Voted Honolulu's #1 Beginner Scuba Diving + Free Videos Tour

Recommended by 98% of travelers

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Honolulu, USA

High interest

Booked 5+ times today.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Why travelers loved this

4.9

· JuiChi_C ·

Jul 2026

Awesome experience! Strongly recommend if you ever visit Oahu. Super friendly crews and everything was handled perfectly. You don’t need to know how to swim but do need to know how to enjoy the time under the sea!

· Anthony_D ·

Aug 2026

Small groups, great instructors, we had a blast! It was my son's first time scuba diving and it was just the right amount of instruction and practice before going out.

Overview

Learn to scuba dive or refresh your skills with a small group lesson in Honolulu. Start with a comprehensive safety tutorial and gear fitting, then explore the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean. Look out for green sea turtles, octopuses, sea stars, and a variety of colorful marine life. Your instructor accompanies you into the water and provides a Go Pro video of your underwater adventure at the end of the session. Ideal for beginners or moderately experienced divers interested in a low key dive to brush up their practice.

Experience Oahu’s underwater world and see a variety of tropical marine life
Learn to scuba dive with a small group and no certification needed
Use of all scuba gear and instructional safety seminar included
Take home an underwater Go Pro video of your session

What's Included

Guided Scuba Diving Adventure (No prior certification is needed)
All gear/equipment included
Complimentary Videos, If camera malfunctions there is no refund for the tour.
Small-Group Experience
Professional guide

Hotel pick-up and drop off
Gratuities
Private Experience

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Magic Island Lagoon, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Located at Magic Island Lagoon inside the famous Ala Moana Beach Park * Check in 30mins. prior to tour * Park/drop off in parking lot * Walk along path to the end of Magic Island * Your independent dive professional will be setting up near lifeguard tower 1G * Look for SCUBA DIVING TANKS and gear

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Meet your guide at the beach and get fitted with your wetsuit and scuba diving gear. Once you’re wearing the professional kit, you’ll receive a safety briefing before starting your underwater adventure in waist-deep water while you build your confidence.

Once you’re feeling comfortable, you’ll go deeper and discover a rainbow of marine life, including sea stars, octopuses, and bright tropical fish. Your guide will take videos and pictures throughout so you can post memories on social media.

Your experience ends back on the beach.

Try Scuba Diving

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

A maximum of 16 people per booking
No swimming experience necessary, must be comfortable in the water.
Max depth of the dive is around 15 feet.
GLASSES/CONTACT LENSES: (if needed) Prescription glasses cannot be worn under snorkel or scuba masks. Contact lenses are allowed, or you may go without—underwater magnification makes objects appear about 25% closer and larger.
Flying within 12 hours after Scuba Diving is not recommended and standard cancellation policies will apply
Must be Physically able to walk with equipment
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Leticia_R

I just had the a amazing experience with my first beginner’s scuba dive! If you’ve ever been nervous about trying it, this is the place to go. I want to give a shout-out to Nicholas. He was incredibly professional and made sure I felt safe and comfortable the entire time. His instructions were crystal clear, and his friendly attitude really helped calm my nerves before getting into the water. While underwater, Nicholas was extremely attentive, constantly checking in on me and making sure I was having a great time. It was an amazing experience that I can’t recommend highly enough.

Reviews

4.9

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Very very fun

JrJose_A, Aug 2026

It’s an incredibly enjoyable and accessible activity that everyone should try while visiting Hawaii, regardless of their fears.

Small groups, great...

Anthony_D, Aug 2026

Small groups, great instructors, we had a blast! It was my son's first time scuba diving and it was just the right amount of instruction and practice before going out.

Awesome

Miguel_F, Aug 2026

Great experience, Shane is very kind, informative, and very patient. He will go step by step to insure safety and make sure you have a great time. Definitely recommend him.

Very beginner friendly

Donggyu_K, Jul 2026

No need to search for other surfing options. Just take this one. Instructions are clear and they help you catch waves for sure

This is a Top1 must do!

JuiChi_C, Jul 2026

Cool Experience

Tatiana_F, Jul 2026

Amazing experience for beginners. Our instructor Reda was so helpful and informative, definitely recommend to give it a try!

Alex is the best scuba instructor.

Neeta_S, Jul 2026

I am not a swimmer and I was nervous initially. Alex was a great scuba instructor and he stayed with me all the time. We were 3 in a group, other 2 were good swingers. One person had experienced scuba diving before and my daughter was comfortable in water. It was fantastic experience and I would love to do it again.

Amazing experience and...

