These guys are awesome! Super chill and not "big business." Never seen more than 6 clients on a boat dive. I've done all my training and certifications with them. read more

This was one of the funniest things I've ever experienced in my life swimming with the turtles scuba diving and crystal clear waters of Hawaii was unbelievable experience and the people work with pirates diving amazing job and teaching us how to scuba dive for the first time if I can give them 10 stars I would appreciate you guys and thank you for the memories read more

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Quick diver experience context: At the time of my booking I had logged about 70 dives, mostly in CA. I had just dived in CA the same week that I booked my dives with Satoshi (owner of Reef Pirates). I learned about Reef Divers through another shop owner, Gabe from Kaimana Divers. He does charters on Reef Pirates' boat. Contacting Reef Pirates was very easy. Satoshi was responsive to phone calls and texts. He also let me leave my gear at the shop so I didn't have to take it with me overnight. This was super convenient. I love the small group dive experience. Their rule is to not have more than 6 divers (not including staff) on trips so it makes for a really intimate experience with the dive groups your a part of. Captain Dan was super chill but also walked through all necessary safety protocols. I appreciate the motto, "safety first, fun second" when diving so kudos to Captain Dan! If there is any challenge with the boat experience it's that as a well-hydrated diver, not having a head onboard means you have to schedule your pit stops accordingly. But they work around it quite effectively. Because I only dove with their divemaster the one day with limited interaction, he was very attentive and on top of me during set-up and our dives. I appreciated that because it speaks to safety as a priority. Diving with the group was a great experience. The best sites that I dived during my trip was with Reef Pirates. The team does a great job pointing out underwater animals and taking you to sites that will force you to use your skills and experience. I dove beneath a shipwreck with three white-tip reef sharks and in a beautiful cave with a large skylight while diving with Reef Pirates. Absolutely gorgeous. Additionally, I have never seen as many octopuses as when diving with this crew. They had a knack for finding them and even got one to wrap itself around my hand. There was one minor incident that is probably more personal preference than anything else. I had set up my tank and gear and realized that my tanks were not Nitrox (enriched air). This made sense as it was a last minute request so I had to go back into the shop and fill out paperwork for the Nitrox tanks. When I came back out my gear had been set up on my new Nitrox tanks which in it of itself made sense because we want to move quickly and get to the dive sites. But they had also removed my snorkel from my mask and tossed it on the deck of the boat while also removing the adapter that connects the snorkel to my mask and unthreaded my snorkel strap. A little context, people rarely dive in Hawaii with snorkels (they just use their regulators) but when I dive at home in CA it's standard practice. I totally understand why they removed the snorkel because when it comes to dive comfort, not having one gives you better trim. But it was a conscious decision that I made to be extra safe and the way the gear was disassembled created a minor inconvenience to reassemble that I would have preferred not having to deal with. Having said that, when I come back to Oahu I would definitely dive with Reef Pirates again. They run an excellent operation and take care of their divers. read more

Reef Pirates were great!! They made booking easy and were so flexible on the day of our dive with figuring out where to go as the winds had added some strength to the waves and currents. Dive master (Stephanie) and boat captain (Noah) were a great team to work with. read more

We took a PADI Open Water course and very happy that we decided to go with Reef Pirates! Our dive master was Andrew and we liked his style: no pushing(our mom was afraid of scuba before this :-) and go with her pace was helpful) and nice careful education with support and explanations. Everything was very organized (Satoshi was always available for any questions about our schedule). Our family (two adults and two kids) had very memorable three days of fun! read more

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It's my 2nd time diving with Reef Pirates. Joe is an exceptionally great guide. He'll take you on the best dive sites, is a very thorough and safe. He's very attentive underwater too. The dive equipment is very well maintained and the shop recently purchased new wetsuits! Easily online registration and booking. I would definitely dive again. read more

Went back again for another scuba diving with them over Thanksgiving. Sean has been responsive in answering my queries as usual. Will was the same dive master as last time. He is friendly, funny, but pays attention to details when providing safety instructions. It was just 5 (+ Will) divers - I really love this max 6 diver setting so that getting in and out of water would not cause 'chaos.' I was very happy to see shark and frog fish on our first dive! I would highly recommend this company to anyone who could appreciate quality diving experience in Oahu w/o paying over-priced charge. read more

