DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu
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DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu

By Dive Oahu
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Ages 10-99, max of 21 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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  • FREE premier Gear Rental
  • FREE snacks and refreshments
  • Guided tour by a PADI Professional
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Parking


Start:
  • Dive Oahu - Kewalo Basin Harbor, 1085 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:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 47712P10

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 47712P10

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    • Dive Oahu
      4.5 of 5 bubbles2,078
      Honolulu, Hawaii
    • James E
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nice two tank wreck and reef
      Great diving with Maya and Nacho! We dove Sea Tiger Wreck and Kewalo Pipe, saw plenty of turtles and a spotted eagle ray. The equipment was essentially new. During our surface interval we saw some whales, and they even heard them singing underwater. We would dive with Dive Oahu again!
      Written March 12, 2025
    • b13i
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun, smooth dive experience
      Nacho, Heather and Ami were great! They were very safety conscious, observant (they spotted octopus, eel, and a white tip reef shark!) and they assisted the group with training and assistance. Highlight was the big sea turtles at the Turtle Wash. Will go with them again!!!
      Written March 12, 2025
    • F7646VJnancyc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome Experience!
      Beautiful clear blue waters and sea turtle city! Boat, crew and captain were clean and professional. Awesome experience! We will be back!
      Written March 9, 2025
    • D5740JOrafaelv
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun and relaxing Dive
      Have used Dive Oahu a couple of times now for scuba diving. Every time the staff has been very helpful and friendly. Heather and team made the experience so much more relaxing and enjoyable.
      Written March 9, 2025
    • aurorah979
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great time and crew!
      We went with nacho Jared heather and Amie and had a great time! They were super fun to talk to and knowledgeable. Jared was our guide and he was great!! I was nervous going 100ft deep for the wreck dive but he made it super easy and made us feel safe the whole time. He also went out of his way to take pictures and videos for us underwater on our dive, while spotting our cool sea life as well. Great time and highly recommend!
      Written March 8, 2025
    • juliapM4087VP
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Must Do dives & great crew!
      The “anger management” crew was fantastic, did 2 dives with Nacho & Maya this morning Saw tons of sea life - sharks, octopus, eel, turtles, puffer fish, etc While moving between dive sites we encountered the biggest pod of dolphins— the babies were jumping out of the water & so playful. Truly a once in a lifetime experience cannot recommend enough! Thank you Nacho & Maya!
      Written March 1, 2025
    • B1344WCcharlesh
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Finishing Open Water Cert
      I finished up my Open Water certification with Nacho, Matt, Heather, and Amie. Amie was my instructor and was very patient with me, even when I was struggling with the weight removal and replacement on the surface. Marine life spotted included two turtles, a small octopus, numerous fish, and a manta ray that I missed because I was looking in the wrong direction as it went by. The crew was very safety conscious and helpful. Highly recommend.
      Written February 27, 2025
    • drayt2025
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Exactly the dive we wanted and needed!
      It was an amazing 2 tank dive! First stop was diving 2 wrecks, then second dive was full of nature! Many turtles, eels and nautilus! And of course, beautiful fish, we even heard whale songs!! Our dive guide Maya was exactly what we needed! Very attentive and fun. My last dive was traumatic and she was incredibly comforting, I left completely revived on SCUBA!! Couldn’t recommend more!!
      Written February 27, 2025
    • B1344WCcharlesh
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Crew
      Nacho, Matt, Heather, and Amie were amazing. I was finishing up my super refresher and had Amie as my instructor. She explained each skill I needed to perform while on the boat, we then went over them again in the water prior to performing. I was struggling with one of the skills on the first dive (weight remove/replace on the surface - eventually I completed it, during this Amie remained progressional, offering calm advice. Roll call taken at the completion of each dive to maintain accountability. I highly recommend Dive Oahu, and this crew in particular.
      Written February 27, 2025
    • Z9371NEcharlesh
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Stellar Dive School at Dive Oahu
      Fantastic diving with the team at Dive Oahu. I took the open water course and finished all 8 dives within a week! Shout out to the instructors Josh, Jeff, and Nick. Would recommend!
      Written February 24, 2025
    • U6461XPkellyb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Most fun under the water!
      Capt Nacho and Dive Master Matt (also a Capt) were amazing! We booked it last minute and they were able to accommodate us wonderfully! They obviously love what they do and make sure others love it as well. Our trip was dive fun, refreshing, and beautiful!!! We will be going back and definitely hope we get Nacho and Matt with us. We have now found our favorite dive outfitters in this part of the globe. 💖 Thank you Nacho and Matt, thanks Dive O’ahu!! See you soon
      Written February 22, 2025
    • Sanketh N
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Snorkeling
      I had an incredible three-hour snorkeling experience at Turtle Reef and a nearby coral reef. I saw numerous colorful fish up close and encountered many sea turtles. The Dive Oahu team was outstanding, providing all the necessary snorkeling equipment and clear instructions. Heather, my snorkeling guide, was attentive and accommodating, ensuring that clients unfamiliar with the ocean felt comfortable and well-guided throughout the experience. Don't eat anything prior to snorkeling. You might get sea sick.
      Written February 20, 2025
    • hannahplumbre
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      AMAZING EXPERIENCE
      Thank you so much to Lanny, Aidan, and his team. I honeslty can't remember the other names, but you guys are awesome! Thank you for your impeccable coaching and patience regarding the art of surfing. It was absolutely so much fun! Tiring with the paddling, but so worth the experience. It was the perfect cherry a top our vacation and definitely cannot wait to go surfing again! Many thanks.
      Written February 20, 2025
    • Relax665372
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Guided Dive
      My son and I enjoyed our dives. The staff was professional and very helpful. Our dive guide Taylor made the experience a success. We saw turtles and eels and octopus!
      Written February 14, 2025
    • waynesL9490GN
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome staff
      Wonderful experience from beginning to end . Fantastic crew and Maya was an awesome dive buddy..Saw lots of marine life including octopus,eels,turtles and even a shark.
      Written February 12, 2025
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    5.0
    5.0 of 5 bubbles111 reviews
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    drew174
    Sydney, Australia3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Family
    Booked my daughter in for her first discovery dive in the ocean.
    It was the 7:30am on Xmas day and we were the only divers on the boat. They took us to Turtle canyon.
    Kevin, the dive master, took great care of my 10-year-old daughter as he assessed her skills.
    We had 2 excellent dives, and my daughter loved the experience. the second dive lasted for 46 minutes since there was only the 3 of us.

