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

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

Dominic was a great instructor. He was patient, clear with his instructions and kind. Trying out…read morescuba has been on my bucket list for years. We saw 4turtles, 2 eels, tons of other fish and amazing coral. I highly recommend!!!

Our dive and dive instructor, Logan, was amazing! His instructions and care for our beginner divers…read morewas above and beyond. He made the experience outstanding. The sea life we saw was fantastic. Must see and we will go again.

I was lucky enough to be able to revisit the wonderful island of Kauai this year. A SCUBA trip is…read moremandatory (in my opinion) when visiting Hawaii and figured I would dive again at Koloa Landing and also decided to go with Scuba Steve again too. Koloa Landing: This site has such easy shore access that it made no sense to me to go elsewhere and get on a cattle boat with lots of people and also take a chance on getting sea sick. I had that experience on Oahu before and did not want to go through that again. There are so many things to see on this reef (like turtles, dragon and spotted eels, starfish, plus so many different colorful fish and coral). The shallow depth here allows for a couple of nearly one hour 2-tank dives. The visibility was good but not great during our dives - maybe about 45'. Lots of critters + lots of bottom time = great dive! I only wish I had worn a few more pounds of weight. Scuba Steve: SS is professional yet has a great sense of humor, he is simply fun to hang out with. He does an in-depth briefing with photos before the dives to go over all the things that are likely to be seen - which so much better than asking 'what was this and that' after the dive. Scuba Steve was so familiar with the reef it felt like we were getting a personal tour of his reef. He also had chairs and changed out the tanks for us between dives. He also had a fresh water shower to rinse the salt water off after diving. Very satisfied with the entire experience!

Diving with Scuba Steve was a tremendous pleasure. My wife…read moreand I had scheduled several dives on our visit to Kauai! However, the weather was not cooperating on either side of the trip.. we got delayed 2 days by the winter storm PAX... then upon arrival to Kauai local storms and flash floods were occurring our first 2 days on the island. Scuba Steve was fantastic adjusting schedules and keeping us posted on the conditions. Needless to say the diving portion of the trip was abbreviated, BUT Steve went out of his way to accommodate us and I got in the Hawaiian Turtle Observer Specialty. (will finish the specialties on the next trip!!!!) VERY accommodating, professional, and Humorous - cannot get a better combination. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip and is a must do. If you have experience…read morescuba diving it will definitely help. If you have never scuba dived before but are an experienced snorkeler, it's definitely doable but you'll need to get used to the breathing in and out and using the scuba tank before you can thoroughly enjoy the experience. It took me a few extra to get acclimated to the breathing part. If you're not sure at first, it's okay. Our tour guide, Doug and his team were really patient and walked us through it. Once we got acclimated to it, we spent about 25 to 30 minutes touring and they pointed out fish and certain things to see. We got to see some honu and Doug even took pictures/videos for us with our own underwater camera. They provide all the equipment including water shoes and fins. They even have some corrective masks if you're near sighted which helped.

