DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu
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Oahu, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
There's no better place to learn to scuba dive than the abundant waters of Hawaii. Join this intro course to scuba diving in Honolulu and learn the basics of the underwater sport with one-on-one instruction from a PADI-certified guide. Then, enjoy a guided dive in one of Hawaii's famous reefs where you can observe sharks, turtles, rays, endemic fish, dolphins, and more.
- Discover life under the sea with a guide
- See more than you would on a snorkel tour
- All scuba diving equipment is provided
- Enjoy snacks and light refreshments
What's Included
- FREE premier Gear Rental
- FREE snacks and refreshments
- Guided tour by a PADI Professional
- Gratuities
- Parking
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Dive Oahu - Kewalo Basin Harbor1085 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 109, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Please meet us at Kewalo Basin at our Retail Store at least 30 mins prior to departure.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Add ons available; Private Guide
- Please provide a valid email address. You should receive a confirmation email from Dive Oahu upon your booking, please review.
- Please check in 30 minutes prior
- All divers must provide weight, and date of birth and be able to swim.
- Divers must NOT be flying within 24 hours of diving.
- Dive Oahu has a 48-hour cancellation policy. Cancellation within 48 hours of the scheduled dive will result in forfeit of payment.
- Minimum age 10 years old! 10-11 year old require an additional fee.
- Must review and clear a medical questionnaire prior to diving. No refunds will be given for a failed medical release within the cancellation period
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 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
My first scuba diving experience was an absolute thrill! Our instructor, Justin, was incredibly professional yet also so cool and patient. His calm and empathetic approach immediately put both my wife and me at ease, which was invaluable for a first-time dive. The marine life was breathtaking; we were lucky enough to spot a shark and a pod of dolphins. The weather was beautiful, and the entire staff was friendly and efficient, making the whole trip seamless. I can't recommend this experience enough—it's truly a must-do for anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure.
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Very good experience, the instructors were very professional and fun. I felt safe the whole time. I would do it again and bring family and friends.
It's a bunch of fun with some cool dudes. Would definitely recommend Adam, Matt, and Jeff. Super helpful
My husband is certified but I wanted to try the discover scuba. I was able to learn the skills, practice in the water, and then do two separate dives with him tagging along. Jeff was a fabulous teacher and I felt very comfortable in the water with him. The whole crew was great and helpful esp our captain Adam! Would highly recommend - worth every penny!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a wonderful review! We are excited to hear that both you and your husband had such a great time out on the boat with our crew.
An unforgettable first dive in Waikīkī! I went with my adult son and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Our Dive Master, Amee, was incredible—patient, clear, and a fantastic teacher, while also keeping it fun the entire time. The crew was top-notch, the dive site was perfectly chosen, and the highlight… THE SEA TURTLES—absolutely wow. Highly recommend for anyone looking to try scuba for the first time!
Thanks Jeff
Amazing experience saw turtles el and lots of colour full fishes
Must do while in honolulu
Nacho, Jared, Justin and Ami were all great. I thought it was a really good way to find out if scuba was something you would want to pursue and get certified living in a non coastal area.
The crew all spent time with us teaching us about the equipment, hand signals, safety measures, and answered any questions we might have.
We got to do two dives down to forty or so feet. Where I was able to see an octopus, two different kinds of eel a school of puffer fish along with a whole plethora of other fish.
Overall great experience with knowledgeable competent staff.
Very enjoyable. The instructors were very friendly and great with kids. The dive was enjoyable. Highly recommended!!
10/10 experience with everyone at dive Oahu, super knowledgeable staff able to help you with everything and very helpful with the training required to do the dive! Jeff and Jarret were our instructors and I definitely couldn’t say any better things about them!
10/10 recommended for any beginners wanting to do a shallow reef dive and snorkeling.
Very good experience for me as a first time scuba diver over 60 years old. improved my confindence of my life!
Justin took me out just the 2 of us because I’m still a beginner, and he was great. Very instructive and fun. We had a great time and saw many things. The rest of the crew were also very welcoming and kind.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that Justin made your beginner dive both instructive and fun. Having a personalized experience really helps build confidence, and it sounds like you had an amazing time exploring the underwater world. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to Justin and the rest of the crew. We look forward to diving with you again soon!
