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DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu
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Dive Oahu teaches beginners scuba skills before a guided reef dive off Honolulu. The trip lasts 3 to 4 hours. Scuba costs from $270.36 per adult. You meet at the Kewalo Basin shop for daily departures at 7:30 or 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Your skills session is one to one with a PADI professional while companions who don't want scuba can book the snorkeling option.
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DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu at a glance
| Activity | Introductory reef scuba, separate snorkeling option |
| Duration | 3 to 4 hours |
| Scuba price | from $270.36 per adult |
| Departs | Daily at 7:30 and 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. HST |
| Meeting point | Dive Oahu retail store at Kewalo Basin |
| Check-in | 30 minutes before departure |
| Level | Swimming ability and medical clearance, no scuba certification needed |
| Ages | 10 and up, with a higher price for ages 10 and 11 |
| Main trade-off | No refund for failed medical clearance within the cancellation window |
| 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
- Free snacks and refreshments
- Guided tour by a PADI Professional
- Free premier Gear Rental
What's not included
- Gratuities
- Parking
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Options
Which option to book
Discover Scuba covers basic dive skills and a guided reef dive. Snorkel Only keeps you at the surface without scuba.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Snorkel Only | 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., daily |
| DISCOVER Scuba Diving: Shallow Reef Dives | 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., daily |
The catch: Children aged 10 and 11 can dive but pay more than adults.
The day
How does the day work?
Divers learn skills one to one before the reef dive, with a separate surface option for guests who snorkel.
- 1
Check-in and forms
Your trip starts with forms at Dive Oahu's harbor shop. Divers need medical clearance before they can get in the water.
- 2
Individual skills session
Your PADI professional teaches you basic dive skills one to one. You'll dive under their direct supervision at the reef.
- 3
Reef dive or snorkeling
Scuba guests follow their guide along the reef. If you've booked Snorkel Only, your activity stays at the surface without scuba equipment.
- 4
Back to Kewalo
Both groups head back to Kewalo Basin by boat. You arrange your own ride from the harbor.
The outing takes 3 to 4 hours including instruction and boat travel. You finish at Kewalo Basin after the reef activity.
Pickup and meeting point
- Start at the shop: The meeting point is Dive Oahu's retail store at Kewalo Basin Harbor. It's directly in front of the boats.
- Early check-in: Arrive 30 minutes before departure with your booking paperwork ready. Divers must also give their weight and date of birth.
- Your journey: You arrange your own transport to the harbor. Paid parking is available if you drive, with time needed to reach the shop.
- Medical paperwork: Check your medical form before the trip and get a doctor's clearance if needed. All guests must sign the boat waiver before they board.
Before you book
- Check your medical form before you pay for the dive. You won't get a refund if you fail it within the cancellation window.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
This 3- to 4-hour reef trip suits swimmers who want to try scuba from a boat without certification. You learn the first skills one to one. A companion can choose Snorkel Only instead. Children aged 10 and 11 can dive at a higher price.
Scuba Lounge suits you if a shore session with four divers is enough, from $85 per person. Certified divers wanting a wreck as well as a reef can choose Dive Oahu's two-tank trip, from $248.81 per person.
Who it's not for
- Divers who can't swim
- Divers without required medical clearance
- Travelers flying within 24 hours after diving
- Children under 10
Good to know
Know before you go
Divers must be at least 10. Children aged 10 and 11 pay more than adults for the scuba option. Every diver gives a weight and date of birth at check-in.
Choose scuba only if you can swim. You must pass the medical check or get the required doctor's approval. If you fail the check within the cancellation window, you won't get a refund.
The required interval before air travel is 24 hours after the dive. Your departure time from the harbor isn't the start of that gap. Check your flight plans before committing to the scuba option.
You need to reach the harbor shop 30 minutes before departure. Divers must give their weight and date of birth. Parking costs extra, and everyone must sign the boat waiver before they board.
Bookings made through the booking page get a full refund until 24 hours before departure. The shop's own policy asks for 48 hours' notice. You still need medical clearance for the dive.
You can book for up to fifteen travelers in a group of up to twenty-one. Your ticket is mobile only. If weather or sea conditions cancel the trip, you can choose a new date or full refund.
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Questions
People also ask
- How much is Dive Oahu's Discover Scuba experience?
The scuba experience starts from $270.36 per adult. Your equipment and refreshments are included in the 3- to 4-hour outing. The Snorkel Only option costs less, but it doesn't include scuba instruction or the guided dive.
- Does Dive Oahu's Discover trip require scuba certification?
You don't need scuba certification for this trip. You learn the skills one to one before your guided reef dive. The trip lasts 3 to 4 hours. You must be able to swim and have medical clearance.
- Can a companion snorkel on Dive Oahu's Discover trip?
Yes, your companion can book the separate Snorkel Only option. It shares the Kewalo Basin departure and 3- to 4-hour outing. That ticket is for snorkeling and doesn't let them switch to scuba on the boat.
- What time does Dive Oahu's introductory reef trip start?
Morning departures are at 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. There's also a 2 p.m. departure. You need to arrive 30 minutes early. You'll arrange your own ride to the shop in front of the boats at Kewalo Basin.
- Can a ten-year-old take Dive Oahu's Discover Scuba trip?
Yes, the minimum age is 10. Children aged 10 and 11 pay more than adults, and every diver must swim and pass the medical form.
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