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Dive Sites:
**Turtle Canyon Hawaii Kai:**
Turtle Canyon is the turtle spot off Waikiki, where we often see 10 to 20 turtles on one dive. Max depth is 35 feet. This is a series of reef fingers with an incredible amount of life. This is fun for everyone, even snorkelers. On a clear day, even the most experienced divers will come up amazed. Turtle canyons is an extensive site where two dives will still not see the entire area. This is a calm site perfect for beginners.
**Koko Crater:**
Koko Crater is an excellent place for certified divers and beginners! It has a depth limit of forty feet. Koko Craters is a series of underwater craters formed when Koko Head erupted. This is a cleaning Station for the Hawaii Green Sea Turtle. Some say it’s the turtle capital of the world. Koko Craters is Captain's favorite shallow dive sight because he has seen everything come by one time or another, from humpback whales to Monk Seals. He says there’s nothing like showing a first-time diver a whale, dolphin, or a monk seal. Excellent beginner to novice scuba diving site, 30′-40′ sand bottom with several craters. Several resident green sea turtles rest here. Schools of soldierfish and friendly, giant puffers.
**Angler Reef:**
Anglers Reef is the home of Octopus heaven and spotted eagle rays. This dive site has a max depth of Forty feet. Anglers is a strait ledge that runs as far as a tank lasts. Frogfish are often found here. Our favorite is the plentiful amount of giant octopuses.
**Hawaii Loa Ridge:**
Hawaii loa Ridge is a gem when clear. This dive site sites in an area that often has low viz, so when it is crystal clear, it is fantastic. This is also a series of large craters. The craters are a bit larger than Koko's. Tons of fish, the occasional great white tip!!! This is a very incredible dive and can be visited by novice or experienced divers.
**Portlock Reef:**
Novice to intermediate, 35′-50′. There are lots of hard corals along a wall. Moray eels, goatfish, and octopus can all be found here.
**Spitting Caves:**
Intermediate to advanced 45′-55′ wall dive with corals and several different types of butterflyfish.
**Corsair:**
This is our Hawaii Gem when it comes to wrecks. Max depth is 107 feet. On a training exercise from Pearl Harbor in 1948, the pilot noticed the needle in the plane's fuel gauge was falling. He continued the flight, thinking the gauge was defective, which they usually were back then. Soon after, however, the engine began sputtering, and down he went. He executed a perfect water landing. The pilot survived, and the plane was in excellent condition. When you’re down there, take a look at the aircraft's propeller, and you can see how it was bent during the impact. This is hands-down staff's favorite wreck! He says he has seen everything they’re from monk Seals, giant sharks, and humpback whales scratching themselves on the mooring ball.
**PAWAA:**
This is one of Capt Adam's favorite spots. Max depth is forty feet. Pawaa is one large crater with a ledge that heads towards Koko Craters. They are similar sites in many ways. We have a dense amount of fish and turtles in a small area. This is great for beginners because we do not have to travel far to see it.
**FantaSea Reef:**
FantaSea Reef is our staff's favorite dive on the island especially if you want to do spearfishing there. Here you will be diving at a max of about 60 feet. You will find the best coral formations with the largest fish on Oahu. We are talking about pristine conditions below the surface. There is a reason why this site is so lovely. This spot is for experienced divers conditions are often choppy with currents. The Submariner only makes it here when the stars align, and the wind is down.
**Baby Barge:**
This wreck is a sunken barge that sank for fish and coral growth. Max depth is 85 feet. What makes the barge so lovely lies on a shelf, which is very abundant in marine life. Whitetip sharks call the mini barge home, and during whale season, all you can hear is whales whales whales singing their hearts out.
**LST:**
The LST was sunk for the purposes of fish and coral growth as well. Max depth is 90 feet. This barge is often called the upside-down barge, due to it being upside down, of course. Under the wreck is a large open area where you can often see sharks hanging out and makes for some beautiful lighting.
**Sea Tiger:**
The Sea Tiger is located about a quarter-mile south of Kewalo Basin. Max depth is 130 feet but usually limited to 100 feet. In 1992 ninety-three Illegal Chinese immigrants were discovered aboard this 168-foot ship, known as Yun Fong Seong No. 303. Its 5-crew members were sent to prison, and the boat was seized. In 1994 it was sold to a Vietnamese fisherman who renamed it the Sea Tiger. After the coast guard repeatedly fined the fisherman, he shortly abandoned it in Honolulu Harbor. Voyager Submarines bought the Sea Tiger for $1 and sank it in 1999. It is our deepest recreational wreck on Oahu. However, it is very close to shore and is usually in very calm water making this a great dive year around.