Joe and Hannah were me and my buddies diving instructors today. Very knowledgeable people and walked us through step by step all the basics of scuba diving. Very nice and helpful people. Great price and a lot of fun. Will be back to get my certification completed! Thanks guys! read more

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An incredible experience! My family and I went on the discovery dive with Jake and Lauren as our instructors. We were taught the basics and safety and provided all the necessary gear then went on two dives. This was an experience that I will never forget and I recommend this to anyone visiting. read more

Fantastic dive shop, I will dive with them again. The owner was super friendly on the phone and Joe and Chris were fantastic out on the water. They are safe, organized, friendly, and fun. read more

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My wife and I came in for a 2 tank shallow reef dive. Tires and Buddha then came back for a 3 tank Corsair, Cave Drift Dive and reef exploration. Joe knows who pays attention and many people are looking for informative instructors. Look no further, Joe is one of those people. He has the experience to take control, let you relax and just enjoy a dive. Joe also is informative and not just to his students but all divers on the boat. He was teaching the advanced dive courses and I felt like I got them for free. Joe, I hope you see this. Satoshi give this man a raise! He's a real partner in this business. Joe will answer any and all questions and freely share his knowledge with any diver. Cali Brother, (Guy w/shark tattoos) -James read more

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Reef Pirates dive charters are awesome! Captain Greg and his awesome instructor James made us feel like family as they took us to experience diving for the first time? Not certified? Don't let that scare you. You can still dive fairly deep with a couple of quick instructions. James was very attentive under the surface of the ocean and made sure everyone was safe and comfortable. Best diving experience on the island! read more

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This shop was fantastic. My girlfriend and I hadn't been diving in a while, and they were my first dives since being certified ten years ago. Needless to say we were a bit rusty. However James and Tasha were both so calm and patient: Tasha regularly checked on our air and was conscientious about safety throughout the dive. The rental gear was in great shape too. And, it was really great to have one dive guide for only four divers. James stayed with the uncertified diver in the group the whole time one on one. I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

RPD was an excellent place to book diving excursions. The staff is excellent, friendly, and puts the safety of its clients first. My first dive was cancelled due to weather, and that was a great call. Reschedule was easy and the dive was excellent. The dive masters & boat Captain were excellent. Overall a 10/10 experience. Would recommend and dive with RPD again. read more

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We came scuba diving here and I must say my experience was exceptional! Jake was our dive instructor and my group and myself all Agreed on how awesome he was. Jake was extremely patient with everyone in my group and made us all feel so confident. The rest of the staff was awesome as well. I would definitely come again! read more

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Dive boat was great and Joey did a good job briefing us on what to expect on the dives. My only disappointment is that 4 of us were experienced divers and 2 brand new (only 6 dives) and we only had 1 DM so our dive times were only 25 min, which was a killer because I was looking forward to drift diving the Wall. I wish we were able to get an addl DM so that the people with more air could stay down longer, especially at a hefty price of $150 for 2 dives. read more

Spent awesome 2 weeks with Reef Pirates and I love every minute of it! Did 10+ dives and also my AOW here. The crew members Jake, Lauren, Chris, and Satoshi are so friendly and experienced. They really put safety over everything else, and always try to accommodate our requests. Will definitely choose Reef Pirates next time I'm in Oahu! read more

