Bubbles Below Scuba Charters
Bubbles Below Scuba Charters
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7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Bubbles Below Mission Statement: Inspiring Divers to care about the marine world through encounters, education and natural curiosity. We are committed to sustaining the character and the reef residents of our many dive sites. Join us sharing water with the 350 pound Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles , White Tip Reef Sharks napping the day away for nighttime play, octopus and eels among the thousands of ornamental fish. The habitat for our marine life is Kauaiās geological history. The fantastic topography we find while diving old sea caves eroded by wave action millions of years ago creates wondrous habitats. Let's create those underwater memories shared with loved ones! We offer Boat diving for everyone from the most beginner to the experienced. We try to accommodate a personalized dive schedule for you and your family. Every charter is led by a naturalist and is a marine ecology underwater tour!
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Victoria, Canada131 contributions
Dec 2021 ā¢ Couples
We walked into the storefront while exploring the local community and didnāt know much about this dive shop, all we knew is that we wanted a couple of dives while visiting. First impressions were that the owners were knowledgeable and they maintain their gear very well- it is the most important thing for us. They also dive based on air and not time, because for those of us who who have gills this is a selling point. They just so happened to have two spots on the day we needed which was very handy so we booked.
We usually travel with all our own gear because of bad experiences and not trusting rentals, but for this trip we didnāt bring our BCDās or wetsuits so had to rent. Their BCD is practically brand new and their other gear isnāt cheap āfor touristsā stuff. I would totally rent all the gear next time and not bring our own. We trust their equipment.
This company is one of the safest and most environmental conscientious companies weāve had the pleasure of diving with. The safety briefing was done on shore and at the dive sites so there was no issue with misunderstandings or people not knowing what to expect. They donāt want accidents or injuries and it shows, their customers really do come first.
The staff were very organized and also ensured that the correct experience levels were together. We had two fantastic dives as will definitely contact them again the next time weāre on Kauai.
We usually travel with all our own gear because of bad experiences and not trusting rentals, but for this trip we didnāt bring our BCDās or wetsuits so had to rent. Their BCD is practically brand new and their other gear isnāt cheap āfor touristsā stuff. I would totally rent all the gear next time and not bring our own. We trust their equipment.
This company is one of the safest and most environmental conscientious companies weāve had the pleasure of diving with. The safety briefing was done on shore and at the dive sites so there was no issue with misunderstandings or people not knowing what to expect. They donāt want accidents or injuries and it shows, their customers really do come first.
The staff were very organized and also ensured that the correct experience levels were together. We had two fantastic dives as will definitely contact them again the next time weāre on Kauai.
Written December 24, 2021
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Sunshine796654
3 contributions
Dec 2022 ā¢ Business
We went on the morning 2 tank dive and were very happy with the quality of the rental equipment, the professional safety briefing and the care the team took to ensure everyone was safe, informed,and comfortable, and there was a fun vibe on the boat. From the first communication Blondie was responsive and helpful, answering all my questions and taking time in the phone with me. The whole crew was both professional, experienced, and friendly. They kept the diver to divemaster ratio reasonable (5 divers with 1 divemaster and another group of 4:1). We saw a ton of wildlife and had a fantastic time!! Iāll dive with them next time Iām on Kauai, 100%!!
Written December 23, 2022
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Lanmar65
Bethesda, MD17 contributions
Dec 2023 ā¢ Friends
I had a great time with Bubbles. I had not gone diving in many years and the Bubbles team, Clay & Blondy, were great about setting me up with a PADI refresher course and walking me through what was needed. On the day of my dive, Clay was very good about talking me through the details, giving me reminders on safety, doing a comprehensive on-shore briefing as well as walking me through the gear and its use. During our dive Clay was very attentive to make sure I was comfortable reacclimating to the gear and the process, going through the safety drills underwater, and then guiding us through a lovely/interesting dive. I rented all the gear and it was a clean and well-prepared. Clay was a terrific host on the dive. I would definitely go again with the Bubbles.
Written December 12, 2023
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Avi S
Palo Alto, CA40 contributions
Sep 2022 ā¢ Solo
The trip to Ni'ihau was extraordinary. Everything about Bubbles Below staff is exceptional: from the information and communication before the trip, to the execution of it. Captain Clay has decades of experience traveling to and guiding trips to Ni'ihau. Aside from the jokes he shares (have you met a boat captain that doesn't share their jokes), he is a master of the boat and the trip through the challenging waters between Kauai and Ni'ihau. And when it gets to the dives, the briefings are detailed, comprehensive and grounded in your safety as a guest and a diver. The rest of the crew - Jake and Mercedes - are real pros. Great divemasters and they are all together an amazing crew.
And last but not least. The captain and the dive masters chose the dive sites and let us through the most beautiful, exciting, amazing, inspiring, an exceptional views of those sites.
An amazing experience with an amazing crew!
And last but not least. The captain and the dive masters chose the dive sites and let us through the most beautiful, exciting, amazing, inspiring, an exceptional views of those sites.
An amazing experience with an amazing crew!
Written September 25, 2022
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Alex W
2 contributions
Feb 2022
Bubbles Below came recommended from some personal contacts, and didn't disappoint. What's most immediately obvious is that they all love the ocean, and love sharing it with visitors. Clay would clearly rather be no other place than at the helm of his dive boat out on the water, and it makes for a great atmosphere.
