点评:I had the pleasure of scuba diving in Maui this January 2026 with Barry alongside my 11-year-old daughter, who is working toward her PADI Open Water certification, and I can’t say enough good things about the experience.
I hadn’t been diving in about 10 years and, to my surprise, I was the one feeling a bit rusty and anxious—far more so than my daughter. Barry handled this beautifully. He was calm, patient, and reassuring, never rushed us, and made sure we were doing everything correctly and safely without adding any pressure. His steady presence made a huge difference and allowed me to relax and actually enjoy being back underwater.
He was also fantastic on the practical side. When my old wetsuit turned out to be a bit too tight, Barry provided a replacement. All of the equipment we used was in excellent condition and clearly well maintained, which added another layer of confidence, especially given how long it had been since my last dive.
The dives themselves were fantastic. As well as completing all of the training and certification for the PADI OW course we saw loads of beautiful fish, several turtles, and even a shark, which was an unforgettable moment. My daughter was absolutely in heaven the entire time. Barry was excellent with her: encouraging, serious but kind, and clearly very experienced at teaching and guiding younger divers in a way that builds confidence.
By the end of the dives, we both felt comfortable, safe, and genuinely excited to dive more. My daughter is already talking about how she can’t wait to come back to Hawaii and scuba dive with Barry again—and honestly, I couldn’t agree more. If you’re looking for a calm, skilled, and genuinely excellent instructor and guide in Maui, Barry is outstanding.
翻译:2026年1月,我有幸和巴里一起在毛伊岛潜水,我11岁的女儿也一同前往。她正在努力考取PADI开放水域潜水员证书。这次体验真是太棒了,我简直无法用语言来形容。
我已经大约10年没潜水了,令我惊讶的是,我反而感觉有点生疏和焦虑——比我女儿还要紧张得多。巴里处理得非常出色。他沉着冷静、耐心十足,让人安心,从不催促我们,确保我们每一步都正确安全,而且丝毫没有给我们施加压力。他的沉稳陪伴至关重要,让我能够放松下来,真正享受水下世界的乐趣。
他在实际操作方面也做得非常出色。当我发现旧潜水服有点紧时,巴里立刻提供了一件新的。我们使用的所有装备都状态极佳,显然保养得很好,这让我更加放心,尤其是考虑到我上次潜水已经过去了这么久。
潜水本身也精彩绝伦。除了完成PADI开放水域潜水员课程的所有培训和认证之外,我们还看到了许多美丽的鱼类、几只海龟,甚至还有一条鲨鱼,那真是令人难忘的时刻。我的女儿全程都兴奋不已。巴里对她非常耐心:他既鼓励她,又认真负责,而且非常友善,显然在指导年轻潜水员方面经验丰富,能够有效地建立他们的自信心。
潜水结束后,我们都感到很放松、很安全,并且真心期待着再次潜水。我的女儿已经开始念叨着她多么渴望回到夏威夷,再次和巴里一起潜水——说实话,我完全同意。如果你正在毛伊岛寻找一位沉稳、技术精湛、真正优秀的教练和向导,巴里绝对是最佳人选。