We took Sundiver out to Catalina for our very first day of open water certification dives with Sharkey's, and they made the whole experience incredible. The crew was so friendly and attentive, especially to us newbies. They checked on everyone, made sure we felt safe, and never once made anyone feel inexperienced. That matters when it's your first open water dives. After dive two, they had HOT chicken soup waiting for us and it was actually good. Not just "boat food" good -- legit comforting after being in the water. There were also plenty of snacks between all three dives, which we definitely appreciated. Now that we're certified, we'll absolutely be back to dive Catalina with them again. Even the more experienced divers on board were welcoming and kind. It honestly felt like one big happy dive family. Can't wait to get back out there read more

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Diving in Southern California for almost 30 years, I have a lot of experience. The crew, dive boat and overall experience were fantastic. We were on the west end of Catalina and got in 3 great dives. Attentive and smooth operation that is greatly appreciated. Thank you! read more

I have had the opportunity to dive on the Sundiver several times and highly recommend them for some great Catalina Island diving. Captain Kyaa knows pretty much every dive site around the island and does a great job finding the best spot for conditions. She also caters to divers of all skill levels and makes sure the sites are suited for everyone's comfort level. There is always plenty of food and the atmosphere is one of camaraderie. I started going alone and always felt comfortable. Now having had the opportunity to meet a few people and make a few dive buddies, it is even better. Safety is taken very seriously before and after every dive, with roll-calls and double checking. The crew is also great, and John, Nikki, Ruby, and Kyaa are nice to talk to and make the day fun. You may also see the occasional "Mermaid" if you look close enough, :-) Thank you again to Kyaa and crew. Looking forward to the next trip. read more

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My friend recommended Sundiver to me. After seeing some comments online I was a bit uncertain but still booked the Catalina dive trip with Sundiver Express. It turns out to be amazing! From some of the previous comments I thought Captain Kyaa may have a bad temper, but she turns out to be extremely nice, and so as the other crew members on the boat. They are always nice, patient, and helpful to passengers. (This is ways above the average level of courtesy on boats in LA, where many of the crews could get really rude. ) Also, they provide weights and tanks, unlike most other dive boats in this area which do not. This could be solving a lot of problem for tourists. I rode the Sundiver Express, which is their smaller but faster boat. It takes only 1:15 to go from the harbor to the dive site, and the departure time is not as early as other boats. It seems that their larger boat Sundiver only does private charters, which are mostly booked by local dive shops. read more

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My third experience over the years with Captain Kayaa. Great trips every time! This one was the Catalina 3 dives. Conditions were so so out there and she worked hard to get the best out of them for us as well as for the student divers on board. Crew was professional hard working and very fun! We were well fed and taken care of. Thanks for a great time! read more

Boats of various sizes and the SDE (Sundiver Express) can get you to Catalina and back quickly. Website is fairly easy, prices are pretty good and they know they water well and will do everything not to put you in crap conditions, even if the location was your trip itinerary; they'll go someplace with good conditions to make sure you have a good dive. Parking is plentiful, but read the signs and park in the correctly marked areas for your long day at sea. And tip your crew respectfully, they always bust their butts. read more

I took a trip on the Sundiver express. Being a freediving spearfisherman I was a little apprehensive as the boat caters to primarily  Scuba divers. As soon as I boarded I was welcomed by the other divers and my gear was stowed by the crew with care. As more divers arrived the professionalism of the Captain and crew became apparent. They got tanks stowed, bags put away and food put out and we were off to Catalina. I sat inside and laid down expecting a two or three hour crossing. This is no slow boat, Captain Kyaa got us to the island in just over an hour. I got geared up, grabbed my gun and float and Cindy the crew member took it out of may hands until I got in the water. I fished for about 40 mins and got about 300 yards from the boat when I noticed the divers returning. I turned back and got back to the boat and Cindy took my gun and float while I got on board. We did two more stops and even though I was the only one on the trip actually fishing, Captain Kyaa always put the boat in a place that I could legally fish and the divers could still have plenty to see. Role was taken and all were accounted for every time before the boat was moved, being I was the lone freediver, this was really importaint to me. In between each stop when I came back to the boat there was always food out for us all to eat. Between the last two dives they set out a spread of meats cheeses and breads to make your own sandwich, there was plenty of  drinks on board as well as water and coffee. The skill and professionalism of this Captain and crew are out of this world. I will definitely be returning to spend some time on the water with Sundiver. read more

