Oahu · SCUBA DIVING
Good scuba diving tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Try beginner scuba in Honolulu’s calm Magic Island Lagoon with patient guides, tropical sea life, gear, and free underwater videos.
“Had an amazing time! Our instructor Alex was very informative about what to expect before going in the water and very helpful while we were under the water. Had a great first time. Saw lots of sea life.”
Meet wild Galapagos and Sandbar sharks from a floating cage off Oahu’s North Shore on a small-group boat trip from Haleiwa.
“Guides were wonderful, knowledgeable and friendly. Great way to spend time on Northshore. Highly recommend”
Try scuba in Honolulu’s sheltered Magic Island Lagoon with a patient instructor, small groups, 20 to 30 minutes underwater, and free video.
“Had a great first time Scuba diving! The instructor Kyle made sure he could see us at all times and took awesome photos! Loved it was a small group of 4 which happened to be my group size. He made sure to make sure we were all comfortable before actually going down and his instructions were great! Highly recommend!”
Review of Oahu’s four-hour boat scuba tour, with two shallow ocean sessions, sea turtles, gear, safety tips, price, and booking advice.
“Josh, Christian, Yoshi and Rachel are AWESOME! Josh crushed the instruction and dive…made us all feel comfy in the H2O. Rachel was great at getting us set-up and has a great smile willing to help everyone!”
Swim safely in a North Shore shark cage, spot whales and dolphins, and enjoy a small-group boat trip with Haleiwa Shark Tours.
“Such an amazing experience!! We saw lots of dolphins on the way out to the cage. The waves were intense but there were lots of sharks and they were so close. The crew was also very knowledgeable and wonderful. Highly recommend!!”
Explore Oahu’s Sea Tiger, YO-257, or San Pedro wreck, then a Waikiki reef on this guided two-tank trip for certified divers.
“Very good experience, I really liked that truly you have to be certified and know what you are doing for this one, that makes the experience better for divers with some experience.”
Try scuba in Honolulu with Dive Oahu: one-on-one PADI instruction, two reef sites, turtles, fish, gear, snacks, and practical safety tips.
“We booked on relative short notice (Sunday->Tuesday) and they gave us great information over the phone, called us the night before about a possibly better time to see more wildlife, and were extremely helpful the entire time. The dive itself was great, weather was perfect and the beforehand training for beginners/practice dive was thorough and useful for myself (being a nervous person) and my girlfriend. Capt Nacho and Ami (our dive instructor) were very helpful, knowledgeable, and made the experience great. Would absolutely recommend everything!”
Swim cage-free with sharks off Oahu’s North Shore on a small-group eco tour with safety guidance, gear, and optional underwater photos.
“One for the books! I was a little nervous swimming with sharks beforehand seeing how Hollywood depicts them as vicious but honestly these were majestic creatures. Loved the experience and crew. Must try !”
Try beginner scuba in Waikiki with a PADI instructor, two reef sites, quality gear, snacks, turtles, rays, and tropical fish.
“Truly an amazing experience! I didn’t know I would be so scared of diving though, but my guide Jarod held my hand and I felt safe.”
Try beginner scuba in Waikiki’s Magic Island Lagoon with an instructor, full equipment, marine life guarantee, and free GoPro videos.
“The instructor explained how to work the scuba equipment very well. The only thing I would change is to have more weights available for those of us that need help sinking. Was a wonderful and beautiful experience.”
Earn SSI open-water scuba certification in Honolulu over two weekends, with beach training, four ocean sessions, reef life, and small classes.
“Great training. Theo was an amazing instructor and did a fantastic job teaching everyone the basics in a clear and concise manner. He made sure everyone was comfortable with their equipment and the techniques we were going to praRead more”
Try scuba in Honolulu’s protected Magic Island Lagoon with an instructor, tropical fish, full gear, and free underwater videos.
“It was an amazing experience! Kyle was a great guide and he took us down onto the sea to discover different fishes and even an octopus! We enjoyed it a lot and definitely recommend the experience in Hawaii!”
Meet Galapagos and sandbar sharks off Oahu’s North Shore in a floating cage, with local guides, snorkel gear, and conservation insights.
“Los organizadores han cancelado el programa. Estoy esperando el reembolso.”
Explore Oahu’s reefs on a two-tank ocean scuba trip with PADI instructors, hotel transfers, small groups, turtles, rays, and tropical fish.
“This was our 2nd time diving as certified divers. Our instructor Chad did a great job in holding back a little and having us do the steps ourselves. It helped us to remember what to do. You can’t learn anything if someone always does it for you. Of course he still double checked our work before heading out so we always felt safe and in good hands. He and captain Jim kept us safe the entire dive. Would recommend this company for diving anytime.”
Spend three hours exploring two shallow Oahu reefs with small groups, full equipment, and support for beginners and certified scuba participants.
“Francisca was great and the captain was so helpful. We came to see turtles and they did not disappoint”
Pick a coast, a ridge or a harbour.
