Ni'ihau Scuba: Hawaii's Best Dive Experience

Dive Niihau’s pristine waters with expert guides. Encounter rare wildlife, enjoy scenic tours, and experience Hawaii’s top scuba adventure. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 72JX2V7W+FJ6 - Exclusively for certified scuba divers. Experience diving in pristine, remote waters with breathtaking landscapes and abundant marine life. Expect to encounter large sharks, monk seals, rays, and big predatory fish! It is recommended to have completed at least 15 dives before participating in this adventure. Why choose to dive…
What's Included
  • On-board restroom
  • Bottled water
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Certified divers only. Ni’ihau is renowned for offering the finest scuba diving experiences in Hawai’i! The dive sites feature vertical walls with seemingly endless depths and exceptionally clear visibility. Frequent sightings of large marine life include sandbar sharks, Hawaiian monk seals (unique to this location), schools of butterflyfish, and manta…

Location
Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor
Kekaha Road
Please arrive NO LATER THAN 6:30 am. When you pull in to the harbor park on the right hand side in the grassy field. Walk over to the dock and look for scuba tanks! We recommend wearing hat, sunglasses, and a sunshirt or jacket to cover your skin.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kayleighg760
May 26, 2026
Professional, friendly crew - Absolutely incredible experience with this scuba company! Our trip out to Ni’ihau was unforgettable we got to see monk seals, sharks, and so much amazing marine life. The crew made us feel safe and comfortable the entire time, had great snacks on board, and the customer service was beyond amazing. Everyone was so positive and welcoming that it honestly felt more like hanging out with friends on a boat than a tour. 5 stars all the way can’t recommend them enough!
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J6622uradams
May 13, 2026
10/10 highly recommend- I will be coming back - My wife and I are pretty seasoned casual divers and we make it a point to dive on any vacation that we can. Ended up being the experience of a lifetime, several sharks, a giant whale shark, a seal, an eagle ray, and so many different unique types of fish as well as just Ni’ihau island being an incredible locale for world class diving. Truly a breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime experience that I’m not sure we would have gotten with a different company on kauai. For real do whatever you can to book your dive with Jessie and Nick!!!!!
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M6452mfjulies
Apr 22, 2026
Best day scuba diving! - This was one of the best days diving that we've ever had. Capt. Rick and dive guide Jesse are both great. We even got to throw a fishing line in when we saw the opportunity and ending up taking home some fresh tuna to eat. The boat, communication, gear, food, and drinks were great. We will be diving with them again when we return!
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Davepick
Jan 2, 2026
Great private dive at Niihau - The weather had never previously cooperated to visit Niihau but the weather was great this time. Wonderful dive with whales, dolphins, sharks and monk seals all within a single day. Couldn't be happier with Nick and Jessie. They have great experience in Kauai and they are great with both experienced divers and kids both my son and daughter learned to dive with them. If you give them the option, they'll take you to the best places with the best visibility that day and are happy to dive as long as you have air. No rush, no crowds. Pleasant people. This monk seal was a ham and kept rubbing his belly.
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Ralph
Jul 6, 2025
Ni’hiau with the easiest route there - Jessi and Nick were gracious hosts. Big deal using them was we have been to Ni’hiau before but the trip back was brutal. They leave from a harbor that cuts an hour off minimum both ways. Ni’hiau is a must see, do it this way. We also got very lucky and saw a pelagic manta ray to go with eagle rays and a coastal manta ray.
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Rxgirl
Apr 12, 2025
Perfect trip to Ni'ihau for our family! Boat with the best vibe! - When I visit Kauai again, I am 100% planning it around a charter with Nick and Jessie with Explore Kauai. We booked a full day charter for our family of 5 to scuba dive Niihau and it was worth every penny. The relaxed and chill vibe on their boat was perfect for our family with 3 young teens. I felt like we were hanging out with friends who wanted to be there as much as us. Jessie's enthusiasm was contagious. They had a wealth of knowledge and like I said, were excited to see all the cool stuff (whales, monk seals, pigs, sheep, interesting birds, sharks and tons of fish). We never felt rushed. Their boat was comfortable and perfect for our family. It even had a nice bathroom. The scuba equipment was top notch. This was the first scuba tour I've done where we were each given our own dive watch. This was also the only company that goes to Ni'ihau this time of year (that I could find anyways). It was clear that they had been watching the weather and were confident that this would be a safe excursion (we were prepared to change plans if need be). I'm so glad we took a chance and did this tour!
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From $3,330 (Per Boat)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).