First Time Introductory Scuba Dive

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Oahu, USA

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn to dive in one of the world's top scuba destinations. This basic dive experience is tailored to first-time divers and introduces you to the fundamental safety guidelines and skills needed to scuba dive. In a small group, you'll visit two shallow reefs and explore an underwater world filled with colorful reef fish and other marine life.

Learn a new skill on vacation with guidance throughout
Don’t worry about packing kit, everything you need is provided for ease
Look out for marine life such as sea turtles and octopuses
Stay fueled for adventure with included snacks

What's Included

Use of Scuba equipment

Use of SCUBA equipment
Snacks

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

74VV+4W Honolulu
74VV+4W7 Honolulu, HI, USA
Please meet at 10:30am at the boat, 30 minutes prior to the departure of the boat at 11am. The boat is at 1125 Ala Moana BLVD. slip A-03. Left hand side of the harbor, at the first long dock after the small booths that face Ala Moana Blvd. Look for the sign above the gate that says "Pier A".

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.11:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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
An RSTC Scuba Medical Waiver will need to be filled out on the morning of the charter. Please copy, paste and review the web address below . A "Yes" on the form will require a doctors notes before you are allowed to scuba dive.
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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Reviews

4.9

based on 17 reviews

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Ed was a great guide,...

Justin_D, Sep 2025

Ed was a great guide, showing me the basics of scuba diving before getting into the water. He was very patient, making sure we knew the ins and outs for our beginner scuba dive. Fantastic guide as well - we saw lot of wildlife (turtles, electric eels, etc.). Would highly recommend to those thinking about scuba diving for the first time!

Nice dive, but not for beginners

Dawn_V, Jun 2023

Enjoyable 2nd dive, but this is really not a course of beginners. If I hadn’t had prior experience, I would not have been able to do the dive. Water was extremely choppy, and a short practice of the skills in the middle of the ocean is not appropriate for a beginner diver. First experience diving can be scary and you should be given the opportunity to practice in a pool before you go into the open ocean. My daughter’s friend was so scared that she couldn’t go, and another person on the dive was also too scared to dive.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

I'm so glad you had a great time underwater. We've been conducting these programs for over 15 years with a perfect safety record. Unfortunately, it was a little choppy that day. As much as we try, we have not figured out how to control the weather. The good part is that choppiness does not extend underwater and does not affect our dive. Mahalo

Great first dive experience, 2 dives on Oahu

david_k, May 2023

Me and My Friend had amazing time sucba diving for the first time. Instructions were easily understandable and we went from tallking to practicing skills in water quick. Instructors were all the time checking stuff and responding. Before a second dive we had time to talk about diving, sea animals, where are other diving locations and what could be seen. Snacks and water available. Captain of the ship also nice person to talk to. Good equipment.