Try Scuba Waikiki Guided Shore Diving Tour for Beginners with FREE Videos
Highlights
Great adventure for anyone wanting to get their feet wet
Overview
Oahu
2 - 2.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
Not Accessible
What to expect
Why travelers choose this tour?
If you're curious about scuba diving but overwhelmed by the thought of diving into open water, a shore dive is the best way to start! The shallow ocean floor is an ideal learning ground for beginners, offering plenty of impressive reefs and fish to see. After your tour, you will receive a free video of your dive taken by your professional guide. Don't miss this opportunity to see Oahu's underwater world—no experience necessary!How does it work?
- Safety Briefing: After you get your gear, the dive instructor will take you through the safety and fundamentals of scuba diving. This introduction typically takes between 5-10 minutes.
- Getting Comfortable: The instructor will take you to Magic Island Lagoon, a protected ocean area of Ala Moana Beach Park. You'll be standing in waist-deep water three feet deep – the ideal place to become familiar with diving equipment and learn some basic skills.
- Guided Scuba Diving Tour: Once your dive instructor gets a sense of your comfort level and you've had a chance to get to know one another, they will lead you on a captivating underwater tour, showcasing the aquatic life and schools of fish. And best of all, they will capture footage of some of those underwater moments using a GoPro, so you can take these memories with you.
- Tour Duration: 60 to 90 minutes, depending on your group size and how you do in the water.
• Duration: 60 to 90 minutes (depending on the group size and how you do in the water)
• Learn the basics of SCUBA diving and go for a dive with a licensed SCUBA diving instructor
• Great for beginners and for refreshing old dive skills and knowledge
• Location: Magic Island Lagoon at Ala Moana Beach Park
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park

A quick safety briefing precedes your scuba dive training.

You'll have a brief period to get acquainted with your gear before getting in the water.

Enjoy diving from the shore and exploring the marine life at Magic Island Lagoon.

After returning to the beach and removing your equipment, you'll get a chance to download a free underwater video of your dive.
Check-out
Check-in at Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park

A quick safety briefing precedes your scuba dive training.

You'll have a brief period to get acquainted with your gear before getting in the water.

Enjoy diving from the shore and exploring the marine life at Magic Island Lagoon.

After returning to the beach and removing your equipment, you'll get a chance to download a free underwater video of your dive.
Check-out
Check-in at Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park

A quick safety briefing precedes your scuba dive training.

You'll have a brief period to get acquainted with your gear before getting in the water.

Enjoy diving from the shore and exploring the marine life at Magic Island Lagoon.

After returning to the beach and removing your equipment, you'll get a chance to download a free underwater video of your dive.
Check-out
Check-in at Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park

A quick safety briefing precedes your scuba dive training.

You'll have a brief period to get acquainted with your gear before getting in the water.

Enjoy diving from the shore and exploring the marine life at Magic Island Lagoon.

After returning to the beach and removing your equipment, you'll get a chance to download a free underwater video of your dive.
Check-out
Transportation add-ons
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Start time :

07:30
- In Front of Lifeguard Tower 1G

09:30
- In Front of Lifeguard Tower 1G

11:30
- In Front of Lifeguard Tower 1G

13:30
- In Front of Lifeguard Tower 1G
Location, direction and description
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Please check in 30 min prior to your tour time.
If you are driving, please plan to arrive earlier so you can have enough time to find parking and walk to the check-in location (40-45 minutes prior to your tour time).
Ample parking is available at Magic Island, and depending on where you park, it is approximately a 10 minute walk from the parking lot your check-in location at the Magic Island Lagoon lifeguard tower. When entering GPS information, be sure to indicate "Magic Island Lagoon" as it will give you the closest parking and check-in location.
Start time :

