Just finished three days with with Reef Pirates Diving in Oahu. I am really pleased with the operation and the support we received. They definitely get two thumbs up !!
They picked us up and dropped us off all three days, eliminating the need to rent a car in Honolulu.
The first day we dove Natalus and Horseshoe reefs, got our weight dialed in and equipment checked out. Good viz and lots of life to see. Seth did a great job with the pre-dive brief, and was an outstanding underwater guide. I am really impressed with the respect he showed the animals while pointing them out. He took our gear with him after the dive and brought them back the next day rinsed and ready to go.
Day two found us at the YO-257. Great dive, good viz and light-moderate current. Seth found a nudibranch and some other creatures to look at, and a turtle did a fly by.
For our second dive, we went to Turtle Canyon. Lots of turtles, frog fish, and yet another nudibranch. Seth did another great job on day two. He is a ton of fun, focused on safety, professional, and attentive.
Our third (and sadly) last day of diving was to the Corsair Wreck. Sean was our leader for this trip. He is outstanding. There was concern at the start about the current and conditions. Sean made it clear that the goal was to go to the wreck, but safety comes first. We were lucky enough to find good conditions at the site, so in we went. The dive was great, viz was good with light current. Dive went really well, Sean watched over the group and checked in on air and NDL time. Stopped for a shallow turtle dive on the way back. Sean spotted a frog fish, eel, and some Sergeant Major Fish. Sean also showed great respect for the reef and the animals, no molesting sea life for the viewing pleasure of the tourists
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From the time we first contacted Sean to set up the dives until we were dropped off at the hotel on our last day of diving, Reef Pirates was friendly, courteous, and professional. It was an absolute pleasure to dive with Seth and Sean. They are absolute pros, and a ton of fun to dive with. I can (and will) recommend
Reef Pirates without any hesitation!!
They picked us up and dropped us off all three days, eliminating the need to rent a car in Honolulu.
The first day we dove Natalus and Horseshoe reefs, got our weight dialed in and equipment checked out. Good viz and lots of life to see. Seth did a great job with the pre-dive brief, and was an outstanding underwater guide. I am really impressed with the respect he showed the animals while pointing them out. He took our gear with him after the dive and brought them back the next day rinsed and ready to go.
Day two found us at the YO-257. Great dive, good viz and light-moderate current. Seth found a nudibranch and some other creatures to look at, and a turtle did a fly by.
For our second dive, we went to Turtle Canyon. Lots of turtles, frog fish, and yet another nudibranch. Seth did another great job on day two. He is a ton of fun, focused on safety, professional, and attentive.
Our third (and sadly) last day of diving was to the Corsair Wreck. Sean was our leader for this trip. He is outstanding. There was concern at the start about the current and conditions. Sean made it clear that the goal was to go to the wreck, but safety comes first. We were lucky enough to find good conditions at the site, so in we went. The dive was great, viz was good with light current. Dive went really well, Sean watched over the group and checked in on air and NDL time. Stopped for a shallow turtle dive on the way back. Sean spotted a frog fish, eel, and some Sergeant Major Fish. Sean also showed great respect for the reef and the animals, no molesting sea life for the viewing pleasure of the tourists
.From the time we first contacted Sean to set up the dives until we were dropped off at the hotel on our last day of diving, Reef Pirates was friendly, courteous, and professional. It was an absolute pleasure to dive with Seth and Sean. They are absolute pros, and a ton of fun to dive with. I can (and will) recommend
Reef Pirates without any hesitation!!
