the experience. It took me a few extra to get acclimated to the breathing part. If you're not sure at first, it's okay. Our tour guide, Doug and his team were really patient and walked us through it. Once we got acclimated to it, we spent about 25 to 30 minutes touring and they pointed out fish and certain things to see. We got to see some honu and Doug even took pictures/videos for us with our own underwater camera. They provide all the equipment including water shoes and fins. They even have some corrective masks if you're near sighted which helped.

Had SUCH an amazing experience here diving offshore of Ni'ihau, around Lehua. Did three dives in…read moreone day and got to see sharks, sea slugs, nudibranchs, plenty of monk seals, sea tunnels and arches, and more throughout each dive. The catering for breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks was plentiful and great quality, with flexibility for those with dietary restrictions if you let them know ahead of time. The couple who run the business are so friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Also of all the places we've rented gear from, Bubbles Below had the nicest quality and best fitting wetsuits and fins for us! That really makes for a better dive experience. Could not recommend them enough :)

(Living with Covid series) A dive buddy invited me along to Kauai to dive, and the dive shop we…read morewere going to use was Bubbles Below. BB is a small business run by Clay (also boat driver) and Blondie (in the shop & bookings). The shop is located in Eleele, and the boat is based not 200 yards down the road at Port Allen Small Boat Harbor, both nearby Hanapepe. 3 days of diving would be too much in narrative format, so here are my impressions: Day 1. We started with 2 boat dives on Kauai's South shore to dive sites named Turtle Bluffs and Hale o Honu (House of turtles). Not too deep dives (60-70 feet max). We didn't see any pelagic sea life, but I'm content with the honu and things I haven't seen before. This time, it was the Hawaiian lionfish or turkeyfish (probably for the turkey-like plume of spikes it displays). They're an indigenous lionfish in Hawaiian waters, not the Indonesian lionfish that is such a pest in Florida, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. As Hale o Honu suggests, this dive site was full of honu, all waiting their turn at the cleaning station (where small fish come out and eat the algae off their shells) Although I've been to a lot of honu cleaning stations before, this one had over 8 honu, a record for me! Day 2. A trip to dive Niihau was the highlight of the trip. 3 dives with enriched air ("Nitrox") off of Niihau. It was two very long boat rides, about 2 hours each. The afternoon return boat ride was very choppy, with several people getting sick. And Cap'n Clay said it was pretty calm, relatively speaking. But it was worth it! Excellent visibility, interesting underwater structures, and fascinating critters! The cherry on everything was the Hawaiian monk seals. It is said that Niihau has the largest Hawaiian monk seal population in the inhabited Hawaiian islands. We only saw two, but one came by the dive group. The seal came up close to one of the divers, and played with her bubbles from the back. The diver never even noticed! Day 3. These were two scheduled dives along the Na Pali coast. The first was called the Mana Crack. It's a section of the reef that developed a fissure on the floor. Stretching several miles, Mana Crack had a lot of interesting underwater structures. The dive guide found a couple of my favorite nudibranchs, the gold lace. We then headed up to the northwestern section of Na Pali for dive two, but inclement weather came in. We ended up back at Mana Crack. Second dive wasn't as interesting as the first, but it was alright. In summary, Bubbles Below is an excellent dive shop. Great people, fair prices, and some of the best underwater scenery in Hawaii! The snacks and sandwiches provided for the all day dives were tasty and a cut above the slightly stale warehouse club chips and cookies usually available on other dive boats. Definitely will repeat and recommend!

Looking for beach gear on your holiday? Boss Frogs has you covered!…read more We picked up snorkel gear. The staff was super happy to help and picked out accurate sizes on the first try. Anything you might need for the beach they will rent to you. They have clothes and sandals and other accessories as well. One of us grabbed a pair of sandals for $13 and another got a baseball type hat for only $15. You can return the gear to any Boss Frogs on the island. Super convenient. We rented from them on Maui with a similar great experience.

Easy to rent, easy to return, helpful instructions, and not expensive! Boss Frog's was the perfect…read moreplace to rent some snorkeling gear. Kurt was very friendly and helped us get the right sized gear with no issues. We were only keeping the gear for a day, so we didn't bother with any add-ons. However, the prices for everything were very reasonable. Will definitely come here for my snorkel needs when I come back!

I've been diving with Mike and his crew since 2014. I fly in from CA. Initially I started off with…read morea different company but once I took a DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle) cert course from Mike Hanna I was hooked. I then went in to my advanced open water, rescue diver and then Dive Master certification. Mike then connected up with Joe Dituri (look him up on Google) and I got certified in rebreather and Tri Mix thru IANTD. This week I crossed over to the Poseidon MK6. Thanks for hanging in there with this long review. The bottom line is.... Dive with Mike. He'll take care of you. By the way, Brian O'Hare is the nicest diver out there. Don't miss a chance to dive with these guys. Top notch!

Excellent instructor and experiences with both SCUBA and Poseidon and Titan CCR advanced…read morecertifications from Koloa Landing. My wife and I have been working with Mike Hanna for years as we took our basic skills to the next level each trip we take to Kauai. Mike has developed a philosophy of Ohana to where we always feel welcome and part of the family at his and Shawntel's home for the full experience you'll get NOWHERE else! I suck air like a Hoover vacuum cleaner. When I was on a SCUBA dive I'd always be the first one out of air and have to come up before the "big kids" thanks to my over enthusiasm checking everything out and deep breaths. If you are like me (even a little) then check out rebreather with KRT. Holy Moley I can stay down HOURS scrubbing my own recycled air like they do in the Space Shuttle! Plus no bubbles to scare the marine life.... I was BORN to dive closed circuit!