Certified Diver: 2-Tank Shallow Reef Dives off Oahu
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Oahu, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Hawaii’s famous coral reefs—like Turtle Canyons and Kaiser’s—are ideal for certified divers, both practiced veterans and Hawaii first-timers. On this two-tank tour, your PADI-certified guide will take you to two distinct reefs on Oahu’s south shore, where you’ll get to hang with dolphins, turtles, eels, octopus, sharks, and more wild creatures at 25–50’.
- All gear plus snacks and refreshments provided
- Your PADI-certified guide knows the ins and outs of Oahu's best dive spots
- Guaranteed wildlife sightings, from sea turtles to rays and more
- Ideal for certified divers of all ages
What's Included
- FREE premier Gear Rental
- FREE snacks & refreshments
- Guided tour by a PADI Professional
- Gratuities
- Parking
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Dive Oahu - Kewalo Basin Harbor1085 Ala Moana Blvd suite 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 wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Add ons available; GoPro Rental, DPV underwater scooter, Nitrox tank rental, Private Guide, and/or a Private Photographer.
- Please provide a valid email address. You should receive a confirmation email from Dive Oahu upon your booking, please review.
- All divers MUST show proof of certification through PADI or another approved diving course before boarding the boat.
- Near public transportation
- All divers must provide weight and date of birth.
- All divers MUST be able to swim and be in good health.
- Dive Oahu has a 48-hour cancellation policy. Cancellation within 48 hours of the scheduled dive will result in forfeit of payment.
- Divers must be at the boat harbor 1/2 hour before the scheduled boat dive to allow time for waivers and equipment fitting.
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Divers must NOT be flying within 24 hours of diving
- 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
Andrew_B
Great experience for the two tank shallow reef dives. Really enjoyed the whole crew. Everything was set up by the crew so it was literally just walk on the boat and then throw your gear on a minute before you jump in. They changed tanks and did all the clean up- no need to lug anything anywhere. Would love to dive with them again next time I’m in Oahu. Thanks Nacho!
Reviews
4.8
based on 294 reviews
Andrew_B, Mar 2026
Great experience for the two tank shallow reef dives. Really enjoyed the whole crew. Everything was set up by the crew so it was literally just walk on the boat and then throw your gear on a minute before you jump in. They changed tanks and did all the clean up- no need to lug anything anywhere. Would love to dive with them again next time I’m in Oahu. Thanks Nacho!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the awesome review!
We’ll be sure to pass the shoutout along to Nacho—he’ll really appreciate it! Thanks again for diving with us, and we’d love to have you back next time you’re in Oahu!
Clay_D, Feb 2026
Totally worth it if you have non-scuba family with you. Justin gave my family on the surface a wonderful experience while Melissa led my son and I on the scuba dive. Nacho on the boat was a great help
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review! I'm happy to hear that you had a fantastic time out on the boat with Justin and Nacho.
Brad_C, Dec 2025
Wonderful Dives, Exceptional Crew! Nacho, Josh, John, Lindsey and man bun did a great job keeping us safe and having an incredible diving experience.
Laura_B, Nov 2025
Enjoy the dive. Great shallow short dive.
Take a couple minutes to familiarize yourself with thier equipment.
Kelsey_G, Oct 2025
Great experience! Everyone so knowledgeable and very safe! Saw lots of marine life. Bigger boat and short, smoother ride for those who get seasick or not a fan of choppy water.
Rachel_L, Sep 2025
The team at Dive Oahu really takes care of you the whole way! They’re so friendly, endlessly patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and make your comfort and safety they’re top priority. We can’t wait to come back and dive with them again!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you felt supported, safe, and well taken care of throughout your experience with us. Our team takes great pride in making every diver feel comfortable and confident in the water, so it means a lot to know that came through. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more dives and ocean adventures soon!
Brigid_M, Aug 2025
Ashley and Matt were terrific!! Got to see a lot of great reef life. Would use them again for sure!!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks so much for the great feedback! Matt will be thrilled to hear you enjoyed the reef life with them. We’d love to have you back anytime for another amazing dive. See you again soon!
