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Beginner Scuba Diving Tour in Honolulu with Free Videos
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Try Scuba Diving takes beginners into Magic Island Lagoon for a guided shore dive in Honolulu. You don't need scuba certification. The 90-minute activity costs from $89 per person. Check-in is near lifeguard tower 1G with sessions from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on most days. Your friends can watch from shore without buying tickets while you learn to use the gear and dive.
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Beginner Scuba Diving Tour in Honolulu with Free Videos at a glance
| Activity | Guided shore dive at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Duration | 90 minutes, plus check-in 30 minutes early |
| Price | from $89 per person |
| Sessions | 8 and 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. HST, most days |
| Meeting point | Magic Island Lagoon, near lifeguard tower 1G |
| Ages | 10 and up |
| Level | No certification or swimming experience, comfort in water required |
| Group | Up to sixteen participants |
| Main trade-off | Walking with dive equipment required |
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
- Complimentary Videos, If camera malfunctions there is no refund for the tour.
- Professional guide
- Small-Group Experience
- All gear/equipment included
- Guided Scuba Diving Adventure (No prior certification is needed)
What's not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Gratuities
Options
Which option to book
The scuba option covers your gear and underwater videos. Sessions run most days at 8 and 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Scuba Diving | 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., most days |
The catch: The 90-minute activity requires you to walk into the water carrying your dive equipment.
The day
How does the day work?
The session moves from a briefing on shore to shallow-water practice and a guided dive in Magic Island Lagoon.
- 1
Scuba briefing
Your dive professional explains the basic skills on shore before you enter the lagoon. The lesson starts with how the equipment works.
- 2
Practice in shallow water
You begin in waist-deep water with your dive professional. There's time to practice breathing through the gear before starting the guided portion.
- 3
Guided lagoon dive
The dive begins once you're comfortable and your dive professional is satisfied with your skills. The route explores the lagoon's fish and coral.
- 4
Videos and shore return
Underwater video is part of the guided experience. You return to the shore at Magic Island where any friends watching can meet you.
The shore briefing takes 10 to 15 minutes within the 90-minute activity. Underwater time varies with comfort and air use. The session ends at Magic Island Lagoon.
Pickup and meeting point
- Lagoon meeting point: The dive team sets up near lifeguard tower 1G at the end of Magic Island. Scuba tanks and other equipment mark the meeting spot.
- Walk from parking: Parking and drop-off are at the park lot. You then follow the path to the lagoon, so reaching the lot isn't the end of your journey.
- Arrival and transport: Arrive at the dive team 30 minutes before your session. Hotel transport isn't included, and the walk from the lot needs to happen before check-in.
- Glasses and masks: Prescription glasses can't be worn under the scuba mask. Contact lenses are allowed, so your usual glasses need a different plan for the water.
Before you book
- Plan 2 hours for the activity and early check-in. Friends watching from shore don't need a ticket.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
This shore dive suits families with children aged 10 and up when only some want scuba. Your companions don't need shore tickets. You need to feel comfortable in the water. It works if you can walk with the gear and allow 2 hours including check-in.
Scuba Lounge caps each slot at four divers if you want fewer people, from $85 per person. For a 3-hour boat outing with introductory scuba, Dive Oahu costs from $270.36 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Children under 10
- Anyone unable to walk with scuba gear
- Anyone uncomfortable in the water
- Pregnant travelers
Good to know
Know before you go
The minimum diving age is 10. You need enough fitness to walk with the scuba equipment, even though previous swimming experience isn't required. Comfort in the water is a separate requirement.
Prescription glasses won't fit under the scuba mask. Contacts are allowed. Your normal glasses therefore need a plan before the session, while the dive equipment itself is supplied with your booking.
This beginner dive carries a recommended 12-hour wait before air travel afterward. Plan the dive around your flight booking. A scheduling mistake doesn't remove the tour's normal cancellation terms.
Cancellation at least 24 hours before departure qualifies for a full refund. Later cancellation doesn't. Camera failure also doesn't trigger a tour refund, even though underwater videos are part of the experience.
Bad weather can lead to a new session time. If rescheduling isn't possible after a weather cancellation, a full refund follows. Your original reservation doesn't guarantee that water conditions will allow the dive.
One booking takes up to eight travelers, and the group limit is sixteen. Parties of more than eight need two bookings. The ticket is mobile only.
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Questions
People also ask
- What does Try Scuba Diving at Magic Island cost?
Your shore-diving session starts from $89 per person. Gear and underwater videos are part of that price. The 90-minute experience doesn't include hotel transport, and a certified friend joining the dive also needs a paid place.
- Do beginners need to swim for Try Scuba Diving in Honolulu?
Previous swimming experience isn't required, but you must feel comfortable in the water. The minimum age is 10. Your instructor starts with shallow-water practice, and you still need to carry equipment into the lagoon.
- Can friends watch the Magic Island scuba tour without paying?
Yes, companions staying on shore don't need tickets. The dive session lasts 90 minutes, with earlier check-in. Your friends can stay at the lagoon while you join the guided activity, without buying scuba equipment rental.
- Where does Try Scuba Diving meet at Magic Island?
The meeting area is near lifeguard tower 1G at the end of Magic Island. Check-in starts 30 minutes before your booked session. Bring your mobile ticket along the park path, since the dive begins at the shore.
- Does Try Scuba Diving include underwater videos?
Yes, videos are included with the 90-minute session. They aren't a separate paid option. If the camera malfunctions, the tour isn't refundable, so the dive itself needs to be the reason you book.
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.