We did our AOW cert with Shawn and had a fantastic time. The whole team takes great care of you and everything went smoothly. Shawn was a fantastic instructor, going above and beyond in helping us understand both the skills and the why behind them. We always felt like everyone at Fathom Five put our safety first while also making sure we had a great time. read more

if you are diving with another company while on Kauai... you are diving with the wrong company.... fathom five divers is nothing but top of the line... lots of options on your dives and super friendl. great customer service. read more

Go with Fathom Five!!! Can't recommend this highly enough. We had Sivan as our instructor and he was above and beyond...knowledgeable, engaged, funny, and passionate about diving. We feel like we learned from the best! read more

Booked the entire deal online. Even the waiver and dive equipment specification was done via email or the web. I only phoned in to confirm the dive conditions and meeting location. 7AM at the shop in Koloa. Then a 5-10 min van ride to the dock in Poipu, depending on if there are pickups along the way. I dove with Linda and she was a fantastic guide of the underwater playground there in Kauai. Extremely knowledgeable and best part was she brought it with her underwater with a tablet so she could write to us underwater. We dove Turtle Bluffs, Fish Bowl, and Yellow Brick Road outside Poipu and included a mini drift dive. Viz was greater than 60 LF and the waves were minimal. LOVED the fresh cookies as an on board snack between dives. Captain Tom was great; pointed out a ton of whales, flying fish, even a manta above the surface. Gave us ample time to empty our bladders at every rest stop. Equipment: Wetsuit was brand new. BCD with integrated weights and octopus were in great shape. Fins were standard slip on type. Shop is an Aqualung dealer so it carries only that brand. Improvements: I paid the extra for Nitrox, but only got 1 tank for the 1st deeper dive. The 2nd dive was regular air. I know the 2nd dive is shallower and the Nitrox there is not really necessary for bottom time, but I choose to dive Nitrox b/c of the additional energy it gives me after a morning of dives over regular air. This helps since I've ditched the wife and kids for that half day and they're gung ho to go right after I get back from diving. I think next time it should be clearer upfront if the Nitrox upcharge is for 2 tanks or just 1. I dove with a wireless transmitter to monitor my air pressure. It was the first time I was using it. When the transmitter was installed on the octopus, a high pressure port was made available by removing the rented depth gauge / computer. I would have liked to have had that as a redundant backup in case something went wrong with my new equipment. It would have been nice to install the transmitter onto high pressure port without losing any equipment. read more

We had a wonderful day diving with Shaun and Sergio. Very patient and accommodating. Great safety refresher since it's been awhile since I have been down. read more

Jill, our dive master, and Jordon, our boat captain were both amazing. We arrived in Kauai in late October and were so lucky to get this amazing dive tour worth Fathom Five. Great boat, excellent equipment, wonderfully and information dive master. Highly recommend. This is a local, family run business that has expertise in diving all over Kauai. They were incredibly flexible and very careful with our group, which included 3 kids (13-16 years), two of whom were new divers. They made sure everyone was comfortable and safe throughout the dive. We did a couple of dives, really enjoyed the "Sheraton caverns" in Poipu. Would like to come back another time of year and go to Tunnels in North Island. Thank you for a beautiful afternoon! Highly recommend. read more

Awesome diving company. We've had excellent, professional service every time we dive with them. This time, captain Drake and Divemaster Shaun took very good care of us. Very safety oriented, patient and attentive. Truly an excellent experience. read more

Jordan and Chris sent us out on dives at Three fingers and Sheraton Caverns out of Kukuiuli Small Boat harbor. I was rusty on my diving and worked with Chris in advance of our dive and he got me confidently up to speed. Weather had been a bit rough in advance and 3F was a bit murky (according to these pros) but I didn't notice. A small group of five made for an intimate and engaging dive and we all quickly bonded over snacks and their knowledge of local sea-life. As we set course for Sheraton Caverns I spotted something at the surface not far a way and pointing it out both called it rays and they happily circled the general area hoping to give us a bonus treat. Once last SC the sea turtles were popping up safely around us and I felt like this was going to be something extra. I was not disappointed as we dove between the arches, spotted numerous turtles, amazing eels and even an octopus. This crew as fabulous and I dove with seasoned vets who clearly respected their commands and enthusiasm. If you get a chance to dive Kauai choose Fathom Five Divers! read more

