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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular scuba diving on Oahu. A short list of the ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and where to book.
First-time scuba lesson in Honolulu with small-group coaching, all gear included, shallow Pacific water, and free GoPro video.
Most Popular“Excellent time spent! Danny (the instructor and guide) was very patient and friendly in teaching and guiding while underwater.”
Meet Galapagos and sandbar sharks on Oahu’s North Shore from a floating cage, with snorkel gear and expert guides included.
“The idea seems scary at first but after jumping in and seeing the sharks circle the cage and watching them it’s calm within chaos. The day we went the weather conditions were awesome and there was high visibility and lots of sharks 🤙”
Beginner scuba intro in Honolulu’s Magic Island Lagoon near Waikiki, small groups, gear included, plus a video package sent after.
“Kyle was patient, communicative and helpful. For being inexperienced divers, he made the learning process easy and straight forward. The water conditions weren’t on our side, but it was a fun experience nonetheless.”
Oahu’s 4-hour, two-tank scuba intro for beginners and certified divers, with sea turtles and pros, plus a scenic ride around Waikiki.
“It was amazing we seen a turtle come out from under the reef and swim up to the surface right near us. We also seen an eagle ray feeding then a shark and 2 eels. Yoshi our captain was wonderful and chad and olga very knowledgable and skilled keeping everyone safe and having a great…”
Shark cage snorkel on Oahu’s North Shore from Haleiwa. Small groups, stable double-hull catamarans, and a close-up marine show.
“We were really excited to do as it came recommended from a friend, but we faced issues related to the operator rescheduling our trip. The front desk called us and told us that there weren’t enough people to do the 8 a.m. tour, so we were asked to switch to the 9 a.m. one. We…”
Waikiki’s certified-only scuba trip pairs a wreck site like Sea Tiger with a Waikiki reef stop, with gear and snacks included.
“We had a great time. condition is not perfect, but the dive was. Dive master Alex is great. He was able to guide and take care of all of us and helped us in all accounts.”
First-time scuba in Honolulu with 1-on-1 training, reef exploration around Waikiki, and marine life like turtles, sharks, and eels, plus gear included.
“Very enjoyable. The instructors were very friendly and great with kids. The dive was enjoyable. Highly recommended!!”
Cage-free, educational shark swim in Oahu with snorkel gear, small-group attention, and an on-board underwater photographer, under two hours.
“We traveled and saw 15 sharks! Amazing!! I truly couldn’t believe that I was able to get in the water with them, and they made it happen.”
Waikiki’s Magic Island Lagoon beginner scuba session for first-timers, with all gear, expert coaching, and free GoPro videos in about 1.5 hours.
“Price was great, lesson was easy going and easy to follow, guide was patient and happy to help.”
Earn SSI Open Water scuba certification in Honolulu over two weekends, with beach training, ocean sessions, and colorful reef wildlife.
“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”
Beginner scuba in Honolulu’s Magic Island Lagoon with guided coaching, full gear rental, and free videos. 90 minutes, $89.
“Amazing introduction. It wasn’t focus on me as I am an experienced diver. But it was the first time for my girlfriend. And Kyle just provided anything you can wish for: care, attention, safety… He made everything super comfortable with kindness and care. Cant recommend more than that! Amazing quality/price ratio! Don’t hesitate and get…”
Oahu North Shore shark cage experience: snorkel gear included, eye-to-eye sharks, guide-led education, conservation support, 2 hours, $97.
“Excellent. Les skippers sont géniaux, à l'écoute, l'activité en elle même est super, vraiment aucun regret”
Waikiki 2-tank shallow scuba with hotel transfers, real PADI pros, and small groups. Beginner-friendly training, clear Oahu reefs.
“This was a great adventure. The staff was friendly, the boat was clean, and the equipment was in working order. However, for some reason after 40 minutes of diving, I was very sick. I don’t get sea sick ever, but 5 people including myself were puking our guts out. We were thinking that it was…”
Small-group scuba tour from Maunalua Bay with two shallow reef sites at 30–40 feet, gear included, for mixed experience levels.
“All of the crew was super nice and made a great day out of low visibility! I had so much fun and plan to go again”
Private 2-tank charter from Waikiki with PADI instructors, reef and wreck sites, and wildlife like turtles and eagle rays—equipment and transport included.
“I have been a PADI instructor for over 30 years and have dived with many companies in that time. I had a two dive morning trip which was excellent. The organisation was first class from the moment you entered the shop. Everything went to plan and on time. I dived with Taylor who is a…”
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