Gabe and Devin are total sweethearts, amazing guides and teachers, and a complete joy to work with. I highly recommend this business and cannot wait to dive with them again. I got my Advanced Open Water certification with them and even while doing epic dives they took time to attentively and patiently help me with fundamentals, buoyancy and trim. I felt totally safe and cared for from start to finish, and they were especially helpful and accommodating getting us scheduled, renting equipment, and giving us full princess treatment. My partner was a professional diver and chose Kaimana specifically because he wanted me to get the best training for my certification. read more

This was one of the most disappointing dive experiences I've ever had. We are relatively new divers and booked this trip looking for a fun, safe, and well-guided experience. What we got instead was poor dive management and a complete lack of professionalism. During the dive, I ran out of air, which is a serious and dangerous situation in scuba diving. The response from the guide was dismissive and poorly handled, which only made the situation worse. The most frustrating part of the entire experience was dealing with Gabe, the owner. He had absolutely no patience and was openly unprofessional, not just with us but in the way he interacted with others as well. There was no concern for how unsafe the situation was, no accountability, and no attempt to make things right. For an activity where safety, trust, and professionalism are critical, this operation fell short on every level. We paid nearly $700 and walked away feeling stressed, unsafe, and completely disappointed. I would strongly caution newer or less experienced divers before booking here. This is not the kind of environment where you feel supported or safe. read more

Gabe and his team - Marc, Maddie, Zach, Josh, Devin, Abby - are the absolute best. I started bugging Gabe a few months before my trip out to Oahu to make sure I had everything set up before I got out there. The whole process was seamless, Gabe was so responsive and so nice answering all of my annoying questions. Once I got to the island and got on the boat - immediately was welcomed in with open arms and made some friends too! I did a ton of dives with Gabe's team over the month and saw some incredible marine life and shipwrecks. Coming from LA - this was elite service - princess diving as Gabe calls it. Put my gear together? Incredible. Guided dives every time? Amazing. Gabe and his team provide the best service, are so attentive, prioritize safety, and always find the best and coolest species to look at. I truly cannot wait to be back diving with this crew! Mahalo for the best time read more

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I knew I wanted to do some scuba diving while in Hawaii this time, and it was easy to pick Kaimana after reading all their positive reviews. Loves: + Easy to book bc it's done over text, and easy to get questions across quicker + My scuba instructor Danny was incredibly patient and kind with me, given that I have not gone diving in years. If he is any indication of their team then you are in good hands :) + Dive groups are small. We had two on ours and one group was two and ours was four + Got to see lots of fish and even three turtles (!!!) + Snacks and juices onboard the boat + Felt like a good deal for a smidge less than $200 for two dives and all the rental gear + One guy was doing his advanced certification, so they do those too! I had a really fun, positive, and safe experience with Kaimana Divers. Would recommend them for scuba divers, both intro and experienced, ones. Enjoy yourself out there! read more

Fantastic 2 tank advanced dive with Joshua! He spotted all the critters (octopi, spotted eagle rays, nudibranchs, shrimp, dwarf moray, and more) and made sure the group saw them all. Joshua gave a detailed dive briefing and reviewed all the safety aspects. He was buttoned up and super fun. We will absolutely be diving again with these guys again next time we're in Oahu. read more

Kaimana Divers - Diving the Sea Tiger wreck - Scuba Diving Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Phenomenal experience. I dove two days with Kaimana. The first day was with Dan and the second with Gabe, the owner. What's great about Kaimana is that the dive groups are small - never more than six people. Both Dan and Gabe are fun, funny, kind, warm and very generous. They didn't just act as divemasters, managing and leading the dives, but were actively involved and interested in making me a better diver, in a way that was kind, engaged and enthusiastic. I'm a relatively new diver and buddied with a very skilled, advanced diver - both of us had fulfilling dives. I'm thinking of going back to Honolulu just to do an advanced certificate next year with Kaimana. read more

We had to cancel our dive last minute because my wife was sick. Gabe was very kind and understanding, and we really appreciated that there was no cancellation fee. Even though we didn't get to dive this time, his professionalism and care were impressive. We look forward to booking with Kaimana Divers in the future. read more