I've dove with Fathom Five every time I visit Kauai and always have a great time. Whether it is shore or boat dives, their crew is welcoming, informative and ensure I have safe and fun time. This last trip blew the previous ones out of the water. My ten year old son got to spend 4 fun days with Jeannette, working towards his open water certification. She was patient, committed to his development and most importantly, knew just when to push him when things got challenging. I got to do the tag-along dive when he did his shore dive and it was awesome to see him thrive in the water. Now I got a new dive buddy too Thank you Jeannette and Fathom Five! read more

The best people. Really looking out for your safety and your overall experience. Super accommodating, friendly and professional. Can't wait to go back. Highly recommend. read more

My boyfriend and I are fairly new divers, and are so happy we found this dive tour. We had Sean (or Shawn?) as our dive master and Janice as our captain,they were both so lovely and made the experience that much greater. The dive sites are a short 5-10 minute boat ride away which was great if you get a little sea sick, so you're at the dive sites right away. We did the 2 took boat tour and saw amazing marine life, especially turtles, at each site. They provide refreshments and snacks on the boat, so you don't have to worry about bringing your own. Highly recommend using them if you're planning a diving trip in Kauai! read more

Fantastic dives today thanks to Dive Master Linda and Captain Janice! Fathom Five always personalizes the experience for divers and that is why we keep coming back to them! Everyone is so friendly, helpful and excited to dive! Making each and every diver comfortable at every level! Linda is amazing with her knowledge of geology, sea life and the best spots on Kauai ever! Janice takes command of the boat, her expertise drives an optimal experience! Thank you so much for a more than memorable day of diving! read more

Had a great trip, the crew was great!!! Highly recommend your dive trip in Kauai with them!!!

Second dive with Fathom Five. Definitely recommend the guys here. Our dive Master was Chad who was very knowledgeable even though he had only been diving in Hawaii for 4 months (lots of exp though). Was able to point out eels, turtles, shrimp, and many other hidden gems. He worked hard on helping get the gear set up and was friendly throughout the process. Bring as much as your own gear as possible as the rentals are pretty expensive. read more

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On Nov 16, 2020 my daughter (10yr) and I had a wonderful morning diving at Koloa Landing with the fabulous Dive Instructor Michelle. We did 2 dives, each about an hour long. On these dives we saw ~15 Turtles, coral, schools of fish, eels, flounder, and other things I didn't recognize. My daughter had never been diving, so she did the full "dive with an instructor" package while I did the "Certified Tag Along". Michelle met us at the dive site, got all the gear setup, and worked with us at every step. The equipment provided was first rate, including the wet suits, fins, masks, BCD, and booties. They even had prescription dive masks, and were able to provide one for me to use. Before getting in the water Dive Instructor Michelle walked my daughter through what we were going to do, and once in the water went through the first 4 open-water skills (regulator clearing, etc). The initial decent to ~35 feet was done slowly and carefully, at which point we all swam around while Michelle pointed out Turtles, fish, eels, and other interesting things. Between dives, I let Michelle know my boots were too small and the owner of Fathom 5 drove down from the shop with a larger pair. That was a great experience. Both dives were fantastic, and I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting Kauai. read more

Great dive shop on Kauai. All new equipment, experienced team and one of the best dive experiences we've had in Hawaii. Their crew ran like clockwork, the boat had only 6 divers and all at the same level (some of the larger boat's we've been on mix levels and include snorkelers which slows the overall process down). Our dive master Tony was great. He gave us all a simple overview while on the boat of the sea life we'd be seeing and he brought a tablet under with us so he could write out the names of key fish on the reef and used his flashlight to make them easy to see. He gave some great suggestions while allowing our group of experienced divers an opportunity to explore the sites on our own if we wanted. The dive sites were amazing with lots of fish, turtles, eels, sharks and caves to swim through (if you wanted). If diving Kauai, dive with Fathom Five Divers. read more

