Did 4 dives with Five Fathom in June and had a stellar experience. 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! read more

If diving off Niihau is on your bucket list and you're hoping to have one of the best dives of your life...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. read more

I ended up on the small boat with a couple of advanced divers, so we got a very personalized experience. Sean and Sergio took us out to some great sites. They were very thorough in their briefings and excellent company. Sergio handled the boat like it was part of him and Sean knows everything about Hawaii and will share it liberally. His favorite word is "endemic" and will find all the local critters for you to see. A suggestion for the snack selections: chips are fine for those who like salty high carb junk foods, but more things like nut or protein bars would be nice. read more

Had 3 amazing dives with these guys and would highly recommend! My boyfriend and I went diving for the first time in a few years and we were relieved to see that they offer a 30 minute refresher course just before your dive. Such a great idea and super helpful! We were then feeling good and confident to dive and had the best time diving kaloa landing, sheraton caverns (wow wow wow!!!) and seeing so much wildlife! Loved how friendly and knowledgable our dive guides were and sad that I cant remeber their names as this was back in April! Thank you guys! I even had to go get a blue dragon nudibranch tatoo before leaving the island to represent this dive trip and my love for the nudis! read more

Great experience. Prepared and helpful crew and very knowledgeable guide. Only 6 people on the dive so it was cozy and we were able to spend 80% of the time in the water. read more

Really great dives. Even better crew experience. Took their time. Very thoughtful and helpful. Captain Sergio and Dive Master Shawn were the best. The read more

Sergio our captain and Sean our dive master did an amazing job on our dive. We had a little sporty conditions and they made it an amazing experience. We had an awesome time. I'll definitely be using Fathom Five Divers again! read more

Fantastic boat awesome crew gorgeous dive sites. Will is excellent at pointing out the small stuff Carlea in the office is so knowledgeable and helpful definitely recommend this dive shop read more

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What an amazing dive shop! We decided to capitalize on the warm and beautiful waters of Kauai to get our Advanced Open Water and Enriched Air Diver certifications while on vacation here. From start to finish Fathom Five Divers offered an incredible experience. I picked this shop over the others in the area because their response to my email enquiries were so detailed and helpful. The shop itself is small, but well stocked. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and friendly. Our instructor for the dives was Devon. She was very knowledgeable and patient with our group. She made the dives fun and educational at the same time. Her passion for diving was infectious. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an instructor or even just a guided dive. For the Enriched Air Diver course our instructor was Reid. He too, was very knowledgable and an excellent teacher. Also, when one of our divers had to cancel one of the course dives they were very accomodating in rescheduling his dive for later. All in all, we felt we were in great hands the entire time, we felt safe, welcome and well attended to!! read more

Fantastic dive center! We did a boat dive, a shore dive, and a trip to Ni'ihau. Shaun and Julie were both very knowledgeable guides and were excited to point out many endemic fish or other interesting species. Even surface intervals were fun and full of learning, especially on the Ni'ihau trip. (Ni'ihau was awesome - totally worth it.) Highly recommend this dive center. read more

Refresher dive trip in Poipu was perfect. Our instructor was thoughtful and helped us regain some comfort in diving. The Fathom office is in a great location and offered all the toys and knowledge you could want. read more

I did 2 dive trips with them this trip. One 3 tank trip to Nehau, and one 2 tank trip nearby (Fish Bowl & Sheraton Caverns). Both dives were great. Shaun (Nehau) & Reid were great. They really know both the sealife and diving instructions. The ride back from Nehau was wet. They warned us, and they weren't kidding. I'm ok with the wet, but the beanbags just don't work for me. If you are OK with laying down, then they might be OK. On this trip, we had 5 divers. They quickly got the 3 spots with some back support. Fourth one took the whole floor in the center. I ended up with the engine hatch. After 2.5 hours, my lower back was hurting. Really need a better solution. read more

We had a fantastic experience with Fathom Five. Jules was an incredible guide--knowledgeable, patient, and great with our family (which included some newer divers). CJ was fantastic as well: accommodating, funny, and made everyone feel comfortable getting in/out of dives. The entire experience was smooth, enjoyable, and memorable. Highly recommend Fathom Five. read more

Great dive experience! This was my second time diving with Fathom Five Divers. Julie was our dive master and she did a great job. Will be diving with them the next time I'm back! read more

My husband and I (67 and 65 years old) booked a shore dive with Fathom Five Divers. Reed was our Dive Master and he was incredibly caring, knowledgeable and capable. He was so patient with this old geriatric lady with limited hip and shoulder mobility. And WOW, did he know the area! We saw so many turtles, eels, octopi, and the fish! Even a Flying Gurnard! We had a fabulous time and it was certainly one of the highlights of our trip! read more

