Kaimana Divers

My Dad and I went out with Kaimana Divers and I cannot say enough great things about the experience! We met at the boat ramp and were promptly greeted by the crew and lead to the boat. The boat is FABULOUS — it’s spacious enough for all passengers and equipment. I’ve been on a few other dives where there’s hardly room to move on the boat since dive equipment takes up so much space, but this boat has more than enough room. The other great thing about this company is we only had 6 people in our group! MANY companies on Oahu take out groups of 20 – 30 people at a time! Regardless of if you’re an experienced diver, being around that many people under water definitely takes away from the experience. With Kaimana Divers, we were the ONLY dive group at both sites that we went to! Both dives we went on were 80 – 100′ depth — the guides were safe and cautious, yet let us explore through caves, swim through portholes on the wreck dives and pointed out dozens of animal species. It was an incredible experience that I look forward to doing again :)
Lastly, the crew. Will, Chase and Jarred were wonderful. Captain Jarred was funny and friendly. Our guides, Will and Chase were just awesome. They gave a lot of great info during the boat ride to/​from the site and during both dives they were very attentive. They were all friendly, professional and we could tell that they genuinely love what they do. Gabe, the owner was quick to respond to my reservation request and a really great guy. When I first called for availability they were booked, but the next day I got a call from Gabe saying they had an opening. I really appreciated that he remembered us and made the extra effort to schedule us. Thanks so much to the crew at Kaimana Divers — you guys are top notch!

Took my open water scuba diving certification here. They were a class act from start to finish. You could not ask for a nicer group of people! Our instructor Will managed to guide me through my fears, doubts and sometimes borderline melt downs with a kindness and professionalism that was incredible.
Not only did I manage to check of a major bucket list item I was able to overcome my fears and so together with the wonderful friendship I formed with my dive buddies I now have an amazing life memory. Kalmana divers made this possible so a big and thank you.
Could not recommend them more highly.
Fiona

My friend and I used this dive company and we have nothing but amazing things to say about them. Jerry, the master diver took the time to make my friend comfortable on both dives and that is not an easy task. He took his time explaining everything to her and made her feel at ease. He did not pressure her to hurry up on the descend and was super helpful to make out dive fantastic. This company does not have a shop which I actually prefer because they were not trying to sell me classes and equipment. They bent over backwards to make out trip enjoyable, always treating us with respect and professionalism not to mention the knowledge they had about various sea life, dive spots and safety tips. We will definite use this shop on future dives, they are by far the best dive shop I have used on Oahu. Thank kaimana for the wonderful day!

Gabe, Bill, Geri, and guest captain Hector showed our party of six divers a great time. Love these brothers. First time diver here. Gabe got us all set up via emails and texts nicely and drove us well to the site. Geri was responsible for teaching me, and he did a great job. Bill was also with us in the water and helped one of us out when a mask came loose, carefully helping her surface and fixing her up with his backup mask. Felt totally safe, and while a couple folks were having some difficulties, the crew handled it very well and things resumed. Patient, skilled, and kind gentlemen.
We went to two sites. Saw sharks sleeping, turtles, tons of fish, and lots of things that I don’t know about. Mostly was focused on getting used to diving, breathing calmly and steadily, and getting my ear pressure right. My advice for other first time divers: let your worries rise and fall like the waves, don’t get stuck with them. Enjoy it! Geri is also a solid guy to have your back. Don’t let the tats and body mods fool you, man is a great spirit.
Also, they tell me diving in January the visibility is great. The visibility was quite poor on October 22^nd 2015 when we dived, but still enjoyable. Would totally join them again for my second round. Bonus: they had some great tips for our vacation when we asked them about what we were interested in.

What a class act. I cannot criticize one aspect. Van showed up on time. Gerie and Bill were awesome divemasters. Very helpful and accommodating. The boat was in great shape. Gabe is such a sweetheart. He was also super responsive via both email and text. Five stars. Thank you, Kaimana Divers!