**YO-257:**
This wreck has a depth of 65 to 115 feet. This is a crew favorite. Everyone loves diving the YO. Commissioned in 1944, it was a fueling ship for other Navy vessels at sea during World War II and the Korean War. Measuring 174 feet long, it carried 250,000 gallons of fuel. As well as fuel, this ship carries a large gun on the stern, and the mount is visible on the stern. At some point in the 1950s, the ship was decommissioned and mothballed in Guam. In 1989 Atlantis Submarines sank the ship as a marine life habitat. Thank you, Atlantis. You made an incredible wreck!!! Not only is the YO a great wreck, but when conditions are right, and the air is plentiful, you can swim about 40 yards over to San Pedro, which lies beside her. When you do this, it is great time you will remember forever, diving two fantastic wrecks on the same dive!!!
**San Pedro:**
Max depth is 85 feet. The San Pedro lies beside the YO. This wreck is 111 feet long. She was built in Japan and operated by a Korean fishing company. In 1975 the ship was carrying bait, food, and other cargo to a fishing fleet when she caught fire off South Point. Although severely damaged, the boat was towed to Keehi Lagoon, where it remained anchored for nearly two decades before sinking in the harbor. Atlantis submarines again saved the day and sank the vessel for us to enjoy in 1996. This dive site is where we have our best chances of seeing white tip reef sharks. If we are running behind schedule, the Atlantis submarine will give us a buzz while we are under.
**Nautilus Reef:**
The Max depth is 40 Feet. This is a large reef dive located right outside the Kewalo Basin. This is a perfect second dive after the Sea Tiger or afternoon dive with our beginners or students. Octopuses are often found here as well as giant eels. This is one of the only places where you see a larger school of Mu.
**Kewalo Pipe | Horseshoe Reef:**
Kewalo pipe is a beautiful site. Depending on where we tie up, depths vary from 30 to 60 feet. This site is centered on an old storm drain that travels from shore to a large coral bed in 60 feet of water. At the end of the pipe, large schools of barracuda often hang out as well as the enormous morays around. On the east side, you will find a horseshoe reef abundant with life, and on the west side, you will find Bob’s bunker. This, by far, is our favorite shallow dive he will make your head spin when you dive this site with him, one thing after the other.
Booking Notes
Aloha ea e, Scuba Divers, Riders, and Snorkelers,
We are glad you are here. Thank you for choosing Waikiki Dive Center, the legendary dive shop and the First PADI 5-star Instructor Development Center (IDC) Dive Center on the island.
The PADI Scuba Diving Magazine rates Waikiki Dive Center as the Best Dive Center for gear Quality, Customer Service, Vessels, Operations, Certification and Training Quality, Staff Friendliness, and Dive Shop Cleanliness. Waikiki Dive Center offers 100% valet diving with complimentary premier gear and harbor transportation.
Waikiki Dive Center is the only dive center offering Conservation Diving and Turtle Snorkeling programs.
This specialty dive trip is NOT open to non-certified beginner divers. The pelagic experience means that the blackwater marine life comes to the ocean surface at night for feeding, thus creating a bioluminescent effect. We often turn all the dive lights off at the end of the dive for a full, magical, and illuminating angelic effect all around. Just wave your hands, you will see. We do not offer the tethered approach as the divers could get tangled up in the dark, causing unsafe conditions.
Consider our shallow dives, which are great for families with mixed experience levels. Our captain takes divers to two of nine amazing reef dive sites. Please note that this dive goes 40-60 feet below water. For certified divers, don't forget to check out the 2-tank daily deep wreck dive in the mornings and exotic night dives. It is an approximately 4.5-hour trip.
All divers, snorkelers, riders, and students must complete a waiver form before each trip. The U.S. Coast Guard requires this to complete the manifest for boat operators.
The link to do an online waiver is here:
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Our address:
Waikiki Dive Center
424 Nahua Street
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815
808-922-2121
We are the only dive shop in the heart of Waikiki, within walking distance of most hotels in 2-15 minutes. We are located right outside of the International Market Place, facing the Mauka (mountain) side to the Ala Wai Canal.