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My boyfriend and I had intended to do a dive so he was looking at ones with good reviews for beginner dives. He's certified and I'm not. We had originally went with another one but they weren't able to confirm, and I remembered seeing a YouTube video from Matt's travel tips and he had suggested reef pirate so we call right away! They had good reviews with beginners and limited to 6 people a boat so we were sold! I honestly gotta give them so much prop for making my first dive easy. We had James, Lauren, and Chris (captain) on our boat. They had scheduled 2 dive sites, no more than 40ft each for about 30 min. At first I was really, really nervous. I kept hyperventilating and I wasn't able to control my breathing and I kept feeling I was being weighted down! (we found out I WAS actually weighted down bc they had put 10lb extra in my vest without knowing, but it's all good). But Lauren took me under water and did breathing exercise with me and I was much calmer. You really have to fight your instinct to breathe through your nose or else it'll feel like you can't breathe. Anyways, the crew really took care of me and made me feel as comfortable as possible. From gearing up, to holding my hands under water, to finding cool sea life so we can have a good first experience, to always checking up on us with "", I'm so glad they were so patient with me. Def recommending to friends and if I'm in the area again, will def go back to them. Ps. They also provided transportation from our hotel and that just made it so much easier when you're on vacation without having to Uber or bus. read more

My husband and I had a wonderful experience with the Reef Pirates crew this morning! The captain and instructors were very helpful and super personable and the dives were awesome. Just the two of us dove with Natasha, which was great because we got decent time underwater. She took us to an excellent spot where we saw a ton of turtles just hanging out. Would definitely dive with them again. read more

Stop right here! Don't click on another company. This was our most memorial excursion in Hawaii. I was very nervous to dive, but now I am hooked. I can't stand to even snorkel so I wasn't sure if I would like scuba diving. I chose Reef for the simple fact that they don't take more than 6 people out at a time. My husband and I don't like big crowds and I was willing to pay anything not to deal with them. I upgraded for a photographer since I wanted to concentrate on swimming and breathing underwater for the first time. The last thing I needed was a camera. WELL WORTH IT! There were only 3 of us on the dive that day. Crash was our guide and he was Awesome. He made me feel very comfortable and was easy to talk to. Our photographer Orval was super cool too. Since we were not PADI certified we did the 11am dive. Suited up in our wet suits and headed out to the boat to meet our caption Noah ( Hawaiian local, gave us great hiking spots) I was the first in the water and was nervous to let go of my regulator under water, but Crash was very calming and i was able to get through the scary part. Once we made it to the ocean floor I was super comfortable. We saw tons of sea turtles on the first dive, the second one was plants life, statues, fish and more. we even got a photo of us holding hands in front of a cool Buda statue. This was the best part of our vacation. I am now signed up to finish my Padi and can't wait to come dive with Reef & Crash again!!! Thanks Guys for our adventure and memories! read more

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What makes a good diving operation is the people. At Reef Pirates you will not find a better crew than Captain Noah (go Crusaders!), Supergirl, and Diamond. They are incredibly knowledgeable of the surrounding waters and knew where all the flora and especially fauna were located. The charters are small (no more than 6) which enhances the trip. This is true concierge leveled diving where they transfer tanks and look after your every need. I don't have any video because I didn't check how full the SD card was. Thankfully Diamond took some photos and she posts it on the Instagram account titled scubaheroes. If you are looking for a dive company that cares about you you can't go wrong with Reef Pirates. And their logo is bad ass! read more

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If you're looking for a professional run dive shop...you found it! Our boat Captain, Chris, is a solid leader. Very safety conscious, alert, and very competent. Good vibes on the boat and, lots of laughs!!! Dive Instructor Dray Wilson is "top shelf." This being my first boat dive, he took the time and exhibited patience to not only guide me on boat etiquette, but dive protocols. Dray is a complete professional that thinks "three steps" ahead. He is vigilant in the water and safety is his priority. He made both dives extremely fun and memorable. His added experience and insights into diving added to the experience!!! Dive Instructor Natasha is incredible. Although not in our dive group, I watched her from afar with beginning divers. She is a professional whose heart is on the right place to help others. Also safety oriented, she insured that her clients were well cared for. Reef Pirates is lucky to have such a great staff that makes diving a safe, educational, and memorable time. Thank you for the great memories!! Bobby Reichert read more

Reef Pirates really came through for us on our one week trip! We had a dive booked early in the week but the weather was not with us. They made every effort to rebook us to another time during our week and had great communication. When we did make it out, they were totally professional and put an emphasis on our comfort and skill levels. They will be my first choice for diving when we come back to Oahu. Thanks for a great time Reef Pirates!! read more