It was my first dive in almost 5 years and it was beautiful. Bill was patient and encouraging. Not my best dive but that was all on me. Koloa Landing was the perfect place to get used to it again read more

This was our 16th time diving with Fathom Five and just like it always does, it didn't disappoint. Our dive master was Shawn and our captain was Sergio. We've been on trips with both multiple times and they are by far the best we've had at Fathom Five and the island on the whole. Shawn's pre and post dive briefings are incredible. He goes super in depth on all the conditions of the sites and all of the animals we will see. He brings his iPad which he has some great examples of what to look out for. Sergio is incredibly personable, helpful and always seems like he enjoys being there. Fathom Fives amazing crew is definitely part of why we love diving with them. Our last charter we did a two tank twilight boat dive. We dove at lunch plate and Sheraton caverns, two amazing sites. We've done the Sheraton caverns countless times but it was totally different at night. The lights they gave us worked great. We would totally do this charter again. read more

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Great experience diving with Fathom Five and an incredible day trip to Niihau, but there were several issues that left us disappointed. Positive aspects: -Wonderful diving and a memorable Niihau experience. -Clear passion for the sport and good underwater sights including sharks, dolphins, seals, tons of fish and more! -Bean bags on board were a great option to maximize the small space. -Guide's historical knowledge on the island and fish photography greatly complemented the diving day experience. Areas for improvement: 1) Staff attentiveness and on-board safety -We observed multiple instances of guests feeling sick, including frequent vomiting. It seemed staff were not consistently attentive or readily available to assist passengers in distress. -The two dive masters could have communicated and checked in more frequently with affected guests. -When safety concerns arose, there didn't appear to be immediate action to address mess or sanitize affected areas. We noted wastewater or ocean water being used to wash vomit, which felt inappropriate and concerning. -The captain and guide appeared preoccupied with other tasks (e.g., a sports game) rather than focusing on boat operations and guest safety. 2) Food storage and allergens -It would be helpful to have a clear system for noting food options, preferences, and any allergens upfront. -We also had concerns about some of the food storage and spoilage risk during the trip; Proper temperature control and handling of food are important to prevent potential illness. 3) Niihau day alignment (equipment and sizing) -We scheduled a pre-Niihau dive to align wetsuit sizing and weights, and were told our sizes/weights from the first dive would be used for Niihau. -In reality, wetsuit sizes and weights were not consistently accurate, which affected buoyancy and comfort during the Niihau dive. 4) In water safety -During the dive, there was a safety concern that was not properly addressed and there was confusing guidance for divers to go up on a line that had no boat attached when they had plenty of air left. Bottom line We loved the diving and the site, but the service and safety practices did not meet our expectations. Given these concerns, we'll consider alternative operators for future trips and recommend others verify attentiveness, safety protocols, and equipment management before booking. read more

Fathom Five Divers - Keyhole along crater + dive gear - Boat Charters Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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Fathom Five Divers was fantastic from the very beginning. They were incredibly accommodating by phone, helping us schedule our dives and making adjustments as needed leading up to dive day. Their communication was clear and friendly, which made everything feel smooth and easy. On the day of the dive, we were lucky to be paired with Cat, our dive instructor. She was patient, responsible, and created a calm and supportive environment. My partner had a little trouble equalizing, but Cat never rushed us or made us feel pressured. She gave us the time we needed and made sure we felt safe and confident every step of the way. Cat was also deeply respectful of the marine environment. She was careful not to disturb anything and encouraged us to be just as thoughtful. Her knowledge of the local marine life was outstanding--she pointed out all kinds of fish and underwater creatures and helped us better understand what we were seeing. We had completed our classroom and pool work back in Oregon and came to Kauai to finish our open water certification through a referral. We could not have asked for a better experience. We are so glad we chose Fathom Five and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to dive on Kauai. read more

Living in Oregon and finishing our scuba diving certification in Kauai was a really good decision. We booked with over a month in advance knowing very little about the whole process, flew to Kauai hoping for the best and we got the best! Our instructor couldn't be better Cat was just so zen, patient, happy and very good teacher very good at giving directions making it fun and enjoyable. The instructor makes a huge difference in the experience. She made the experience just aloha! I am very grateful for her. Thank you fathom five Cat is the GOAT. read more

My friends and I had an incredible time with Reid from Fathom Five Divers. I'm an experienced diver, but it was my friends first time diving, and I couldn't have been more impressed with Reid. The instructions were clear, safety was top notch, and the dive itself was incredible - over nine turtles and a ton of fish. If you've never done scuba before, this will get you hooked. It was so much fun. read more

