Pam Auxier
- Rating and Number: Master Instructor #41262
- Role at Exotic: owner, chief dive enthusiast, and gear handler
- Years Diving: 35
- Years Working with Exotic: 27.5
- Number of Lifetime Dives: 6050+
- Favorite Local Dive Site: Can't choose one, but top four are Shangri-La, Blake Island, Waterman's Wall, and China Wall
- Favorite Exotic Place to Dive: Galapagos
- What Got You Interested in Diving: A family friend that took me "diving" on a double hose regulator in a 4 ft pool swimming pool and of course Mike Nelson of Sea Hunt
- What is Your Favorite Part About Diving: Peaceful environment and all the critters
- Favorite Critter: A Giant Pacific Octopus of course
Alec Dyke
- Rating and Number: Master Scuba Diver Trainer #235263
- Role at Exotic: SCUBA Instructor, Kayak Guide, Retail Guru, Executive Assistant
- Years Diving: 16
- Years Working with Exotic: 13
- Number of Lifetime Dives: 2000+
- Favorite Local Dive Site: Rockaway
- What Got You Interested in Diving: The wonder of exploring the underwater world
- What is Your Favorite Part About Diving: The feeling of weightlessness and serenity
- Favorite Critter: Nudibranchs!
Alex Harnick
- Rating and Number: IDC Staff Instructor #275276
- Role at Exotic: SCUBA Instructor, Kayak Guide, Shop Boy
- Years Diving: 18
- Years Working with Exotic: 1
- Number of Lifetime Dives: 1500+
- Favorite Local Dive Site: Sund Rock South Wall
- What Got You Interested in Diving: I grew up loving all watersports so it was just a matter of being old enough to get certified!
- What is Your Favorite Part About Diving: Ultimate relaxation and underwater exploration
- Favorite Critter: Puget Sound King Crab
Mahonri (Mo) Gibson
- Rating and Number: Divemaster #382604
- Role at Exotic: Divemaster, Equipment Tech, Kayak Guide, Retail Manager, and Webmaster
- Years Diving: 12
- Years Working with Exotic: 3
- Number of Lifetime Dives: 300+
- Favorite Local Dive Site: Rockaway Beach
- What Got You Interested in Diving: Friends
- What is Your Favorite Part About Diving: The feeling of flying through an alien environment
- Favorite Critter: Giant Pacific Octopus
Steve Hannuksela
- Rating and Number: Divemaster #257961
- Role at Exotic: Divemaster and Discover Scuba Diving Leader
- Years Diving: 41
- Years Working with Exotic: 2
- Number of Lifetime Dives: 1000
- Favorite Local Dive Site: China Wall and Blake Island
- Favorite Exotic Place to Dive: Port Hardy
- What Got You Interested in Diving: The adventure and excitement
- What is Your Favorite Part About Diving: Photography and learning the names of the critters
- Favorite Critter: Mosshead warbonett
Austin Voecks
- Rating and Number: Divemaster #433703
- Role at Exotic: Divemaster & Discover SCUBA Diving Leader
- Years Diving: 3
- Years Working with Exotic: 1
- Number of Lifetime Dives: 90
- Favorite Local Dive Site: Sund Rock
- What Got You Interested in Diving: The excitement of trying new things & learning
- What is Your Favorite Part About Diving: Exploration and relaxation
- Favorite Critter: Puget Sound King Crab!
Cancellation Policy
All kayak tours & rentals are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled once purchased online. Advance purchase is required.
*All Classes are Subject to a 7 Day Cancellation Policy.
Cancellations Within the 7 Day Period Prior to the Class and/or No Shows Will be Charged the Full Price.
Group Trip Cancellation Policy
Deposit for confirmation of space is non-refundable.
"Final Balance" payments are non-refundable.
No refunds will be given.
Travel insurance options available
Thank You for your Understanding and Cooperation*
Location
Our main storefront is at 328 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (click here for Google Maps)
Phone: (206) 842-1980
Email: info@exoticaquaticsscuba.com
For kayak rentals and tours, you can find us at the Bainbridge Island City Dock, located at 301 Shannon Dr SE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (click here for Google Maps)