I called a number of dive operators to try and set up a 2-tank dive for our trip to Maui. Left a lot of messages.
Victoria from Extended Horizons called me back within a few minutes. She was super helpful and answered every question. I wanted to dive Cathedrals off Lanai, but their boat Captain was off island during the time. She set up a 2-tank shore dive for us in Honalua Bay.
We received follow-up emails for waivers, to confirm our certifications, and to just check in in the weeks leading up to the dive.
The morning of, we went to their small shop in Lahaina. We were greeted by our Dive Master, Brad. He was AWESOME. Super-enthusiastic without being a cheerleader, very helpful in getting all our gear sorted, getting us briefed for the dive, and getting us directions to the site. Even brought a couple of different wetsuits for me just in case the first didn't fit with all the gear. (I'm 6-0/193 pounds. 48 jacket, 32 waist.)
All the gear fit great.
The walk from the parking area to the beach was a little treacherous in full kit, (wetsuits, BCD's, weights, etc.). Brad was again totally on top of if.
The dives themselves were fantastic. Lots of turtles, beautiful fish, incredible coral, and on the way back from the first tank, a Bigfin Reef Squid joined and swam with us most of the way back to shore.
Brad was one of the best DM's we have dived with. Enthusiastic, very knowledgeable, and exceptionally safety conscious.
Thank you so much Brad, Victoria, and everyone at Extended Horizons.
They will be our first call for diving every time we are in Maui.