What epic dives from the boat! I am a longtime diver and former owner of a dive shop in Monterey, CA. I will only dive with organizations that prioritize safety and positive experiences. In my experience of 30 years of diving on Kauai, Fathom Five and dive guides Linda Marsh and Julie Gardner have earned my respect Yesterday's dives with Fathom Five and Linda Marsh were no exceptions. We saw a treasure trove of critters! Let's see: octopi mating, white tip reef shark, whales, boatloads of turtles and fish, eels and ... a playful Hawaiian Monk Seal! As we were coming up from a safety stop, I turned as found myself peering into the face of a seal not 12" away from mine! We just continued to examine each other without moving. I highly recommend Fathom Five and Linda Marsh without reservation! I will definitely continue to dive with Fathom Five! #fathomfive #lindamarsh read more

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Julie was amazing! You can tell she loves what she does and she is amazing at it. Best dive master we have ever had! She shared so much Information and knowledge with us!! The captain CJ was so kind and helpful as well. They both went above and beyond their duties! read more

This experience was awesome. I am a new diver. This was only my 13 th dive and I felt safe. Not only that she pointed out all the interesting animals which I would have missed. I never realize turtles came in that size!!! read more

What an amazing day. Julie our Divemaster was very Mindful of the safety and comfort of all our divers for the day, and her depth of knowledge of everything we would see, and did see was incredible! I particularly loved how they didn't pack the boat to the brim with people, there was dstill room to move around. They were also attentive to all gear, ensuring all divers were ready to dive setting up and maintaining everything before, dIves, between dives, and after. A truly full service experience! What a great day. read more

Wow! What a professional crew. Divemaster Julie and Captain Drake took us on two amazing dives. They worked well together, communicating to us efficiently, being professional, exhibiting gear care, and being great leaders. The first dive was great, and Julie obviously (with 1000's of dives under belt) was full of new information. But it was the second dive in the lava tubes that made the day. Sleeping turtles sort of waved at her, we swam past eels, and schools of bright fish. Swimming through caves was one of those photos/videos that is used in advertisements. Expertise, knowledge, care, kindness, gentle humor... all made the experience great! read more

A nice 5 person dive that left room on the boat and personalized dive master made for a very relaxing dive and overall experience. Robert

Such an amazing dive! Sergio and Reed made our trip a huge success and we were able to see so many turtles and even an octopus. Thank you!! read more

Fathom Five Divers - Sunset over the boat - Boat Charters Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Great dive today with Linda as guide and Sergio as boat captain. Linda is passionate and knowledgeable and went to great lengths to brief us on each dive set. Sergio was extremely attentive with keeping everyone safe and comfortable. Together they picked great dive sites and went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a fun day. read more

We did the Discover Scuba experience at Fathom Five Diver Shop and had an incredible first dive with Devin for myself and my daughter. She was extremely supportive, made sure we were comfortable before starting, and kept checking on us throughout the dive. We saw tons of marine life, including many turtles. At one point we had sea turtles swimming beside us. Even when something was harder to spot, she let us take our time and never rushed the experience. We felt safe, cared for, and fully present in the moment. Highly recommend Devin for anyone trying scuba for the first time. Thank you for an unforgettable adventure! read more

We did 10 dives with them and were disappointed for a few reasons: - Value: This was the most expensive boat dives we've ever done and was a very bare bones experience. If you're going to charge liveaboard like prices, you should deliver service to compete. - Dive change insurance? On top of the high prices, they want even more money for insurance against changes which was ridiculous. On the flip side, there was no discount when they rescheduled on us twice. - Light tanks: My average starting pressure was 2850 for our 10 dives - Dive profile: You basically just do circles around the mooring lines. Because they actively hunt these waters fish and octopus also tend to be very wary of people which means that you're basically looking at the geology (which is cool) and hunting in holes for small stuff. - Nitrox: No analyzers on the boats which is always a frustration - Not letting us set foot on the boat to double check gear setup they are ready to leave. When I didn't double check their setup I found weights in the wrong places, twisted straps and misplaced hoses which was irritating. - Not letting us take our gear off the boats and insisting that they hand them over to us. No big deal if it happened right away, but generally it took a while which led to us to shivering on the dock for 5 minutes while they hosed down gear and worked their checklist before they got to it. - Over communication: I stopped counting at 50 emails and also got several texts which was definitely overkill. On the positive side, the staff is great and we really enjoyed diving with Julie, Devin and Drake. They have a ton of experience and are fun to spend a day with. Overall it was a mixed experience. I'd say 4 or 5 star staff, but a 2 star operation which is where I averaged it out to 3. The smaller dive groups are great and we saw some interesting stuff, but the overall experience wasn't that great. I'd put them more in the "proceed with caution" bucket and would likely try another operation if I came back to Kauai. read more