    Adam, the skipper, was very knowledgeable about the place and kept us well entertained in between dives.

    Keeping to their oath of "leaving the ocean cleaner than we found it", Kevin picked up some discarded electronics on the dive and then before heading back to shore they pulled in a discarded mattress floating out to sea rescuing a couple of lizards that had hitched a ride. .

    Highly recommend Dive Oahu, I ended up doing 6 dives with this company during my holiday after not planning to dive. All the dive master's I met and dived with Heather, Leslie, Walter and Nacho were great as well and knew where to take us.

    Written January 1, 2024
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    Nathaniel K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My girlfriend and I did the discovery scuba diving with Dive Oahu and had a FANTASTIC time ! Our crew (Colton, Heather Capt. Nacho) did an excellent job at making it a memorable and fun experience. This was my girlfriend’s first time diving and she was extremely nervous and scared for her first time. Our instructor Colton did an AMAZING job with her, taking it slow and helping her step by step and always making her feel comfortable and safe. Our photographer Heather got some awesome photos and videos for us and also assisted in keeping the dive calm and safe. Our captain Nacho was funny and laid back and did a great job at accommodating us. Whether you are an experienced diver or a first timer I highly recommend you book with Dive Oahu, if you or anyone in your party is nervous I highly recommend you ask for Colton. I can’t express enough how he was patient and able to handle the situation with my nervous girlfriend. Overall, the crew was amazing, the dive location was amazing and I highly recommend Dive Oahu. 10/10 Experience - We will be back !
    Written April 27, 2024
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    Christina E
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Couples
    I can not even begin to say enough amazing things about this company and their charter crew. From the boat captain to the instructors, it was the most unbelievable experience of my life. As a first time scuba experience for myself, they were so patient and knowledgeable on how to calm my nerves and also embrace my excitement. We ended up going as a couple on Sunday and then bringing 8 of our friends back to do another dive the following Tuesday. I also want to touch on the top notch customer service we received from our very first phone call to the end of our booking. I can’t say enough great things! It will most definitely be something we recommend to any and everyone we tell about this trip! Thank you, Dive Oahu, for making so many of my firsts so memorable. 10/10!
    Written May 22, 2024
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    Amie J
    Minneapolis, MN7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022 • Family
    Thus was the first dive for both my sons (21 and 17). My husband is certified and I have been on several previous dives. I loved the one on one instruction they provided to my boys and met my husband and I at our skill level so we didn't feel like we were held back at all! The instructors and the captain were all very friendly, patient and kind. They made sure the dive was safe, even when another boat encroached on our diving area! Would highly recommend this company to anyone wanting to experience diving or needing a quick review! By far one of the best diving experiences we have had, Hawaii and the Caribbean included!
    We saw a variety of undersea life from sharks, eel, octopus and 7 turtles! Large reef with a variety of fish as well. Excellent dive experience in every way!
    Written July 3, 2022
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    nice we love good reviews
    Written July 10, 2022
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    SteveSmithATX
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2021
    I had never been scuba diving before and some friends had gotten certified for our trip to Hawaii. They booked a trip on "Anger Management" for an afternoon dive and invited me and my girlfriend to come along for a discovery dive. We called first because I'm a large individual and they said they could accommodate my size, which doesn't usually happen.