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I am in shock. I never leave reviews but wanted to say something so others don't have to experience what I did. DO NOT DIVE WITH THIS COMPANY! The captain, who is also the owner, was completely condescending to her crew, and all of the divers on the boat for every little thing that she deemed was wrong. One of the most toxic people I've ever met. The "dive master" was smoking cigarettes and throwing the butts into the ocean! The boat was tiny, and we all had to sit there and breathe his cigarette smoke. This was the most disorganized, unsafe, and unpleasant dive experience I've ever had. I've only listed a few things about my horrible experience. I'm not gonna waste my time, writing it all down, so you should definitely not waste your time diving with this company. BEWARE read more

Nice location, boats and anything you could ask for on a diving trip. Tons of fun with the family and look forward to using their services in the future. read more

One of my two dive trips in SoCal. Reasonable price, great to have 3 dives bundled in. Reasonable travel time to Catalina Island. I can't say California diving is my favorite, but it was a good experience. Kaiya and Capt Ron were very knowledgeable of the local dive spots and took care of all of the guests. Free public parking at the Long Beach marina near Ballast Point brewing and the pier that we met the Sundiver Express boat. The snacks were varied, plentiful, and hit the spot after diving. Very worthwhile dive excursion and one I look forward to repeating in the future! Recommend and will repeat! read more

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As noted by some reviewers there are some difficult and uncomfortable social dynamics with this outfit. I found the crew on our charter - Cindy and Dominic - lovely, cheerful and helpful. Cindy was very good about roll call which was great and appreciated. She always helped me in the boat off the ladder. But at some points we were treated kindly and at other points scolded for various things by the Captain which was Just odd. I also found the criticism of "Coasties" (Coast Guard) that I overheard awkward. The Captain spent a lot of time on her phone while navigating through the channel which seemed unsafe to me with 20 souls on board. There were some folks like us - new to CA diving and this operator - and some folks who were very experienced, tech diver types that knew the Captain and crew. As a heads up to other non-local divers, we did not know you had to request a dive guide in advance separately and I didn't catch it when we booked online. We've done diving in many places and have never experienced that - so we wound up on the boat without a guide. It's a very " you're on your own experience". No towels, anti-fog, etc. Luckily we are intermediate divers and were able to manage a plan and our dives on our own and the sites were really beautiful. It's a great experience to dive Catalina and I'd like to do it again sometime. The operators provide plenty of food and beverages through the day and the time to the dive sites from Long Beach was great - just over an hour. They took time to look for dive sites with less wind and little competing traffic. I'm torn on whether I'd go again with this outfit. Is it doable? Yes. Was it worth it? Yes. Was it a long day with some uncomfortable moments- also yes. read more

Best local diving experience I have ever had in my 22 years of scuba diving... The crew is very knowledgeable and personable and very caring about the abilities of the passengers... They far surpass any of the diving charters in the Southern California area. I will be happy to recommend them to anyone who wants a great scuba diving experience... I will be diving with them time and time again. read more

Capt Kyaa and the crew provided a fantastic experience This was my first dive into the world of Kelp forests. Added to that my first dives at Catalina. As a dive professional I could not been any more pleased with the hospitality provided onboard. The diving was fantastic and Kyaa knows all the right spots on any given conditions. Thanks Sundiver Intentional for a fantastic experience! Your knowledge of the area and diving makes this a very special charter No one should miss an opportunity with Sundiver! read more

Recently dove with this company, great dives, but not sure I was a fan of the company. I've been lucky enough to have dove all over the world with different companies, so I have some experience and points of reference. I'm confused by this company because at times I thought they did a good job, but during other times I feel like they have forgotten customer service. I felt as though they believe all their divers were locals, forgetting people travel to go diving with them and make that their vacation. The boat captain seemed irritated at times, but during others laughed and helped you if you needed help. With only two crew members on the boat, they were always busy rushing around. They always had plenty of snacks on the boat and drinks for everyone. Kuddos for that. The weights was a serious issue. What kind of destination dive company expects you to travel and bring your own weights to go diving? We asked for weights and I was looked at like I had a third eye. Never have I been expected to travel with my own weights to go diving. They finally brought some weights out, not nearly enough so I had to overweight myself because no other combination could be made. Luckily, local divers on the boat did bring their own and didn't need to use weights from the little supply that we had. While getting the weight, the captain advised us that divers stole her weights in the past so not to steal these. Slightly uncalled for in my opinion. My other issue would be the air fills of the tanks. I don't know how their air fill station works, but it appears only one tank can be filled at a time. With 20 divers on the boat, this can definitely take a long time. During dives, their were divers in the water diving and even finishing their dives, while other people were still waiting on the boat for their tanks to be filled. By the time the last divers jumped in for their consecutive dives, people had already been out of the water 45 minutes or more ready to go somewhere else. On the last dive the second crew member (captain in training) jumped in the water to go diving also. Don't blame them, they deserve to have fun also. My issue came that the crew member went diving before customer tanks were filled and left the captain to do everything else and fill tanks. As a paying customer I expect to go first before the crew fills their own tanks to jump in the water. Customers were still left on the boat waiting to get their tanks filled before they could go diving. Not sure I would recommend this company, but hope you have a better experience than I did. read more

