Great experience. I did my open water certification with them and it was very informative, easy, and fun. The dive site was amazing with tons of marine life along a huge reef. Highly recommend. Sivan was an amazing instructor. read more

Fabulous dive company. We only dive with this company when we come to Kauai every year. Always a good crew, nice boat, good equipment, and experienced dive masters . The diver to dive master ratio never too many On this week's dive at Sheridan Caverns our dive master helped us find my favorite siting of an octopus. read more

Fathom Five Divers - Monk seal - Boat Charters Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

My boyfriend and I did the 1-Tank Discover Scuba and we had an amazing time. Our instructor, Shaun, was very patient and extremely knowledgeable. Definitely will be something we will never forget. Thank you, Shaun for the unforgettable experience! read more

I dove yesterday with Drake as the captain and Julie as the dive master. There was a couple of wrecks on Kaumiali'i highway that morning and the shop reached out to me to see how I was doing to help me get to the boat. With their advice I got there on time. The surf was pretty rough, yet Drake made things look easy. Drake was the safety officer and it was very apparent that he took the 1st goal of diving very seriously -get back alive! Julie was a delight. You could tell that this wasn't just a job but a calling. I have dove all over and it is rare to see a dive master with so much passion and enthusiasm. I was taking pictures and she went out of her way to make sure she found things to photograph. The experience was so good I signed up for a three tank dive in couple of days read more

Great dive shop! We did a discovered scuba shore dive and it was easy to learn. The instruction was fantastic, and the instructor was patient. We had an excellent experience and highly recommend fathom dive. We have done other short dives and had over an hour of instruction with other dive shops. With fathom, we spent more time in the water! We saw turtles, eels and dozens of exotic fish. if you are in Kauai give them a ring! read more

I recently just completed the Open Water Diver certification with Fathom Five Divers. If you're serious about investing in yourself for the ability to scuba dive you will want guide that can will take the time to make sure you get the attention, you need to learn skills and safety precautions required to scuba dive. With the help of my teacher, Jeannette, not only have I have I learned how to dive properly and safely, but more importantly, I was provided an environment to learn and given very close attention needed to for me to learn in a way I would feel comfortable doing this again anywhere in the world. This is saying a lot as I have a history of not picking up on things very fast. Jeannette was detailed, patient and made sure I understood everything crystal clear before moving to the next skill. Another big reason to choose Fathom Five Divers is because they not only appreciate that you learn the proper skills but they also give you the time in open water to explore and actually experience a proper dive. This experience will be remembered forever. I will admit there was a fear of doing this but all of that has past now that I have learned the proper skills and was guided in a way I could learn to appreciate the open water diving like I would of never thought possible. I was so excited about the whole process that after finishing the course which took a lot of energy later that night, I did an open water dive with Jeannette at night that was a pure adrenaline rush. You really can see a lot more at night then the daytime and if you have not tried this, I highly recommend it. While my journey isn't over, I'm incredibly grateful for Fathom Five Divers in helping me to take my first step into what seems will be a lifelong journey for me and never-ending adventures. I will most certainly return back to Kauai for vacation and continue learning under Fathom Five in the future and also complete other dives with them. read more

Great dive. Friendly, safety-first, inspired... I learned a lot and had two beautiful dives!

My group and I found Fathom Five Divers (FFD) online during a search for Kauai Scuba Diving tours. When we called over, FFD boasted a variety of destination guided dives and other guide services. Part of my scuba group contracted FFD for a guided shore dive, which was nothing short of amazing! We were so thrilled with this guided tour, we contracted a 6-pack boat dive with FFD and dove two tanks. The experience the Dive Masters show of the area speaks volumes of their years of work in this area. With so much to look at, our guides were able to locate, identify, and show many different endemic species that we could only see off the coast of Kauai. FFD has plenty of 5-star reviews, and our experience as a group echos their reputation. If there were more stars to give, I gladly would without hesitation! My buddies and I brought down a few GoPro cameras to film our time. FFD staff were very receptive of this and let us take a moment here and there to get a good shot for youtube / social media. I would highly recommend FFD to any scuba diver or snorkeler on their Kauai vacation! If we visit Kauai again, we are certainly doing another dive with FFD! read more

Fathom Five Divers - Boat Charters Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

We did a boat dive with Fathom Five; Sage and the Capt we're great, as was the whole experience. Very easy to get fitted at the dive shop, great gear and very professional. Next time we're in Kauai, we will definitely give them a call. read more

Such a great experience! Will and Drake were lovely and took us to some great dive spots. Cannot recommend enough!