My daughter had her first dive in Fathom's explore diving program for non certified divers. Michelle her DM was amazing with her...and it was a great experience...she loved it and cant wait to get certified when we get back home. Would highly recommend if you have ever considered the sport....and want to dip your toe in. I then booked a boat dive with Julie as DM And Jorden as driver. We dove Harbor legends and Sheraton Caverns. Julie was super informative and fun...was one of the best DM's I've experienced hands down. Jordan was equally amazing. Highly recommend Fathom Five. Wouldn't dive with any one else on Kauai. read more

I can't believe I haven't done this review, because in my head I have done it many times lol! After having a 35+ year bucket list item of wanting to scuba, my husband and I booked an Intro to Scuba class with the highest rated establishment on the island when we visited end of last May. Our instructor was Jose, and we cannot say enough good about his knowledge and teaching style. He was professional but comfortable, thorough but not overwhelming in his teaching, and made sure we were retaining the necessary information and were absolutely confident on the skills even before getting into the water. When he took our group of 4 students into the water at Koloa Landing, he had that same confident presence and was very patient - especially with me! I was losing hope of ever going under since I could not equalize one of my ears but on my next try I was able to do so. At one point I started drifting up out of control (from adding too much air to my BCD) and he made sure to swiftly but safely get me back down to the right level and I learned the proper way to have neutral buoyancy. I enjoyed that dive but our 2nd dive was even better as I had more confidence. We had such an amazing experience that we booked another 2 tank dive immediately for the following week at Tunnels. Panda was our instructor there and she was good as well. At that point the island was experiencing unusually large tides & currents for that time of year, and although it was safe (FF keeps an eye on conditions and would have cancelled/re-scheduled if it was in any way questionable) visibility was poor so we were more anxious on this dive despite having past experience. With all that said, we decided to use some of our Intro credit with Fathom Five to come back and complete our certification this coming May. We have requested Jose as our instructor as he was excellent in teaching us in a way we could learn most effectively. Shout out to Jeanette as well the "shuttle driver" who was so personable and great to talk to, but then I realized was the owner of Fathom Five lol! We'd love any class taught by her as well! Cannot wait to get certified and come back over & over again! read more

Fathom Five Divers - Our Tunnels "Intro" dive with my worried face I didn't know I had because of the lack of clarity lol! - Boat Charters Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

We did our first ocean dive with Jeanette (certified in Utah). There were three of us. Two new divers and one rusty one. She took it all in stride and helped to alleviate our fears and concerns and took us to the Koloa Landing for a two tank dive. My brother had warned me about shore dives but it really was easy to get in the water. We did it the first week in January 2023. She was very patient and kind. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. And yes, you want your wetsuit snug and tight!! read more

Fathom Five Divers - Heading into the water. - Boat Charters Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Fathom Five Divers is a fantastic dive shop in Kauai with well experienced and helpful staff. My boyfriend and I were nervous since it has been a while since our last dive, but Anthony, our dive master made me feel super comfortable during our dive and told us to take our time and not rush our descent (something I have a problem with especially with equalizing). Anthony was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide and we were lucky enough to see spinner dolphins, bottle nose dolphins, and whales during our surface intervals and tiger sharks during the dive! I highly recommend Fathom Five to divers of all levels and would gladly go diving with them again! read more

We did 6 dives over 3 days during Thanksgiving with Divemasters - Bahar, Hunter and Jordan. What a amazing group of people! Loved that we were in small groups and they were all very thorough with our dive plan and safety checks. Of course, Captain John was awesome as well! We will be back! read more

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I have dived with Fathom Five for many years--just so well organized and great staff Janet, Jordan, Lonnie and Divemaster Anthony are wonderful oh, and the diving is the very best on Kauai I am a committed life long Fathom Five fan!! Steven B Oakland CA read more

We found Fathom Five by a recommendation from another tour. We were a family of four and loved the small group aspect, we actually ended up being only ones on the boat. Katie and Sergio were amazing! Katie showed us so much under the water and when our 15 year old couldn't equalize Sergio chatted with him and he still had a great time above water on the boat. We highly recommend them them! In addition to the dive we saw the blowhole, a secluded beach and a whale! Hope to dive with t you again! read more