First time in Hawaii , visiting and diving . Went out for 2 dives and had the best time. Captain and diamond were the most fun ! Soo happy I choose Reef Pirates for my first Hawaii dive experience . I highly recommend them to anyone and everyone !! Can't wait to come back !! read more

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Reef Pirate isn't your run of the mill big tourist company and that's what I like about them! I have dove with a lot of different companies on Oahu and this is one that stands out. They limit the number of divers to 6 total. Due to their location, they can go visit the corsair plane wreck which is a welcome change to the shipwrecks that are sunk for artificial reefs. They also tend to reach the Koko canyons (turtle canyons) before the other boats which, allowing you to see a lot more sea turtles. The boat is a bit smaller than what you would expect and you do a backroll entry for the dives. I do enjoy this smaller group feel, it is much less hectic than some of the other dive shops in Honolulu. Crash took me and my husband out for a dive and was absolutely a joy to dive with. He has a great energy and was quick to spot interesting fish for us to see. When my brother came to visit Oahu a few months later, he also had Crash as his guide! You won't regret booking with Reef Pirates for a smaller, less touristy feel. They seem to find the spots with the least number of people for a more enjoyable dive. read more

Noah and Natasha were great!! Our family just completed the 2 day dive package, shallow and deep. It was windy but water clarity was great. Got to see large turtles, eels, octopuses, plane wreck, sunken barge and lots of fish variety. Humpback whales were nearby. Bring water, snacks, towels and sunscreen. Had a great time! read more

Great staff! It was a fun dive and the instructors were very helpful. We had Hannah and Natasha. They made it really easy to enjoy the experience because nothing was rushed. I would definitely recommend them. read more

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I highly recommend diving with Reef Pirates! I'm a certified diver but I dove with my sister who's uncertified and she had just as amazing a time! Our Padi instructor/guide was Chris and Satoshi and our Captain was Dave, they were all very friendly and had great tips about diving and good food after our dive. I will definitely be back! read more

Nice location, easy going and knowledgeable crew, good rental equipment, and small group. Turtles, sharks, moray eels, puffer fish. Mahalo captain Noah and dive guide Stephany for this unforgettable experience. We'll be back. read more

My brother and I did a two day dive package (4 dives) with Reef Pirates out of Honolulu and couldn't be happier with a fantastic trip. First day was two dives on Buddha and Turtle Canyon and second day was a deep dive to the Corsair Wreck (105ft) and then Angler's Reef. All the staff were super friendly - Satoshi who helped us over email and phone booking the trip, then Aaron (instructor) and Captain Noah on the first day and Elise (instructor) and Captain Chris on the second day. Great dive locations and very professional but chill vibe all round. The Corsair dive was probably the most fantastic dive I have ever had (Advanced Open Water diver with 8 years experience). It is a sight to behold. Will absolutely recommend them to anyone who is looking for a fun dive or something more technical. If I am back through Honolulu I will def book with them again. Mahalo guys! Paul. read more

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Great experience! Captain Chris was awesome and very helpful. Jake had a lot of passion and experience when leading us- he was very informative and made sure everyone had a safe and fun time! read more

When I booked our scuba trip with Reef Pirates we were happy they had dives for uncertified divers! Crash conveniently picked us up from our hotel and took us to the location where we loaded onto the boat and headed out to the dive site where we ultimately saw the Green Sea Turtles!! What drew me to this group was that they have a maximum of 6 divers in each group. Our group was just 3 of us and it was nice to have the one on one attention from Crash and Noah! While my husband did great on the first dive, I couldn't quite get myself down but Crash was awesome and supportive and had me practice my breathing just off the side of the boat. Once we hooked to the second anchor we all dove down and Crash showed us the beautiful creatures of the Hawaiian Ocean! Thanks Crash and Noah for an experience we will never forget! read more

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Reef Pirates Diving is hands down the absolute best dive company on Oahu, in Hawaii, and probably in the world! Satoshi and his crew are always extremely professional, safe, knowledgeable, and fun. They ensure your safety while also ensuring that you have the best time. I absolutely trust them with my life and do not want to dive with any other company. Satoshi also provides amazing rates and great gear, and his team are the best at catering to ensure you are prepared and assisted as much or as little as you need during the dives. Joe is such an incredible instructor, and I am so lucky and blessed to have received my open water dive certification through him. Please absolutely consider Reef Pirates Diving as your regular dive company or if you are visiting Oahu. I promise you will not regret it or be disappointed in any way! read more