An absolutely incredible group of professionals! From the owner, to the dive instructor's, to the captain! I took an open water certification from Jamie and she was amazing! Being very nervous about taking the course Jamie did a wonderful job keeping me focused and calm on all the skills. She lead us on 4 incredible dives that were all breath taking. Thank you Kaimana Divers and Jamie for making our first trip here such a great experience! Highly recommend this group if you're looking for a top notch dive experience! read more

Visiting Oahu after being stationed here 8 years ago. I used to Dive with Kaimana Divers nearly every weekend and would not recommend any other company over this one! Gabe is fantastic and will take you on great dives. If you are looking for a great atmosphere and an awesome diving experience, hit up Gabe and he will deliver! Easily the best on the island! read more

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What an excellent two days of diving - did the sea tiger and kewalo pipe! Josh was the best dive guide - very experienced and knowledgeable - with a natural curiosity to find cool stuff to see!! Saw my first octopus! Shared some epic dive pics/movies as well! Gabe made all the arrangements and was great. Highly recommended!! read more

This was my first time in Hawaii and my first time diving in an ocean. I got certified 3 weeks ago in Texas and took my test in a lake. I couldn't be happier to take my first ocean dive in Hawaii and with this place. They were so helpful, and all so nice. I can't wait to return and dive deeper on the next one. read more

Devin was professional and patient with first-time scuba divers like me. Fantastic experience!

Guys, seriously, don't dive here because the next time I come back I don't want them to be so busy that I can't dive with Gabe and his team! They're just way too professional, too friendly, and much too reasonably priced to be real! In all seriousness, I've found my new go to dive operation on Oahu! Did 3 wreck and reef trips over the course of a week and they were all great. Alex, Josh, and Gabe were all a pleasure to dive with. Super knowledgeable and great guides. Ended up on the Sea Tiger for all 3 wreck dives due to currents, but each one was great. Tons of turtles, eels, a few sharks, and I swear to god I need to know their octopus finding secret! Will definitely come back to Kaimana when we come back (or hopefully move here)! Thanks Gabe! read more

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I just got scuba certified at Kaimana Wednesday and wow, what a great company to do this with. Gabe was super helpful in getting the materials to me well before my trip, and my instructor Joshua was amazing. He really is a gifted teacher. So patient, with a very calming demeanor but he makes it super fun. He took so much time and care and you can tell it's because he is passionate about scuba diving and helping others enjoy this sport safely. Bonus: he's amazing at finding octopi so we got to see 4! A fellow Discover Scuba Diver took these videos on our last dive. I will absolutely be back to dive with this outfit. read more

Dove three times with Kaimana September 2024. What a great outfit. Dive Instructer Berklee knows her stuff. I never felt safer. Small boat with a great captain - Moose. She set-up all our gear! I just threw it on my back and dove in. Berklee took us to six dive sites - all different on three separate days. Saw tons of turtles, eels, rays and of course, fishes of all colors. Coral was beautiful. The deep dive to the shipwreck has an all time great event - got to swim through a boat! Ask for Berklee! read more

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Couldn't say enough good things about this place. This was our first ocean and recreational dive, and Gabe made sure we were well equipped both literally and mentally going into it. He couldn't be a nicer guy. Danny, who led our dive under water, did an excellent job. He was very patient and attentive with us. We will definitely be coming back here again in the future! read more

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Fantastic dive with Joshua! I hadn't dived for many years and his prep was impeccable, patience so appreciated and dive guidance amazing!! Saw way more wildlife than expected with wonderful array from 5 octopus (Joshua is reputedly the octopus guru and lived up to his reputation!) devil scorpion fish, myriad sea turtles and so many colorful fish. Thanks Gabe and Kaimana scuba for an excellent day! whoohooo! we will be back! read more

Offers a wide variety of dives and takes people in smaller groups unlike other tourists-trap companies that put you on a huge boat with a lot of people. Prices are good and from the staff that I've met, everybody is very nice. I had one my dives canceled because of bad weather, but I wasn't charged and was later given a call about a booking that just opened. They're always looking out for their customer satisfaction in which I was able to dive while being there in a limited amount of time. read more

Highly recommend this team! Gabe had great communication prior to the dive. I am a solo female traveler and I booked the intro dive and had Danny as my instructor. He was so great! Unfortunately, I ended up getting very sea sick and I attempted to dive but I got too panicked and wasn't able to. However, during all of that, Danny was patient and motivating! He really encouraged me and believed in me, was calm, and helpful, and it made me feel safe but unfortunately couldn't get the pressure in my ears or breathing settled. I still was able to enjoy swimming on the surface and Danny still made it a memorable experience! He really knows his stuff and very passionate about it. I highly recommend him and his dive master Raff! Awesome team, super friendly and kind! read more