Our Dive Master Linda is the best in the world. She is very knowledgeable on all the local marine life, always finds great creatures to share with her divers. She is an amazing diver, safe, cautious and fun. Would highly recommend Fathom Five and would always go out with Linda!!! read more

Fathom Five is a great outfit to work with when diving on Kauai! The website works well and there wasn't a question that went unanswered. I wasn't sure if I should change my dive dates due to weather conditions and upon request got a quick call back with reassuring reports on the weather, water and tide conditions for my dive date. The shop is cool and the people are friendly and knowledgeable. Specifically, I want to thank Tracy for two great dives. She is so experienced but more importantly, very calming and good natured. I'm an older diver so I don't take a lot of risks these days. Tracy made it easy and fun while making me feel safe. She really knows her stuff and is super patient and kind. The dive was relaxing and very beautiful. Thank you for a great morning Tracy and crew at Fathom Five!!! read more

I discovered Fathom Five for referral completion of my SSI Open Water Course. My instructor, Shaun Doyle, was excellent. He was informative, helpful and professional. I highly recommend Fathom Five to anyone planning to dive while in Kauai. I also found the shop staff to be extremely helpful. I plan to dive with them on my next visit. read more

Dived with Fathom Five several times. Great operation, they assisted with a gear problem prior to a dive.

What's not to like? I had a "private" two-tank dive because the other two people who were scheduled to join accidentally booked the wrong day. This turned out to be a great advantage, especially since it had been nearly six years since my last SCUBA dive. Sivan, the Dive Master, was excellent. On the way to the first dive site, he gave me a thorough and much-needed refresher on the basics, which made me feel more confident and relaxed before getting back into the water. We visited two dive sites: Stone House and Sheraton Caverns. While Stone House was a decent dive, Sheraton Caverns stood out, especially with the number of turtles we saw. It was the more interesting of the two, offering a unique underwater experience. Although I was hoping to see a bit more biodiversity and vibrant colors, I understand that, as a rusty diver, starting with easier sites was a smart choice. It allowed me to ease back into diving without feeling overwhelmed. Overall, diving with Fathom Five was a great experience. I appreciated their professionalism, especially Sivan's attentive guidance, and I would recommend them to anyone looking to dive in the area. read more

"Another Great Dive with Fathom 5"..!!!! ++++ They have hired "Lady Linda" from what was her 38-year owner/operator career in Kauai. We are all older divers, yet we retain the passion of our youth in the 1970s. Linda possesses in depth knowledge of many Kauai sites & can lead you directly to what you came to Kauai to observe. Our dive with Lady Julie was as well just wonderful. read more

Overall good experience. Shop owner (Loni) is friendly and gets you going with what you need but if you are expecting a lot of hand holding this is not the shop for you. Note, you'll check in at the shop but then take your own vehicle down to Kōloa landing and have to locate your dive master as all the other dive shops stage there as well. Also note initial visibility near the descending bouy is dependent on weather conditions so initially your visibility may be just a few feet so stay close to your lead and buddy. Once past that, the dive was good with lots of sealife and Will did a great job of taking us through areas teeming with a wide variety of life including large sea turtles, eels, octopus!, and many schools of fish. Kudos to Will for that. He was also thorough and calm. If I did it again I would probably opt for a boat dive versus walking in at Kōloa landing as conditions can be a little rough walking to the water over the dirt/stone parking lot then the slippery boat ramp then the slippery submerged bouldered entry with full gear--more so exiting. Would be good for everyone's business to get that lot at least semi paved and clear the trip hazard boulders at the bottom of the boat ramp. read more

most awesome dive the crew were curtious professional and friendly I recommend this dive shop !! read more

I have never in my life had such a relaxing time while diving. It was nice to be pampered. The staff at the shop and the boat were so laid back and it put everyone at ease. The boat crew set up our equipment and helped us put on/take off our gear. So accommodating. I'm used to dive boats where it's very hands off and " fend for yourself" mentality. Lots of dive boats have egos that are annoying. Not Fathom! Everyone just had a great time and enjoyed themselves. What I love most was how the boat was not crowded, there was plenty of space to move around, it felt like a private charter, Drake our captain was fantastic and you felt safe, and our dive master, Linda educated us and prepared us so well! Definitely coming back to Fathom! I could dive with them all day! read more

I had such a wonderful dive with this team. We saw dolphins while diving, whales on the surface and so many turtles. The crew was fun and enthusiastic and very professional. Great outfit to dive with on Kauai. read more

Amazingly fun dives. We did 2 tank dives on 2 separate days, including daylight dives (Fast Lanes and Sheraton Caverns) and twilight (Stone House) and night dive (Sheraton Caverns). Shaun Doyle and Captain Sergio were amazing, friendly, knowledgeable. Encounters were incredible, include being serenaded by Humpback Whales on all dives. Frogfish, Millet Seed, and other great sights. We live Fathom Five!! read more