Went out with crash, Noah, and joe. Had a group of five. Three uncertified and two certified divers. The crew was charismatic, knowledgeable, passionate, and gave us a wonderful experience. We had one diver that got really nervous and they were so patient and helped her to be comfortable enough to complete the dive. The certified divers had more freedom, and had a great time exploring the reefs. We would recommend this company to anyone looking to dive. High emphasis on safety and also fun. read more

This is a great place for scuba diving! It was my first time and I really enjoyed the whole process. We watched a safety video before we went out on the boat. Then they went over some more instructions and guidelines. Once we got to the destination, we got into our wet suits, got helped into our gear, and jumped in. We followed our instructor as she took us around to see the creatures of the sea. The coolest part was seeing the turtles! We found 2 napping on the floor and two swimming around with us. It was a really neat experience. The session lasted about 20-30 minutes before we resurfaced and headed back to shore. The workers here were very lively, friendly, and positive. This was my first time, but definitely not my last! read more

We had a wonderful staff for two days! Chris was our Captain and Joe was our divemaster! On day one we had divemaster Greg who had a funky personality and reminded me of a king triton character who made sure everyone was safe and knew where to find turtles , octopus, eels. Joe was also very skilled and patient and kept everyone together as a team. read more

These guys are absolutely AMAZING!!!Compare to the market their price is very reasonable and their service were the best! So I was instructed by coach Natasha, and she was really an excellent diving superstar! We had our day 1 confined water training for learning and practicing all the basic skills, then 2 more day open water shallow dive for practicing the skills we have learned during the first training. I do really enjoyed the time that I was spending at Reef Pirate Diving, I had little sea sick on the first day open water diving my coach Natasha and Captain Noah were taking care of me so well and I fell like being taking care as a family member. That really impressed me a lot...every time before we go down to the ocean, Captain Noah always ask : you feel ok?are you ready? Is your camera ok? He was such a kind hearted and nice guy! He checked our equipment carefully and sanitize everything for us before we use them, I feel so safe here since they are rinsing and sanitizing everything! Lauren was a really cool girl on our boat, she was very good at taking photos and she helped everyone on the boat. So I attended two more diving with them after I got my OW, one was deep wreck diving and the other day was shallow dive, both of the trips were FANTASTIC! AMAZING and FUN!!! The last day diving I met coach Charles, He was taking us all along and exploring countless beautiful marine animals for us. He was a funny guy made us laughing all the way! The boss of the dive shop helped me to figure my schedule out and arrange me on the trip which fitting my schedule the best, I feel so lucky that I found them on google and I joined their classes. I will come back in January and can't wait for my next visit @reef pirates diving!!! I would definitely refer all my friends here to get certified and having fun with their amazing staffs!!! read more

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Great dive operation. They are safe, good quality gear and attentive to new divers. Also their boat is close to good dive sites. Friendly staff as well. read more

I had a BLAST!!! --I didn't give 5 stars because the boat is too small in my opinion but I like the "no more than 6 divers". I know that's why it's a small boat, but the boat is still a bit too small. Sean and the crew are friendly, highly professional and safety conscious. I did 2 days, the Landing craft wreck and the Corsair! Just great on both accounts, didn't see any sharks but did see dolphins (first time diving), lots of turtles, octopus and a couple squid. I would absolutely not hesitate to go with them again! If your considering it, JUST DO IT! I have been on over 40 dive charters around the world and these guys are at the top of the list. I made a quick 2min video of the Corsair dive if your interested. https://youtu.be/-rM6uUQy-1Q read more

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Great scuba diving professionals. Came out with a group of friends for the first time and had a blast. Jake, the captain and the rest of the crew make sure everyone is safe and staying together as a team. Thank you for the amazing experience. Will definitely come back and bring more friends. read more

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