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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...

Aloha gang! I'm headed to Kauai for a week in mid-May and was hoping to hear about some of your recommendations for dive ops on Kauai. For some context, I'll be diving with my girlfriend who is certified but very new. As things stand now, she lacks both confidence and great buoyancy control...

Hi all, On a recommendation from Nick @KauaiScuba, we ended up booking our kids (13 year olds) for their open water certification with Makana O Kauai scuba / Scott. (Here's the original thread searching for input) Summary: Highly recommend Scott if you want your kids (or yourself) to get...

Kauai Now: Authorities Search For Missing Diver on West Side of Kaua‘i

I just got back from an amazing family vacation to Kauai for 12 nights. While things are opening up, we had some challenges, mostly with restaurants with our large group of 18. I planned three dive trips while I was there, One local reefs, one dusk/night dive at Koloa landing, and one big 3...

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...

Staying in Poipu for a week and a half at the end of September and looking for recommendations/tips for dive operators. I did a few days of local dives with Seasport a few years ago and thought they were solid and friendly and would happily use them again, but don’t know what I don’t know about...

You guys were so great last time for Oahu recommendations now I need another for Poipu, Kauai. This is a last minute trip booked yesterday, my husband and I will be there next week Dec 19 - 25th staying in Poipu. Any DS people can recommend? We're both experienced and prefer small groups...

Shane and I just did a two tank dive trip to Niihau (the forbidden Island) with Explore Kauai Scuba. Nick and Jessi run a top notch operation and their 27' R.I.B. is powered by two 150hp 4 stroke Yamahas that get the job done. Nick is an excellent skipper and was great at spotting surface action...

My wife and I had a fantastic two week trip to the Big Island (5 nights), Maui (6 nights), and Kauai (3 nights) in July. The islands are quite different from one another, but each has a lovely and unique vibe. I have family on the Big Island, so we visit relatively frequently and have fallen in...

In recent years I have been diving in Indonesia. I have also dived in the Red Sea, Bahamas, Portugal, Azores and Grand Cayman. In April 2019 I have the possibility to visit and dive in Hawaii. Is the Hawai Dive Worth the trip? I live in Portugal. If yes Kauai or Maui?

We'll be on Kauai for a week in July. It seems Niihau has the best dives but the cost is $350 per person for a 3 tank. That seems crazy. We're experienced divers and basically need a boat ride and someone to point us in the right direction. Any suggestions? Also looking for other diving that...

Once again I'll be in Kauai the latter part of February and looking for a Dive Buddy.

The first week, my wife and I were on the Big Island and Kauai with family, so we only managed a few dives. We were alone on Maui the following week, where we did most of our diving—overall, thirteen dives over two weeks. From this trip, our best dives were at Mala Pier on Maui and Place of...

Hi...I will be heading to Kauia the beginning of October. Not my first time there though. I know Koalo Landing is great for a shore dive but I was looking for alternate places for shore dives if possible. I do know that Niihau was great when I went a couple of years ago just not sure conditions...

Howdy. I will be traveling to Kauai, HI in August (or possibly July). As I don't know one there, I am in need of a dive buddy for a few dives, but I don't wanna drop $150 or more for some DM to take me on a tour. I dove there once before in 2005, but didn't make any lasting friendships. ;-) If...

We will be on Kauai this summer and are planning on the Ni'ihau dive trip. We leave LIH for KOA at 9:48 on a Thursday morning. This will be our first Ni'ihau trip. My wife and I are both advanced divers and typically leave a day after diving for off-gassing/ It looks like we'd have a full 18...

I'll be on Kauai from Feb 19 to March 3. I'll probably do some boat dives, but would love to find a buddy for some shore dives. Let me know if you will be there.

Hi! My husband are traveling to the Big Island and Kauai, and maybe Maui in October. Wondering if anyone has thoughts on the best locations for diving in those places, and anything to be aware of during that month (I believe it's transition month weather wise? Grateful for any insights, suggestions!

We had a great time on our vacation. We had four days on Kauai and then ten days on the Big Island. Got in a good bit of diving. Thanks to all who gave input and tips...much appreciated. On Kauai we went out on two boat dives with Seasport Divers in Koloa. Very nice viz and some great...