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I'm considering doing a Divemaster this winter break somewhere in the US (US only, places I can go to without a passport). I'm currently a PADI Rescue Diver and would love to take it to the next level. What would people recommend? Mostly considering the Big Island in Hawaii and Florida. Any dive...

I've just wrapped up three weeks of scuba diving with 14 dives over that time period (lots more non-scuba stuff to do on the island as well!). Here are some initial thoughts on dive company options and some photos/video. Kona Diving Company Check-in: Felt a lot more "old school" and a lot...

Hi, We live in Belgium/Europe and this summer, we will be travelling to the Hawaiian Islands from July 21 till August 13 Our 3.5 weeks chill/relaxed planning is already worked out except for the diving. Having done some homework online, I understand diving there is "different" and more...

My mother is thinking about getting a vacation rental for a week in Maui probably late October timeframe and it's big enough for a few family members so if anyone has any recommendations for week long package deal shops, please let me know. Normally, I wouldn't even consider it because of...

Hi All! I am planning a trip to Hawaii and I will be in Kona and was wondering if there is any reason to bring my tec gear or if it's not really worth it (can only get 5 or 6 dives in at most). I couldn't find that much information about tec diving in Kona so I am wondering if it's because...

Dive Report: Maui, Hawaii, USA (Once again, thank you to the community for amazing advice on liveaboards and dive sites!) I spent 10 days in July in Maui diving. I'll review the dive sites first, then the dive operators. (Note: I arrived in Maui at the same time as Tropical Storm Darby which...

Does anyone have any experience with the CCR training at Honolulu Scuba Company (HSC) here on Oahu? Particularly on a Se7en? I’ve decided to (finally) make the jump from OC to CC after thinking about it for (many) years, both for my weekly normal dives and for the deeper stuff where I normally...

A little over two years ago, I was lucky enough to spend some time at Sugar Cottage in South Kona. I'm not going to review the Sugar Cottage experience again. You can read my initial review here: Sugar Cottage - South Kona Trip Report. Everything was pretty much the same - just as delightful and...

Aloha all, I'm a masters student and an avid diver. For part of my masters project I am trying to establish a list of all the locations where seagrass grows here in Hawaii. There are a lot I know about, but a lot I probably don't as well. So, I am asking you all. Please list any place in...

We are heading to Hawaii in December and we be do 2-3 days of diving and definitely the manta ray night dive. We've done the manta ray dive before and it is fantastic so I'm looking forward to doing it again. I'm curious about the black water dive, is it worth it? Would you do it again...

Open water (entry-level) scuba diving certifications weren't 'that bad' in Q3 (July, August, Sept). In fact, Hawaii and Florida had significant growth. Does anybody know what happened in California for the numbers to be so bad?!?! Market Data: Scuba Diving Certifications in the USA in 2020

What are the lesser unknown wrecks of Hawaii? i.e. minus the commercial wrecks (YO-257, Sea Tiger, Corsair, Mahi, etc).

I'm looking to head to Kauai in the next couple of weeks and would like to do some shore dives. Anyone have any recommendations? I will be staying on the south side near Port Allen. I heard there may be an airplane somewhere around Barking Sands. Anyone dove that site or know anything about...

Hi! I need a GREAT reco for a Padi 5 Star Center in Oahu for a beginner Open Water Class. Not just the checkout dives but the pool work too. e-learning completed ahead of time. (Staying up near Ko Olina but know they will have to drive to Waikiki for this) Can you please help? Thank you!

Does anyone have a recommendation for IDC on Oahu? I've been researching online and I've been surprised by how little information is available about course options and reviews.

no matter how often you've seen Manta rays before, the Big Island Kona night dive is still something that stands out. They come extremely close, just cms, inches away from our heads, we could feel the thrust of their wings! When 4 Mantas were around us, it became an awe-inspiring experience! I...

A trip to Hawaiian Islands of Oahu, Maui and Big Island, diving the hotspots of each one!

Saw my first shark in the wild every, a small white tipped reef shark and as I turned my head in comes this beauty. I wish it had been a better day for filming, I'm still learning color correction for editing and the water was murky. What was great is my wife is flying out to be with family...