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I had booked a trip on this charter and was calling to ask about the nitrox that i checked on the order form. Kyaa's short response was its too short of a notice, and I tried to get more clarification as to why. Because of her short attitude, I did a little bit of research and also found out that they are operating under a suspended status with the Secretary of CA. I asked why this was, and Kyaa subsequently kicked me off the boat. As a dive professional, I understand the importance of having all the correct licenses and insurance. Its important to be informed and have all the details before you jump on a dive boat. Be forwarned. Cheers read more

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I had a wonderful experience with the Sundiver Crew in December of this year when I came for my first experience with SoCal diving! I am a very experienced cold water drysuit diver in CA . Originally I went to dive the rigs but I appreciated Kyaa's recommendation that I try for another day since conditions weren't great. We went to Catalina instead and it was magical! The booking process: Extremely personalized and easy. I called Kyaa about a day or two before my trip I believe, and didn't expect much because it was so last minute, but she went above and beyond to accommodate me and a buddy last minute and never made me feel like an inconvenience ( huge props for that). Painless online booking that required no additional work on my part following the booking. The diving: I lost my dive buddy to an ear infection the day of the trip so I was traveling solo, and from the moment I arrived, Kyaa and her crew made me feel welcome, comfortable and safe. They were very professional and attentive and anticipated needs well. I appreciated the hands-off nature of the boat as I am an experienced diver and don't need hand holding, but I still felt that the new divers on the boat got a very good experience as well. The boat was full but organized and efficient. The briefings were thorough and not drawn out, head count completed before leaving each site and plenty of good surface support. The boat: lots of food (veggie-friendly!), clean, well maintained and comfortable with an upper deck. As a drysuit diver I was relieved to find a head on board and there was enough space to maneuver comfortably. I returned this March to dive the rigs, and unfortunately the weather was uncooperative but Kyaa and Ray were exceptionally hospitable and accommodating regardless. I also appreciated their dedication to safety and not putting me in a risky situation. I have been continuously pleased with my experiences with this operation and I will be back to dive with them again very soon! Highly recommend! read more

I always love a day with Captain Kyaa and crew. Whether a quick trip out to the dive sites of Catalina or tec a diving locally, Taylor and Kyaa have always always been quick to meet our diving needs and have always left us with funny stories that kept us in stitches long after our return. The three tank trips to Catalina consistently bring a variety of divers. Big tanks and deco, rebreathers, those looking just to relax and the ever important instructors bringing new faces and skills to our beloved sport. Some need shallows, some crave depth, some have incredibly complex camera setups or scooters and whatnot. Kyaa always finds the spots to entertain everyone. I think I find that the most incredible part of this boat and crew. I have to mention the food though.. Soups and chilis and sweets! Oh my! The food they bring out all day and after the dives warm the stomach and the soul. Keep them coming!! read more