09:30-10:00
- In Front of Lifeguard Tower 1G

11:30-12:00
- In Front of Lifeguard Tower 1G

13:30-14:00
- In Front of Lifeguard Tower 1G

15:30-16:00
- In Front of Lifeguard Tower 1G
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- Do not drink alcohol within 8 hours of scuba diving.
- Guests may not fly within 12 hours of a one-tank scuba dive due to the high risk of decompression sickness.
- Guests may not scuba dive if you have any medical issue indicated on the "PADI Medical Statement and Questionnaire". Those with medical issues must consult with a physician and complete the "RSTC Medical Statement and Guidelines for Recreational Scuba Diver's Physical Examination" on their behalf.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children 10 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- While being able to swim is not a requirement for this dive, guests must feel comfortable in the water to participate.
Additional notes
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Free Pictures: Customers will need to Download the GoPro App on their phone prior to their tour, so that after the tour, they can download the pictures directly to their phones.
- If you are late for your schedule tour, the activity provider will try to reschedule you. A $35 fee (per person) will be applied.
Required items to bring & attire
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Towel
- A locker is available to store your personal belongings.
- Bring your phone to download the pictures after the tour.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 8.
Important activity information
- Do not drink alcohol within 8 hours of scuba diving.
- Guests may not fly within 12 hours of a one-tank scuba dive due to the high risk of decompression sickness.
- Guests may not scuba dive if you have any medical issue indicated on the "PADI Medical Statement and Questionnaire". Those with medical issues must consult with a physician and complete the "RSTC Medical Statement and Guidelines for Recreational Scuba Diver's Physical Examination" on their behalf.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children 10 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- While being able to swim is not a requirement for this dive, guests must feel comfortable in the water to participate.
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Towel
- A locker is available to store your personal belongings.
- Bring your phone to download the pictures after the tour.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Free Pictures: Customers will need to Download the GoPro App on their phone prior to their tour, so that after the tour, they can download the pictures directly to their phones.
- If you are late for your schedule tour, the activity provider will try to reschedule you. A $35 fee (per person) will be applied.
- You can book a maximum of 8.
Important activity information
- Do not drink alcohol within 8 hours of scuba diving.
- Guests may not fly within 12 hours of a one-tank scuba dive due to the high risk of decompression sickness.
- Guests may not scuba dive if you have any medical issue indicated on the "PADI Medical Statement and Questionnaire". Those with medical issues must consult with a physician and complete the "RSTC Medical Statement and Guidelines for Recreational Scuba Diver's Physical Examination" on their behalf.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children 10 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- While being able to swim is not a requirement for this dive, guests must feel comfortable in the water to participate.
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Towel
- A locker is available to store your personal belongings.
- Bring your phone to download the pictures after the tour.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Free Pictures: Customers will need to Download the GoPro App on their phone prior to their tour, so that after the tour, they can download the pictures directly to their phones.
- If you are late for your schedule tour, the activity provider will try to reschedule you. A $35 fee (per person) will be applied.
- You can book a maximum of 8.
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- Credit card payment
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- Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
- A rescheduling fee of $35.00 will be charged for rescheduled reservations received within 48 hours of the reservation date. If rebooked date is cancelled, 100% charge will be assessed.
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Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
- A rescheduling fee of $35.00 will be charged for rescheduled reservations received within 48 hours of the reservation date. If rebooked date is cancelled, 100% charge will be assessed.
FAQ
Do I need to have prior experience to participate in this activity?
No. All dives are geared towards beginners and you will receive proper instruction before heading into the water, accompanied by trained guides.
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- Do not drink alcohol within 8 hours of scuba diving.
- Guests may not fly within 12 hours of a one-tank scuba dive due to the high risk of decompression sickness.
- Guests may not scuba dive if you have any medical issue indicated on the "PADI Medical Statement and Questionnaire". Those with medical issues must consult with a physician and complete the "RSTC Medical Statement and Guidelines for Recreational Scuba Diver's Physical Examination" on their behalf.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children 10 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- While being able to swim is not a requirement for this dive, guests must feel comfortable in the water to participate.
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Towel
- A locker is available to store your personal belongings.
- Bring your phone to download the pictures after the tour.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Free Pictures: Customers will need to Download the GoPro App on their phone prior to their tour, so that after the tour, they can download the pictures directly to their phones.
- If you are late for your schedule tour, the activity provider will try to reschedule you. A $35 fee (per person) will be applied.
- You can book a maximum of 8.
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