Had 3 days of great diving with Fathom Five Drivers. Well run and great team members! The dive masters all knew the area and marine life. Their enthusiasm was infectious. Captain Drake had great tunes and the team at the dive shop got us outfitted. Loved the arches and lava tubes. So many turtles and fish. A great time! read more

Everything went well diving with Fathom Five from reserving, paying, checking in, sorting gear, meeting up with dive masters at dive sites, refreshing after 8 years away, and actually diving. The gear they offered for warmth was perfect for the water temp. The wetsuits were clean, fresh, fit well and performed properly. The air and Nitrox were as promised. The gear was clean. The refs and gauges worked well and did not look over used or underserviced. It was good gear. The lamps provided for the night dives were great wrist mount with adequate light strength without too much weight or bulkiness the dive masters briefed their dives and followed their dive plans. Diving in Kauai with Fathom Five was a pleasure. (I had been away from diving and instructing for about 8 years to upgrade body parts like knees, hips etc. my dive buddy/ goddaughter was freshly certified. Between us, having a good Divemaster that could keep an eye on us and catch issues was very important to me. They exceeded my hopes and made it all good.) Thank you Jeannette, Bill, Janice and Linda. Truly. read more

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My girlfriend and I did a discovery dive with Devon yesterday. We got super lucky, it was just us and her. Which was great for my girlfriend because she was having a little anxiety about clearing her mask. Devon was SO supportive, so comforting, and a blast of a human. She felt like a long time friend from the past showing us some really cool stuff. I couldn't recommend her more! Thank you Devon for such a great experience. Be our friend forever!! read more

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Deven was our instructor and she was absolutely amazing!! if you're new to scuba diving make sure you have her bring you out. she is extremely kind and takes things slow until you feel comfortable. she's amazing read more

My wife and I did a two-tank discovery dive with Fathom Five Divers off of Koloa Landing during our honeymoon, and it was an incredible experience. It was just the two of us in the group, which made it feel really personal and relaxed. Reid was our dive instructor and he was flat out amazing -- super patient, clear with his instructions, and genuinely fun to hang out with underwater. He made us feel totally comfortable the entire time. We saw sea turtles, lots of vibrant fish and coral, and even spotted a few eagle rays! We'd recommend Fathom Five -- and especially Reid -- to anyone looking for a great dive on Kauai. read more

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I had an A+ 3 tank dive day with Dive Master Julie and 3rd generation boat Captain Drake. Both were outstanding, experienced and really friendly. Julie had native eyes and pointed out all of the endemic sea life. Drake was excellent and enjoys his job (it shows in his competence). He also made us homemade pizza for lunch. Julie was tremendously friendly and made the dive for me. This is my 2nd trip with Fathom Five and as a 45 year consistent diver I can unhesitatingly recommend the company. read more

We did the specialized 3 Tank dive trip over to Ni'ihau and Fathom Five Divers did not disappoint! At all! Also, we were in for such a treat being able to dive with Janette, the one and only legend! Loni was also great and extremely communicative with me the day before our dive which was SUPER nice because I told him that it was one of our birthdays and if they do anything special and THEY DID! So sweet of them! During lunch, they actually brought out some cupcakes and we all sang Happy Birthday and it was honestly so fun and meant a lot to us that they went out of their way to do that for us. It was a little thing but honestly made our whole day! All of their time stamps were very accurate, too. Which was good because you knew what you were in for prior to getting into it. It was also nice because the group was small, so it felt pretty personal between the dive guides, Julie and Drake, who were both wonderful. You can tell that Julie truly really is passionate about the big deep ocean blue and a fish nerd as she put it, and Drake was helpful because he made it very easy getting in and out of the water as well as in between dives FEEDING US! Which was stellar because who doesn't love a little grub in between dives, so thanks!:) read more

Fathom Five Divers - The Lehua Rock Arch Keyhole Arch / Keaulepe of Lehua Crater, Ni'ihau in Hawai'i - Boat Charters Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

We did the two tank dive in the morning with Sean. It was after the storm, but it's still ended up being quite pleasant dive, and Sean was able to point us out lots of endemic species and gave us a bunch of history about the islands and how the reefs were formed. We were given 3000 psi tanks and dive times were anywhere from 40 to 55 minutes on air usage. Even though some of the others wanted to ascend, we were able to stick around a little longer underwater. read more

Fathom Five Divers - Young little guy gliding right next to us as we were descending - Boat Charters Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

I did the Niihau three tank dive with Dive Master Linda and Captain Drake. They take a maximum of six divers to guarantee an intimate and terrific experience. We saw Sandbar Sharks and Monk Seals. Linda has a great deal of local knowledge and a true passion for the underwater world of Kauai. Drake is skilled at maneuvering the boat during dives and kept us above water during the bouncy ride back. I will certainly dive with them in the future. read more

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