Sean and Drake were great. We needed a refresher since it's been between 4-6 for our family since our last dive. Sean gave a thorough but concise review and we all felt safe and confident throughout the dive. Saw lots of turtles! Sean also found an octopus and eel. The lava tubes were fascinating. Sean and Drake were on top of their game. Professional, friendly and very knowledgeable about the local sea life and history. Highly recommend! read more

Had an amazing time. Don't know what else to say. Had the privilege of being instructed by Jeanette for all 3 days. She was fantastic and I loved every second of it. Not sure how common this is for Fathom Five, but I was part of a very small group for training (less than 4 people) and that really added to the experience. All I've been thinking about since I left was how quickly I can get back in the water! read more

Fathom Five Divers - Me having the time of my life :) - Boat Charters Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Great 2 days of dives with Fathom Five. Both dive masters - Shaun and Julie - were fantastic in their knowledge of the dive sites, island critters, and waters of Kauai. And most importantly the safety of the divers. Kind, funny, enthusiastic. We were lucky enough to have Captain Janice both days, what a treat. Also, the shop was flexible enough to give us a stand by option for another day when my husband locked they keys in our rental car Dive site Fishbowl on the 2nd day was epic with a busy turtle cleaning station, 2 reef sharks, lobster, eels, endemic fish and more. read more

Amazing dive with Julie (Dive Master) and Janice (Captain). Both were incredibly knowledgable and competent. I can not say enough about their positive vibe, safety, and infectious love of diving in the waters of Kauai. read more

What a great experience. Sivan was a great instructor/guide. He was informative and took the time to make sure I understood all instructions. If you are on the fence, I would highly recommend experiencing the Try SCUBA experience. You are likely to see turtles, eels, colorful fish, shrimp up close.. read more

Went on a morning dive with them on 8/28/23, myself (certified) and 13 yr old daughter(uncertified). Had a great time seeing numerous types of marine life at Koloa landing (turtles, Octopus, many fish) Riley was our guide an he was amazing and made my daughter feel super safe and comfortable. Did a great job going over safety and the gear. She had an amazing time and is now going to get certified. In addition shout out to the shop itself for quick communication when I reached out them, made me feel that there would be no issues, and they were happy to help in any way they could. Will be sure to use them again whenever I get a chance to return to "The Garden Isle? read more

If I could give Fathom Five Divers a negative score, I would. It amazes me how this outfit can get so many good reviews when they are complete idiots. I bought a gift card for my husband to do a dive. He called Fathom Five to book a dive. The woman who answered told him to book online. Okay, that's fine. He does that. On the morning of the dive, my husband goes to the shop where the woman behind the desk doesn't acknowledge my husband's presence at all. Then she tells my husband they canceled his dive - even though they took several other people on the boat. This woman doesn't apologize, doesn't even offer an opportunity to re-book for another day. Instead, she just dismissed my husband. Then, it became a whole email debacle for her to refund my credit card. What a disgrace. I am not sure why anyone books with this company. read more

Didn't know anything about diving 6 weeks before my trip to Kauai, and thanks to Fathom Five Divers I am now certified and a much more confident diver in the open ocean. It was a short but informative conversation with Samantha that led to the initial reservation. after having my basic questions answered I paid for the E-learning and prepared for my certification experience weeks before arriving. When I arrived on Kauai I was given a pre-dive check-in by the staff to make sure all questions were answered and point out where I was going to meet them for initial waivers. The in-office staff was kind and patient as I took care of the required docs. After the docs were taken care of I met with Jeannette who was my instructor for the rest of the course. She ran the meetings like a well-oiled operation.... Very educated and informative. After the confined dives and the open-water dives, I was a much more confident and comfortable diver. I was even able to schedule my friend to join me on the dives. Pretty friggen epic! Thanks fathom Five! read more

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Best experience from Fathom Five Dives. Wife and I were in Kauai for a few days for a discover dive. The check in process went quickly and all our questions were answered. Our dive instructor was Savin. It was very clear that he was very passionate about scuba diving, safety and taking care of the environment. Before the dive we reviewed the equipment and all safety related items. Looking forward to going back and getting my PADI certification with Fathom Five Divers !! read more

The team at Fathom Five are professional, knowledgeable and attentive. I enjoyed the small boat dive experience. The dive masters pointed out things I would have missed even with 55 years of diving experience around the world. Thank you for three days of great dives. David O. read more