RYAN AND HIS TEAM AT SNUBA TOURS OF KAUAI ARE ABSOLUTELY TOP NOTCH AND I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND…read moreANYONE EVEN REMOTELY INTERESTED IN DISCOVERING SCUBA BOOK A TOUR WITH HIM. We were originally a group of 7 (4 adults, 3 kids) but there weren't enough spots available. After booking online, Ryan promptly called to confirm and I explained that we needed 3 more spots. No problem. He added our friends and reached out to them as well to coordinate and didn't even take their payment in advance. About a week before our dive, Ryan called again to explain the upcoming weather (including a couple of big swell days) to see if we could switch days for better conditions. Despite his many other bookings, Ryan went above and beyond to accommodate ALL of us. It was at this time that I mentioned that my 9 year old scuba/snuba obsessed Autistic son wasn't the best swimmer and that he also had gotten a cold which we agreed might compromise his ability to equalize pressure at any depth. Admittedly, both of my kids had colds the week before leaving the mainland and this could have completely compromised our ability to even get to Kauai! Thankfully, our Covid tests all came back negative and we had no travel issues. Sadly, however, my son's congestion didn't much improve and I alerted Ryan by text that he and my wife would likely need to cancel. In the couple of days leading to the dive, I sent another few texts saying that we were going to show up and have my son try to equalize and then rescinded upon better judgment, despite the looming tantrum when we had to officially tell my son he couldn't do the dive. So when all was said and done, our reservation for 7 became a reservation for 4 as my wife, my son and my buddy's wife all had to cancel. And then my 11-year old daughter started getting nervous and threatened to cancel as well. Ryan graciously handled my back and forth calls and texts with professionalism and compassion. The location for the dive at Lawai Beach (Beach House Restaurant) is very easy to find and there is ample free parking directly across the street, either on the street or in a parking lot right there. There's also a public restroom and a neat little snack shack which was perfect for grabbing hotdogs, ice cream and really good shave ice after the dive. We met Ryan and his team at the Snuba Van which was parked right across from the beach and they outfitted us with gear and thoroughly explained the rules of diving to the kiddos and tailored them simply so the kids could understand (my buddy and I are already seasoned scuba divers). My daughter's nerves seemed to ease with Ryan's calm and friendly reassurance that we weren't going too deep or too far and that the mostly enclosed bay was perfectly safe. So in we went...the 4 of us and Ryan and his 2 wonderful assistants which clearly was a great ratio to ensure that our kids were well taken care of while my buddy and I could also enjoy the dive. At the beginning of the dive, my daughter had a tendency to float at the top with the float, dip below for a few breaths only to return to the float. After I mentioned to her that she should stay down, she did just that and we had an amazing 50+ minute dive together. LET ME JUST TELL YOU...diving is a wonderful hobby that takes you to another realm. Diving alongside your 11 year old daughter as she discovers how amazing it is and seeing the nervousness slip away with the current and replaced with fascination and absolute joy is an experience I will remember until the day I die. Ryan and his team were wonderful guides underwater. They had heard that a turtle had been spotted in the area just before our dive but try as they might, it had eluded them. But in the last 5 minutes of the dive, my daughter and I rounded an outcropping of coral to find it hiding underneath! What amazing luck! Ryan and SNUBA Tours of Kauai made for us an absolutely epic adventure. They took care of absolutely everything for us as a solid tour company should and went above and beyond to make everything absolutely perfect. Oh, by the way, Ryan took a bunch of photos of us all throughout the dive. Did he try to sell these to us for some extra dough like so many other tours? NOPE. He texted them to us within hours after the dive. And when I apologized again about all the back and forth with the reservation and the cancelations prior to the dive and mentioned that I understood that I'd be out the money for my wife and son's spots, Ryan very generously and graciously only charged me for me and my daughter. Tip top notch! A++++++++ experience.

Enjoyed an awesome sunset dinner cruise with Blue Dolphin, complete with several close-up whale…read moresightings and a couple dolphins spotted as well. Captain Kai was competent, informative, and very funny, as was crewmember Vayden, and Collin's mai tais are not to be missed. The food onboard was delicious and included traditional Hawaiian pulled pork and teriyaki chicken. Scrumptious cookies and bubbly rounded out the evening. Some things to be aware of: This cruise is on a catamaran; some of our party were expecting a small cruise ship that would have been a smoother ride. Waves are bumpy, and the windier parts of the trip resembled a mild roller coaster--if that's not your thing or you know you can experience some motion sickness, please factor that into your decision to book a trip. That being said, one person in our party experienced some light motion sickness and was really well cared for by the crew. We really appreciated their kindness and support. If you have sturdy sea legs and an adventurous spirit, I'd highly recommend this excursion. The views of Kauai from the ocean are worth it alone, but the information from the captain and crew about the island and its culture are also super valuable. The whole experience also felt very safe; the cruise will not go to areas with high wind/surf, and on our trip the captain explained why he was turning out of the wind/waves when he made that decision.

Fantastic whale watching with an attentive, relaxed crew…read more We did the 2-hour whale watching cruise with Blue Dolphin Charters, and it was excellent. We saw multiple breaches, tail slaps, fluke dives, and surface activity--the whales were active the entire time. The crew positioned the boat so well that we were able to stay in one great viewing spot and still see everything without moving around. The crew was incredibly attentive without being overbearing. Drinks and snacks were always taken care of--Mai Tais, coconut cookies, and snacks kept coming--and it genuinely felt effortless to just relax and enjoy the experience. The team was knowledgeable, calm, and respectful of the whales, offering helpful context without over-talking. The boat was comfortable, well run, and the two-hour length felt just right. If whale watching is on your list in Kauaʻi, Blue Dolphin is an easy recommendation

What an amazing experience! Really words and pictures will never do any justice. This is something…read moreyou will just have to experience in person. The staff made us all feel like family and showed us a great time. Put it on your bucket list!

The sunset cruise with Holo Holo Charters down the Nāpali Coast was an unforgettable experience. We…read morebooked it to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday, and it was perfect from start to finish. Captain Max was incredible--his sense of humor kept us laughing even as the rain and mist rolled in. The two women on the crew (I wish I could remember their names) were fantastic, making sure everyone was comfortable and answering all our questions with a smile. The playlist on board was spot on, setting the perfect vibe. I wish I could find it on Spotify! Despite the weather, the views were breathtaking, and getting a little drenched just added to the adventure. The food was delicious, especially the smoked pork, salad, and fresh fruit, and my husband loved the mai tais. Even without the sunset, the whole experience was magical. After chatting with other travelers, I'm convinced we had one of the best tours available. especially after talking to a couple at our hotel pool who had paid more than we did and only got snacks limited alcohol. I can't recommend Holo Holo Charters enough, and I'm already looking forward to trying their breakfast or snorkel cruise next time. If you're looking for an amazing adventure, this is it!

