This was a great experience and the team was so accommodating! I called on a Thursday afternoon to…read moresee if they had any open spots on dives for that same weekend. Due to last minute planning on my part, there was only 1 spot open on an introductory dive the next day which I ended up signing up for. Their boats have 6 spots and I was joining a family of 5 who had no scuba experience (I'm open water certified) but they assured me that I'd still have a fun dive experience. There were 2 instructors on the boat and they were aware that I already had dive experience so when we arrived at the dive site, 1 of the instructors got right in the water and I was able to essentially have a private dive tour with him while the other instructor was going over the basic dive info with the family! The first tank dive was 30 minutes of myself and 1 of the instructors and the last 2 minutes were with some of the others in the family. We saw 3 green sea turtles, an octopus, a ton of fish, and a bunch of cool sea slugs! All in all, I was so happy with how the team was able to accommodate my last minute desire for a dive and the differing skill levels within the group!

My husband and I did the sea tiger and night reef dive and the experience was really nice. We are…read morefairly beginner scuba divers, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We wish the guide had checked on us more throughout, for example air amount left and ndl limit, because I reached mine and had to find him to let him know. The scenery was amazing and the staff were super friendly, I was nervous to dive and he was super reassuring. My husband and I will be back! The equipment was also very nice

Absolutely loved our experience! My family and I went diving with Brian and Francesca, and they…read morewere amazing. I was nervous and inexperienced, but they were so patient and made me feel comfortable the entire time. Brian was especially helpful with my safety skills and guiding me through the dive. Garrett, our boat captain, was also super friendly and personable. Everyone was wonderful and made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend!

We are a veteran family of six here on vacation for the first time. When working through the Marine…read moreCorps Base travel agency, Aaron's dive shop came to the very top. Now we can see why. The whole team was incredible. We had all levels of divers from Discovery scuba, working on open water certification, and myself, an already certified diver who last dive was some mumbley years ago. Our instructors and divemasters were fantastic. Francesca and Brian are an incredible team. They made everybody feel comfortable with every level of diving that they were at. Both were incredibly knowledgeable, easygoing, and were even able to put up with our family dynamics, as they are. We were all laughing for a good part of the day. That I find incredibly important--giggling and trading stories, being comfortable with the people you're diving with. Once the dive started, they both were 100% professional, easygoing, and incredibly knowledgeable, helping all of us make memories that will last a lifetime. Even our boat skipper was fantastic. Quick ride out. Incredibly knowledgeable, not only about the diving, but told us about local places we could go, things that we need to make sure that we see. Was incredibly helpful getting in and out of the water. Skipper gets five stars as well. Folks, I can't recommend this place enough. If you're going to go scuba diving, snorkeling--beginner or advanced--this is the place to go. Geo aka James Bond.

That peppermint warmed towel waiting for you at the end is life. After a rough go of sea sickness…read moreall morning, for which the crew was amazing in helping any way they could (it wasn't just me lol, the weather this year!), the cure was that blessed towel at the end! Otherwise top knotch sites both above and under the sea!! That Spitting Caves site is 100. Thank you all for such a good time! Maddie and Christian

I did 2 separate 2 tank dives and a snorkeling trip with a large group of my non-diver friends. I…read morecan say this is a very professional, organized, safe, and fun team. Dive master Christian was very personable and knowledgeable, and led me on a couple of great dives. Captain Matt exudes skill and professionalism. My divemaster for my second dives was Nadia, who also led our snorkelers the previous day. She is friendly, very knowledgeable, and just a bundle of contagious energy. One of the best dive companies I have ever been with. I cannot recommend them more highly.

We had an exceptional experience with Kaimana Divers as a family of four, including two teen…read moredivers. Dan was fantastic from start to finish, making everyone feel comfortable, safe, and welcome. One thing we especially appreciated was the small group size. It created a much more personal experience, allowed for individual attention, and made all of us feel relaxed. Dan did a great job balancing safety and fun, and he was wonderful with our teenagers. The diving was great (saw eels, turtles, rays, lots of fish) and the entire operation was professional, organized, and easy to work with start to finish.

