Scuba Dive at Ni’ihau (Forbidden island)

My wife and I had an unbelievable time diving in Ni’ihua. The Explore Kauai duo were super friendly, super experienced and provided some good food for the journey to the forbidden island. The diving at Ni’ihua was unmatched. We saw Monk Seals, over 15 sharks, eels, an octopus and even a manta ray. It was almost overwhelming to see so many cool things nonstop. I’ll be trying to get some family members out here.

Fantastic trip with awesome guide Jess and captain Nick. In our face monk seal, sharks, and big fish.

These people are incredible. Fun, laid back, but safe. No rush, but nothing wasted either. Diving was amazing! Knowledgeable teachers with a clear joy for the ocean and their jobs. They turned a once in a lifetime experience for us into a desire to dive here with them again over and over (whether we can is another topic). Dive site and sea life is epic.

I've gone diving recreationally many spots in the Caribbean, Greece,and Maine by far the best best dive trip ever. shark, monk seal.ray,octopus, dolphin,saw them all and as a bonus got to view some whales off the boat in-between dives Jessie & Nick are top notch with their craft Mahalo

Yesterdays dive at Niihau was one of the best dives I've ever done we seen monk seals eagle rays friendly sharks .

Jessie and Nick provide an amazing experience diving off Lahua Crater and Ni’ihau. I had been looking forward to this trip for months and it did not disappoint. They are very knowledgeable about the marine life in the area and due to the smaller group sizes provide a much more curated experience that did not feel rushed at all. We even stopped by to view other marine life like manta rays, spinner dolphins, and humpback whales on our way to the dive sites. Would definitely return and dive with them again the next time I am in Kauai.

This is our second trip with Jessie and Nick. I can’t say enough good things about them. They’re not just very professional, they’re also excited about what they do. We saw some whales in the distance and ended up spending almost an hour whale watching on our way back to Kauai. We caught a tuna, also not part of our package. AND, went scuba diving at the most amazing spots! What an incredible journey!!

If you want to see the total diversity of underwater wildlife Jessica and Nick are great. We have dived in Kauai 30 times and while the lava tubes and turtles are cool there is sooo much more to see. Yes, you will see plenty of turtles as well. They are passionate, genuine, and we went years before finding them and having all that Hawaiian waters have to offer.

Hands down, this was the BEST experience! First off, Nick and Jessie are adorable. The entire day felt like we were hanging out with close friends on their boat. Nick is a confident sea captain so the ride to and from Ni'ihau in the winter (which typically could be a bit bumpy) was safe and smooth. Jessie's love for the ocean and it's creatures was contagious. During our dives, she enthusiastically guided my family of 6 through what is clearly her favorite place on earth-pointing out curious Hawaiian Monk Seals and gorgeous sharks. On the boat, she shared her knowledge of all the creatures around us-giving us an increased appreciation. They took care of EVERY detail-from perfectly fitted suits and equipment to the delicious lunch. The day with them will forever be our FAVORITE memory of Hawai'i. THANK YOU, Nick and Jessie! We can't wait to return!

I would highly recommend Nick and Jessie and their dive operation to anyone. They are safety conscious but also relaxed. Their hospitality on board was unmatched. Jesse even baked us some blueberry bread! They are very knowledgeable about the Dive sites. They are also very at tuned to the weather and conditions. I would not hesitate to book another trip with them.