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Dive Review of Explore Kauai Scuba/Kauai Shores in
Hawaii/Kauai-Niihau

Explore Kauai Scuba/Kauai Shores: "Niihau Bucket List was fulfilled with Monk seals, Sharks and Caverns", Sep, 2023,

by Frank G Postillion, AZ, US (Reviewer Reviewer 5 reports with 1 Helpful vote). Report 12585.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 1 stars
Advanced For Subscribers Only
Comments I have read a lot about how Kauai has mediocre diving, since it is so far north, and unlike the Big Island has less coral,fish and pelagics. However, if you can brave the early one hour morning 17-mile and more difficult 1.5 hour return trip from/to the Kikiaola small boat harbor in southwestern Kauai to Ni'ihau and Lehua Rock, then you are in for quite a treat. Owners Captain Nick and Jessy, our divemaster, were excellent guides for six divers a ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites Explore Kauai Scuba   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving Hawaii, Cabo Pulmo, San Carlos, Puerto Penasco, Belize, Bonaire, Curacao, Aruba, BVI, St. Croix, St. John St. Thomas, Cozumel, Akumal, Florida springs and Atlantic coast,
Closest Airport Lihue Getting There Phoenix to Lihue non stop

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas currents
Water Temp 81-81°F / 27-27°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 60-120 Ft/ 18-37 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions 700 psi inform divemaster
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? no

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles None Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities 4 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments No fresh water tank but allowed plenty of time for UW photos ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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