Scuba Dive Kauai & Ni'ihau with Bubbles Below!
Boat Diving is our specialty!
Get ready for a dive experience unlike any other. With Bubbles Below, you will be treated to a memorable and educational tour of our undersea world. We have a unique perspective on diving - we treat our customers to a marine-ecology oriented, information-rich experience. It is our hope that those that dive with us come to appreciate the fragile beauty and splendor of our unique island home, and will then spread that knowledge to others when they return to their daily lives.
* Kauai Dives - Bubbles Below offers dives the south and west shores of Kauai
* Ni'ihau/Lehua Crater - During the months of May thru Sept. the north and west swells which pound the Hawaiian north shores subside. This enables us to travel to Niihau, Lehua Crater and also Mana Crack on the northwestern shores of Kauai. We were the first to charter dives to Ni'ihau back in 1984. Prepare for a world-class experience!
* And now, we feature our lightning-fast new dive boat, the "Dive Rocket" - the first and only 6-passenger vessel to run Ni'ihau charters.
Trips, Packages & Rates
We cater to marine ecology enthusiasts
please note: to cover rising fuel costs, a nominal surcharge may be added to the price of your dive trip at the time you make your reservation.
Kauai Boat Dives (Make A Reservation)
2-Tank Kauai Dives - $120.00
BOOK 2 DAYS AND RECEIVE A DISCOUNT ON KAUAI 2-TANK DIVES!
* Includes tanks for 2 dives at 2 locations, weights, dive computer, snacks, drinks, and an underwater guide to Kauai's aquatic backyard. We are happy to provide lights at no cost, but please request them in advance.
* Our morning dive is a 4 1/2 hour trip. We meet at 7:15am and are back to the harbor around 12:00pm. The afternoon dive is also a 4 1/2 hour trip meeting at 12:15pm and returning at about 5:00pm. Both trips are identical although dive sites for each trip may change depending on conditions. We will make every attempt to satisfy dive site and critter requests.
2-Tank Twilight / Night Kauai Dive - $120.00
* Includes tanks for 2 dives at 2 locations, weights, dive computer, snacks, drinks, dive lights and an guide to Kauai's underwater world at night.
* Our twilight / night dive is a 4 1/2 hour trip, meeting at 3:45pm during the summer. You will use one of the brightest lights available and we guarantee a critter filled dive. Hunting octopus, mating nudibranchs, pulsating pelagics - do any of these sound interesting to you? Well, this is a trip that begins when our sea creatures really come alive! These dives will allow you to see our backyard biota change from day to night before your very eyes.
Na Pali 2-Tank Dive - $185.00
* Includes tanks for 2 dives along the Na Pali coast, weights, dive computer, fully-catered lunch, and an underwater guide to Kauai's Na Pali coast. We are happy to provide lights at no cost, but please request them in advance.
North Shore Oceanarium and Na Pali Coast - $275.00/person
Maximum 6 divers
* Includes tanks for 2 dives along the Na Pali coast, weights, dive computer, fully-catered lunch, and an underwater guide to Kauai's Na Pali coast. We use our Dive Rocket exclusively for this triip. We are happy to provide lights at no cost, but please request them in advance.
Ni'ihau Boat Dives (Make A Reservation)
Ni'ihau / Lehua Crater - $275.00
* This trip is offered twice weekly (Wed./Sat.) in the summer only (May-Sept), and occasionally in the off season, conditions permitting. The cost of the trip is $275.00 and includes 3 tanks, weights, computer, a fully-catered lunch buffet, drinks, and a marine guide to the undersea world of Ni'ihau. We meet at 6:30am.
Other Features (Make A Reservation)
Riders / Non-divers / Snorkelers - $80.00
* We cater to divers, however if space permits, riders/snorkelers are welcome on the boat. Please remember that sea conditions often may not be suitable for those non-divers susceptible to sea sickness. Reservations are required.
* Note: This price is only for south-shore Kauai dives. All long-range dives are at full price.
Shore Dives / Private Instruction - contact us for prices...
DISCOVER SCUBA (Introductory Dive) is offered at $110.00. For two divers, the price is $100.00 each. A second tank is only an additional $25.00 each.
OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION * is offered at $450.00 and includes all gear and materials over the length of the course.
REFERRALS * are offered at $250.00 which also includes all gear and materials over the length of the course.
GUIDED MARINE ECOLOGY TOURS and REFRESHER DIVES are $75.00 for a 1 tank dive (gear not included), and $100.00 for a 2 tank guided tour. These dives are typically done on our sunny south shore at Koloa Landing, or on the lush north shore at Tunnels Beach.
*Students fully enrolled in an Open Water Certification course or Open Water Referral program with Bubbles Below will receive a 25% discount on their first boat charter (not including Ni'ihau charters). All shore divers will be provided with water, juices, towels, fresh water shower, and lots of aloha! The 25% discount does NOT apply to Discover Scuba, Guided Marine Ecology Tours, or Refresher Dive packages.
Multiple Day Discount (Make A Reservation) - We offer discounts to those divers who book at least 2 dive day packages with us. Book 2 days or more and receive a discount off each day.
Gear (Make A Reservation)
Do you need gear? Additional equipment is available for rent. Note: Gear rentals are not included in multi-day charter discounts.
Item
Charge
Details
Wetsuit
$ 10.00
5mm full suits are available. Some beanie caps and vests are kept on the boat. Water temp. gradually changes from the low 70's in the winter (Dec.) to the high 70's in the summer (July).
Regulator
$ 10.00
Sherwood Magnum - with safe 2nd, power inflator, and gauges.
Buoyancy Compensator
$ 10.00
Scubapro, available in XS,S,M,L.
Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Boots
$ 10.00
A variety of mask styles are available. Scubapro jet fins are available in M, L, XL. Booties come in normal shoe sizes.
All Gear
$ 25.00
Includes ORCA Marathon computer
Dive Light
$ 5.00
Fully-charged UK800 dive light.
Tanks
* 80 cu ft.
Included
All tanks (and weights) are provided.
* Nitrox
80 cu ft.
$ 13.00
Nitrox, with advance reservation, can be delivered to the boat for those nitrox certified. Both EANx I (32%) and EANx II (36%) are available.
Computers
$5.00
(included in "all gear" rentals)
ORCA Marathon - Computers are supplied at no additional charge. Diving with computers allows modern-day divers the added advantage of a longer bottom time. We at Bubbles Below prefer diving with computers since most of our dives are multi-level. Your first dive will have a depth range between 45ft-80ft, averaging 60ft. Your second dive will range between 30ft-65ft, averaging 40ft. We permit divers to stay down until they reach 600psi or until they have run out of safe bottom time.
Cancellation policy - We have a full 24 hr. cancellation policy in effect for Kauai charters for parties of 3 divers or less. We have a 48 hr. cancellation policy in effect for Kauai charters for parties of 4 or more divers. Full boat charters are paid for 2 weeks in advance with no refund within the 2 weeks for partial groups unless we can fill the spots. All Ni'ihau charters require a 48 hr. cancellation notice. We will not charge if we can fill the seat, but please understand that so many bookings are done in advance that late cancellations are very difficult to fill. A credit card number is used to hold your seat and will be charged if you cancel inside the policy period.
