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Introductory Scuba Dive in Hawaii: Explore Shallow Reefs, Colorful Fish, Endemic Corals, and More
4.9
16 Ratings
Honolulu
Experience the thrill of an introductory scuba dive in Hawaii. Explore shallow reefs teeming with colorful fish, endemic corals, and the possibility of encountering eels, sea turtles, rays, octopuses, and dolphins.
Experience the thrill of an introductory scuba dive in Hawaii. Explore shallow reefs teeming with colorful fish, endemic corals, and the possibility of encountering eels, sea turtles, rays, octopuses, and dolphins.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 74VV+4W Honolulu - Join us for our Basic Diver (Discover Scuba Diving) program and learn the fundamental safety guidelines and skills needed to scuba dive with a dive instructor. Our introductory dives are small groups of one to four people, led by an instructor whose primary focus is your safety, comfort, and enjoyment. Larger groups of people…
- 74VV+4W Honolulu - Join us for our Basic Diver (Discover Scuba Diving) program and learn the fundamental safety guidelines and skills needed to scuba dive with a dive instructor. Our introductory dives are small groups of one to four people, led by an instructor whose primary focus is your safety, comfort, and enjoyment. Larger groups of people can spook the marine wildlife, so our smaller, private charters ensure the best possible experience.
What's Included
- SCUBA equipment usage
- Snacks included
- SCUBA equipment usage
- Snacks included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
During our late-morning diving expedition, we explore two shallow reefs with an average depth between 30 and 40 feet (approximately 9 to 12 meters). Among the myriad of vibrant sea creatures, a quarter can only be found in Hawaii, demonstrating the rich endemic biodiversity. The coral formations are equally remarkable, with 40% being native to Hawaii….
During our late-morning diving expedition, we explore two shallow reefs with an average depth between 30 and 40 feet (approximately 9 to 12 meters). Among the myriad of vibrant sea creatures, a quarter can only be found in Hawaii, demonstrating the rich endemic biodiversity. The coral formations are equally remarkable, with 40% being native to Hawaii. While we can’t make definite promises about spotting specific marine fauna, there’s a high likelihood of observing creatures like eels, sea turtles, rays, octopuses, and even dolphins. In fact, turtles make an appearance in over 85% of our dives!
- 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.
Location
74VV+4W Honolulu
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".
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
4.9
(16 Ratings)
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Lisette
Oct 2, 2025
This was an amazing first time scuba diving trip! - This was an amazing first time scuba diving trip! Ed was super helpful and did a great job making us feel safe! The crew handled all of the logistics and technical aspects of the dive so we could just enjoy the underwater adventure! I would highly recommend this trip!
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Justin_d
Sep 20, 2025
Ed was a great guide,... - 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!
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Glendaa530
Jan 13, 2025
Magic Island Lagoon 🏝 with Nick & Alberto - Aloha 🌺! This was a short get a way for my boyfriend and I. Nick & Alberto were remarkable, they communicated 📞regularly and made this experience so much fun🤿! The memories will lasts a lifetime but the 📸 taken were a nice bonus, Mahalo!!!
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R1658shjw
Oct 23, 2024
Wonderful Experience - It was my wife's first time to dive, so we signed up for the intro to SCUBA dive with Hawaiian Diving Adventures. They took us to two great locations teaming with marine life. Although my wife is probably not going to be a diver, she was able to get in the water and try out the gear with Ed, who was professional and patient and at the end of the day topped it off with some great restaurants to try. This was a great experience!
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Mauiboy99
Aug 5, 2024
A great introductory dive experience for my son - We thoroughly enjoyed our crew and the diving experience with Hawaiian Diving Adventures in Oahu. I am an experienced diver, and I was allowed the freedom to explore. My son was a first-time diver, and the introductory dive and dive masters made it a truly memorable experience for him. He loved scuba, and he cannot wait to start his scuba certification now.
Surprisingly, the dive sites we visited were just outside the Kewalo Harbor. So, almost all our time was spent diving instead of shuttling to and from the dive sites. The fish and marine life were great (saw turtles, shark, eel, octopus), and the visibility was very good.
Thank you!
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Passport68223809606
Jan 11, 2024
Great Way To Introduce Diving To Your Kids - We wanted to introduce our kids to diving and it had been years since my husband and I dove, so we chose the Coral Reef Dive. It was 3 1/2 hours total with two dives (rest in between). Our Dive Master was Caleb and he was excellent. Clear, concise and relaxed. He made it fun and interesting. I recommend this as a good intro for newbies. The crew do all the hard work with setting up the tanks and gear and cleaning afterwards. Caleb even helped our kids with their BCDs and buoyancy. The boat Captain was very personable and everyone was professional and safety conscious.
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Glenn
Aug 5, 2023
First time scuba diving. - This was my first time scuba diving. Kaleb was my dive instructor and he made me feel comfortable from the start. He gave a thorough explanation of all the safety items we will complete and then did them pretty much when we got into the water. He was by my side the entire time and kept on checking if I was OK. As far as I was concerned, I hit the jackpot on seeing undersea life to include turtles, octopi, eels, and so many colorful fish. Then we did another dive. Saw more turtles, a puffer fish, and many other fish most people see only on National Geographic.
I highly recommend Hawaiian Diving Adventure. The crew was really friendly and down to earth.
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David_k
May 29, 2023
Great first dive experience, 2 dives on Oahu - 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.
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516kaylinb
May 16, 2023
AMAZING!! - Our guide was absolutely amazing! He went above and beyond to make me feel safe and calm. I’ve always had a fear of being in large bodies of water, so the first time getting into the water with the guide I started panicking but he was right there with me and instantly helped calm me down. The rest of the dive went great after that. Just remember to breathe! Will definitely be going back and hope to get our guide Evan again.
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Dawn_v
Jun 8, 2023
Nice dive, but not for beginners - 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.
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