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DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu
Overview
The best diving experience in Hawaiian waters! Join us on a guided experience of beautiful reefs along the south shore of Oahu.
Never been diving before? Check out our PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience. Introductory Divers will receive a 1-on-1 skills session, that will provide basic safety guidelines and skills needed to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional, followed by a guided reef tour! Enjoy exceptional diving along Hawaii's famous reefs! You will have the opportunity to see sharks, turtles, eels, rays, octopus, starfish, crabs, Hawaiian endemic fish, dolphins, and more!
All inclusive: Free premier gear rental! Free snacks and refreshments!
What's Included
- FREE snacks and refreshments
- FREE premier Gear Rental
- Guided tour by a PADI Professional
- Gratuities
- Parking
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meeting Location
1085 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Embark on an unforgettable diving experience along Hawaii's famous reefs with Dive Oahu's introductory diving package! As an introductory diver, you'll receive personalized attention with a 1-on-1 skills session led by a PADI Professional. Learn basic safety guidelines and essential skills to dive under their direct supervision, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
Following your skills session, dive into the vibrant underwater world with a guided reef tour. Encounter an abundance of marine life, including sharks, turtles, eels, rays, and more, as you explore the breathtaking beauty of Hawaii's reefs.
Please note that all participants must clear a medical evaluation or provide a physician's note prior to the excursion. No refunds will be given within the cancellation period for failed medical evaluations. For additional information and the medical questionnaire, please refer to your confirmation email or contact us directly.
Prepare for an adventure of a lifetime as you dive into the depths of Hawaii's pristine waters and discover the wonders that await beneath the surface.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Must review and clear a medical questionnaire prior to diving. No refunds will be given for a failed medical release within the cancellation period
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (11)
Q: Do I need to have previous Scuba experience for this activity?
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Activity code: C-47712P10
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Average 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 220 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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No, you don’t need to have any previous Scuba experience, but you must be able to swim without a flotation device.
Mar 2022Participants in the DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- FREE snacks and refreshments.
- FREE premier Gear Rental.
- Guided tour by a PADI Professional.
- Gratuities.
- Parking.
- Hotel pick-up and drop off.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Must review and clear a medical questionnaire prior to diving. No refunds will be given for a failed medical release within the cancellation period
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- FREE snacks and refreshments
- FREE premier Gear Rental
- Guided tour by a PADI Professional
- Gratuities
- Parking
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Must review and clear a medical questionnaire prior to diving. No refunds will be given for a failed medical release within the cancellation period
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