Fathom Five made Kauai a great vacation. We did 3 scuba adventures with them and had a great time. Julie and Janice were THE BEST!!! We had 2 of 3 dives with these 2 amazing women and they truly exceeded our expectations. From their great sense of humor to keeping us safe and their dive knowledge made the 2 of them perfect. They took their time with us. They made sure we were very comfortable before we went under water. Julie is the best dive master. She showed us all the great fish etc while keeping us safe. They briefed us at each site without us feeling rushed out of our time/adventures. Cannot tell you enough of the great time we had with these 2 ladies. Our 3rd dive was at the Tunnels as a shore dive with Jeannette. That was a first for us and it was great. Very amazing to go through all the Tunnels and to experience the shore dive. I would pick this company each time we would come here and would highly recommend them! read more

Great people, great dives, nothing more to say.... I did a 1 day/3 tank dive and wow. Amazing customer service, small boat, snacks, lunch, clear dive plans, and we saw whales (pilot whales and a humpback mother and her calf) albeit from the boat and not while under. I will 100% dive with is shop again next time I'm on the island! read more

Went on a morning 2 tank dive on April 16, 2021. Gear and boat well maintained. Michelle and boat driver went over use of gear, procedures, and safety. They were well prepared and advised us where to sit and how to move around the boat when underway. Dives were great! There was a lot of sea life. They explained that Kauai supplies a lot of algae to the ocean via its fresh water rivers. Though this makes the coral less brilliant, it provides for for a lot of sea life including, fish, eels, turtles and sea cucumbers. Climbing out of the water onto the boat was easy. I'm 70 years old and been diving since 1976. read more

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Expert dive guides that cater to your ability and needs. Thoroughly enjoyed our outings with Anthony and Bill. Anthony took the time during our pre-dive check to go over species we may encounter and then as we came across items of interest he would write on his slate so we knew exactly what he was pointing out. We learned SO much and feel like we have a more in-depth connection with the fish and turtles of Koloa Landing. Bill led us on our first night dive which did NOT disappoint! I couldn't believe it was over even after nearly a full hour below surface. Wish time could slow down, there was so much to see and explore! read more

Great dive outfit!! I had a wonderful 2 tank dive!!! Dive master Julie and the boat captain were both extremely friendly, knowledgeable and safety oriented! read more

Riley took us diving. Neither of us are certified so this was another introduction course. I really love diving and feel very safe with our guide. We saw lots of fish, sea turtles and a seal too. We should probably just get certified. My only complaint, and it's not Riley's fault is that none of us, including Riley, were allowed to take pictures on the dive. We can't even wear a GoPro. Kinda sucks for the money spent. But again, I could take pictures if I was certified. read more

Fantastic experience yesterday on a 3 tank dive out of Poipu. Not the best conditions or amazing marine life sitings (good though, turtles, frog fish, octopus and lots of smaller critters), but Anthony was among the best dive masters I've ever dove with. Extremely impressive knowledge of local life and sites, very professional and technically sound, friendly and fun. Highly recommend. read more

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I wanted to do a three tank dive but conditions were rough, so I ended up on the two tank dive. Did Ice Box and Sheraton Caverns. Professional divers, great communication and safety. We saw White tipped Reef Shark, Morays, Barracuda, ant turtles, turtles, turtles. I'd go back for sure - in the winter when conditions were quieter perhaps - or to visit Ni'hau. read more

My boyfriend and I went to Kauai and we were so happy we chose Fathom Five for our dive trip!!! It was my very first dive and I felt so lucky to be with such amazing people! We had a small group (just my boyfriend, our dive master, the boat captain, and a solo driver) everyone was very experienced (except me!) but never made me feel "new" and made sure I had the best experience! I am now in love with diving and cannot wait for more trips!! Thank you for the perfect first dive experience post certification! read more

Had a 3-tank dive for my wife and I scheduled. She wasn't feeling well so called and was told that due to weather the boat wasn't going out. Then got charged for it. Was told then that I could have gone stand by on other days to use the money. Buyer beware. Different stories at different times. read more