LILLY_A, Jul 2026

Amazing experience and 10/10 instructor videos look awsome would 100% recommend Rida as an instructor.

First time trying scuba

Gilberto_R, Jul 2026

We had Hanna as our instructor she was really professional and thought everything we needed to know. The whole experience was really awesome got to explore a couple of reefs and see some fish. Me and my friend aren't the best swimmers and it was our first time trying scuba diving but we did alright.

Recommend!

Yasser_Z, Jun 2026

Incredible experience Reda best instructor you can get! Definitely recommend! Lots of things to see in the water.

Amazing for Beginners

Annabelle_A, Jun 2026

Great team! Super friendly and helpful, even when my cousin and I struggled in the beginning they made sure to give us more helpful tips so we could have a great time!

Very patient

Kelle_S, Jun 2026

Very patient and nice with my granddaughter who was really nervous. He held her hand the whole time.

1st time scuba diving

DEE_S, Jun 2026

Nick was a wonderful teacher! He made sure that we knew exactly what to do. Greay beginner course. 100% recommended!!

The overall experience...

Bladimir_R, Jun 2026

The overall experience was amazing. The team was very knowledgeable and very friendly patient along the way, and they taught us everything we needed to confidently be out there in the water. I would highly recommend that anyone try this if they’ve never done any scuba, you will not be disappointed.

Best Experience

Mihir_C, Jun 2026

It was my first time and thank you for making our experience awesome. Would love to do it again ❤️ ❤️

Amazing for anyone in Honolulu for vacation

paul_G, Jun 2026

This was an awesome experience. Myself “53 male” my daughters 23 and 14 and my son in law 23. The guide “Danny” was great and we all had a great experience. Both my daughters now want to get certified so we can dive every vacation. Thanks so much

Thanks Rida

Susan_J, May 2026

Rida was our guide. He was personable and easy to listen to. He was knowledgeable and obviously enjoys what he does! Carefully explained everything and made sure we were comfortable before going in! Thanks Rida!!!

First time diver- Good experience

Wynona_A, May 2026

First time trying scuba diving, our guide Dani is very helpful and knowledgeable. I am not a very good swimmer, but as long as you listen to instructions and don’t panic under water, everything will be fine.

So fun!

Kalea_D, May 2026

Our Instructor Danny was amaxing! We absolutely loved this. Will definitely do this again next time we are here!

Thank you!

Vanessa_C, May 2026

Reda and Danny were amazing. Had a great time and would Absolutely do this again! Thank you for an awesome experience.

Great for first time

Jerry_P, May 2026

Great for first time try scuba diving. Just the right amount time and instructor made it better (Rida)

I am a first timer well...

Nicholas_G, May 2026

I am a first timer well was haha and I did not know how to swim but the instructor Reda was very patient and kind.

Very beginner friendly....

Amber_S, May 2026

Very beginner friendly. Great for a first time dive to see if it's something you'd like to pursue on a greater scale. Instructors were awesome and patient.

was fun but our...

Derrick_P, May 2026

was fun but our instructor john seemed to rush a little bit. he didn’t show us that much fish he just took a lot of pictures. didn’t get to hold/touch anything like you see in the pictures. he also airdropped the groups photos to eachother all together and i was a little uncomfortable with that but overall was okay.

So much fun. Tanks are...

Debra_M, May 2026

So much fun. Tanks are heavy to walk into water with. Once you are in its fine. Instructor was great!

Wonderful scuba diving experience

Tina_H, May 2026

Nick was an awesome instructor. Fantastic first time scuba diving experience. Highly recommend. Thanks for a great day Nick.

I had an amazing first...

Jailene_A, May 2026

I had an amazing first time scuba diving experience! I was nervous since I can’t swim, but the instructors made me feel completely safe and comfortable the entire time. They were patient, supportive, and never made me feel out of place. Thanks to them, I was able to fully enjoy the experience and take in how beautiful everything was underwater. I’d highly recommend this experience to anyone even non-swimmers!

Buyer Beware!

Megan_G, May 2026

The directions to find the lifeguard tower 1G are unrealiable....we even asked the locals, no one knew where it was. So we were late... Our tour left without us. NO one told us to be here at 9:30am for a 10am tour. So, they left without us OFFERING A $70 RESCHEDULING FEE and NO REFUND. if you have a true schedule/itinerary don't even bother, the traffic is terrible, the company has no compassion for tourists. We would not treat people like this in the mainland. Just go do something else like Captain Cooks Tours on Kona....at least they give a damn. Stay away from Honolulu.