Island Style Diving is a family-run charter helmed by master captain Javier Cantellops and marine scientist Christina Cantellops. Two purpose-built vessels depart before sunrise, granting small groups rare, crowd-free moments at M...
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.
My husband and I went diving with Island Style Diving today. While we have been on many dive boats, this team run a tight ship! I was so impressed with their organization and all the tasks that they had to do provide a luxury dive experience, meaning we had very little to do in between dives except relax and point out whales! We had Steve as our captain, along with our two crew/dive masters. Between the three of them, they provided 10/10 customer service! Highly recommend diving with them!
Lysa Clemens
January 15, 2026
My husband and I went diving with Island Style Diving today. While we have been on many dive boats, this team run a tight ship! I was so impressed with their organization and all the tasks that they had to do provide a luxury dive experience, meaning we had very little to do in between dives except relax and point out whales! We had Steve as our captain, along with our two crew/dive masters. Between the three of them, they provided 10/10 customer service! Highly recommend diving with them!
Lysa Clemens
January 15, 2026