We came with a group of friends, all but one relatively new divers, and kind of hoped for a bit more hand-holding to stay safe and on-track. Manny was absolutely the perfect dive master for the group. He was super excited to show off all his favorite spots on the reef, had awesome communication above and below the surface, and did a perfect job treating us like a dive tour while keeping a watchful eye as if we were students, which made the whole experience comfortable and confidence-inspiring. I think Manny would make a great elementary school teacher if they taught that underwater, but I'm sure even the most seasoned instructor would enjoy diving with this crew.
The boat only holds like 6 divers, so it's a really great, personal experience.
We came with a group of friends, all but one relatively new divers, and kind of hoped for a bit more hand-holding to stay safe and on-track. Manny was absolutely the perfect dive master for the group. He was super excited to show off all his favorite spots on the reef, had awesome communication above and below the surface, and did a perfect job treating us like a dive tour while keeping a watchful eye as if we were students, which made the whole experience comfortable and confidence-inspiring. I think Manny would make a great elementary school teacher if they taught that underwater, but I'm sure even the most seasoned instructor would enjoy diving with this crew.
The boat only holds like 6 divers, so it's a really great, personal experience.
Written May 31, 2022
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Magdalena Z
Ormond Beach, FL8 contributions
Jul 2023 ā¢ Couples
Bubbles Below was absolutely so much fun. My husband and I had the adventure of a lifetime and met great people along the way. The dive master: boat captain was funny, personable and had great pirate jokes! Jake was very helpful and well informed. He was a great dive master for our group! We felt safe and learned so much about the story of Nihau and the Lihue Crater. The swim throughs were incredible and that TV cavern is unforgettable. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone scuba certified. My husband and I will totally be back again for another adventure with Bubbles Below.
Written August 6, 2023
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Mahalo Magdalena for your kind review! We are so glad you had a once-in-a-lifetime experience diving on Kaua'i & Ni'ihau with our crew. We would love to have you back for more scuba adventures in the future!
Written August 26, 2023
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Scowdoc
Isle of Palms, SC24 contributions
Dec 2023 ā¢ Friends
Parents snorkeled, adult children scuba. Donāt let Capān Clayās grandpa jokes put you off; embrace the āgroaners ā. Very congenial and helpful. The adult children did 3 1-tank dives after a PADI refresher the day before. A local, small business, they work to set themselves apart from the big box venues. Turtles! Thanks so much to Capāns Clay and Tom for a great experience.
Written December 28, 2023
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Doug S
Santa Monica, CA27 contributions
Mar 2023 ā¢ Solo
This is my 2nd trip with Bubbles Below. The operation is run by Blondie and her husband Clay. They are superb operators and really know their stuff. This dive was a really rough/rainy day, but we went out a gutted it out. I had a young man as a dive master who really made the dive worth while. While the conditions were tough, we really had an excellent dive and saw white tip sharks, large 300 lb turtle, lots of micro stuff and some nudibranchs. We both had strong lights and that really helped. Kauai is a magical place and after 1000 plus world wide dives, I can offer an unhesitating recommendation of Clay, Blondie and staff. A+++
Written March 31, 2023
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Mahalo Doug for your kind review! It means so much to us that you speak so highly of our small operation, considering your immense worldly dive experience. We hope you come out with us again soon!
Written August 26, 2023
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J B
Wanaka, New Zealand3 contributions
Dec 2023 ā¢ Family
Captain Tom and DM/Captain Clay were wonderful taking us to dive Hale O Honu! A truly special dive with abundant Honu turtles, barracuda, and a moray eel among many other colorful creatures. Their maximum dive group is 6 so it makes for a wonderfully intimate experience especially given this was only our 3 and 4th recreational dives. Visibility was 30 feet, surge was minimal and Clay made sure everyone was enjoying themselves helping us reinforce skills we learned in the last 2 years. For novice divers, Bubbles Below gets our highest thumbs up!
Written December 25, 2023
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Stephanie J
2 contributions
Aug 2022 ā¢ Couples
Of all the dive shops I've dove with so far, Bubbles Below has been one of my absolute favorite shops. Every single person you interact with amongst this crew is simply amazing. Clay is super knowledgeable and you learn so much from him about Kauai and all the local dive spots. I really appreciate how he practices and you feel really safe diving with him and his crew.
Jake was a great divemaster to work with. He's always smiling and you can really tell he enjoys what he does. I'd definitely return to dive with them again!
Jake was a great divemaster to work with. He's always smiling and you can really tell he enjoys what he does. I'd definitely return to dive with them again!
Written August 20, 2022
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Does anyone know of a Kauai company that offers both a scuba/snorkling tour. So some in our party of 10 on the boat can snorkle while others scuba dive?.
Written September 30, 2024
Where do you leave from for the Mana Crack/Napali dive? How long is the boat ride and how smooth/bumpy is it? How long is the complete tour?
Thank you!
Written March 10, 2016
Aloha Kelly,
All of the charters leave out of Port Allen Small Boat Harbor on the southwest side of the island. The ride out to the first divesite is about an hour and 15-30 min, the ride home is about 2 hours. The charter meets at 6:30 getting back around 2-3 depending if you do 2 or 3 tanks on the Mana Crack. As far as how smooth/bumpy the ride is all depends on the weather. We get a weather forecast 4 days in advance which can tell us a lot more about what the ocean will be doing. This tour is of course a weather dependent charter, we do reserve the right to cancel due to safety at any point BUT we really do try to give you options/advance notice as much as possible. Must respect the ocean/weather gods. Hope this helps! Happy diving!
Written March 10, 2016
I've been told that the Niihau dive trip is only for advanced drift divers. I've done a number of drift dives, but nothing in very strong current. Do you think it would be OK for me to book this trip?
Written January 26, 2016
The dives do not have to be drift dives. All 3 of our dives were down a line.
Written July 24, 2018
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