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Jack’s Diving Locker, Big Island, Hawaii
From pioneering manta night dives to offering family-friendly programs, this PADI Five Star resort has been sharing Hawaii’s “aloha spirit” with divers since 1981.
The Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving Maui

Two years after wildfires ripped through Lahaina, we returned to Maui to discover what the dive scene looks like today.

Best Destinations for Snorkeling

You don't always have to dive into the depths to see a wealth of underwater life. Here's where our readers go for baby barracuda, baitballs, tarpon, massive coral heads and turtles galore—all while staying shallow.

Dive Oahu is Expanding: Now Diving the Best of the West Shore and South Shore

Explore Oahu’s Top Wrecks and Reefs with Dive Oahu’s New West Shore Departures and Three-Day Wreck Tour

A Land-and-Sea Tour of Hawaii's Big Island

From the joyful swoop of manta rays on torch-lit night dives to the vibrant tapestry of wild tropical flowers, the Big Island of Hawaii offers endless opportunities for adventure.

Diving for Sunken WWII Relics in Hawaii

Hawaii's seabed is littered with long-lost artifacts from World War II. We followed along with one expedition to learn more about what it's like to scavenge for old wrecks.

Do Dive Lights Harm Manta Rays?

Shining bright plankton-attracting lights is a common practice to lure giant manta rays for nighttime viewings, but can the seemingly harmless spectacle actually harm these gentle giants?

Best Destinations for Shore Diving 2024

Don't take it from us: These three locales were given top marks in our 2024 Readers Choice survey. You told us where to go; we're showing you what to do when you get there.