Scuba Dive operator Oahu HI

[helo driver]

Will be visiting Oahu and looking for a recommendation for a dive operator.

[King Neptune]

I've used Gabe Scotti and have been very happy with him. He is an independant instructor and schedules trips with multiple operators based on your needs and desires.

 

Contact Gabe at the following:

Gabe Scotti

Kaimana Divers

Honolulu, Hawaii

Call us at 808-772-1795

Web page: www.waikikiscuba.com

[Middleager]

Unlike most other dive places, in Oahu there are lots of scuba trip brokers. They don't own a dive shop, or dive boat. They just book you to a seat on a dive boat. There are also some dive shops without a dive boat. And some dive boats without a storefront.

 

I'd rather book directly with a boat operator, so you are not going through a middleman. If you have preference do go to certain dive sites, you have a better chance of getting it when you book a request directly with the boat.

 

Last time I was there, I booked with Capt. Bruce's. Capt. Randy who took over the ownership at that time, was very good. They operate out of west Oahu, but will pick you up from Waikiki or any places near.

[helo driver]

Thanks for the recommendations, also got a recommenation for "Reef Pirates", any thoughts on them?

[King Neptune]

"Reef Pirates" is an operation that Gabe recommends and uses for his trips so I would think that they would be a good choice.

 

BTW, Gabe is not a broker, he runs his own business and goes diving with you, he just doesn't have his own boat. However, that gives him the flexibility to use different operators depending on your desires and weather conditions. He also will go shore diving with you if you prefer that over a boat dive.

[helo driver]

Dove with Sean from Reef Pirates this morning, great dives, King Neptune thanks for confirming the recommendation that my dive buddy got. Worked out well.

[cruzegirl]

Also, Island Divers Hawaii is very good. I used them with my friends for May last year. I thought they were very good. And they have their own boat.

[catieward]

DH and I used Capt. Bruce when we stayed on the Island Dec 08. We did about 8 dives with his outfit. Highly recommend this Dive operation. I never felt uncomfortable, and the dive crew was excellent.