Long overdue review: These guys guided me through getting my Advanced Diving Cert. This crew helped this solo female diver feel totally comfortable from jump. Gabe is an awesome guy and he has a fantastic team working for him. Funny, professional, down to earth, kind, and helpful. Went on some epic wreck dives and saw some of the great wonders of the ocean. It was a great experience!

Imagine being a self-​diagnosed claustrophobe and then being swallowed by the ocean only to feel yourself violently drowning. Yeah, this scene played over and over in my head for weeks before our scheduled dive. Totally not ready to face my fear, I decided that I wasn’t going to scuba dive. That’s when I met Geri from Kaimana Divers.
How can I explain this? Geri is a totally awesome tattooed angel sent from the heavens above. He never pressured me at all, but instead asked me about my fears, showed me how to use the equipment, answered all my death-​case-​scenarios, and even bonded over our love for our furry children (dogs). He was able to inspire me with his patience and knowledge of his profession. I put all my trust and confidence in Geri and he did not let me down.
So morning of… I start freaking out. Geri reminds me of techniques for breathing, moves to flush out my googles, and just basically being Buddha (zen) about everything. Once in the water, my ears were having trouble equalizing causing huge discomfort and pain in my eardrums but Geri patiently motioned me to breathe in calmly and took the time to assist me in descending into the water inch by inch, foot by foot… and everything was copacetic.
26 feet deep, 3 sea turtles, counties of exotic marine life, coral reefs, and underwater caves later… I was in another world! Such a surreal and life-​affirming experience!
This is a must-​have experience and Kaimana Divers is your absolute best choice! Their all around professional, knowledgable, and respectful staff will make sure that this experience will be unforgettable. We had so much fun, in and out of the water!

I read all the reviews and called them Gabe answered the phone I was ready with the credit card to put a deposit and to my surprise he didn’t need a deposit! Gabe asked me if i wanted them to pick me up in the morning which to be honest I was takin back by that also I gave him my number and received a text confirming my dive and pick up

The next morning at 7 I got a text from Kevin and who was on his way to get me they (Kevin and Krista) arrived in front of my condo I jumped in the truck and we drove to the boat where they had my dive bag ready after a well informed safety talk we started on the trip
Once we started on the trip everybody on board the boat were like old Friends which made me feel very comfortable we dove a wreck (I forgot the name) but they explained the history of the ship and then we went about 100 ft where they made sure I was safe and got to see everything that was on the boat after that we dive a corral reef and made our way back

I would definitely recomend every body there and on my next trip back to Hawaii I will be calling Kevin, Gabe, and Krista for my next dive !!!

I was pretty happy, in three long days plus some pre-​coursework, my 10 and 13 year old were open water certified for diving. Geri, their instructor, did a great job of working with both of the kids and their strengths, weaknesses and fears while being firm as well as holding them accountable for performance. Did three dives, two off Waikiki, one off a boat, where the kids saw a shark! and one of the North Shore in Shark’s cove where the kids got to swim through some lava tubes, which is a great experience. The scuba math and exams aren’t simple, but Geri was able to walk my youngest through it such that she understood the concepts. It’s algebra 101. I appreciated his patience. We didn’t have a car so they arranged for pickup and drop off at our resort. Great experience. very reasonable pricing. All gear included. I would recommend getting certified during your vacation trip vs before if you’re from a cold water or inland climate. the classes are an adventure in themselves. Call before flying out to schedule. there are some flying stipulations related to diving.

These guys are super awesome and a lot of fun. I was so glad they were able to squeeze me in on a shore dive the day after I called.
I already had my advanced certification, but it’d been about a year since I’d last gone diving. Bill was happy to help me out with the equipment and remind me of some basics. He also helped out the newly certified couple that was coming diving with us with their new equipment.
I wish I’d done my advanced with them last year. The other company I used in Oahu was okay at best, and the instructors were not nearly as knowledgeable as these guys. Definitely look forward to diving with these guys again!

