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Scuba Dive at Ni’ihau: Best in Hawai’i
5.0
42 Ratings
Kekaha
Dive Ni’ihau’s crystal-clear waters with expert guides. Encounter rare wildlife, explore Lehua Crater, and enjoy a swift, scenic boat ride. Book now!
Dive Ni’ihau’s crystal-clear waters with expert guides. Encounter rare wildlife, explore Lehua Crater, and enjoy a swift, scenic boat ride. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 72JX2W52+PJP - 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…
- 72JX2W52+PJP - 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 Ni’ihau with us? We offer the fastest crossing and the nearest harbor! With just a 1-hour crossing, you can significantly reduce your travel time. We accommodate a maximum of 6 customers, ensuring small groups for a truly enjoyable diving experience. Your crew will be Nick and Jessie, both seasoned captains and dive leaders. The tour begins at 6:30 am at Kikiaola small boat harbor. At the dock, gear fitting will take place before departure! The journey to Ni’ihau typically takes 1 hour. At Ni’ihau, we will explore 2 different dive sites, selected based on marine life requests and conditions! Between dives, enjoy a tour of the stunning Lehua crater while having lunch. Lehua is an extinct volcano, now a sanctuary for seabirds. The return trip takes between 60 to 90 minutes, depending on conditions. From October to April, this tour becomes more challenging due to weather. If reaching Ni’ihau is not possible, we will dive off Kaua’i instead. A 45% refund will be provided in such cases.
What's Included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Bathroom
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Bathroom
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 crystal-clear visibility. Frequent sightings of large marine life include sandbar sharks, Hawaiian monk seals (unique to this location), schools of butterflyfish, and manta rays….
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 crystal-clear visibility. Frequent sightings of large marine life include sandbar sharks, Hawaiian monk seals (unique to this location), schools of butterflyfish, and manta rays. Two dives are conducted. Jessie will be your underwater dive guide, ensuring your safety and highlighting the wildlife! Between dives, lunch is served, and a tour of Lehua Crater is provided, showcasing favorite seabirds and the stunning “Keyhole.” A mini tour around Lehua Crater often includes dolphin and manta ray sightings. The boat ride to Ni’ihau takes approximately one hour, while the return journey ranges from one to one hour and 45 minutes, depending on weather conditions. The travel time to and from Ni’ihau is nearly half compared to other operators! Book with us for an experienced crew, small groups, and a quicker, more efficient boat ride!
- If there is bad weather this tour may get rerouted to south side local diving. Prices will be adjusted
- October-April this tour becomes harder to get to due to weather. If we cant make it to Ni’ihau we will dive off Kaua’i. A 45% refund will be applied
- You must be certified to dive Ni’ihau
- 4 diver minimum to run this tour
- Kindly provide us arrival date/departure date
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(42 Ratings)
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Reginaldz2017
Apr 29, 2026
Bucket List Checked - Fantastic trip with awesome guide Jess and captain Nick. In our face monk seal, sharks, and big fish.
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Lojothekojo
Apr 22, 2026
Once in a lifetime - These people are incredible. Fun, laid back, but safe. No rush, but nothing wasted either. Diving was amazing! Knowledgeable teachers with a clear joy for the ocean and their jobs. They turned a once in a lifetime experience for us into a desire to dive here with them again over and over (whether we can is another topic). Dive site and sea life is epic.
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Henryh186
Apr 21, 2026
Masters of their Craft - I've gone diving recreationally many spots in the Caribbean, Greece,and Maine by far the best best dive trip ever. shark, monk seal.ray,octopus, dolphin,saw them all and as a bonus got to view some whales off the boat in-between dives Jessie & Nick are top notch with their craft Mahalo
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Inspire10592056602
Apr 20, 2026
Nick and Jessie are so professional great pupu - Yesterdays dive at Niihau was one of the best dives I've ever done we seen monk seals eagle rays friendly sharks .
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Zach603
Apr 15, 2026
Amazing Dive Off Ni’ihau - Jessie and Nick provide an amazing experience diving off Lahua Crater and Ni’ihau. I had been looking forward to this trip for months and it did not disappoint. They are very knowledgeable about the marine life in the area and due to the smaller group sizes provide a much more curated experience that did not feel rushed at all. We even stopped by to view other marine life like manta rays, spinner dolphins, and humpback whales on our way to the dive sites. Would definitely return and dive with them again the next time I am in Kauai.
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Psv4988fe
Mar 17, 2026
My Best Dive! - This is our second trip with Jessie and Nick. I can’t say enough good things about them. They’re not just very professional, they’re also excited about what they do. We saw some whales in the distance and ended up spending almost an hour whale watching on our way back to Kauai. We caught a tuna, also not part of our package. AND, went scuba diving at the most amazing spots! What an incredible journey!!
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S8229spdavidk
Feb 12, 2026
See ALL that Hawaii waters have to offer! - If you want to see the total diversity of underwater wildlife Jessica and Nick are great. We have dived in Kauai 30 times and while the lava tubes and turtles are cool there is sooo much more to see. Yes, you will see plenty of turtles as well. They are passionate, genuine, and we went years before finding them and having all that Hawaiian waters have to offer.
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Lisabk9906nb
Jan 9, 2026
BEST MEMORY EVER!!!! - Hands down, this was the BEST experience! First off, Nick and Jessie are adorable. The entire day felt like we were hanging out with close friends on their boat. Nick is a confident sea captain so the ride to and from Ni'ihau in the winter (which typically could be a bit bumpy) was safe and smooth. Jessie's love for the ocean and it's creatures was contagious. During our dives, she enthusiastically guided my family of 6 through what is clearly her favorite place on earth-pointing out curious Hawaiian Monk Seals and gorgeous sharks. On the boat, she shared her knowledge of all the creatures around us-giving us an increased appreciation. They took care of EVERY detail-from perfectly fitted suits and equipment to the delicious lunch. The day with them will forever be our FAVORITE memory of Hawai'i. THANK YOU, Nick and Jessie! We can't wait to return!
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Jon
Dec 7, 2025
Great dives and good vibes! - I would highly recommend Nick and Jessie and their dive operation to anyone. They are safety conscious but also relaxed. Their hospitality on board was unmatched. Jesse even baked us some blueberry bread! They are very knowledgeable about the Dive sites. They are also very at tuned to the weather and conditions. I would not hesitate to book another trip with them.
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Lindsayc791
Nov 8, 2025
Nature at it’s best - We had the BEST day out diving with Jessie and Nick! Got lucky with a calm day and no other boat was out there so we rode in with hundreds of dolphins! Saw sandbar sharks, Hawaiian monk seals, manta rays and a turtle both in the water and just from the boat. Oh and we can’t not mention how amazing the sandwiches they bring are! Both shared loads of information with us and it was a great down to earth dive company that we look forward to diving with again in the future 🤙🏽 Mahalo
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