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Waikiki Dive Center — The Best Scuba Diving And Snorkeling Experience In Hawaii

Experience Diving in Oahu With The Most Trusted Experts.

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Our Diving And Snorkeling Tours And Services

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2 Tank Wreck and Reef
Incredibly fun 2 Tank Coral Reef Boat Dive - Certified and Beginners Welcome
Pelagic Bioluminescent Night Dive
Waikiki Dive Center Certifications
SCUBA Certification
Dive Packages
Private Dive Charters
Conservation Diving Tour - Coral Reef Ecology and Monitoring with Certification
Conservation Snorkeling Tour with Sea Turtles
International Dive Excursion
2 Hour Waikiki Sunset Cruise - BYOB
Hawaii Kai Whale Watching Tour
Hawaii AIDA Freedive Beginner and Certification
MOST POPULAR
2 Tank Wreck and Reef
Incredibly fun 2 Tank Coral Reef Boat Dive - Certified and Beginners Welcome
Pelagic Bioluminescent Night Dive
Waikiki Dive Center Certifications
SCUBA Certification
Dive Packages
Private Dive Charters
Conservation Diving Tour - Coral Reef Ecology and Monitoring with Certification
Conservation Snorkeling Tour with Sea Turtles
International Dive Excursion
2 Hour Waikiki Sunset Cruise - BYOB
Hawaii Kai Whale Watching Tour
Hawaii AIDA Freedive Beginner and Certification

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Waikiki Dive Center

Providing 5-Star Dives Since 1979

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Immerse yourself in the incredible waters of the Māmaka Kaiao (ocean) with Waikiki Dive Center, where casual luxury and trusted expertise meet the soulful spirit of Hawaii. Embark on a unique journey to uncover the rich biodiversity of this tropical paradise, boasting the world’s second-largest population of endemic species. Explore Oahu’s underwater world, home to around 30% of Hawaii’s exclusive species, from the Honu (green sea turtles) to Hāhālua (manta rays), and more. Since 1979, Waikiki Dive Center has been a cherished local institution, celebrated for our expertise in providing incredible ho’okipa (hospitality), trusted guides with years of diving experience, and organizing thrilling underwater excursions. Our commitment to training and unwavering dedication to safety guarantee an unparalleled Oahu diving experience, whether you choose a certified dive, diving classes, or a luxury snorkel trip.

Our Services In Oahu

Diving Charters
Diving Charters

Jump aboard one of our U.S. Coast Guard-certified dive vessels and start your adventure from Kewalo Basin Harbor or Maunalua Bay.

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Diving Memberships
Diving Memberships

Learn more about Waikiki Dive Center’s ‘Ohana Club. Get special access to dive sites and promotions with our exclusive membership options.

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Certifications
Certifications

We’re proud to offer PADI certifications. Whether you register for an introductory or professional course, our world-class staff will teach you everything you need to know!

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Certified Equipment Repairs
Certified Equipment Repairs

Waikiki Dive Center is an authorized and certified technical representative of several diving OEM brands, including ScubaPro, CRESSI, TUSA, and GARMIN. This means you won’t find better equipment repair or maintenance services anywhere else in Hawaii!

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Our Services In Oahu

Diving Charters

Jump aboard one of our U.S. Coast Guard-certified dive vessels and start your adventure from Kewalo Basin Harbor or Maunalua Bay.

Diving Memberships

Learn more about Waikiki Dive Center’s ‘Ohana Club. Get special access to dive sites and promotions with our exclusive membership options.

Certifications

We’re proud to offer PADI certifications. Whether you register for an introductory or professional course, our world-class staff will teach you everything you need to know!

Certified Equipment Repairs

Waikiki Dive Center is an authorized and certified technical representative of several diving OEM brands, including ScubaPro, CRESSI, TUSA, and GARMIN. This means you won’t find better equipment repair or maintenance services anywhere else in Hawaii!

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A Top-Rated Scuba Center And Dive Shop

If you’re looking for the best Hawaii diving experience, you’ve come to the right place. Waikiki Dive Center is committed to providing safe, fun, and memorable tours every single time we enter the water.
Vibrant Marine Life

Get up close and personal with marine species that only exist in Hawaii. Depending on the time of year, you might see humpback whales, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, seals, moray eels, spotted-sting eagle rays, manta rays, and white-tip reef sharks.

Convenient Location

You can find Waikiki Dive Center near Oahu’s International Marketplace. As the only dive shop located in Waikiki proper, we are within a short walking distance from most popular hotels in the area.

Stellar Safety Record

Waikiki Dive Center has led over 4 million safe dives and certified over 35,000 divers from all over the world. We take great pride in our status as the first PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center on Oahu.

VIP Service and High-Quality Equipment

When you schedule a dive with us, we give you Hawaii’s version of the VIP treatment. Waikiki Dive Center provides state-of-the-art professional gear that we ensure fits you to a tee. The best part? This gear is included at no additional cost when you book a diving tour.

Diving Tours For All Experience Levels

From non-certified beginners (aka diving first-timers) to highly experienced divers, Waikiki Dive Center has an excursion for you. Our small diver to instructor ratios ensure a safe and attentive adventure for all skill levels.

Partnership with the Local and International Conservation Organizations

Waikiki Dive Center is committed to protecting and preserving marine biodiversity around the world. As the only dive shop in the state of Hawaii partnered with the local and international conservation organizations, we offer coral reef and sea turtle conservation tours (you'll even get to use cutting-edge 3D technology to map individual turtle faces!).

An Easy and Safe Way To Get Certified

Whether you’re looking to try diving for the first time or want to further your scuba experience, we are ready to help. Waikiki Dive Center’s 35,000 certified divers have learned to practice both competence and care whenever they embark on an underwater adventure. We offer a wide variety of classes to account for different skill levels, schedules, and ages. You can even complete the academic portion of your diving class online!

Become Part Of The Family

Waikiki Dive Center is excited to announce the launch of a new membership program: the Dive ‘Ohana Club! If you are local to the Oahu area and love the ocean, we want you as part of our diving family. Among other benefits, members get a free dive charter on their birthday, exclusive family discounts on tours and equipment, and access to our center’s annual events, including the New Year’s Eve Dive and Zombie Halloween Shore Dive!

A Unified Force For Marine Conservation

At the heart of Waikiki Dive Center’s mission is our commitment to the ocean and its myriad life-forms. Through our partnership with the Ocean Alliance Project, we are excited to introduce our patrons and fellow ocean enthusiasts to conservation diving. This unique blend of underwater discovery and environmental stewardship turns passion into purpose. Contact us to learn more about our sea turtle and coral reef conservation excursions.

Fall In Love With Waikiki Diving

Waikiki Dive Center wants every visitor to have the diving time of their life. Get in touch with us to learn more about our available tours today.

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Important Payment & Check-In Policy

To ensure compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations and our insurance policy, all guests must present a government-issued ID along with the credit card used for online or phone purchases at check-in. The name on the credit card must match the booking name. If proof of ownership cannot be provided, guests will be required to make a new payment in full at our shop, with the original payment refunded.

Fraud Alert: Unauthorized Ticket Sales
Waikiki Dive Center does not sell discounted tickets or authorize third-party sales through “The Little Redbook” (小红书) or “RedNotes” Chinese social media apps. Any tickets obtained through these platforms will not be honored, and customers will need to repurchase their tickets in full at our shop.

To protect against online credit card fraud, all customers must provide proof of credit card ownership with a matching government-issued ID at check-in. If verification is unsuccessful, an alternative payment method may be required, with the original transaction refunded.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our booking process secure!