Gabe and his team - Marc, Maddie, Zach, Josh, Devin, Abby - are the absolute best. I started…read morebugging 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

My Fiance did his open water certification through Waikiki Dive Center and I tagged along to do my…read moreReActivate lesson. We saw sea turtles, pufferfish, eels, and sooo many beautiful fish in the reef. Staff were amazing and the experience was outstanding.

Had a great experience as a first time diver, all of the instructors and staff were very…read moreknowledgeable and did a great job making the experience a fun one!

When it was time to upgrade my short fins and diving mask that I literally found on the beach -…read moreWestside Dive & Tackle was the spot I decided to go to. I walked into a few other surf and snorkel spots but they mostly carried short fins. I went with the Leaderfins which are the most affordable carbon fins. The fins do come separately from the foot pocket, so I also got their forza foot pockets. They do offer a service where they put together your fins and foot pockets but only certain people are trained on that, so I did have to pick it up just a few days later- and that service is $30. I also got a pair of diving socks to go with my fins. They have different sizes, thicknesses, and cuts (high vs low). I also got a new diving mask and snorkel. The best thing about going to a dive shop is the ability to try things on and Westside Dive has so many different options. Being able to put on the foot pockets with the diving socks or even just trying on a few different masks to find the one that best fits your face is why it's better to come in person than buying online. The service was also super friendly. I was making some big purchases, so I wanted to make sure that each component was exactly right and the staff here was helpful and overall super chill. We talked story for a bit, exchanged where we like to go diving and even some fish recipes. If you're looking for diving gear, support local and check out Westside Dive!

KAYDENZE is the man! Love this shop! Always helps out! Thanks for setting up my bf pathosread more

Great experience, excellent gear that fits comfortably. The clerk gave us some good tips for my…read morebeginner snorkeler too! I love that they have a night drop box, if needed. Will be back next time we're in town.

Amazing service, very helpful, and quick! We got beach towels and a cooler for the week :) We will…read morealso come back to get our snorkel gear! I forgot the employees name but she even showed us how to navigate on the website! Would def recommend this place!

If you've been around the diving scene for any amount of time, you already know about Hanapa'a…read more These guys are the OGs. I've been dropping by every time we're back on the islands for over 20 years, and it's still the first stop off the plane. I will say though, service can be a little rough sometimes. Some days are good, some days not so much. But honestly, that's never been the point of this place. You're not coming here for some polished haole sales pitch of some sort, you're coming because these guys know what they're doing and they'll get you what you need so you can get back in the water. And that's where they really shine. Need a j tube? They've got it. Need a new band? They can fab it up in like 5 minutes so you can still make it to the spot on time. They almost always have exactly what I need in stock and at a fair price. You'll see some of the best divers in the islands and honestly, some of the best in the world just casually stopping in. The shirts and designs are also totally underrated. They've got their own local style and I've of course picked up a few over the years and they hold up good. Hanapa'a is one of those rare functional places you can always rely on. it's rooted in the community, and it delivers when it counts. If you dive, you already know. If you don't, this is where you start. Just don't be a Karen and you'll be good.

Service was amazing. They have prescription goggles/ masks that he fitted new lenses into right on…read morethe spot. Took less than 10 mins too. I can see again! 10 out of 10!

They have all kine stuff and they're decently priced! We got pink mono line for fishing and some…read moretackle boxes. Lots of things on sale. They have fishing, camping, archery, gun stuff, etc!

J Hara Store located in the Kaimuki Shopping Center next to Times Supermarket. Locally owned and…read moreoperated. Wonderful selection of fishing supplies from rods and reels to tackle and a wide array of lures and frozen bait. They also have a great selection of hunting equipment, and outdoor equipment. Prices are very comparable to what's on the market. They're always available to help, give advice, or just share fish stories.

Had a great time with Trident Adventures we done the 2 tank open water dive wreck and pipeline lots…read moreof turtles and lots of fun very chill experience everyone was nice no one made you feel like you knew nothing. I did a previous dive with Waikiki dive center and the dive master over there just tried to make you feel like you was a moron almost like it was his job. Go here

We had an amazing couple dives with the Trident team! Sebastian was awesome, and we saw an amazing…read morevariety of wildlife, including a ton of turtles! We will definitely book with them next time we are in Oahu!