What to expect:
For non-certified beginner divers, you must complete the medical questionnaire review, including but not limited to requesting a medical doctor's consent to dive as required. Should you need an e-learning package to study beforehand, please call us at 8089222121 or email INFO@waikikidiving.com.
While the Discovery Dive is not a scuba certification course, PADI Discover Scuba Diving is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore and experience the underwater world. During the PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience, you will have a chance to see Hawaii's diverse marine life, such as Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, Eagle Rays, and endless colorful reef fish right off the coast of Waikiki. All Discover Scuba Diving participants will be guided by Waikiki Dive Centers PADI Instructors in a semi-private group ratio, ensuring your experience is as comfortable, safe, and exciting as possible.
Important: Diving with Waikiki Dive Center is secure, safe, and hassle-free. We include a valet diving service that offers premium professional gear for our divers, personalized gear bags, name tags, complimentary transportation to and from our dive vessels, free snacks, and water. The premium gear is free for our divers only when the divers will bring all gear back clean and in working condition. By accepting our gear for the tour, Divers automatically agreed to take full responsibility and be completely liable for the cost of losing any gear during the tour.
We proudly offer the full valet diving experience that divers can pack less. Divers may consider bringing the following:
· Wear swimsuit
· Bring a towel (We have towels in store for sale)
· Sunscreen - ONLY use coral-safe sunscreen and apply where Wetsuit does NOT cover. Avoid applying sunscreen before putting the Wetsuit on, as it will damage it at $200. Please wipe out the sunscreen before wearing the Wetsuit.
· Sunglasses
· Water Bottle (We offer complimentary water on board)
· Motion Sickness Medication (Ginger Chews or Dramamine)
If you are scuba diving, You cannot fly and dive on the same day. Depending on the diving depth, you are advised to wait a minimum of 14-18 hours, and we recommend 18 hours after your dive before boarding an airplane. It can increase your risk of Decompression Sickness or "the bends" due to decreased ambient pressure on the plane. If you do 4-6 dives a day, please inform the shop if you will catch a flight within 18-24 hours after the dive trip. If you have a medical condition, please consult your doctor before diving.
Please note that this is a group tour. Everyone is expected to go down and come up as a group. Sometimes, you may have more air remaining than your fellow group divers; the group dive will end with everyone returning to the boat after the safety stop. Should you need more personalized attention, please consider the private instructor option, which is only $180 in addition per trip/class. We DO NOT assemble gear for certified divers on the boat. The certified divers are certified to demonstrate diving skills. The certified, licensed, and experienced divemasters/instructors stand ready to assist with the gear-assembling process if requested. They will use the opportunity to observe and evaluate the proficiency of each diver. We DO assemble gear on the boat as required for beginner divers.
Waikiki Dive Center is the only full-service retail dive shop in the heart of Waikiki, within walking distance from most hotels within 2-15 minutes. Come and meet us at our Waikiki Dive Center 15 minutes in advance of your confirmed check-in time. Late check-ins beyond the 15-minute grace period will forfeit all reimbursement or free rescheduling.
Waikiki Dive Center
424 Nahua Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
808-922-2121
info@waikikidiving.com
Parking:
Normally, customers in Waikiki walk over and leave the car at the hotel.
Should you need to find parking to join your tour, there are 3 options:
1: Free Parking by Ala Wai Canal Every Day except Monday and Friday from 8:30-11:30am due to street cleaning.
2: Follow the Waikiki Dive Center van to park at the harbor, an economical parking option
3: Mall Parking inside the International Market Place parking lot.
Important Policy Information and Disclaimer:
Please be advised that safety is important and a priority in everything we do.
While safety comes first, fun always follows. Please plan and reserve your dive schedules accordingly. Do not consume alcohol or anything that may cause tiredness, lethargy, or impaired decision-making before attending the activities. We reserve the right to deny attending activities for any divers or snorkelers for any reason. No refund or complimentary rescheduling will be extended.
If you are going to do a shallow coral reef two-tank boat dive (40-60ft), you should not be catching a flight within 18 hours. If you are going to do a deep dive (60-100ft), you should not take a flight within 24 hours. You are responsible for emailing or calling us regarding your departure before your scheduled diving trip, or else a full booking charge will incur if you fail to inform us 48 hours before the check-in time, which will result in a denial of diving without a refund.