Incredible experience. Nacho, Jeffrey, Justin, and Ami were extremely knowledgeable and helped out each individual diver. The one on one attention given during the first dive really helped calm my nerves.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing your incredible experience with us! We’re so glad Nacho, Jeffrey, Justin, and Ami were able to provide the knowledge and one-on-one attention that helped ease your nerves. Making every diver feel comfortable and supported is what we strive for, especially on that first dive. We hope to dive with you again soon
My first scuba diving experience was an absolute thrill! Our instructor, Justin, was incredibly professional yet also so cool and patient. His calm and empathetic approach immediately put both my wife and me at ease, which was invaluable for a first-time dive. The marine life was breathtaking; we were lucky enough to spot a shark and a pod of dolphins. The weather was beautiful, and the entire staff was friendly and efficient, making the whole trip seamless. I can't recommend this experience enough—it's truly a must-do for anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible first scuba diving experience with us! We’re thrilled that Justin’s calm and patient guidance helped you and your wife feel comfortable and confident—especially on your very first dive. Seeing a shark and a pod of dolphins sounds absolutely amazing, and we’re glad the weather and our team helped make the day seamless and enjoyable. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures under the sea!
We booked on relative short notice (Sunday->Tuesday) and they gave us great information over the phone, called us the night before about a possibly better time to see more wildlife, and were extremely helpful the entire time.
The dive itself was great, weather was perfect and the beforehand training for beginners/practice dive was thorough and useful for myself (being a nervous person) and my girlfriend.
Capt Nacho and Ami (our dive instructor) were very helpful, knowledgeable, and made the experience great.
Would absolutely recommend everything!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re glad we could accommodate your short-notice booking and provide helpful info to make the most of your dive time. It’s fantastic to hear that the training helped ease your nerves and that Nacho and Ami made your dive memorable and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you and your girlfriend back for more underwater adventures!
The experience was really fun, Jeff was the instructor and he did an amazing job explaining everything, making sure we were safe! I definitely would recommend him and we will go on another scuba dive with him again. It was the first time for my 16 year-old son to scuba dive and he had a lot of fun and no problems thanks to Jeff!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so happy Jeff made your first dive with your son safe, fun, and easy to understand. It’s awesome to hear your son had a great time on his first scuba dive! We can’t wait to have you both back for another adventure with Jeff.
I took my 15 yo son on his first dive (non certified) so we could try it to see if he wants to get certified. This company took us out to 2 separate reefs 30-35 ft water. It was only about a 10 minute boat ride to the first location (turtle channel) right in front of Waikiki. There the instructor did a 1:1 with each non Certified diver which was about 15 minutes each. The others wait on the boat until each 1:1 is complete. You have to perform the 3 main skills underwater and then go for about 5-7 minutes. We didn’t see much but this was the skills portion. We then went back towards the marina and went to another reef about 35 ft deep. We did a full dive on this one and the group lasted 33 minutes under with the dive which was as long as the certified divers. Our guide was personable, knowledgeable and he made a point to make sure that everyone felt comfortable but more importantly he was encouraging and helpful. We saw a huge turtle and lots of reef fish. They had snacks and drinks and a hose to rinse off after. The captain was great and helped us with gear etc. I would highly recommend this company and tour. Jeff was a great dsd guide! With that said you need to be an experienced swimmer and if you are anxiety prone I would recommend you start with a beach dive instead. The wind was rocking and it does mess with visibility and someone on the boat was very sea sick. If you are adventurous I would say to try it!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing such a thorough review of your first dive experience with your son! We’re glad Jeff and the crew made everyone feel comfortable, supported, and encouraged throughout the dive. It sounds like you had a memorable time exploring the reefs and seeing that huge turtle. We appreciate your helpful tips about swimming experience and sea conditions—safety and comfort are always our top priorities. We look forward to welcoming you and your son back for more underwater adventures, whether it’s a beach dive or another boat trip!
We recently went diving with Lindsay and her amazing team,Kyle and Ami and had a truly wonderful experience!
From the moment we arrived, they were professional, kind, and made us feel completely safe and comfortable, especially since it was a special experience for me and my wife.