My wife and I did a napali coast tour a few years ago on a bigger boat with a different company and…read morehuge crowd of passengers so my expectations were set at 7/10 Today blew the previous out of the water to a 10/10 via a few different factors but the team was def the best part -- had a crew of 3 with Capt Dom, RJ, Jake & these guys were great. Banter among them kept it light but they remained professional all while providing the best service and including all guests in convo. To top it off their "tour guiding" / related facts about the coast were great Aside from the team -- loved the smaller boat that could go into the caves, which also made the guest pool smaller around 15. Highly recommend this experience and if we decide to do it again wed only go with this company

This was by far the best tour experience I have ever had. Captain Manu and Rocky were amazing…read moreguides and were very hospitable. My mom had the hots for Captain Manu lol. Back to the tour. It had a bit of everything snorkeling, snacks, excitement, beautiful scenery and history about this part of the island. If you're in Kauai do yourself a favor and book a tour with Na Pali Experience but hands off Captain Manu, my mom calls dibs P.S. Hit me up Captain Manu if you want my mom's digits

We had a fantastic experience with our surfing lessons. I did the lesson with my 11-year-old son,…read moreand he loved it so much that he asked to book another session for the very next day, which we ended up doing. We had lessons with Adam and Austin, and both were excellent instructors. They watched what we were doing closely and gave really helpful, specific tips after each attempt to point out what we were doing wrong and how to fix it. Their feedback made a big difference and helped us improve quickly. They were also very thoughtful with my son. On both days, the instructors carried his surfboard down to the beach for him, which made things much easier and showed how attentive they were. Another thing that stood out was that they provided both rash guards and booties. From what I saw when looking at other companies, many seemed to provide rash guards but not booties, so that was a nice extra that made the experience more comfortable in the water. Overall, it was a great experience and I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for surfing lessons.

Had the best time surfing with Adam! He was super friendly and a great instructor. We caught so…read moremany waves! Highly recommend

When we rent snorkels in Poipu, we always go to Snorkel Bob's. Best pricing and great service. And…read morethe manager, Melissa, is super helpful!

Very friendly! Great service and the gear was nice and priced well! They also had great advice on…read morewhere to take the kids based on ability level and surf conditions.

Eric and Carrie were awesome! We had two great dives. I had trouble equalizing in the beginning…read moreand Eric was very helpful. We saw a monk seal and her pup, two octopuses, turtles, beautiful coral and tons of marine life. Eric was an encyclopedia of information. On the second dive we saw spinner dolphins as well. We would highly recommend Garden Isle Divers to anyone interested in diving.

Eric and Carrie were amazing! Our family of four had a wonderful time with a private boat tour…read more My wife and two adult boys snorkeled while I did a two-tank dive (both of them were a little over 60 minutes!). Eric and Carrie treated us like friends and through our conversations, we actually learned a lot about Kauai marine lives and more! And here's what I entered into my dive log book for reference :) Amazing first dive!! Eric and I dropped down at the deep end at 64 ft, then gradually made our way cruising up the reef. The marine lives were amazing. We saw two white reef tip sharks, a rare Guineafowl puffer, an elusive octopus that squirted ink on us as it tried to escape, an impressive size moray eel, a few turtles, lobster, and many other marine animals that I couldn't remember. Eric has an amazing ability to spot well camouflaged marine lives and I'm very thankful for his encyclopedic knowledge of Hawaiian fishes once we surfaced and Eric shared interesting history and information about the local marine ecosystem. The visibility of the second dive was amazing! The coral shelf was colorful and impressive, with lots of big corals that look super pretty and healthy. Before the dive, Eric spoke about invasive species and one of the notorious ones in Kauai is called the Crown of Thrones starfish, which is a super scary looking starfish with venomous thorn-like spines all over its body. They eat corals!! I asked Eric if we might see one, and he said he will try to look for one. And voila!! We stumbled upon a smaller one but it looks scary enough. Eric explained that one needs to be caught and killed with special training and equipment because its spikes are venomous and it would spawn when under attack, which might cause a bigger problem for the coral reef. In addition to the scary starfish, we also saw lobster, green turtles, and at the end of the dive, a very hard-to-spot but very cool to look at frog fish. I don't even know how Eric can spot it. It looks just like a piece of leave! Our boat was literally surrounded by green turtles when we all got back to the boat! All in all, another gorgeous dive!!