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View on Google MapsJessie and Nick re THE BEST! This was our second scuba trip with them and will not be our last! Great people! Great boat! Great equipment! Great dives.!!!!
Great hospitality and customer service. Nick and Jesse are very experienced and go the extra mile to ensure you have an enjoyable day!
Wow!!! These two really have a lot of local knowledge. It’s a very personal service, they listen to what you like and cater to you. We were so happy with them we cancelled with others for the week! We highly recommend them.
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Service animals allowed, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, 3 diver minimum to run this tour
Jess and Nick from Explore Kauai Scuba are a first rate team and I am thankful my research into Kauai diving options lead me to book with them. My husband and I dive a couple of times a year (30+ years certified) and our 22 year old son has made 5 dives over the past 4 years. Jess and Nick customized our dive based on weather, dive site water clairity/conditions (Dec dive with heavy rain day prior) and our interest in type of dive. After visiting and Jess assessing the first two sites they recommended we boat anther 4 miles for likely better conditions- they were spot on! Our dives had great visibility and we encountered many fish including: moray eel, reef shark, intensely orange/red octopus and curious turtles. Jess’s high level of knowledge of all the dive sites and marine life paired with Nick’s expert captaining of the boat allowed us to enjoy the day in comfort. We even spotted him back wales frolicking in the water with tail slaps and flips. We were paired with pine other diver and appreciated how Jess and Nick explained the options to our group as the day progressed and never felt like we were on a tight timeline. We highly recommend Explore Kauai Scuba as one of our best dive teams ever. They cost a little more but they are more than worth it for the level of small diving group experience you will get! Would definitely dive with them again. Book early as their dates fill in quick.
We had an awesome day on the water with Jess and Nick. We dove at Amber‘s Arches and Pue’os. We saw dolphins little bitty crabs, living in the antler coral and a ton of tropical fish. The tour operators were very knowledgeable and friendly, and I would highly recommend them.
I dove with this company 10 years ago and this last trip was my favorite. Definitely the best guides on the island. If you want to see something they will take you there. I wanted to see a flame angelfish because I have a pair at home. On the island of Kauai this fish is not common at all. On our second dive they pointed out a pair! The boat was really easy to dive off of and handled the seas perfectly. I will 100% only be diving with them when I go to the island next time.
Wow! I can't give this dive company enough stars. Firstly, they had excellent customer service when it came to booking and flexibility. Jessie bent over backwards to get us on a dive with 4 other divers. I really enjoyed hanging out with the other divers and sharing our diving experiences. Nick was a super polite and knowledgeable boat captain. The dive equipment was in tip top shape and I was perfectly fitted into my gear. The dives were awesome and we saw so much marine life. Jessie carried a tablet and identified everything for us. Can't wait to go back to Kauai and dive again with Explore Kauai Scuba.
Jessie and Nick are great diving hosts. They’re super friendly and helpful with the dive experience and Jessie has a tremendous eye to find interesting critters. When we go back to Kauai I’ll definitely dive with them again. We were very fortunate during our two-tank local charter to come across a mom and juvenile monk seal pair that stayed with us for over ten minutes.
Explore Kaua'i should be your go-to for diving in Kaua'i. The dive sites Jesse and Nick take you to are fabulous; better than the south-side sites, IMO. For Ni'ihau, they are simply the best choice. From the West side harbor they leave from, Ni'ihau takes just about an hour, which is half the time dive boats from the Poipu area take. Jesse and Nick are both fantastic - great at skippering the boat and guiding underwater. They also are in no hurry and don't rush you. We stopped to watch eagle rays at the surface, which was unforgettable! You get to dive your tank, which few dive boats allow. Jesse is great at spotting and pointing out interesting critters, which elevates every dive. The boat is very comfortable with a cabin area for the times that there is rain, waves, and spray. It's really nice to have that for wet, cold days! If you want a fabulous time diving, go with Explore Kauai!
I was excited to dive with this husband and wife-owned dive company (Nick & Jessie) because Nick had originally certified me in Oahu about 10 years ago and since I felt so safe & comfortable then, I knew I would be in good hands here in Kauai! Nick captained the nboat on this trip & Jessie took us down on amazing reef dives where we saw crazy beautiful fish, octopus and a half-dozen turtles rolling through a turtle-cleaning station which was amazing! I love that both Nick and Jessie were so knowledgeable about the island & the different dive sites… & I especially loved that Jessie pulled out some wildlife books BEFORE diving, to point out some really unique fish & creatures that we would likely see! They also provided some snacks, beverages & some fresh local mango, which was incredible! If you plan to dive here on the island - I would highly recommend you do it with this duo - they are experienced, patient & so much fun!
