Dive or snorkel Honolulu’s shallow reefs with an in-water guide
3-4 Hours
Guide, gear, snack
Explore Honolulu’s reefs on a guided tour designed for certified divers, first-timers, snorkelers, and ride-along guests. Choose a two-tank dive or snorkel with turtles, with premium gear and light refreshments provided.
You cannot fly for 24 hours after diving, and you must arrive 30 minutes prior to check-in. If you answer "yes" on the diver medical questionnaire, bring a doctor-signed medical statement. Gratuity for crew is not included.
Cancel at least 48 hours before to avoid being charged. Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice and no-shows are charged the full charter price. The operator may alter or cancel due to adverse weather, minimum passenger requirements, or related conditions.
No. Do not fly for 24 hours after diving.
Yes. If you answer "yes" to any part of the diver medical questionnaire, bring a Medical Statement signed by a doctor.
If you are a Discover Scuba Diver or Student Diver, you cannot use any underwater camera equipment (including hands-free cameras like GoPros) while diving. You can rent a GoPro or hire a photographer for snorkeling for an additional cost.
Honolulu Harbor
Dive Oahu runs a tight operation that clearly knows how to show divers and snorkelers an incredible time on the water. The crew gets consistently praised across the board, with Captain Mike, Nacho, Colton, and several others mentioned by name for their professionalism, knowledge, and genuine warmth. People love that the captains share stories about local marine life and Hawaiian culture, and dive masters go out of their way to spot octopuses, nudibranchs, and of course the abundant sea turtles. The boats are well-maintained, gear is in excellent shape, and they handle everything from setup to refreshments so you can just focus on the experience. Popular dive sites include the Sea Tiger wreck and various reefs, with the newer west side charter getting special appreciation from locals. That said, there's a concerning pattern with equipment rentals that prospective customers should know about. Two separate reviews report serious issues getting deposits refunded after renting surfboards, with one person waiting over 20 days despite multiple attempts to contact the company. These complaints stand in stark contrast to the overwhelmingly positive feedback about the diving and snorkeling operations. If you're booking a boat charter or certification course, you're likely in excellent hands based on the feedback. But if you're considering renting equipment, you might want to clarify their deposit refund policy upfront or possibly look elsewhere for gear rentals.
I’ve done multiple dives with Dive Oahu and had a great time each time. This last dive was with Ella and was probably the best I’ve had so far on Oahu.
Claire Heagy
May 24, 2026
I’ve done multiple dives with Dive Oahu and had a great time each time. This last dive was with Ella and was probably the best I’ve had so far on Oahu.
Claire Heagy
May 24, 2026