This review is for the Sundiver Express. I will write a review for the Sundiver after I dive it again (I last did so over ten years ago so my memories are not fresh). It may be a little while as the Sundiver is in dock getting its engines replaced with more fuel efficient ones. The Sundiver Express is a bare-bones boat. You are going to love it or hate it depending on your expectations. The main selling point of the Express is its speed. It is FAST. It averages about 1 hour fifteen minutes from Long Beach to Catalina. Gives plenty of time for diving and not that much time wasted getting to dive spots. The Express is a small boat. It is set up for diving, but there is not much space. The crew requests that if possible, you empty your dive bag and they will keep it an a locked shed on dock. There is very little space for dry bags and gear. The food on the boat is plentiful, but not spectacular. There is no room on the boat for a galley. When you get on the boat, there is hot coffee, cold soda, plenty of fruit, danishes, cinnamon rolls, and English muffins to eat. After the first dive, there are copious amount of chips and salsa, cheez-its, and other snacks. There is a propane grill on the top deck of the boat, so for lunch you can expect bbq chicken and hamburgers. Not fancy fare, but they are not stingy with the food. Everyone gets as much as they want. The crew is among the best in Southern California. They are know the best sites, give detailed briefings of the sites, and are helpful in every possible way. They provide their tanks, low pressure steel 85's or aluminum 80's. I prefer their steels as I can wear less lead. You are welcome to bring your own tanks. After each dive they are fast to fill up your tanks. The head is a marine grade head. It is clean and it works. According to the crew it is very finicky. They give detailed instructions on how to keep it working. The cost of the trip is $110 for a three tank trip. Very reasonable and a bit less then the average in Southern California. Sundiver even offers rental gear on site for reasonable prices. As my wet suit is not in yet I rented directly from them. The convenience factor is there as after the dive, you do not need to wash the geat and return to a scuba store or Sports Chalet. Just give it back to the crew and they wash it for you. While it was convenient, I regret doing it this way. The wet suit was torn and water kept washing in and out of the suit. Made for VERY cold dives. Next time I will have my own suit and this problem wont happen for me again. I cannot attest for the quality of their regs or bc's. If you want a reasonably priced, non-fancy boat this is a great choice. They will help you find the best possible dives given a day's weather conditions. You will get plenty to eat. If you need more food choices, more space, and bunks, stay away. This boat meets my diving needs. I do plan on diving their larger Sundiver when it is available. read more

Love, love, love, love, love diving with Kyaa and crew! Never ever the same old dive. Kyaa has a knack for finding dive sites that fit a multitude of needs. Instructing? Here are some cool shallows. Want a little deco? Head that way.. Need a cool Tec site? She's got the ticket. Always fun, always interesting read more

This was my first time on the big Sundiver with Captain Jules... I had such a great time... They made me feel like part of the family. I want to thank Jules, Ray and Olga for a great time.. read more

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We had a great time with Kyaa & crew! Kyaa scheduled a special Thursday dive for us. Quick 1 hour & 15 minute boat ride to Catalina. We enjoyed all the food and lots of room for us & 7 other divers. Kyaa gave us ample time at each of the 3 dive sites. We'd love to do it again! read more

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Dani was our Dive Master and she was Amazing!!! She is The Best!!! Captain Kayaa and her crew were Super Cool, kind and Professional too. All Respect for the Knowledge and Experience DM Dani, Captain Kayaee and their crew have, they kept it simple to understand and Lead Confidently with Grace and ease. Thank you!!! read more

Myself and 8 other family members had a great time on Aug 15, 2015. The Captain, Joe and deck hand Brett were very nice and accommodating. Sundiver has donuts and coffee for you on the ride over. Sodas are there for you all day long and a nice lunch of ham, turkey and roast beef platter for you to make your own food. The boat is not overly crowded and is in nice shape. We left promptly at seven and we're back to the dock around 4 PM. They never rushed anyone in or out of the water and a good time was had by all. This is the second time that we have used sundiver. read more

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Took the Sundiver Express to Catalina yesterday. It took a little over an hour to get there. Had three great dives, crew was knowledgeable and friendly, the food and beverages were spot on (including a homemade stew of Captain Kyaa's - nice personal touch and it was outstanding). For a three tank dive and the current cost of fuel.....very reasonable cost for an all day enjoyable experience. Thank you Sundiver!!! read more

Completely not interested in a Covid-safe experience. No masks, no hand sanitizer, open bowls of food, and a completely uncaring owner. The water on the boat wasn't working and they didn't let us know or put sanitizer in the bathroom - disgusting even without the risk of Covid -- and then the food is in a communal bowl. Just gross. When I reached out privately to the owner to suggest that she take some action on this, instead of going this public route, Kyaa just delivered a series of angry emails as if this were a twitter feud and not a customer service issue. Covid or not, would never use this outfit again. If you can't manage basic cleanliness, what other safety protocols are being ignored? read more

