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I am going to be in Hawaii (Honolulu) in September on work. I usually try and get at least a couple of days worth of diving (ok, usually more like 4!) on trips like this. I was wondering if anyone could recommend good dive locations and dive operators in Hawaii? I'm happy to travel to any of the islands.
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Nik
Good Diving locations in Hawaii?
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Posted 05 April 2004 - 03:27 AM
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Posted 05 April 2004 - 08:25 AM
Kona Coast Divers to see the Manta Rays...they are incredible!!! I'll have to look for some other recommendations for you!
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Posted 05 April 2004 - 11:16 AM
Thanks WW - appreciate it! 
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Posted 05 April 2004 - 11:20 AM
Hey Nikk,
I'm jealous.. but have a good trip...
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I'm jealous.. but have a good trip...
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Posted 05 April 2004 - 11:23 AM
Dejah - join me! 
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Posted 05 April 2004 - 11:35 AM
Oh now that is so very tempting, I'll have to look at my schedule.. and who knows I may take you up on that.. Anyone else want to possibly go?Dejah - join me!
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Posted 05 April 2004 - 11:40 AM
THat would be fun! Or you (and anyone else who wants to) can join me in the Lakshadweep in October.
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Posted 05 April 2004 - 11:54 AM
I think the most fun I had was with Lahaina Divers in Maui. The wall dive off of Molokini was really fun (and we got to see some sleeping sharks!), and the cathedrals off of Lanai. As I mentioned in another post, make sure you're one of the first ones in and definitely get in before the inexperienced "buoyancy-challenged" ones do!!
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Posted 05 April 2004 - 12:41 PM
sounds like good advice, jextract! 
thanks!
thanks!
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Posted 05 April 2004 - 12:44 PM
Hey Nikk, Check this site out.
http://www.reeftrekk...glish-dive.html
Some decent diving on Oahu. I haven't used Reef Trekkers but have heard good things. September is starting to push the North Shore dives as a lot of them can only be dove when (shore dives) the surf is down. I loved Sharks Cove (outer parts) And then therre is the WWII Corsair wreck.
On the other islands you must make it to maui and do Molokini back wall and Lanai. The Big Island has the Kona Coast, as WW recommended, and that spectacular night Manta dive.
I have never done a dive on Kaui but understand with the right conditions it's great.
have a great time...Also I'm not sure when I'm going this year but it just might be in September. I try to make it over at least once a year but this year WW has me pretty busy with the SD.Com trips! I'll probably be on the Big Island most of the time so if it so happens maybe we can get together.
Have a great one!
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http://www.reeftrekk...glish-dive.html
Some decent diving on Oahu. I haven't used Reef Trekkers but have heard good things. September is starting to push the North Shore dives as a lot of them can only be dove when (shore dives) the surf is down. I loved Sharks Cove (outer parts) And then therre is the WWII Corsair wreck.
On the other islands you must make it to maui and do Molokini back wall and Lanai. The Big Island has the Kona Coast, as WW recommended, and that spectacular night Manta dive.
I have never done a dive on Kaui but understand with the right conditions it's great.
have a great time...Also I'm not sure when I'm going this year but it just might be in September. I try to make it over at least once a year but this year WW has me pretty busy with the SD.Com trips! I'll probably be on the Big Island most of the time so if it so happens maybe we can get together.
Have a great one!
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Posted 05 April 2004 - 12:55 PM
Cheers Gar - thanks for the feedback. Do let me know if you are going to be there - it would be great to dive with another SD member.
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Posted 05 April 2004 - 01:44 PM
I live on Oahu. The diving on this island is just so-so. I dive with Island Divers. It's a club and the rates for boat dives are much better than tourist dive shops. If you are going to stay on this island, in Sept you may still be able to shore dive on the north shore. If the "winter" swells haven't arrived yet. Other than that, there are a couple of wrecks, etc. that you can only get to by boat. Sort of interesting. Very easy diving, though.
The other suggestions by the folks here were for diving on the outer islands, which would entail airfare, hotel, and maybe a car. So it could get expensive. But I can second their suggestions. The manta ray dive was one of my all time favorites. Like a water ballet, really.
I LOVE diving. It is my passion. However, I liked the Big Island (the manta ray dive) for it's land attractions also. The volcano, black sand beach, parker ranch, etc.
The other suggestions by the folks here were for diving on the outer islands, which would entail airfare, hotel, and maybe a car. So it could get expensive. But I can second their suggestions. The manta ray dive was one of my all time favorites. Like a water ballet, really.
I LOVE diving. It is my passion. However, I liked the Big Island (the manta ray dive) for it's land attractions also. The volcano, black sand beach, parker ranch, etc.
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Posted 06 April 2004 - 10:47 AM
Thanks Becky - good advice. I will make sure to take in some of the ABOVE water sights too!I LOVE diving. It is my passion. However, I liked the Big Island (the manta ray dive) for it's land attractions also. The volcano, black sand beach, parker ranch, etc.
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Posted 12 April 2004 - 10:15 AM
Hey Nikk,
Here's a great shore diving site to look at: http://www.shoredivi.../Oahu/index.htm
I just dove #11 saturday from shore and 9 and 10 yesterday from the boat. All fantastic dives. Great reef, lava formations, and TONS of sealife! Look me up in September!
Aloha Sea Nmf. I'm new to SD and live on Oahu, too. Can you give me some contact info for Island Divers? Just got my OW certification and WANT TO DIVE!
Jim
Here's a great shore diving site to look at: http://www.shoredivi.../Oahu/index.htm
I just dove #11 saturday from shore and 9 and 10 yesterday from the boat. All fantastic dives. Great reef, lava formations, and TONS of sealife! Look me up in September!
Aloha Sea Nmf. I'm new to SD and live on Oahu, too. Can you give me some contact info for Island Divers? Just got my OW certification and WANT TO DIVE!
Jim
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Posted 13 April 2004 - 05:39 AM
Thanks Jim - I will be in touch before September!
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