Robert_P, Jul 2025
This is a great dive for all skills of divers. Lots of very large green sea turtles and a few moray eels
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for the great review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the dive and got to see some of our favorite locals—those massive green sea turtles and a few curious moray eels always make the experience special.
It’s awesome to know the dive felt welcoming for all skill levels—that’s exactly what we aim for. Hope to have you back for another adventure soon!
Kelly_S, Jul 2025
The crew was amazing!! My family had a great time! They keep the group small and Divemaster Rachel was amazing! Captain Adam and Hailey were great for those who had to stay on the boat. (myself as I was unable to dive) Hailey took me snorkeling and saw an amazing Pufferfish and other fun fish and coral. Thank you all so much!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled that Rachel, Captain Adam, and Hailey helped make your family’s trip so memorable. It’s great to hear you enjoyed snorkeling and got to see that amazing pufferfish! We hope to welcome you all back for more adventures soon!
Ajeet_V, Jun 2025
Amazing time with Nacho and his crew today. Friendly and funny. Great guide. Large turtles, eels. Love
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy you had an amazing time with Nacho and the crew. It’s awesome to hear you enjoyed the turtles, eels, and great vibes. We’d love to welcome you back for more fun dives soon!
Linda_W, Jun 2025
The water was a bit choppy but Dramamine did the trick. Heather was a fantastic dive guide. It'd had been a few years since our last dive so we had a bit of a breaking in period. She was super relaxed and patient which helped us stay relaxed. Jeff and Alex were awesome as well. Lots of sea life to be seen.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re glad Dramamine helped with the choppy water and that Heather’s patience made your dive comfortable after the break. Jeff and Alex will be happy to hear your kind words too. It’s great you enjoyed all the amazing sea life—hope to dive with you again soon!
Gary_J, Jun 2025
The experience was awesome. Guides were very polite and welcoming. Can't complain about anything. Captain was spot on and guides were all eager to help in any way.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the awesome feedback! We’re glad to hear our captain and guides made your experience welcoming and enjoyable. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you back on the water soon!
Colleen_R, May 2025
I had to cut my dive short -it was toochoppy and i got sea sick but everyone was very patient and kind and I still got practice doing scuba " when things go wrong" lol
Brandy_R, May 2025
The whole crew from checking in to blowing bubbles was fantastic. Everyone was kind, professional, and experienced. I enjoyed my day!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Mahalo for your review Brandy! I am thrilled to hear that you enjoy your time with us out on the water.
Anonymous, Apr 2025
Amazing experience! And Lindsey, Ami and Jeff were great! 😊 I hadn’t dived in a year before this so I was a bit rusty. But Ami was super patient, gave me plenty of time to equalise properly!! 😊 loved both the dive sites, we saw so many green sea turtles at our second dive spot.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Mahalo! I am thrilled to hear that Lindsey, Ami, and Jeff were great on the boat and had excellent patience with you.
Randy_B, Apr 2025
As a solo diver, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Dive Oahu. Huge thanks to Captain Nacho and the awesome crew — Jordan, Heather, and Jared — for making me feel welcome and taken care of the whole time.
We did a two-tank dive and saw sea turtles, tons of colorful fish, and even a whitetip shark! Super smooth, safe, and fun from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Mahalo Randy! I am thrilled to hear that Jordon, Heather, Nacho, and Jarrod took such great with you, and you had great dives with us.
ALMA_B, Mar 2025
We had a great time.
Crew was really fun and nice. Jordan was our dive master and he was very focused on everyone's safety. I haven't been diving in few years, and he took the time to make sure I was good.
Their equipment is top notch!
We even ended up running into whales and the boat stopped so we can see them. Overall, would highly recommend!
Mark_A, Mar 2025
Great, had a awesome time. Loved all the fish and turtles. They were so interesting and big. Two thumbs up.
