Island Style Diving is the labor of love of Javier and Christina Cantellops, a master-level dive duo who blend elite credentials with authentic aloha. Their boutique charters launch at dawn, giving guests first access to Molokini’...
The crew here runs an impressively tight operation. Divers consistently praise the "valet style" service where staff like Javier, Christina, Katie, and John handle all the gear setup, breakdown, and cleaning. This lets guests truly relax between dives. The small boat means intimate groups, early arrival at Molokini Crater before crowds, and personalized attention from knowledgeable divemasters. Captains frequently spot whales during surface intervals, and many reviewers mention hearing whale song underwater. The briefings strike the right balance of detail without overdoing it, and newer divers especially appreciate how the team puts them at ease. The Molokini dives deliver stunning visibility (up to 120 feet), dramatic walls, and abundant marine life including reef sharks, octopus, eels, and countless fish schools. Most complaints center on boat amenities rather than the diving itself. One detailed review noted limited space for 16 people total, equipment issues like a broken shower, and concerns about uneven divemaster attention when struggling divers needed extra help. However, the overwhelming majority of recent feedback emphasizes professionalism, safety, and an experience that feels more like diving with friends than a commercial operation.
Laura and I booked our Advanced Open Water certificate online from Australia, Maui dream team was so helpful and responsive to all our questions, booking was very smooth and easy. As per the actual course, Rachel our dive master was amazing, helps us all the way and kept it fun, we enjoy the course and especially the 2 dives at Molokoni crater. Highlight was a 5 foot barracuda ! Definitely recommend them for a course or just exploration dive. Thanks again we will come back !
Alex Charpentier
July 2, 2026
Laura and I booked our Advanced Open Water certificate online from Australia, Maui dream team was so helpful and responsive to all our questions, booking was very smooth and easy. As per the actual course, Rachel our dive master was amazing, helps us all the way and kept it fun, we enjoy the course and especially the 2 dives at Molokoni crater. Highlight was a 5 foot barracuda ! Definitely recommend them for a course or just exploration dive. Thanks again we will come back !
Alex Charpentier
July 2, 2026