We had a great experience doing some shore dives with Fathom Five at Koloa Landing. Although the conditions were not the best (outside of their control), Noah did a great job of giving us the best experience possible. We used dive lights on our second dive to counteract poor visibility. Saw lots of sea turtles! We will be back to do Tunnels and Niihau when it's not winter. Side note: Noah put us onto some local restaurants and was 2/2 on recommendations! Thanks Noah and Fathom Five! See you next time. read more

I have had my open water certification for several years and have been on dives in many places, and I can say without a doubt that the team at Fathom Five are truly some of the most amazing people you will ever meet as a diver. I did a two tank boat dive with dive master Julie and Captain Janice. Both of them went above and beyond to provide exceptional service to create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment. Julie used an underwater writing pad to communicate with us which was really helpful to point out and name what we were seeing. I've never experienced such attention to detail before. Both Julie and Janice are very knowledgeable and it was a pleasure to learn about all that they had to share. I guarantee you will have an amazing experience with Fathom Five. read more

HIGHLY recommend Fathom Five Divers. Scheduling the dive was easy as well as the check in process. Store wasn't far from the shore dive site, which was helpful after we checked in. Ample parking at the store. We did two shore dives with Shaun and he was amazing. Very knowledgeable and informed us of what we could see underwater. We got lucky and saw dolphins before we entered the water from the shore. Once underwater, we saw an octopus, eels, lots of fish and turtles, as well as hearing whales throughout the second dive. It was valet diving as we didn't have to worry about swapping and setting up gear since Shaun took care of it for us. You're missing out if you travel to Kauai and don't book a dive with Fathom Five Divers. read more

We booked a beginner's dive after being told the water conditions would improve the next day. While the dive instructor was great, the waters were rough and I couldn't go through with the dive. I spoke to the store that same day and was told that the owner would give me a call. I called the next morning and I was told to come in the afternoon for a partial refund. When I went a second time, the owner/manager was not in, nor was he answering calls about the partial refund. The person working that day agreed to refund me a small amount. Overall, I experienced a lack of professionalism. Someone outside the store also saw us the next day and remembered our names despite us never speaking to him. Strange experience. read more

Shivon (sorry if I spelled that wrong) was an amazing instructor today! He made the information fun and easy to learn. He was a great guide, we saw a diverse array of aquatic life. From Honu to local/native fish to octopus and even a stingray!!! It was an amazing day diving made better with an amazing guide and company. Will definitely come back next time we're in Kauai! read more

The staff and instructor were great. We were there to complete our two children's open water certification. Fantastically easy, friendly staff. Would highly recommend. read more

We dove with Linda and Will and they were absolutely fantastic!! They were both very knowledgeable about the sea creatures and the best dive sights to see what we wanted to see. Highly recommend this very professional but chill dive shop Captain Drake was great as well with food recommendations around d the island. read more

This was our first time diving on the island of Kauai. We selected Fathom Five after reading online reviews and the information they have on their website. We went on 3 dives with them and this will be our go to dive shop any time we visit Kauai in the future! All staff members we interacted with were exceptional. We were very impressed with each dive master's thoroughness in the dive plan briefing, emergency procedures, and their knowledge of the marine life on Kauai. This is the most thorough briefing we've received with any dive company and it is much appreciated! Additionally, we loved that the dive groups are small (4 divers). It makes for a non chaotic situation when underwater and trying to keep a group together. Our first dive was at Koloa Landing. Lani helped us at the shop with the gear we needed to rent and gave us directions to meet at the dive site (it's a short drive from the shop). Our DM was Shaun. He was fabulous and took us out for two awesome dives that morning! This is a great "warm up" dive if you've never been to Kauai. And yes, even if you normally aren't a huge fan of shore dives, you will love this one! Super easy to get in and out. Our second dive was at night. Noah assisted us at the shop. He is a dive master as well and shared a wealth of knowledge with us about Kauai diving. He also told us what to expect for our night dive (it was our first one ever). When we got to the boat harbor (also a very short drive from the shop), DM Reid & Mercedes were waiting for us. We dove Sheraton Caverns at dusk for our first dive and then our second dive was at Harbor Ledges. It is such a neat experience to dive at night and I highly recommend it! Our third dive was with DM Julie & Thomas at "Damselville" and Sheraton Caverns. Despite diving Sheraton Caverns already, we really enjoyed it the second time around as well! It was a totally different experience than at dusk and offered its own beauty. Throughout all of our dives were blessed to see an incredible amount of marine life on all of our dives - octopi, sharks, eels, various species of fish, and of course LOTS of turtles! Thank you Fathom Five team for making our dives so amazing! read more

My brother and I completed a two tank shore dive with this group. Great dive masters. Very friendly, attentive, and safe. Saw lots of sea life. Would recommend diving with them especially if you're a beginner diver. read more