    When we arrived at the dock, they just all seemed to go into action making sure everyone had their fins, wetsuits, etc and then loaded us onto the boat. I'm truly impressed with how well organized they were.

    Having never scuba dived before, I was a bit intimidated by the tests we had to complete before we were able to try to dive. The young lady that was instructing us was a true PRO. She calmed me down and simply walked me through what my tests were and made me feel very comfortable with something that was so foreign to me. On our second dive, she pointed out a number of different fish and things of interest and kept us all feeling safe as we toured the reef.

    While up on the boat, waiting on the others to test, I chatted with the captain at length. He told us some interesting stories and it was a good way to pass the time and learn a little.

    In addition to the captain and our leader, there was a snorkel group leader as well as a certified dive leader onboard. Both seemed very patient and professional as well, though I didn't have much interaction with either of them.

    All in all, I'll give two thumbs up for the whole outfit. If you're in Honolulu and looking to do something more than snorkel, I HIGHLY recommend this as an option. I think I have the bug to go get certified now.
    Written May 18, 2021
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    Maria Muhammad
    Houston, TX1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Couples
    If it's you're first time scuba diving, I highly recommend Dive Oahu. I was extremely nervous but the crew was so nice and were willing to give me enough time to make sure I was comfortable before going in for the dive. The dive instructor, Sam, was patient with me through every skill we practiced and constantly kept checking on us when we had gone for our dive. The dive itself was breath taking. The water was clear and we saw so many fishes and even a sea turtle! The diving boat itself was very clean and all the equipment are great quality. All in all - if you are feeling hesitant about going diving with Dive Oahu, don't be.
    Written January 22, 2024
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    Benjamin J
    Pittsburgh, PA12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    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!
    Written September 11, 2024
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    Joao L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021 • Couples
    The experience was amazing! Captain Drew and instructors Nick and Alex were very professional and helpful! Worth it every penny as they provide all the material and carefully explain and teach the lessons. One by one they do a short dive to see if you have any struggles, which makes the second “free” dive much more fun and safe. I would definitely recommend to friends and family! The experience made me want to seek for more dive experiences and maybe get certified! If you are in doubt I can tell by personal experience that is very safe and fun to do! I don’t know what animals you will see, but I’ve seen a different variety of fishes, turtles and eels! Thanks Oahu diving, I hope to do the wreck dive in another opportunity!
    *Also this was my first dive and I had never even went for snorkel before that.
    Written July 18, 2021
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    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Solo
    I had booked for Scuba Diving on 15th May at 7:30 AM. I showed up at the mentioned meeting point at 7:00 AM only to be told that the dive is cancelled as it was just me who had signed up for it. Then the receptionist was kind enough to check with the officials and told me that I can take the next ride at 10:30 AM. She also helped in modifying the booking as a diver given I had wrongly booked it as a rider earlier. Then after waiting for 2+ hours, I was told that the 10:30 AM dive is also cancelled. This was such a terrible experience!
    Written May 25, 2024
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    R M C
    Washington, DC81 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2025 • Couples
    We did 2 of our required open water dives for PADI certification with Dive Oahu, and have only the highest praise and gratitude for our instructor Josh and the crew. (We had completed the classroom instruction and pool dives back at home before our trip.) There was a bit of a current and some light chop at the surface, which made the dives a bit more stressful and arduous than we had hoped. But Josh was very patient and reassuring so we got through all of the requirements. He also made sure to point out interesting sea creatures that crossed our path, including a curious critter that hid in the sand and a particularly large blue fish that stayed about 30 feet from us. We were only in Oahu for the day, part of a multi-week Pacific cruise, otherwise we would have happily completed our certification requirements there. All of the staff were very cheerful, knowledgable and helpful, definitely recommend!
    Written January 17, 2025
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    Great to hear Josh did a great job . I will personally tell him thank you Brian
    Written January 24, 2025
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