Recently went to Oahu, Hawaii for the first time and only had one day to get some diving in. I booked Dive Oahu based on a recommendation from the hotel where we were staying. Having adventured in many parts of the Caribbean with different operators, I have always checked secondary sources for information and reviews. Everything I read pointed to a solid dive operation. I also decided to get my Nitrox certification on this trip. I email back and forth with the shop with questions and got timely responses and quick answers when I had to call with a last minute paperwork snag. Based on a recommendation from a local dive buddy who recommended diving the YO-257, I was hoping this would be the stop for the first part of the wreck and reef dive. Unfortunately, the boat didn’t go to that wreck but dropped us on the Sea Tiger instead, which was absolutely wonderful! I is one of my unforgettable dives filled vibrant marine life.
Colton's infectious enthusiasm added to the excitement as the group chatted about what we encountered on the Sea Tiger. Ami, who was my Nitrox instructor, kept keen eye on myself and my buddy as we swam effortlessly through an array of tropical fish, their Heather's calm demeanor and skillful diving techniques enhanced the camaraderie of our group, fostering a sense of shared adventure beneath the waves.
The second dive was on a place called The Pipe. It is a decommissioned sewer pipe. Dropping down the mooring line, I was struck by this large pipe adorned with sponges and a white sandy bottom. We swam about 50 yards past the pipe to a reef which again was teaming with tropical fish and marine life. Some of the reef was bleached BUT there appeared to be new life and new growth on the reef throughout the dive.
From Nacho's expert guidance to the camaraderie shared among Colton, Ami, Heather, and the rest of our dive group, each moment was another opportunity to the beauty and wonder of the ocean depths. Without a doubt, Dive Oahu met my expectations and I would dive with them again on my next trip to Oahu.