Banzai Divers Hawaii
Banzai Divers Hawaii
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Responsible, small group scuba and snorkel tours and courses. We are North Shores scuba diving headquarters! We also offer diving in Waikiki, Honolulu, and West Oahu! From your very first dive to dive professionals, our experienced guides and instructors ensure an amazing Hawaiian Waters experience with an emphasis on safety.
Haleiwa, Hawaii
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2024
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Monica S
Soemaadalen, Norway4 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Went scuba diving with Banzai divers for two days during my stay in oahu. First day I did a refresh, since it had been a while since my last dive. My dive instructor Ricki was great, and made me feel really comfortable during both refresh dives. Also, it was my first time doing a refresh in an actuall dive siste instead og a pool, which totally gives more for the money. Got to see turtles and a lot of Fish.
Second day I did a lava tube dive. And it was no doubt the best dive day I've ever had! Beautyful scenery and a great guide, Devin, who guided us through this amazing landscape and sea life, including octopus, puffers and so many turtles.
Both guides where super nice and I would totally recommend this company for anyone who is planning to go scuba diving in oahu.
Second day I did a lava tube dive. And it was no doubt the best dive day I've ever had! Beautyful scenery and a great guide, Devin, who guided us through this amazing landscape and sea life, including octopus, puffers and so many turtles.
Both guides where super nice and I would totally recommend this company for anyone who is planning to go scuba diving in oahu.
Written May 16, 2022
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Mecs2014
103 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
My wife Sarah and I were fortunate to come across this smaller locally owned and operated dive company on Oahu, Hawaii.
Our dive instructor Devin is exactly what a beginner needs. Patient, professional, flexible, and extremely knowledgeable.
Our situation is unique as we hired Banzai Divers Hawaii in the teeth of the COVID pandemic while we have an immune compromised child at home. Devin understood our abundance of caution and took steps including working with us to resume training after the state of Hawaii closed beaches and essentially shutdown diving for hire for weeks. He promptly made it his priority to afford us an opportunity to successfully complete our Open Water Dive certification upon reopening of tourism activities.
If you are visiting Hawaii, or are living in Hawaii i highly recommend checking out Banzai Divers Hawaii. You wont find a more down to earth team who make you feel at ease.
We completed dives from shore and from a boat. Best of all its not a cattle company hurrying you through with tons of other people.
Check them out you won't be disappointed!
Our dive instructor Devin is exactly what a beginner needs. Patient, professional, flexible, and extremely knowledgeable.
Our situation is unique as we hired Banzai Divers Hawaii in the teeth of the COVID pandemic while we have an immune compromised child at home. Devin understood our abundance of caution and took steps including working with us to resume training after the state of Hawaii closed beaches and essentially shutdown diving for hire for weeks. He promptly made it his priority to afford us an opportunity to successfully complete our Open Water Dive certification upon reopening of tourism activities.
If you are visiting Hawaii, or are living in Hawaii i highly recommend checking out Banzai Divers Hawaii. You wont find a more down to earth team who make you feel at ease.
We completed dives from shore and from a boat. Best of all its not a cattle company hurrying you through with tons of other people.
Check them out you won't be disappointed!
Written December 22, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
markdmatthews
Oahu's North Shore, HI4 contributions
Jul 2021
I have well over 2,000 logged dives - this is hands down the best overall service on Oahu.
I have used Banzai Divers Hawaii on previous trips to Oahu and they never disappoint! This trip we did multi dives on the North Shore: Cathedrals, Sharks Cove Lava Tubes and Three Tables with them once again with my 17yr old daughter and my 11yr old daughters joined us for her first ocean dive.
Devin and crew are fantastic and were great with both kids during the dive - and that means a lot... I highly recommend anyone visiting Oahu to use Banzai Divers Hawaii!
I have used Banzai Divers Hawaii on previous trips to Oahu and they never disappoint! This trip we did multi dives on the North Shore: Cathedrals, Sharks Cove Lava Tubes and Three Tables with them once again with my 17yr old daughter and my 11yr old daughters joined us for her first ocean dive.
Devin and crew are fantastic and were great with both kids during the dive - and that means a lot... I highly recommend anyone visiting Oahu to use Banzai Divers Hawaii!
Written July 26, 2021
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BMFJaz
Chandler, AZ13 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
Banzai Divers are amazing. I've gone with them three times now, bringing along family members who were both new and experienced divers. Ages of our groups varied from as young as 10 years to as old as 66. Banzai took care of every detail and made sure that everyone was safe, comfortable, and successful. Two of the dives were boat dives and one was a shore dive. Banzai knows the best dive spots around the island.
Written October 7, 2022
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Kinsey B
2 contributions
Apr 2022
I was worried about booking this dive because I was going to be myself, but I’m so glad I did! There were other groups on board so don’t be intimidated if you’re a solo diver.
I received a useful email prior to the dive with clear directions/instructions. When I was arriving a bit behind schedule to the harbor (lots of morning traffic in Honolulu!) the dive master called to check up on me (and much to my relief they were able to wait a few extra minutes).
The boat captain had a dog named Sushi that would bark at the dolphins. Snacks, water, and a bathroom onboard. All of the gear was provided, fit well, and was in good condition.
Before the dive we got a refresher from the dive master, like signs to look for and what our plan would be.
Shipwreck portion was phenomenal! On my computer it said I reached a max depth of 101 ft. Lots of fish and coral, which the dive master made sure to point out when there was something cool or unique. We dove through the corridors of the ship and were surprised when there was a giant sea turtle literally larger than a person inside one of the rooms!
The second dive wasn’t as exciting as far as marine life goes. We followed a pipe along the sea floor at a shallower depth. Still lots of turtles, fish, and coral, and we could hear dolphins on the second dive.
