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“We went to two different locations with Ken and each location was filled with fish, turtles, sharks, and octopus.” in 77 reviews
“On the 2nd dive, he even encouraged me to practice a 2nd time near the surface while the others went diving.” in 40 reviews
“They patiently explained everything with a sense of humor and had us practice drills numerous times before going underwater.” in 9 reviews
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Hawaii's lowest price leader for quality scuba diving boat charters & PADI Scuba certification, 7 days a week. Explore Honolulu shipwrecks and turtle reefs aboard the 40' catamaran. 100% safety record, Waikiki beach hotel pick up, and Free underwater photos!
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- Kate M.Van Nuys, San Fernando Valley, CA02413Sep 11, 2023
The best snorkeling tour! We saw a lot of different fish and huge turtles! The team did everything for our pleasure! Captain Krash and his team took a lot of photos and videos, told a lot of information, this team does their job from the heart, thanks them! Carlos swam with us in the ocean and showed the most interesting moments. Thank you so much for the incredible emotions, I will remember this tour for the rest of my life!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Karen R.Anchorage, AK01Dec 12, 2023
I went to Hawaii to scatter my parents' ashes in the ocean, so I can not speak to any of their other services. I wanted a simple no fuss way to do this, and they came through. Staff was very helpful. I was concerned about finding flowers, and they told me to go to Walmart, which was perfect, and in budget. All the other services I researched for ash scattering cost three times as much, and offered way more than I wanted or needed. Great communication with the staff, clear directions, and I was able to do what I came to do. Ken took photos for me, and texted them to me. Overall very satisfied with the respectful way my needs were handled.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Felisha J.Sacramento, CA38173Aug 2, 2022
So first off let me just begin me and my family of three decided to take a trip to Hawaii on a whim, my 14 year old daughter included we were unsure if we were able to do this because we had no prior experience, So to begin our family vacation we decided to book scuba diving lessons with ken at Rainbow scuba . This was the absolute best experience ever. Ken was very upfront and open with us and the risks that come along with the experience good and bad I'm not gonna lie I started to get scaredLol ... Ken was a amazing instructor and made us feel safe he was extremely very patient. I am so glad we booked with Rainbow scuba . Kens instruction even helped us through the trip when we went snorkeling because we learned how to clear are mask from water please book with ken I promise you this is a must do !!! Hands down you will not get this experience anywhere else... mahalo and thank you from California
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Brinda B.Walnut Creek, CA09Aug 11, 2021
Diving with Ken and the captain is an absolute pleasure. Ken was brilliant in helping me refresh the basics before going in for an advance dive to a wreck site. He is also very thorough with safety checks. All along he made sure the group was entertained and well informed about the dive/site.
If you get a spot, don't think twice. Highly recommend.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Ben V.Redlands, CA0910Mar 31, 2022
We chartered a boat for snorkeling with three kids. It was a great experience. The guys picked an awesome spot, were super helpful, excellent with kids, and ensured we saw lots of fish and turtles. Highly recommend!!!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Michael K.Goulburn, Australia18433Dec 14, 2019
Rainbow Scuba Diving
Wow Wow Wow
Now, I'm not sure if I can write anymore....
We booked Rainbow Scuba for our holiday and I have to say that Ken and the team are sensational.
I would recommend to ANYONE, being an experienced diver to the first timer that Ken is the man to see.
We took my wife, son (15 years), daughter (18 years), my daughters BF (19 years) and myself.
Ken and the team were thorough, patient and simply excellent!
His briefing into scuba for the first timers was sensational.... Spoke in terminology that the kids understood and demonstrated the important things. Made sure everyone was able to perform the skills before committing to the dive.
My daughter who gets really bad motion sickness struggled and Ken was so patient. Gave good advice on how to fix it and was genuinely concerned.
The dive itself was superb.... a vast array of sealife from a variety of fish, turtles, sharks, moray eels and octopuses.
I couldn't recommend Ken anymore highly....
If you visit Hawaii and want to go for a dive, albeit a first timer or an experienced driver... Contact Rainbow Scuba and Ken will look after you!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Catherine C.Sloan, NV944Mar 30, 2022
We did a day out on the waters with Ken. He was great! He took us to a cool shipwreck and made my 2 teenage junior divers feel very comfortable. I would highly recommend going with Rainbow Scuba Hawaii if you are planning a day of scuba in Oahu.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Kc Y.West Fresno, Fresno, CA1458Apr 28, 2021
We went snorkeling on this boat in April 2021 and it was the BEST experience! We highly recommend this group! Ken and Hector were awesome, showing us exactly where the turtles were. They made sure everyone was having a great time!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - David G.San Jose, CA3601313Jun 2, 2019
Jeff and Ken were great! They're experienced divers, fun people, and you can tell they place a huge emphasis on safety and proper procedures. Never been diving before, my friend and I booked an intro/beginner diving tour. The group has a max of 6 people and is for beginners only, which means Ken/Jeff can really focus and help each member out.
We spent the first hour in the boat going through proper procedures. That may sound long for some, but this was super helpful in allowing us to know what to expect, especially since communication is limited while underwater.
The tour has 2 dives: one dive is training and getting used to scuba diving, and the 2nd dive you get to explore the reefs. I personally went through the training, but wasn't confident with being able to perform the procedures underwater after practicing a few times near the surface. Ken was super encouraging and catered to me the whole time: he encouraged me to practice again, but allowed me to go back to the boat when I just wasn't comfortable. On the 2nd dive, he even encouraged me to practice a 2nd time near the surface while the others went diving. I didn't feel like going in at the time, and he respected that. We had a really good conversation on the boat.
My friend who went through the whole thing had a blast and loved it! It made him really excited about scuba diving, and they were able to see reef sharks, eels, and tons of stuff around the coral reefs on the 2nd dive.
Loved this group, and would book them again once I get more confident w/ practicing the techniques with snorkeling gear first!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Sofya S.Manhattan, New York, NY2143Mar 9, 2021
Just had an amazing time on a night dive to the sea tiger! Ken and the captain were great! Professional, fun, kind, and caring! They accommodated requests and made sure that everybody was comfortable and enjoyed the experience.
Ken doesn't use Venmo / mobile payments, so bring cash for tips (they totally deserve them)!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0
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