Cancellation Policy
Please plan your dive trip accordingly.
You are required to review and understand the following procedure and policy before booking. You are responsible for initiating the change and cancellation directly by phone at the Waikiki Dive Center. We do not accept email cancellations:
1. Must plan your dive 18 hours before a flight
2. Must pass the PADI medical questionnaire. If you have any medical conditions, please check with your medical caregiver or a nearby local clinic and obtain their consent to go diving—email info@waikikidiving.com with the consent letter by check-in. Failure to do so could prevent you from diving. This is for your safety concerns.
3. Must arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled check-in time. We will wait another 15 minutes after the check-in time to stay on schedule. If you miss the 15-minute check-in window, your trip will be automatically canceled in total booking charges.
4. For a full refund, you must reschedule or cancel (up to a party of 4 divers) 48 hours before check-in.
5. For private charters or groups of 5 or more, cancellation is free until 21 days before your dive schedule, regardless of the booking time. Know that we blocked the entire trip for the reservation and prevented any other customers from booking. Failure to call us to cancel before the 21 days before the scheduled trip will forfeit all reimbursement.
6. The Dive Package is a pre-paid special for certified divers at our lowest flat rate. It can be used all year round and is valid per certified diver for two years from the day of purchase. The Dive Package is non-refundable, but you can reschedule or cancel with 48 hours of notice in advance.
Dive package dives can only be rescheduled for weather and safety-related cancellations. No refunds or credits will be issued. Trip protection insurance is not offered; hence, it is not applicable for dive package deals. Advance 48-hour notice is required for complimentary rescheduling. Otherwise, the trip will be forfeited.
Waikiki Dive Center is proud to be the first PADI 5-STAR IDC Dive Shop on Oahu since 1979. With over 44 years of expertise, the Waikiki Dive Center team has accomplished over 4 million safe dives and certified 35,000 high-quality divers worldwide. Waikiki Dive Center is dedicated to safety while creating a transformational lifetime experience for every one of our divers.
To avoid confusion, guests must call the shop at 808-922-2121 for any cancellation request during regular business hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. PST. Any change request left on voicemail or social messaging platforms or sent via email may not be addressed promptly and is invalid. We do not have 24/7 email monitoring to answer any last-minute changes (within 48 hours of the tour).
Free Cancellations and Free Changes:
Reservations for four or fewer guests were booked directly with Waikiki Dive Center through our shop or our website; if canceled over the phone with at least 48 hours advance notice, guests will not be charged. A full refund will be issued within 24 hours of acknowledgment. All bookings (including but not limited to classes, last-minute walk-ins, private guides, and dive trips) made 48 hours or less in advance cannot be canceled and changed without forfeiting the full fee of the bookings.
Reservations for a private charter or a group of 5 or more guests, regardless of the booking time, if canceled (over the phone) with at least 21 days advance notice, guests will not be charged. We've blocked the entire vessel for the reservations and crew time, which would be considered at least 21 days to recover.
Trip Alterations to Cancellations:
Waikiki Dive Center has an exemplary safety record. We reserve the right to alter trip details or cancel trips if necessary for any reason, including, but not limited to, adverse weather, unpredictable ocean conditions during the dive, minimum passenger requirements, or other related safety conditions.
To ensure safety, our highly experienced captains track the daily weather closely as cancellations are made on a trip-by-trip basis and may be determined close to the check-in time, even up to the departure time. As we do our best to inform all guests ahead of time regarding the weather and ocean conditions, it may be out of anyone's control that the weather and ocean conditions worsen after the boat departs the dock. Booking may not be refunded, but just like taking a flight, if Waikiki Dive Center must cancel a booking because of safety concerns due to inclement weather conditions, RESCHEDULING will be offered to a non-expiring rain-check voucher to make another trip. A rain-check voucher is issued only if the Captain ends the tour early under suddenly "un-divable" conditions after the boat heads out to the dive location and returns without diving. As much of the planning cost had occurred during the planning and gearing process, should a guest require a voucher, only 50% rain-check credit may be issued to a non-expiring gift card if/when the Captain ends the tour under the suddenly "un-divable" conditions. Contact us by phone to inquire about a cancellation. We welcome your feedback to help us improve. Please let us know how we can improve your experience by emailing us.
Prices:
All prices are subject to change without notice.
Aloha Nui Loa.