Absolutely one of my favorite dive boats in Southern California, and I've been on most of them from San Diego to Santa Barbara. The crew is great and Captain Kyaa is all about safety. The boat is twice as fast as most dive boats as well, allowing trips to Catalina Island within an hour. The captain is a great host, ensures great meals for all diets on the boat, and knows all of the best dive spots off the cost of Long Beach and at Catalina Island. What else could you ask for from a dive boat? read more

One of my Newest favorite dive boats in SoCal! Highly recommend coming out with them. Captain Kyaa knows her stuff and plays it safe when it's most important. I always feel so comfortable and at home when diving with these guys and know that safety is thier number one priority at all times. read more

I have just returned from a week long live aboard trip and just had to tell everyone that the boat and staff on this charter were amazing!! The boat slept all 12 of us downstairs and left room for a nice dining area on the main level. The food was excellent, I loved how there was always a yummy dessert to follow every meal. Ray, the owner is super knowledgeable and very interesting to talk to. The rest of the staff; Captain Kyaa, Cody, and Rick were all fantastic!! The scuba tanks were always filled, the bathrooms were cleaned regularly, and I even liked the movie selection on board. Hope you consider this charter next time you need a boat!! read more

This hurts me to do this but I had to , I was enjoying a dinner at the new Boathouse when I saw something that made me lose my appetite. I witnessed the captain of this boat attempt to pull into what seemed to be her private docking spot. Someone had ACCIDENTALLY, parked in it . So the lifeguards came and towed it. ( as they should of , no problem there.) while the boat was being towed the family of the boat being towed ran out to attempt to stop it. Which is a bummer but they shouldn't of parked there. While they were running The Captain , Captain Kaye, got on the loud speaker and embarrassed this people . And I quote ," if you were to open your eyes you would see that you are not allowed to park in this spot !!!!!!! , I pay 100s of 1000s of dollars for this spot." She said it in such a condescending way it made me sick. Then we witnessed a group of three young guys approach the boat and calmly ask who the captain was , that followed by a full blown yelling and screaming match, this of course coming from the Queen Captain Kaye ! She began to cuss the young guys out and her crew seemed like they wanted to fight her. As it calmed down one of the young guys walked by my table. , I asked them what they said to make her made . They said they calmly said ," why did you have to humiliate them, it just didn't seem to be right . Which her response was " get the FBOMB off of my doc followed by more cussing and screaming) I grew up in this area my whole life , I currently own two boats that are docked in that harbor , I was disgusted. I would never and will never give these people my money for scuba lessons . Truly a bummer and a sad side of human nature. read more