I just earned my Open Water certification today, and let me tell you these folks are AWESOME!!! I was initially a bit reluctant to try scuba but I felt very safe and comfortable in their instruction/​supervision. Will, Lindsey and Kim were fantastic! Very professional and very, very patient with me and my buddy who tagged along. I had problems with my ears at first and I had a hard time adjusting to breathing under water. I don’t think I would have tried any further if it wasn’t for these folks!
Kaimana has many instructors and many certifications on many different dives. The places they took us out on plus the beautiful scenery underwater solidified my overwhelming positive responses here. Thank you, thank you guys!!! I look forward to learning more from you in the near future. –Steve Hunt

I got my Open Water certification with Kaimana Divers. I did a little of research before chosing this company. I felt that I needed instructors who would help me build confidence, as up to not long before I was afraid of everything in the water. Therefore getting certified was a big step for me.
Based on the reviews, I chose Kaimana Divers and I don’t regret it at all. Gabe answered my questions and was very flexible with my schedule. For the record, the number of people per group won’t exceed 4 (even less for me), and I think it is a very good deal as you may pay the same price to be in a bigger group or more for the same size.
My instructor was Kim. She was great! Not only she is a good teacher, being very patient when I had problem equalizing my ears and never made me feel stressed, but she is also very friendly. We alternated exercices and having fun diving, which made the class enjoyable. We even saw a monk seal on the first day of open water dives! How good is that!
The attention Kim provided me was exactly what I was looking for and I strongly recommend chosing these guys to go diving.

I’ve always had a blast diving with these guys and have known them for the past two years. They’ve taken me on dozens of epic diving adventures around the island from turtle canyon to the various deep sea shipwreck dives, Sharks Cove on the north shore and most recently the west side, I’ve always had the time of my life.
I decided to go with Kaimana because of all the excellent reviews and boy am I happy I did. Gabe, the owner, called me back the same day that I contacted him. Talk about excellent customer service! He operates his company in the way that Nordstrom does; it’s the old philosophy that, ‘if you put customer service first your business will succeed,’ and in result, Kaimana is thriving and is simply the best dive shop in Hawaii! After speaking with Gabe, he scheduled me for the 3-​day PADI Open Water Course and a week later I am certified! No car no problem; they personally drove me to and from my condo every day which I appreciated tremendously!
Drew and Kevin instructed our group of 4 students and I couldn’t have asked for better instructors. As a teacher myself, it’s crucial to teach, model and then allow your students time to have the hands-​on experience of demonstrating their knowledge and these guys did a superb job of teaching from the minute I first stepped foot in the dive shop. They both really are living + breathing scuba encyclopedias. They were extremely patient, positive and encouraging, and I appreciated that they didn’t put a «time limit» to any of our training as they cared more about our safety and our level of confidence in the water. Drew and Kevin always answered our questions and then demonstrated so that we understood the meaning in context.
It has been said time and time again that students’ test results and success in the classroom are reflected upon the teachers themselves and I attribute my success to both of these instructors. They are professional, extremely knowledgeable, and funny. The final test was daunting to me, but because Drew and Kevin well prepared us, taught us the important skills and explained in context why we needed to know this information, I did great! Each dive site we went to was breathtaking, and I love that Gabe listens to your request for a particular dive and then accommodates you.
I cannot say enough good things about Kaimana, the instructors, the great equipment, and awesome dive shop. But the message has spread to my friends that live here and I will be surely sending friends from the mainland to dive with Kaimana. Mahalo Kaimana and I can’t wait to dive again with you soon! A+.
Cheers, Hannah

These guys are awesome! I’ve done two separate 2-​tank dives and both were amazing. They are committed to a personal experience. Very good prices, superior service, and a great staff. Couldn’t ask for anything better. They don’t run you through the dive like a cattle car. Super flexible with getting you to a great dive site. One of the best dive companies I’ve ever worked with! Can’t wait to be back in Oahu for the next dive!!!

I’m might be crazy, but I’m giving them 5* just for Gabe’s email responses alone. Also I haven’t been there yet.
Gabe is super friendly always giving me advice, I really can’t wait to see dive in Hawaii.
I’ll update this review after diving, but I’m sure I will only have good things to say.

Had a great time with Gabe and crew. We had a quick ride out to the first dive site the YO257 wreck site. This was my first dive after getting my cert. Gabe a super understanding and he went over basics again with me. And he took as much time I needed and I was not rushed at all. 10 out of 10!
We hit up the secret spot after that and did an awesome drift dive.

