Oahu · SCUBA DIVING TOURS
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The good scuba diving tours on Oahu fill up fast, and the best fill up first. Ranked below are the 15 to beat, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock it in before the calendar closes.
Beginner scuba in Honolulu’s Magic Island Lagoon: gear lessons, 20–30 minutes underwater, small group of four, video package included.
“Very nice experience, awesome place, very nice water, there was a lot of fish. The instructor was also great. Totally recommend it.”
Two-tank Oahu scuba trip: wreck plus shallow reef on the south shore. Gear, snacks, and PADI guide included; turtles and sharks.
“What a fantastic day we had! It was only the two of us on the whole boat. Our Captain ‘Nacho’ was really great, friendly and very professional. We felt very safe. Nacho helped us do last minute checks on our gear before we entered the water which was great. Our dive was lead by Colton who was also really good, he was really patient with my son who was having trouble equalizing and regulating his breathing. We saw so many amazing fish, sharks, turtles and Rays and the deep dive to the wreck was so fun! I totally loved my experience and would highly recommend this tour.”
Half-day Oahu scuba intro with two shallow tank sessions, pros at your side, and a good chance to see sea turtles and rays.
“Great dive experience with Josh! Very good pre-dive safety briefing and follow through. Just a short boat ride off shore and we were in the ocean on the first dive, practicing dive skills. The second dive we saw all kinds of sea life, “gently petting”small octopus, saw many big turtles and a couple of eels. The reef and reef fish were magnificent. Great trip for newbies and experienced divers. Thanks for a great time!”
Two-tank shallow reef scuba off Oahu with PADI pros, free gear and snacks, and frequent sea turtles and rays around 25–50 feet.
“Had great dives with the Dive Oahu Team. The team of Nacho, Matt, Colton and Maya were great, very helpful and kept us safe. The dive at Turtle canyon was amazing, I seen like 20+ turtles, and the visibility was like 10m+. The second dive was also great, we seen 2 x reef sharks which was cool, also great visibility. They also offer snorkelling and discover scuba on the same boat trips which is great for families who have both snorkelers/scuba or people who want to try scuba. Highly recommend giving them a try if wanting to dive/snorkel off Waikiki.”
A certified-only two-tank scuba day off Waikiki with a shipwreck stop and a reef stop, snacks included, $269 value.
“Probably one if the best dives I’ve done. We saw the USS Tiger and a pipe reef. Saw turtles that swam right by us and guide was really good as he took us around. This is for experienced divers, you need to put your gear together, and change your tanks. The guides won’t really help giving a reminder or even ask how comfortable you are, not a bad thing, but just be aware if it’s been a minute since your last dive.”
Intro scuba off Waikiki with 1-on-1 PADI skills, reef wildlife, gear rental, and snacks from Dive Oahu in Honolulu.
“Very enjoyable. The instructors were very friendly and great with kids. The dive was enjoyable. Highly recommended!!”
Beginner scuba in Waikiki: a 3-hour guided session with premier gear, two reef sites, patient PADI instructors, and marine life.
“Brand new to the scuba diving world this was an awesome choice for a first experience! Don’t let the price scare you. It’s worth every penny. My instructor was awesome and very knowledgeable! The boat captain was very personable and they all really made us feel at home. I was worried before we went about how much time we’d actually get in the water being discovery divers, but we got a lot! The gear was very nice as well. Can’t wait to go back to work on my certification!”
Try beginner scuba in Waikiki’s Magic Island Lagoon: patient instruction, included gear, free GoPro videos, and marine-life sightings for $79.
“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.”
Get SSI Open Water certified in Honolulu over two weekends. Beach skills, ocean checkouts, reef wildlife, gear support, $495.
“This is a review of our experience with the Open-Water Diving Certification Course. 1 day before the in-person portion of the course was set to begin, I fell ill and tested positive for COVID-19. My fiance called the Honolulu Scuba Company and Read more”
Get PADI Open Water certification in Honolulu with a small group, all equipment included, and chances to spot turtles.
“I was admittedly pretty nervous/at least a little scared to try diving but really wanted to try it so I took the open water diving course with them and they were great! It was so well executed and so much fun that I signed up for the advanced open water diver course with them Read more”
Oahu’s 2-tank night scuba outing turns Honolulu reefs into something new, with premier gear, snacks, and expert PADI guidance.
“Dive to Sea Tiger and night dive at mid-pipe we’re amazing!!! We saw turtles at the Sea Tiger and lots of colorful fish. At, mid-pipe, a monk seal swam with us for about half the dive. We saw bioluminescent creatures, like nudibranch, a live conch, and crab. We were a very small group (2 people) on the whole trip in a boat meant to carry at least 50 divers; however, Dive Oahu didn’t cancel our reservation. The dive masters and boat captains skilled are skilled, experienced, caring people. This was our second excursion with this group, but certainly not the last!”
Oahu beginner-to-certified 2-tank shallow scuba in Waikiki with hotel transfers, small groups, real gear, and reef wildlife for $299.
“I'm a certified open water diver and due to work constraints, I signed up for these dives. I wasn't disappointed. Did two 60' dives and enjoyed great visibility while seeing a wide range of sea life including sea turtles, eels, and rays. Even saw a humpback whale on the boat ride between dives.”
Waikiki 2-tank shipwreck and reef scuba for certified divers: USCG boat, marine wildlife, snacks, and gear included, starting 6:45am.
“Easy location, great dive staff, good equipment. The experience isn't complete until K puts on the captain hat.”
Small-group scuba experience off Oahu with two shallow reef stops, full equipment included, and guidance tailored to your level.
“Francisca was great and the captain was so helpful. We came to see turtles and they did not disappoint”
Private 2-tank scuba charter from Waikiki with PADI instructors, turtles and rays, hotel transport, and 3 hours on two Oahu sites.
“Chad,Anna,Micah,captain steve was an amazing crew. What a fantastic experience would recommend it to anyone. Definitely worth it”