Would the real, "Michael F," please stand up? Reading the review by, "Michael F," below, I call Bullship. I wonder if this is even a real review. I started diving off the Sundiver in January and have made about 9 trips with them. Never have I seen anything like what this guy describes. The Sundiver boats run pretty dang smoothly. Not every boat runs perfectly all the time and minor breakdowns occur. That is pretty much the nature of dive boats in general. They are workhorses and when anything goes wrong, Ray's crews are right top of things. I've yet to be inconvenienced by ANYTHING while on a Sundiver boat. I did a trip on another local boat and for Nitrox I got 31%, 28% and 24% due to equipment problems. To me that was a more serious issue than anything I've heard of happening on a Sundiver boat. In response to this suspected contrived review below, I've got to say, REALLY??? Are you kidding me??? Is this something personal against Captain Kyaa??? I challenge you to find any crew member or other guest, that would back up your assertions that she was ever rude or unprofessional. She knows the boat, she knows the waters and she has the utmost caring attitude for the welfare of the divers in her charge. Her pre-dive briefings are accurate and informative. She is approachable and social. She has a customer service attitude. It is obviously in her best interest that customers have the best experience possible so they come back and tell their friends. Now, for my 100% honest (as unbiased as I can be since I've come to love this boat) review of the Sundiver Express. First, it is a fast boat. I think it may be one of the fasted ways to get out to the island and back. The Sundiver, aka The Big Boat, goes a bit slower, but has more creature comforts and a nice little galley. The Express has inside, covered bench seating lined with tanks, and some back deck bench seating with tank slots usually reserved for divers who bring their own tanks. On a full boat it can be a little crowded on the back deck and people who seem to know better find plenty of room inside using the boat's tanks. They DO NOT book to max capacity. You are also welcome to hang out with skipper on the bridge. That's always cool because they'll talk to you the whole trip over, or back, and it can be quite the learning experience. The Head. The Sundiver's head (bathroom for you land-lubbers) can be a little finnicky, but that's not uncommon for a marine head, which is about the same as an RV's. You are asked to use the bathroom while the boat is moored or anchored and not while underway. No big deal. It's like your parents might have told you as a kid, "you should have went before you left the house." The toilet is not like the one in your house that you can flush a ton of paper down. Sorry, that's just the way it is, get over it. Mechanical. On all of my trips, I've only ever seen one issue and that was a compressor problem that was resolved in MINUTES. The only "inconvenience" to me was that I was politely asked to step aside so they could open the hatch. Deckhands. One word - AWESOME. All the guys that crew the boat are Long Beach Lifeguards. The one female hand, Jules, or Julie, really makes diving the Sundiver Fun. They are all Johnny-on-the-spot, attentive, courteous, and friendly. They are also vigilant and it is comforting to know these people have my back when I'm on the boat, striding off, or in the water. They are very professional and the camaraderie among them is abundantly evident. Food. OK, if I'm going to complain about anything this might be it. The continental breakfast in the morning is pretty good, but what's up with those bagels? I've never seen a bagel that was thinner than a slice of bread. My recommendation is to go for the danishes. Yummy. I'm also thankful for the bananas in the morning. I don't know but I think the potassium helps me fend off cramps while diving Lunch - Burgers and chicken are the standard. This is not a live-aboard with chef and full galley. They have a portable marine grill that the skipper mans. The burgers are Costco patties and they go down ok. The chicken are chicken tenders pieces grilled with some KC Masterpiece sauce. I find them a bit dry at times. They serve these with usually something like Sun Chips or veggies sticks and they always have some veggies and ranch dressing for dipping on the side. Ray, if you're reading this, maybe you can throw in a little variety now and then. Maybe some brats or something occasionally. They also keep vegetarian entrees on hand that they will nuke for you upon request, and they always ask before chow if anybody would like that. Snacks - There are always a variety of snacks such as nuts, Cheez-its, trail mix or other stuff always available at anytime. On the trip home the sweets come out. Overall the chow is decent. I've had better and worse. I am a DM and plan to complete my instructor cert next year. Take a guess where I'm taking my stude read more

I dove with them this weekend and I am already looking for the next date I can dive with them. We did 3 dives in Catalina and everything was great. Boat was nice staff was fantastic and they made sure to choose sites that were nice and fairly clear. The food was great captain Kyaa was very nice and the rest of the staff Cody and Megan were great as well. They were a lot of fun. The dives included tanks and it was so nice to not have to bring our own. I cant wait to dive on the sundiver again read more

Planned a dive months ahead and Kyaa didn't disappoint. Went to Catalina a location she knew very well, Great dives, competitive rates and considering the spread (food) she put out - breakfast, snacks all day, fresh fruit, wonderful hearty hot lunch, drinks all day, 3 tanks: value for dollar spent was off the charts; this is a first class operation. But what really set her apart from every other dive boat captain I've been on was the fact that she aggressively protected her divers from zodiacs who ventured a little too close to us. She had a bull horn and let them know, in no uncertain terms, that they were too close and posed a potential hazard to her divers. Much appreciated!!! Will be back when I'm in the LA area. THANKS! read more

If I could go lower than a one star I would. I went on the Sundiver last week to go experience my first dive out in Catalina and it couldn't have gone any worse... we got to the island around 8 and we dove a few spots before we ended up approaching another boat at the next spot Captain Kyaa wanted to dive; she approached the boat at a very uncomfortable speed and began to yell at these guys minding their own business. It made a lot of people on the boat (Sundiver) super uncomfortable because one of her helpers on her crew proceeded to make fun of a special needs kid on the other boat. After she pushed these poor innocent people off their hangout spot she proceeded to yell at everyone to get into the water when no one wanted to after what just happened. Later on the day goes by and that dive spot is over and they decided it was time for lunch. Captain Kyaa cooked everyone food and everyone ate... biggest mistake of my life; I began to have the worst case of squirts and I got seasick my first time ever (experienced 10 sail man btw). I could go on and on about Kyaa and her horrible crew but I'll just let you see it for yourself if you are still considering it. read more

