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Beginner Scuba Diving Experience with Video Package in Honolulu
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Scuba Lounge Hawaii teaches you scuba basics before a guided dive at Magic Island Lagoon in Honolulu. Each session takes up to four divers. The 90-minute experience costs from $85 per person. You meet on the lagoon's left beach for daily sessions from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. After shallow-water practice there's a guided dive lasting 20 to 30 minutes with videos of your time underwater.
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Beginner Scuba Diving Experience with Video Package in Honolulu at a glance
| Activity | Beginner scuba practice and guided lagoon dive |
| Duration | 90 minutes overall, 20 to 30 minutes on the guided dive |
| Price | from $85 per person |
| Sessions | Daily at 8 and 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. HST |
| Meeting point | Magic Island Lagoon, left side of the beach |
| Check in | 30 minutes before your session |
| Ages and level | 10 and up, no scuba experience needed |
| Group | Four divers maximum per time slot |
| Main trade-off | Possible gear fitting before booking for guests above 250 lb |
| Guide languages | English |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on .
What's included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
What's not included
- Gratuities
Options
Which option to book
The beginner option includes practice and a guided dive. You can start daily at 8 or 10 a.m. and at noon or 2 p.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Beginner Scuba Diving Experience with Video Package in Honolulu | 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., daily |
The catch: Above 250 lb you may need an in-person gear fitting before booking.
The day
How does the day work?
Your instructor explains the basics on shore before gear fitting and practice in the lagoon lead into the guided dive.
- 1
Safety briefing
The session begins with the basic safety information for a first scuba dive. Your instructor explains what happens before you get into the water.
- 2
Gear fitting
The instructor fits the scuba equipment to each diver before moving into the lagoon. Each session has a maximum of four divers.
- 3
Shallow-water practice
You practice the skills in shallow water until the group feels comfortable. Your instructor stays with the group during preparation.
- 4
Guided dive and videos
Your instructor leads the dive through Magic Island Lagoon and records underwater video. Fish are part of the setting, with other marine life possible.
The guided underwater portion takes 20 to 30 minutes. Briefing and practice bring the full session to 60 to 90 minutes. You finish at the lagoon's left beach.
Pickup and meeting point
- Beach meeting point: Scuba Lounge sets up on the left side of Magic Island Lagoon's beach. There isn't a separate shop to visit first.
- Getting there: You park or get dropped off in the lot at the park entrance. The rest of the route is on foot along the path to the lagoon.
- Check-in window: Arrive at the beach 30 minutes before your session. Check-in closes 15 minutes before the booked start, so your walk needs to fit ahead of that.
- Phone and swimwear: Bring your phone for the video transfer after the dive. You'll also need swimwear and a towel, with sunscreen for the time on shore.
Before you book
- Book this if you want a first dive with fewer people sharing the session. You don't need prior scuba experience.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The four-diver limit suits a couple trying scuba who want fewer people sharing the session. You don't need a diving certificate. Children can join from age 10. Your time includes practice before a 20 to 30-minute guided dive, so the whole session isn't spent exploring.
Try Scuba Diving works if you want friends to watch from shore without tickets, from $89 per person for divers. For individual skills instruction before a boat-based reef dive, Dive Oahu costs from $270.36 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Children younger than 10
- Parties needing more than four places in one slot
- Pregnant travelers
- Travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
Good to know
Know before you go
Participants must be at least 10, and one slot holds four divers at most. You can book fewer places. A larger family can't fit into a single session under this group limit.
Above 250 lb, an in-person gear fitting may be needed before participation. Weight isn't the only fit issue. Check this before paying so your planned dive doesn't depend on untested equipment fit.
The check-in window opens 30 minutes before your session and closes 15 minutes before it. Complete the waiver ahead of arrival. Your walk from the park entrance needs to finish before that cutoff.
A lockbox at the dive site holds bags and personal belongings. Your phone is needed afterward for the video transfer. A towel and swimwear are yours to bring, while scuba gear is supplied.
Beginners can't carry their own camera during this dive. The instructor records video for you. Prescription glasses won't fit under the mask, so contacts or a suitable prescription mask need consideration before arrival.
Canceling at least 24 hours before departure qualifies for a full refund, with no refund later. Pregnancy makes the activity unsuitable. Spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health are also reasons to skip it.
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Questions
People also ask
- How much does Scuba Lounge's Magic Island dive cost?
The beginner session starts from $85 per person with scuba equipment and videos included. It occupies up to 90 minutes. Your own journey to Magic Island is outside that time, and gratuities aren't part of the price.
- Does Scuba Lounge Hawaii require scuba certification?
No certification or earlier diving experience is needed. Children aged 10 and up can participate. You start with instruction and shallow-water skills before the guided dive, with the group moving on once participants feel comfortable.
- Is Scuba Lounge's four-person session a private dive?
The session has a maximum of four divers, but it isn't sold here as a private booking. A couple can share the slot with other guests. You receive the same practice and guided dive sequence.
- How long do Scuba Lounge guests spend underwater?
The guided dive lasts 20 to 30 minutes after practice. Your full session takes 60 to 90 minutes depending on group size and comfort. Briefing and gear fitting use part of that overall activity time.
- Where is Scuba Lounge's check-in at Magic Island?
Staff meet you on the left side of the lagoon's beach. The required arrival is 30 minutes before your booking. There isn't a storefront stop, and your mobile ticket should be ready when you reach the beach.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.