Got certified (OW & AOW/Nitrox) with Kaimana and did most of my first 50-ish dives with them. DMs are all solid (shout out to Greg and Avalon), Gabe is always super quick to respond when trying to get a last minute dive in, and captain Terry is always a pleasure. Probably the best value dive shop on island. If you're a club member it's ~$100 with gear vs ~$150 for club members with most other shops. read more

My young boys and I (all certified) went out for a quick 2tank dive while visiting family on Oahu. Gabe made sure we were all set beforehand. And then Clare was really patient and attentive during the dives. The dive sites we went to were just outside the inlet so it was a quick and easy transit. All in all a great trip. read more

Gabe and his team are experienced and a blast to dive with. I'm local and this company has the best reputation on island. I got certified and Alex was my instructor -- he's the best! Attentive and knowledgable, he knows what he's doing. Gabe the owner has clearly been doing this for years, and he's professional, kind, and runs a fantastic operation. I got to see SO many turtles and fish. I was in tears after my first dive because it was such a beautiful experience. 5 stars!!! read more

Josh Redler is an amazing Dive Master I had fun diving with him great vibe great experienced saw a lot of Sea Turtle White tip shark, San Shark while diving at Sea Tiger Stone fish , Critters , at the end was a perfect dive when we monk seal! I will give them 10 ! the Owner GABE is Very easy to talk too I definitely recommend this Dive Shop! read more

Booking was easily done over the phone. I then received reminder text messages with details for the dive. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Nice clean safe operation. Would highly recommend for anyone. Looking forward to diving with them again! read more

Gabe and his team helped me get advanced scuba certified , dive my first shipwrecks, and even helped me coordinate my underwater proposal to my now fiancée ! :) 10/10 experience all around ! Highly recommend them read more

I got scuba certified at Kaimana and WOW, I can not recommend this spot enough! Joshua is such a gifted teacher. He is super fun but absolutely serious about this incredible sport since your life or death are at stake. I did my first and only discover scuba dive with this outfit in September 2024 and just had to come all the way back from Michigan for the class. I'm so happy I did, and truly grateful for this experience and getting to have Josh as my instructor. He is so patient and calming, and an extra special perk is that he is amazing at spotting octopi! we saw at least 4 in 2 days! Wish I could have some pics to share but this time it was all about studies and skills. I'll be back for more dives with Kaimana. read more

I previously wrote a 5-star review of Kaimana Divers back in January 2019 when we were newly certified divers. Now almost three years later we had the opportunity to dive with them again and, if anything, Gabe and his crew are even better (come on, Yelp, where is the 6-star review?) We dove the afternoon shallow two-tank reef on Saturday with Alex and the morning wreck/reef two-tank dive on Sunday with Gabe. Alex did a wonderful job pointing out critters on the reef including some big-eyed squid swimming out the open, a spotted eagle ray, and a white-tip reef shark dozing under a ledge on the reef. The dive on Sunday with Gabe was amazing -- his experience on the sites was very evident. Best of all, even as fairly experienced divers (150 and 250 dives in all kinds of conditions for my wife and me respectively,) Gabe was able to give us some great tips and tweaks to help us improve our diving. Gabe and his team were also obviously intent on making sure we had the best diving experience possible in every aspect of the trip. We can't recommend them highly enough. read more

One of the better dives I've done on the islands! Ended up seeing two ship wrecks in one- visibility was good. Both Victoria and Alex were phenomenal. Patient, friendly and on top of everything. Will definitely be coming back and diving with Kaimana. read more

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Gabe is the main source of contact and will help coordinate/schedule your diving experience. Hands down, Greg was the best instructor!! Super helpful and patient if you are a beginner or advanced diver. You rock Greg! read more

This was an amazing experience. All six fabulous dives on three different days. Gabe runs a quality operation. Alex is an amazing dive master. We saw turtles, we saw sharks, We saw eels. We even saw a pod of dolphins when we were on one of our safety stops. It was incredible. Can't wait to come back and use them again. Mahalo read more

