At Fathom Five, we are extremely proud of our service and equipment but most of all...we are proud of our staff. When diving with us, you will receive the safest, most comfortable, and most enjoyable dive trips available anywhere on Kauai. We want your experience with us to be not only the highlight of your vacation (or business trip...we won't tell 'em you actually had fun), but something you will talk about for years to come.
 

Fathom Five is owned and operated by Jeannette & George Thompson (Jeannette actually runs the company but lets George play with the cash register and the "air blowey thing" in the back to keep him occupied). Not only did they meet while diving, they got married on the  same beach they met on two years later. After introducing all of their friends, family members (and anyone that happened to walk too close to George) to the sport they loved so much, they realized the only way to be truly happy was to make diving a permanent part of their lives.

Originally from California, George and Jeannette have lived on the island of Kauai for 18 years. After working for just about every dive shop on the island but finding none that they felt truly shared their love of the sport, they decided in 1995 to branch out on their own. They founded Ocean Quest Water Sports, a shore dive company. After only 2 years of operation, they discovered that they had been rated by many publications as being one of the top rated dive companies in Kauai. This sudden exposure and recognition gave them an idea...what if we could expand and offer our customers a "total dive solution", not just shore diving? This prompted the purchase of Fathom Five Divers.

Jeannette and George are not the kind of owners that just sit back and watch, they participate.  Both are PADI Instructors, MSDT's (Master Scuba Diver Trainer) Both have worked at the Hyper Baric Treatment Center here on Kauai (its now on Oahu) and both are truly passionate about diving (with their dives logged in the thousands). With Jeannette doing most of the North shore diving in the summer and George working the boat there is a good chance you'll dive with at least one of them. Being hands-on makes sure that the treatment that you get will always be top notch.

It also runs in the family, four of their five children are certified divers with Keoki  just completing his (at 11 he is the youngest out of all his brothers and sisters to get certified) and Elora, their 8 year old, is chomping at the bit to get going.

 

 

With Fathom Five focusing on boat diving operations and Ocean Quest on shore diving, the two best companies have formed the perfect solution to everyone's diving needs.

At Fathom Five Ocean Quest, you are the most important person on our crew, and our goal is to provide you with a dive experience unmatched anywhere. By making sure you have the best dive available we can guarantee that you will return year after year to dive with us. From the bad jokes to the great dives you'll never have a better experience anywhere!

This is why we are the best rated shop on Kauai, by  putting yours needs first. Just give us a call and we will show just how great a diving experience can be.

 

Our instructors have over 100 years of combined experience (80 of those years are from one guy but we don't let him dive anymore). When we choose our instructors or boat captains, we look for the following...skills at working with people, patience, understanding, professionalism and above all a dedication to safety. By choosing a team of professionals that share these qualities and combining that with their love of diving, we are able to guarantee that all of our customers are given the best experience possible.

Check out the profiles below:

 
Loni Adams Shop Manager - Instructor:   We pride ourselves in our shop!  Without Loni running the joint it would look like George's closet (don't ask!).  Loni joins us from California and is an integral part of keeping the place running.  If not for Loni we'd still have one T-shirt in one size and one color!  And I swear I'm not saying all this because he's my in-law.  

 

 

Len Scovel Captain - Instructor: The oldest of our crew (and we mean that as both the Oldest and the one who's worked here the longest) Len has more time underwater then most people have sleeping.  He's a die hard Laker and Dodger fan but don't tell him the score until he can get home to watch the game!  Len is a USCG licensed Captain, a PADI Master Instructor and he's spent some time as a Hyperbaric Tech, you just can't find guys like this these days . With over 20 years experience Len's a great guy to have on your dive trip.

 

 

Charlie Schmitt Captain - Instructor: Right behind Len Charlie has been with Fathom Five for over 20 years.  His love of a good joke and quick wit are known throughout the diving community.  His passion for diving is only surpassed by his desire to play Golf or drink beer. (We're not sure which comes first.) After teaching diving in the Midwest for two years Charlie envisioned a more tropical diving environment. He landed his first diving job in Kauai without ever visiting Hawaii and the rest is history.  His plans for the future are simple; retire from Fathom Five at the ripe old age of 80.  A PADI instructor, Medic First Aid Instructor and  USCG Captain Charlie has the knowledge and experience to make your dive a great one.