Planned a trip to see family in O’ahu and decided to do some diving. Chose Kaimana after reading the great reviews.
The Good:
Small group outings (max. 6 divers/​snorkelers)
Group can have both divers and snorkelers
Soft drinks provided
Gear (in good condition!) provided
Fantastic staff
Great communication
The boat is the Nacho 1 (cracked me up!)
The Bad:
They can’t make it so your sinuses play along for the day, darnit
Arielle was our divemaster for the day and she was just great. I was only able to stand about 5 minutes of diving (due to aforementioned sinuses), but the honey and the other 2 non-​relatives on board had a wonderful experience, even came face-​to-​face with a big ol’ turtle and a white tipped shark. Can’t wait to see the photos Arielle!
I spent most of the trip snorkeling with our other 2 family members. Our boat driver (so sorry I can’t remember your name!) was fantastic — helpful getting me out of the water with my dive gear, got me a soda to calm me, and made nice conversation with both myself and my family when we were on board while the divers were down.
Gabe in the office was super communicative and didn’t give me any kind of static at all after i had to switch us from 4 divers to 2 divers and 2 snorkelers.
Overall, a great company that provided us with a great experience. When we are back in O’ahu, we will be looking you guys up again!

I just got my Rescue Diver certification with KD, and I was blown away again!
To be honest, I was not very confident that I would be able to do it. Gabe was prompt (as usual!) in replying to all of the questions I had, from the content, how much time was necessary, and what I needed to do in advance. Kevin spent a lot of time with me to make sure I had confidence in what I was doing, and allowed me to proceed at my own pace. Although it was a certification class, everyone else I met (Kyle, Will and Drew) also made sure I had lots of fun!
KD will refuse to take you down if they think it is unsafe — if you have a cold, panic underwater, etc. — which is expected of Dive Masters and instructors. If you are looking for deep dives or wrecks, make sure to let them know when you book.

As a newly certified diver it was imperative for me to find a scuba dive company that was reputable and highly recommended. There was only a small handful of companies that received high 5-​star ratings and Gabe at Kaimana solidified my decision by answering my page long list of questions! He was very responsive and offered competitive rates and flexibility with my schedule.
I was able to convince my girlfriend to do an intro dive and while she practiced her skills with her instructor Will (who is so patient and really funny++ for you Will!) we did a quick 52 foot dive with his assistant Randy at Horseshoe reef. Although vis was not so great it was a nice easy dive to work on my skills. The 2^nd dive at Marioland was more fruitful and we saw plenty of endemic fish and an entire school of blowfish! Overall a great group and fun easy dives. On a sidenote, these dives convinced my friend to get certified!
Randy had mentioned that the group also did more advanced wreck and reef dives and luckily I was able to swing my schedule to go with them on Sunday. Gabe was really quick at accommodating and I did my first 98 ft. wreck dive which was so awesome. Conditions were a lot better and before diving there was a small school of dolphins and a turtle just swimming at the surface. The Sea Tiger wreck lies 120 ft below and had 2 Hawaiian sea turtles aboard… one was fast asleep and the other was eating. We saw plenty of fish, vis was amazing but the current was so strong. 2^nd dive was at Rojo Reef — it had really healthy coral, plenty of fish, spotted eels, etc. Another awesome dive.
I will definitely be diving again with Kaimana when I visit the island again. You won’t regret diving with Kaimana– a must if you are thinking about getting your fins wet or if you’re already certified.
Mahalo Kaimana and see you in a few months!

Gabe and his crew are all about great service and great dives. On my 1^st dive with them we had six divers, one captain/​driver and three dive masters. Plus the picked me up at my hotel right on time.
On the way to tank one we saw humpback whales and two huge pods of dolphins. On the dive we saw reef shark, snowflake eels, morays, octopus, nudibrants and endless tropical fish. Dive two same plus two in our group spotted a tiger shark.
I had such a great day I dove the ship wreck and Roho with them the next morning.
Strong reco for these guys.