Great people from the dive shop to the 2 dive masters. I have been diving since 1973 and Linda, our dive master, was the best I have ever had. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for the marine biology on the island was unbelievable. I would highly recommend this dive shop. read more

Great diving outfit. It had a great review in a Kauai travel book we'd read and it lived up to its reputation. We did a 2-tank dive and had a great time. Especially loved Sheraton Caverns. We had Bo as a captain and Michelle as a dive master and they were excellent. Both were kind, patient, fun, knowledgeable, and very helpful to make our experience so enjoyable. Thanks, guys! read more

Just had a fantastic experience, start-to-finish with Fathom 5 divers. The booking process was efficient and informative, right over the phone. All disclosures, requirements, and options for our 4-person (family) Niihau dive were provided, and I am glad we were encouraged to take the nitrox class because this allowed for longer dives in an extraordinary place (see below). We had a problem with our dive party: our daughter got sick and had to cancel at the last minute. We found her replacement after the dive shop closed, and emailed and left a message at Fathom 5. Loni texted me AFTER HOURS to get the info on our replacement diver (our son's good friend). Everything was ready in the morning for our full party, thanks Loni! The most important part, of course, is the dive trip itself. Captain Jordan and Divemaster Anthony were an amazing team. Jordan took us across the deep water channel like a champ, and Anthony's emphasis on safety put us all at ease so we could focus on enjoying our dives. The equipment provided was highest-quality, new, and in excellent working order. ScubaPro, need I say more? Now for the very-most-important part: Diving with Anthony was like participating in a master class on exploring underwater ecosystems. His attention to the wildlife dynamics during the dive resulted in us having truly extraordinary encounters with wildlife making this, by far, the best dive we have ever done off Kauai. A less attentive divemaster would have missed the cues that led us into amazing experiences with dolphins, sharks, seals and numerous other creatures. As it was, Anthony gave my family a gift we will cherish for a lifetime! The ride back from Niihau was bumpy, luckily the management at Fathom 5 has empowered their expert crew to provide for the comfort of their divers! The special BB seating made the rough trek as comfortable as possible. Jordan kept us moving in some big swells, and we never felt unsafe because of his skilled driving. This was my third dive with Fathom 5, they are now 3/3 great dives in my book, and most highly recommended. I can't see diving with another company, best luck getting a reservation with them! read more

Fathom Five Divers are such a great find!! We booked a boat dive for a friend's 50th bday and they did an amazing job. Linda, the dive master, was so knowledgeable and so patient with our group. And Captain Bo was super friendly and did a great job on the rough seas. It was a bit rough, but their skill, kindness, and humor definitely made the dive trip such a great hit! Thank you!! read more

Just went on a dive today at the Sheraton caves with dive master Jordan and Capt Beau. I only have been with 6 divemasters for my 17 but I think Jordan is probably the best so far. They both gave great pre-dive and safety information, fish identification (wrote on the etch a sketch multiple times and had a lot of education during the surface interval), gave us responsibility for our air (allowed divers to continue if they still had air while the others peeled off for their safety stop), and had a great pace. This company and especially Jordan really is impressive (also compared to another dive company we dove with on Kauai). Would definitely recommend and my wife and I will definitely dive with this company and Jordan the next time we're here is he's still around! read more

The absolute best. Everything about Fathom Five Divers was top notch - - I spoke with someone before booking. They were informative, helpful, patient with the questions. - Booking was beyond easy. - Completing forms and providing gear requirements was also easy. - New gear, sizing on point, set up complete when we arrived. - Great instruction on the shore, phenomenal guidance under the water. Anthony was our dive master. He has been diving for over 20 years and has been on 14,000 dives - talk about making you feel safe! Our whole group had a ton of fun (this was the first ocean dive for two of the four). I highly, highly recommending diving with Fathom Five. read more

My bf and I came to kauaii on vacation. We are both pretty experienced divers from California. We took the ni'ihau island trip and had an unforgettable experience. The crew is so kind, accommodating, and know their stuff. Not only did we see so many in species but Linda and the crew made it so much more fun. Highly recommend this place for beginners or advanced. read more