Their instructions were clear, their attitude was calm and encouraging, and their passion for diving really shows.
We couldn’t have asked for a better team to guide us underwater. Thank you for making our dive so memorable،we would absolutely dive with you again!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Mahalo for your review Leidi! I am so happy to hear that you had a great time with Ami, Kyle, and Lindsay. We lo0ok forward to diving with you again in the future.
The staff and dives were great! Jared, Rachel,... And the other 2 were excellent tour guide and captain. The captain had us recite the names, but I have a bad time remembering names lol. Highly recommend this company and trip!
Hands down the best experience. Captain Adam was awesome, friendly and knowledgeable. Our dive guide Aunie (sorry if that’s wrong) was fantastic. She took her time and allowed us to work at our own pace to be comfortable. The dive was amazing, seeing the turtles, fish and everything on the reef from below, I couldn’t have asked for anything better other than more time. Definitely worth every penny spent and would love to come back.
This was a perfect experience. You did a 1 on 1 dive with the instructor (at turtle cove) and then a group dive at another location (we did Mario land or shallow reef, it’s dependent on conditions). Jared, Jordan, heather, and the captain (Mike or Matt can’t remember) were the absolute best. Think this is a perfect dive for beginners as we were first timers. We went about 40ft deep and saw turtles, coral reefs, and various fish. DO THIS DIVE!
My wife and I did the scuba experience and it was absolutely amazing. The crew were very helpful and fun. Nacho, Heather, Jarrod, Ami, and Colton took great care of everyone and showed us a great time. 100/100 recommend Dive Oahu for any first time or even experienced divers!
It's a little scary at first making you sign a lot of waivers informing you of the risks of scuba diving but the crew of the Stress Relief (boat's name) made it an unforgettable experience!
They were very kind, fiendly and attentive throughout the whole trip.
Our instructor and guide Jared (hope I'm spelling it right) was very good at teaching us the basic hand signs and maneuvers underwater.
Definetly recommend trying out this experience while visiting Oahu!
Awesome trip with Oahu Dive.
Did a quick training dive seeing lots of turtles, and a second dive seeing tropical fish, octopus, caverns, and much more.
Jarrod was an incredible guide.
Our first time scuba diving and Jared made the experience safe, exciting and brilliant! After being quite nervous, Jared took his time and was very patient with us, ensuring we went at our own pace and felt comfortable. This allowed us to fully enjoy the experience and get to see some unbelievable things! The first dive site, turtle canyon, was just breathtaking - we couldn’t get over the amount of turtles and how relaxed they are! Then we did a short boat ride, whilst spotting dolphins!! And went to the second dive site, where we went on a dive together and explored the reefs and wildlife. The team are friendly and helpful, making sure you’ve warmed up post dive and eaten some snacks and rehydrated! Loved this experience and have already recommended to other tourists in the area!
Saw a sea turtle which is always cool but to be honest you can see these snorkeling sharks cove and other parts of north shore. What you don’t get is the feeling of being 30 feet down in another world. It was AMAZING!
Incredible! We were first time divers and I was nervous but the instructors were so patient and kind! We found sea turtles almost right away and saw a lot of colorful fish. Wonderful time!
Highly recommended sure going to get my certification with this guys awesome job!!!see you again next visit
Amazing experience for beginners and advanced. I’ve done scuba a few times in Hawaii. This was by far the best experience. The instructors are really good and thorough.
This experience was incredible. First time diving and Colton and Ami were great! Saw 9 sea turtles! The instructors were clear and knowledgeable making the experience stress-free. Safety was a priority, and the guides did a wonderful job showing us many forms of sea life. Photography is available for a fee - uncertified divers are not allowed to bring their own camera for safety reasons. The crew of the boat was kind and helpful. Colton, Kevin, Heather, Ami, and Nacho were all fantastic. 10/10 recommend!!
Crew was amazing and laid back. They were very patient with my sudden seasick issues. They left the option up to me to get back in the water and were very patient in teaching. Would definitely recommend
Amazing diving experience! Lindsey was our guide and was great at explaining what to expect, reviewing skills, and guiding us around the reefs. Fantastic experience, the entire boat crew was great. Highly recommend!
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