Definitely recommend! I’ve booked with this company multiple times (also done lava tube shore dives on the north shore and other reef dives in Waikiki). Super professional, friendly, and well worth the price.
I received a useful email prior to the dive with clear directions/instructions. When I was arriving a bit behind schedule to the harbor (lots of morning traffic in Honolulu!) the dive master called to check up on me (and much to my relief they were able to wait a few extra minutes).
The boat captain had a dog named Sushi that would bark at the dolphins. Snacks, water, and a bathroom onboard. All of the gear was provided, fit well, and was in good condition.
Before the dive we got a refresher from the dive master, like signs to look for and what our plan would be.
Shipwreck portion was phenomenal! On my computer it said I reached a max depth of 101 ft. Lots of fish and coral, which the dive master made sure to point out when there was something cool or unique. We dove through the corridors of the ship and were surprised when there was a giant sea turtle literally larger than a person inside one of the rooms!
The second dive wasn’t as exciting as far as marine life goes. We followed a pipe along the sea floor at a shallower depth. Still lots of turtles, fish, and coral, and we could hear dolphins on the second dive.
Definitely recommend! I’ve booked with this company multiple times (also done lava tube shore dives on the north shore and other reef dives in Waikiki). Super professional, friendly, and well worth the price.
Written April 11, 2022
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basketballsheu
Honolulu, HI1 contribution
May 2022
We initially booked this dive after seeing positive reviews for small groups for better instruction. However, after getting on the boat there were 6 divers and 2 instructors. Of the 6 divers, 5 were not certified and were all taken by 1 instructor. The one certified diver had a 1:1 instructor who went off on their own for their dive.
We purposefully booked discovery scuba for non-experienced divers, and I could not believe how unsafe that was. One instructor should not be responsible for 5 inexperienced divers! I would definitely not recommend this for first time or not certified divers. If there were any problems that occurred during the dive, what would have happened to the other 4 uncertified divers in the water?
Overall, I would not recommend for inexperienced divers; however, the staff was very kind and welcoming, but that does not supersede the safety of the divers.
We purposefully booked discovery scuba for non-experienced divers, and I could not believe how unsafe that was. One instructor should not be responsible for 5 inexperienced divers! I would definitely not recommend this for first time or not certified divers. If there were any problems that occurred during the dive, what would have happened to the other 4 uncertified divers in the water?
Overall, I would not recommend for inexperienced divers; however, the staff was very kind and welcoming, but that does not supersede the safety of the divers.
Written May 25, 2022
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Susie P
6 contributions
Oct 2022
Outstanding experience from start to finish! Devin made booking and sign up simple, one click and done! Easy communication and great value, worth every penny! We had an awesome day diving with Aaron! He is probably the nicest person I have ever met! He was a super knowledgeable, passionate and engaged instructor. He went out of his way to find octopus to teach and show us their character and unique qualities. He took care of absolutely everything, all we did was show up, blow bubbles and create incredible memories from an exceptional experience! Banzai divers are a no brainer! The boat captain Crash and his dog Sushi were fantastic too! Thank you to the entire crew - Aaron, Devin, Crash and Sushi
Written October 26, 2022
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jontW5434ME
1 contribution
Feb 2024
Everything about this expereince was positive! Devin, our guide, gave us personal attention, which calmed our nerves and reassured us of our training. He took care of all our equipment and reviewed important safety rules. While we were diving he pointed out many wonders we might have otherwise missed. The visibility and warm water (as compared to previous dives) reignited our desire for more diving!
Written February 17, 2024
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chotographie
San Francisco, CA4 contributions
Jun 2022
I loved my first 2 dives with Banzai at Shark's Cove, so I signed up for the Advanced PADI certification class. I had such a great experience with Devin and Ricki on the 5 training dives. They have different styles of teaching (e.g. how much they weight you), so it was great to experience both. I especially appreciated how patient and understanding Devin was on the deep dive, which I was the most nervous about. I ended up enjoying the deep dives the most, and I've never felt more confident in my performance/buoyancy. Also appreciated how flexibly Devin worked with my schedule and how easy communication was over text; I even scheduled the first diving day the morning of, and he made it work. Highly, highly recommend diving with Banzai Divers.
Written June 27, 2022
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MICHAEL H
Bend, OR9 contributions
Feb 2022
Devin was a fantastic guide and had a great eye for locating the animals we wanted to see. We dove the Sea Tiger Shipwreck and a reef nearby. Turtles, eels, dolphins, sharks and octopus to name a few. I have been diving for over 50 years and Devin led me on one of the best dives of my life. Thanks again. I will never forget those dives Everything you want in a smooth, effortless dive was delivered. On board and on shore Devin provided everything needed to feel relaxed and comfortable.
Written March 2, 2022
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We are interested in scuba certification for our two young boys 12 and 10 1/2. I am interested in hearing feedback regarding this program from anyone who has sent their children here. Banzai has a 5 star rating but I specifically am interested in how your children's dive classes went and any advice for parents. Both my husband and I are experienced divers and I would really appreciate feedback and advice.
Written August 1, 2018
Adam and Devin are AWESOME with kids! My 12 year old son is now in love with diving! Very kid friendly.
Written June 14, 2019
I'm thinking about getting a Groupon to do this and I've read some not so great reviews. Has anybody used a Groupon in February 2017 and had ok result?
Written February 27, 2017
Aloha! I recommend booking with us directly and we will honor the Groupon rate. This way if anything came up (weather, sickness, etc) you wouldn't have to get the refund through groupon which is darn near impossible sometimes
Written February 27, 2017
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