Phillip_W, Jan 2025
Dive ohau was great. They changed our plans back after viator app changed them.
We have had our booked excursions changes twice by booking through viator. Never had this experience before and thought the first time was a fluke. I will not book with viator in Hawaii again.
Vince_R, Dec 2024
Great crew, and a great option for groups with both divers and snorkelers! We were able to be on the boat together, and then at the sites I was able to dive while my wife snorkeled. The crew (Nacho, Heather, Travis, Jarred) were amazingly helpful and accommodating and made the trip great!
LawrenceD_B, Dec 2024
A bit scary at first for first time divers but with the support from the staff they made it a very enjoyable experience
Vince_R, Dec 2024
Very organized, accommodating, and friendly! My wife went snorkeling with guides Heather and Jordan while I dove with Travis(?). Nacho was our boat captain, and they were all awesome! We dove two different spots, the first was turtle canyon and the second further west on another reef. We saw turtles at a "cleaning station", a moray eel, octopus, and myriad species of fish. They all did everything they could to ensure we had an enjoyable experience, and they masterfully nogotiated the dive group and snorkeling group so each was equally considered. We highly recommend Dive Oahu and their awesome staff!
LokHei_C, Dec 2024
Just finished an amazing scuba diving tour with Dive Oahu! The crew (Matt, Scott, Josh, and Kyle) were all fantastic - super friendly and helpful. They made sure everyone was comfortable and safe, and clearly love what they do.
We saw tons of cool creatures: stingrays, an octopus, crabs, and even sea turtles! The gear was top-notch, the boat was great, and they even had shampoo and conditioner for after the dives. Highly recommend Dive Oahu for an unforgettable experience in Hawaii!
josie_w, Sep 2024
Had great dives with the Dive Oahu Team. The team of Nacho, Matt, Colton and Maya were great, very helpful and kept us safe. The dive at Turtle canyon was amazing, I seen like 20+ turtles, and the visibility was like 10m+. The second dive was also great, we seen 2 x reef sharks which was cool, also great visibility. They also offer snorkelling and discover scuba on the same boat trips which is great for families who have both snorkelers/scuba or people who want to try scuba. Highly recommend giving them a try if wanting to dive/snorkel off Waikiki.
Paul_W, Jun 2024
It’s truly a pleasure to review my experience with Dive Oahu on 6/27/24. Nothing stands out as “ the best” because everything was 5 star super fine. The dive masters were all very professional and easy to be with including Ami, Coulter(Coulton) and Heather. Nacho was our boat captain and kept all the great gear in clean orderly shipshape condition. The pace of my two 40 feet depth dives was perfect and allowed ample time to ogle sea turtles, eels, strange fish and coral. Booking my dives was easy and everything advertised went according to plan and even better than I had anticipated. The value also exceeded my expectation. I would highly recommend Dive Oahu for experienced divers, newly certified divers, divers in training, beginners, snorklers or folks who just want a nice boat ride off the coast of Honolulu.
Jesse_F, Apr 2024
Very nice and friendly staff
Did a great job of not making us noobs feel like complete idiots 😅
Thanks again
Nacho, ami, Morgan and the long haired dude!
Tamara_A, Mar 2024
My husband and I had a great time with Oahu Dive. The crew was amazing and very knowledgeable. I however got seasick, and didn't dive, but everyone checked on me and was so sweet. At the beginning of the trip the crew pointed out SO MANY dolphins swimming around our boat and we sat and watched them. There were also some whale sharks that were breaching the water, they drove us a little closer so we could see them. It speaks volumes that the crew takes the time to do these extra things. I highly recommend this group.
Angela_C, Feb 2024
Beautiful shallow dive to an area filled with marine life! Water is a little chilly if coming from a gulf state or the southern Atlantic.
Mike_S, Feb 2024
Crew was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. Jordan, Sam, Alex, and Emerald could not have been better!!
Jon_B, Feb 2024
Great captain and dive instructor. Would definately recommend this trip to others. Great equipment and team.
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