Price from:
199 USD
Looking for a fun and memorable experience in Hilo? Come enjoy a two tank shore dive along the lush and iconic East Hawai‘i coast!
Duration
4 hours
Ages
10yrs+, Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
About
If you have come to Hawaii to enjoy diving along the lush and iconic East Hawaiian coast, this is the excursion for you!
Guided by local, experienced dive professionals, your tour departs in the morning just a few miles from where your breathtaking dive site resides. After a safety briefing and review of the creatures likely to be encountered, enjoy a non-taxing tour of the underwater wonders near Hilo.
The waters around Hilo are especially unique as the cool fresh water springs that enter the sea along the coast regulates ocean temperatures and prevents coral bleaching.
Hilo's coastline is renowned for its brackish waters and abundant sea turtle population and beautiful coral as well as a wealth of marine diversity including octopus, manta rays, eels and tropical reef fish.
Your dive master will guide you on an incredible journey through the abundance of sea life and will ensure you have a fun and memorable experience. Come and explore the unseen, underwater side of Hilo, Hawaii.
Tour Disclaimer
**This tour:** Is not suitable for those who are pregnant, over 300lbs, have back problems, or cannot swim unassisted in the open ocean.
**All tours:** Leave promptly at the specified time. Tours will not be held back for late arrivals and missed tours will not be eligible for refund. If guests require rental gear for this adventure, they will be responsible for showing up before the specified time in order to have gear fitted and be ready for an on-time departure.
**Certified Divers:** Must show proof of Open Water Diver or higher certification upon check-in.
**Uncertified/Introductory Divers:**
- Must be able to converse and understand detailed instruction in English.
- Must be able to carry 50lbs of equipment on your back unassisted.
- Must complete and submit PADI/NAUI mandatory medical questionnaire 72h prior to excursion (provided after booking). Those with lung, heart, or other major medical issues should contact the store for more information.
- Individuals must successfully pass classroom and confined portion of activity in order to proceed to ocean dive component.
- Refunds will not be honored for individuals who submit late medical questionnaires or who are unable to complete the activity in full.
**ALL Divers: **MUST wait at least 12 hours before ascending to altitude above 2,500 ft after your dive. A two-tank dive increases your wait time to 18 hours.
Booking Notes
**Mahalo for booking your shore dive with Hilo Ocean Adventures! 🤙**
We're excited to show you the majesty of Hilo in a way no one else can. Get ready to get underwater!
**Please check in at the shop 45 minutes before your dive.**
**Do this before you arrive**
Print and fill out the PADI Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire.
[Click here to download your Medical Questionnaire](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/R1Ch2wjLT2m6WcsoB3QM)
If any answer calls for it, have a physician sign off that you're cleared to dive (page 2). Bring the completed form when you check in. Handle this early, since a missing clearance can keep you out of the water day-of.
**Things you should bring**
- Certification card (no card, no dive)
- Swimsuit (wear it under your clothes) and a towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Seasickness medication, taken before arrival so it has time to work
**Nice to haves**
- Camera
We'll provide snacks and beverages.
**Before your dive**
- This dive is at Wai'olena Beach, a volcanic lava rock site. Entry and exit mean stepping and balancing on uneven, sometimes wet rock in full dive gear. You'll need to navigate it on your own, without assistance.
- You should have no active knee, hip, or back injuries that would keep you from crossing uneven terrain in full scuba gear.
- After your dive, wait at least 12 hours before flying or driving above 2,000 ft. A two-tank dive raises that to 18 hours.
- **You must be a certified diver, able to swim, and comfortable breathing from a snorkel or regulator.**
- Your divemaster makes the final call on whether the dive runs, based on the day's ocean and weather conditions. Ending a dive early for seasickness or discomfort is not grounds for a refund.
- Minors 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
When you arrive, your divemaster will verbally confirm you meet the physical and medical requirements above before handing out gear. It's a standard safety step for every guest. Please also double-check that all your waivers are signed.
**Optional before your dive:** Check out our [Ethics of Diving Pledge](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/Ywtp8GL6Rt2hIhOpexYV) and see how we promise to care for and respect the Hawaiian ecosystem, and how you can too.
Have questions? Call us at (808) 934-8344.
Stoked to dive with you,
**The HOA Crew**
