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Learn to Scuba Dive & Refresher Scuba Dive

Location: West Oahu, Oahu

Tour Highlights

Submerge into Hawaiʻi’s crystal-clear waters on a safe, small-group scuba dive lesson where eagle rays swirl, turtles glide, and vibrant reef life surrounds you. This intro and refressher dive is led by certified instructors who specialize in calm, personalized guidance for both new and returning divers.

  • Learn scuba basics with a low 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio
  • Practice buoyancy and safety skills in calm, shallow entry waters
  • Explore Electric Beach’s warm-water outflow pipe packed with marine life
  • Spot turtles, octopus, rays, and Hawaii’s high percentage of endemic species
  • Dive a top local reef with lava formations on Oʻahu’s southwest coast

Quick Local Tip: Off the beach, the outflow pipe is mostly hidden under coral near shore, but as you follow that coral strip west, start scanning the edges because pillow starfish and bright red pencil urchins cluster along the exposed sections, making it the most likely place on the dive to spot unique marine life.


What to Expect

This Oahu intro to scuba diving tour is the perfect choice to have fun, swim with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, tropical fish, moray eels, and spot octopus hiding in the rocks!

Dive into the captivating underwater world with our tailored scuba diving courses, ideal for first-timers, those returning to diving, or uncertified divers eager to improve their skills. Led by our team of professionally certified PADI instructors, each participant is ensured personalized attention due to our commitment to maintaining a low diver-to-instructor ratio of 1 instructor for every 4 students. This ensures not only enhanced safety, with dives not exceeding a depth of 40 feet (12 meters), but also a focused, enriching learning environment.


Comprehensive Oahu Scuba Dive Training Program

  • Land Based Knowledge Development Session: Delve into the fundamentals of scuba diving through an interactive session with your instructor. This discussion focuses on essential safety practices, understanding the aquatic environment, and the principles of responsible diving.
  • Equipment Orientation: Gain hands-on experience with each piece of diving equipment. You’ll learn about the functionality and proper maintenance of gear, which is crucial for ensuring safety and comfort during your dives.
  • In-Water Skills Practice: Begin in shallow waters to master your pre-dive safety checks and basic underwater skills, such as buoyancy control, mask clearing, and emergency protocols. Initially practicing at the surface, you’ll gradually move to slightly deeper water under the close supervision of your instructor.
  • Guided Exploration of Hawaiian Marine Life: Following the completion of your skills practice, embark on a guided underwater tour through vibrant coral reefs. Experience close encounters with an array of marine life including sea turtles, octopuses, and a diverse spectrum of tropical fish species. This dive is not only a training exercise but a thrilling exploration of the rich biodiversity that Hawaii's oceans have to offer.

Dive Site - Electric Beach

This site is a favorite among local divers! It’s nestled outside the busy city of Honolulu on the beautiful southwest coastline. With the sandy beach entry and shallow depths it is a good choice for all experience levels. Located across the street from the electric plant one of the main highlights is the massive outflow pipe used by the plant to cool their systems. Warm water is pumped out of the pipe creating a playground for all the marine life. Huge schools of native fish and green sea turtles love to get blown around in this outflow like a blooper reel from Finding Nemo! Keep your eyes and ears open as dolphins, monk seals, and rays famously swoop through this area too.


Included

  • All Necessary Diving Equipment
  • Personalized Instruction - (Max 4 Divers per Instructor)
  • One Tank Dive
  • Diving the most isolated chain of islands in the world
  • 25% Endemic Species
  • Lava tube Formations
  • Likely Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle Sightings

Duration

4 hours

Address

Kahe Point Beach (Electric Beach) - 92-301 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei, HI 96707


Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled dive start time. Any cancellation made less than 48 hours ahead of scheduled time will not be refunded. Contact us anytime to inquire about cancellations or reschedule.