I had the most wonderful experience doing my PADI intro course at Kaimana Dive. I did the online portion prior to my in person course, which I did as 3 consecutive days. The first day was the quizzes & test, familiarizing with equipment, and the confined dive in a lagoon... I'm very glad it was there instead of a pool like I know many of my padi friends had to do. Our dives in the ocean where we did the skills the next two days were so very beautiful, I feel so lucky to have gotten to see so many cool things while doing my certification. We saw many colorful fish that I cannot name, turtles, a sleeping reef shark, and an Eagle ray-- all so stunning. All of the workers I met at Kaimana dive are incredibly helpful and friendly. Gabe was very accommodating in making sure I was able to finish my certification before I left. My instructor Avalon is rad, and I would definitely recommend taking any course or doing a dive with her if you can :) 1000/10 lovely experience, I highly recommend and hope to be back! read more

We had an amazing day of diving with Kaimana Divers. Gabe was excellent to work with, super responsive, and quick to offer options best suited to our schedule. We had a big range of experience in our group which can sometimes make it a challenge to find a good dive site for all abilities. It was no problem for Gabe however, who delivered two stunning dives the entire group enjoyed! Thanks!! read more

We had an amazing experience diving with Kaimana Divers. Gabe's quick communication made scheduling a breeze, Greg made the intro/refresher course fun and entertaining (even for our teenagers), and Alex's pics of our entire family made for a great memory of our first dive together. To our surprise even though this was an intro dive we saw several white top reef sharks, turtles, octopus, and other sea life just a few minutes offshore. We'll definitely be back! read more

Kaimana divers is a best in class dive operation. Night and day from other companies I've dove with on the island. Gabe, Ana and the crew did a stellar job taking care of their guests and making sure they're safe and comfortable. Gabe was able to squeeze me in on two time slots on such short notice, and I couldn't be happier. Was so glad to be able to go diving again this trip. Dove with the advanced group, in the early morning for the shipwreck/reef, as well as later in the morning for two more reef dives. Absolutely wonderful diving and staff. Smaller boat, with less people, just the way I like it! Without any hesitation, Kaimana Divers will be my go to anytime I'm on the island. 11/10 read more

Gabe was FINTASTIC. He took my bestie for a discover scuba. She was so comfortable working with him because he is very easy going and relaxed. She said she couldn't ask for a better instructor for her first dives. Gabe is a very experienced instructor and it shows. He ensures everyone is having a fun and safe time. It was a super chill day & we can't wait to come back from Chicago. Also.... we had the best dives ever. Octopus, turtles, sharks, you name it! Mahalo Gabe! read more

Kaimana Divers - Scuba Diving Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

As a woman diving solo (who's newer to scuba diving), I was initially a bit nervous as this was my first diving experience outside of an organized trip. But I ended up having an incredible experience with Kaimana Divers and couldn't recommend them more! I dove for three days to get my Advanced Open Water certification, and Greg's excellent instruction helped me complete the required dives while also seeing TONS of turtles, eels, reef sharks, harlequin shrimp, and fish. We even saw a monk seal and a pod of dolphins from the boat while heading out to dive sites! While the marine life was obviously incredible, I was able to relax and enjoy the experience due to Gabe and his team's professionalism. From Gabe's responsiveness to scheduling the dives to Greg's patient instruction, I felt comfortable and excited, even when it was my first time deep diving. I also really appreciated the smaller group size, especially as the other divers were very experienced. I can't wait to dive in Oahu again with them! And from one Oregon alum to another (Gabe), go Ducks! read more

Great day diving with Kaimana Diving. Josh was an excellent guide. Found us so many things to see. Gabe, the owner gave first class service. Excellent communication getting booked for dives. read more

Wow, what an absolutely incredible experience. We did 2 dives that went to ~62 ft in depth and got to see octopus, squid, turtles (HUGE ones), white tip reef shark, eels, spotted manta rays, and so much more. Our guide was awesome and really helped us to see so much wildlife. If you're looking for an amazing adventure, I highly recommend going through Kaimana Divers. The guide took some amazing photos and even shared them with us at the end! read more

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Second amazing dive with multiple octopus -moray eels- shrimp-turtles-and more --5 star service what more is there -get wet cheers.al read more

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Second time here and another great experience. Alex, thanks for the fun and relaxing dives. Loved the jokes. Thanks for the photos. Greg, thanks for prepping us before our dive you made us feel like we were in good hands. Gabe, thanks again for fitting us in. Till next time. read more

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