 
 

Ken Bail Captain - Instructor: Formally an owner of Bubbles Below, Ken now is an important part of our team.  With his extensive knowledge of the sea and the many dive sites that he helped discover, Ken has brought to Fathom Five a very laid back and professional attitude. He's always ready to share a story or a beer (heck Ken even has underwater beer signs, Just ask him). One of the best, we're proud to have him here at Fathom Five.

 

 
 

Paul Crowe Captain - Instructor: A marine Biologist from the university of Santa Cruz California (ask George), Paul is one of our best. His gentle and mild ways are truly an asset to an instructor.  He takes his time never rushes and always makes his divers feel as if their his best friends. With his knowledge of the reef he is truly a great guide.  A local folk hero of sorts as he escorted some lucky customers and got to see a whale shark.  Paul is also one of our talented Captain's.  Trained by the three best Captains, Paul has quickly been turned into an old sailor.

 

  

 

Mark Davy Captain - Instructor: If you are looking for a fun boat trip then take a ride with Mark.  Always happy and having fun, Mark has been a staple at Fathom Five since 2001.  He recently got his Captain's license so you'll see him behind the helm and under the boat diving.  Drivin' and divin'!  Mark has dove all over Mexico and the Caribbean and even done some of that cold diving in California.  Mark has the eyes for the Octopus' so you'll always get to see one with him leading your dive.  In his off time Mark will be happy to cruise the open highway on his prized motorcyle.

 

  

 
 

Debbie Engdahl Captain - Instructor:  If you could bundle all of Debbie's excitement up you would have the sun!  A long time resident of Kauai (17 years) Debbie has enjoyed learning and observing all of her little creature friends in the ocean.  Observing behaviors is a favorite past time of hers under water.  Above water she has 6 kids with 24 legs and another 30 kids with 60 legs...get it?  3 dogs, 3 horses and 30 math students at Kauai High.  Like we said she's got some energy to burn!  Diving with Debbie is always a pleasure!  Debbie has often been over heard saying that anytime she can be underwater showing off the reef she's happy.

 

  

No Debi isn't a plumeria!  Pic coming soon!

 

Anthony Kuntz Instructor - Guide: Our top notch staff is exemplified by our import from California/Michigan.  Anthony trained with us when he was a young pup on the diving scene.  He spent some time in Maui and knows his way around a speargun pretty well.  He loves the sea and goes a bit crazy if he's not in it everyday. Always up for adventure and some good story Anthony will truly make your dive a great experience!

 

  

 

 
 

Gregg Aidikoff Instructor - Guide: We felt we needed a little Hollywood in our lives at Fathom Five so we brought in Gregg from California.  His prior dive job was as an instructor for some pretty famous names in Beverly Hills, he'll be more then happy to share some stories.  Gregg also works in the movie biz and has a family business that creates and runs high end movie theaters around North America.  His son Zeb is his greatest gift, followed by his motorcyle and of course the ocean.

 

  

 
 

Rob Lucas Instructor - Guide:  This Pacific Northwesterner hails from Vancouver and shares an enthusiasm about diving few can match.  If he's not diving he's not having fun, well he may be having fun if a tallboy is in his hand.  Rob loves Hawaii's sharks and can share a ton of stories about sharing his prized catches with our various reef sharks. 

 

  

 
 

Dan Lucas Instructor - Guide:  When we find one good employee we import their siblings.  Dan joined the Fathom Five crew recently and was personally trained by George and the other pro's in our crew.  Dan can often be seen falling off our shore line into the blue in search of the next greatest dive.  Hopefully he tells us when he finds it...

 

  

No Dan is not THE Duke! Pic coming soon!

 
 

Linda  Instructor - Guide: Linda is one of our newest instructors but don't let that fool you, this woman is top notch!  She was hand picked and trained by George and Jeannette.  You'll see her over summer up at Tunnels with Jeannette.  A great attitude, fun perspective and talented diving ability make Linda an excellent part of the Fathom Five staff.

 

  

 
 

 

 

  

 

 



 



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