We just returned from a great dive weekend with Sundiver Charters, on the Sundiver Express. Each day was a 3 tank dive, and I liked that Captains Ray and Kyaa don't limit your dive times, but let you dive based on your air consumption and bottom time. Ray, Kyaa and Aaron provided great service while onboard, assisting with tank changes, entries and exits, and were able to refill tanks on board during surface intervals, which was really convenient. We only needed tanks and weights, but they had quite a bit of rental equipment for those that needed it. And the boat is pretty spacious...we had 17 divers the first day, and about 20 the second, but the boat never felt super crowded. Because the days are long (10-11 hours), they have lots of food, snacks and drinks for you, including a continental breakfast and lunch, and Kyaa's yummy homemade brownies. They even had meal options for some vegetarians/vegans that were on our boat. And for me, they actually get plus points, because they had maple-frosted donuts in the morning donut assortment, which is my very favorite! Thanks for a wonderful weekend, Sundiver!! read more

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Very flexible, FANTASTIC staff, excellent boats, refill your tanks, feed you breakfast and lunch and let you stay down as long as you like...oh yeah, great prices! They are the best scuba boat in OC/LA! read more

Kyaa and her crew are super friendly, organized, and responsive. The booking experience was super easy and Kyaa was very responsive to my additional questions. Once I got to the boat, Kyaa and team greeted me and took care of providing gears. We then went to different dive sites around catalina island and Kyaa shared some of the things to look for underwater as well as other cool tips. I recently got certified and was still a bit nervous. Kyaa and Darryl made me feel very comfortable and gave us some good guidance as to enjoy and be safe while diving. She also had delicious snacks and food for all passengers, and that was super nice as diving made us all super hungry. I will absolutely go back and book some more trips with them as it was just a perfect experience from A to Z! read more

I've done 3 live-aboards on the Big Sundiver and been on all 3 Sundiver boats. Captain Ray, Jules, Ricky, and Kyaa are all first-rate, professional and very knowledgeable. They always do their best to put us on the best sites that conditions allow and are very cognizant of the safety of their divers. The big Sundiver is slow and steady and, unlike nearly any other boat in SoCal, pumps nitrox. The Sundiver Express is fast and can get you to Ship's Rock in just over an hour. It's big enough to sprawl out on between dives for some R&R and opens up some of the further out dive sites such as Santa Barbara Island and San Clemente. The Sundiver II is fast and fun but bring all your own air (or reserve tanks from them) as there's no compressor on board. Good dives everyone! read more

Super time! Kyas and Annie were awesome. They took care of of all 12 of us that dove. They made sure we had equipment we needed. They took us to three locations at Catalina. A good time was had by all. Kyas and Annie also provided delicious snacks lunch, dessert and drinks. I will dive with them again! read more

Great dive boat experience captain and crew especially Nick made the trip great for me. I rented BCD, regs and suit from them and it all functioned perfectly. Food was good boat ride was quick to the island. I was a solo diver and there were others on the boat who let me join them. I would go on this boat anytime I'm in Southern California. Get there early since the maps get you kind of lost. IME read more

As an avid diver, I've taken advantage of most of the dive boat operations in southern California, and the Sundiver is by far my favorite. Captain Kyaa is professional, helpful, friendly and efficient. She runs a tight ship and employs top-notch divemasters. As soon as you step on one of her boats, you will be impressed by the organization and quality of the operation. She accommodates divers of all levels from basic open water classes to hunters to technical divers who want to go DEEP. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of southern California's dive sites from the Channel Islands all the way down to San Diego. If you take the time to chat with her (and you should), you'll find her full of knowledge about marine life, marine history, and diving in general. She's a highly experienced diver and instructor herself, and provides great diving advice when asked. Kyaa gladly fulfills diver requests for specific sites, and her extensive knowledge of the area allows her to quickly redirect to a better site if conditions are lacking at one site. Sundiver provides weight (hard and soft) and tanks (LP85 and AL80s) so you don't have to carry the heavy stuff down to the docks yourself if you don't want. Sundiver also can rent gear if you provide them notice and let them know what you need. I've never rented gear from them myself, but I have used their tanks, and can attest that they are quite well-maintained; I assume the same is true of their rental gear. Kyaa's top instructor - Sherry Thorpe - is also awesome. She's exuberant and friendly with a sharp sense of humor. She's a fantastic instructor - I've watched her with classes and spoken to former students of hers who all rave about how great of an instructor she is. Whenever she's aboard, the boat seems more lively. Finally, the food is always awesome! Bottom line - if you're looking for a GREAT dive trip, get on board one of the Sundiver boats! read more