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Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Tours in Waikiki
Certified Divers Activity
- Explore 2 of Oahu’s best dive sites, including a shipwreck and shallow dive to a natural coral reef.
- Chance to see Hawaii’s natural wildlife, including Hawaiian monk seals and humpback whales.
- Free transportation from Kewalo Basin Harbor to all dive sites.
- Engage in a 4-hour nighttime scuba adventure with certified guides.
- Experience some of our 16 amazing dive sites, including Turtle Canyon, Koko Crater, and the Spitting Caves.
- Get up close and personal with shipwrecks like the YO-257 and San Pedro.
- Practice a 4-hour guided shallow dive at 2 natural coral reefs.
- Certified and beginner divers alike are welcome on this excursion, which makes it a great family activity.
- Spot sea turtles, schools of rare Hawaiian fish, and octopus as you explore Oahu’s waters!
- Take this one-day conservation course offered in partnership with the local and international conservation organizations.
- Learn from experts about marine ecosystems and practice skills needed for conservation efforts.
- Engage in real-world scientific sampling and survey methodologies.
- PADI Dive Resort Puerto Galera: 7 nights deluxe room double occupancy.
- Unlimited scheduled boat diving — up to 5 dives daily
- Private Group Round-trip Manila–Puerto Galera transportation
Non-Certified Divers Activity
- Learn how to scuba dive from a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center. All certification levels are offered, including specialty and instructor certifications.
- Take advantage of flexible class times (so you can get certified even when you’re on vacation!).
- Dive alongside a small class for individualized, one-on-one instruction.
- Practice a 4-hour guided shallow dive at 2 natural coral reefs.
- Certified and beginner divers alike are welcome on this excursion, which makes it a great family activity.
- Spot sea turtles, schools of rare Hawaiian fish, and octopus as you explore Oahu’s waters!
Group Dives and Dive Packages
- Certified divers can pre-pay for this 5-hour dive at the lowest flat rate available.
- Package is valid for two years from the date of purchase.
- Get access to Waikiki Dive Center’s certified PADI divers and high-quality equipment.
- Choose between Waikiki Dive Center’s several dive sites for this private 3-hour tour.
- Keep your eyes peeled for native Hawaiian wildlife, including monk seals, humpback whales, and large eels (among many others!)
- Get personal access to a professional PADI-certified dive guide and top-of-the-line scuba equipment.
Snorkeling Tours
- Don’t miss out on the first interactive sea turtle conservation course in Hawaii!
- Get up-close-and-personal with sea turtles at a turtle cleaning station and by snorkeling in Waikiki Bay.
- Take underwater pictures of turtles and learn how to track individual animals using 3D technology.
- Watch Hawaii’s stunning sunset with a guided whale-watching excursion along the Waikiki coast.
- Enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments onboard.
- Get professional service from experienced and friendly crew members.
Hawaii Kai Whale Watching Tour
- Spot humpback whales up close in Maunalua Bay.
- Enjoy stunning sights of Diamond Head and Koko Head while exploring the serene East Waikiki Coast.
- Professional & Friendly Crew
Providing 5-Star Dives Since 1979
Welcome to the warm waters of Waikiki Dive Center on Oahu! For more than 43 years, we have been providing first-class service to guests who dive with us. As the first PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center in Hawaii and the only full-service dive shop in Waikiki, we are proud to offer diving classes, equipment, rentals, and repairs (along with, of course, our signature diving excursions!).
Jump aboard our United States Coast Guard-certified vessels and get ready for the underwater adventure of a lifetime! Whether you’re a beginner or are an experienced certified diver, Waikiki Dive Center will introduce you to some of the best wreck and reef dive spots on the island. Say “aloha” to your fellow divers and the wonderland of marine life beneath our ocean’s waves. Time to get diving!
Why Choose Waikiki Dive Center?
Official Pathways to Certification: Waikiki Dive Center is the first PADI 5-Star IDC on Oahu, which means we are leaders in Hawaii scuba diving with state-of-the-art gear. If you search for a 5-Star Dive Center near you on PADI.com, you’ll see our location listed as one of the most safe, reliable, and highly-rated places for certification.
We are the only dive shop located in the center of Waikiki. Be cautious because the city does have several businesses that portray themselves as “dive shops,” but they do not actually qualify as having a real diving store.
Waikiki Dive Center has a small diver-to-instructor ratio and best-in-the-industry safety protocols. On any typical day, we assign no more than four to six divers per instructor on all our boat charters. We never compromise on the safety of our guests.
At Waikiki Dive Center, we are an Authorized and Certified Technical Representative of several OEMs, including ScubaPro, CRESSI, TUSA, and GARMIN. All gear is routinely maintained and tested by certified technicians. If gear is not taken care of properly, it can be extremely harmful — and, sometimes, fatal — to diver health. For that reason, it’s critical that you choose a diving institution with the proper tools and processes to ensure your safety.
Waikiki Dive Center is one of the few dive operators in Hawaii who proactively works closely with the U.S. Coast Guard. With their support, we routinely conduct checks on all vessels. Our boats are outfitted with full safety equipment, including oxygen and an emergency radio beacon. Each vessel is also 100% drug-free and certified by the Maritime Consortium and USCG.
All Waikiki Dive Center dive leads are fully insured, current on their certifications, and experienced in teaching and guiding dive tours. Each diver has an official number that proves they are PADI certified. All together, our team has led over 50,000 dives. Try finding another dive shop in Oahu that can top that!
The team at Waikiki Dive Center is filled with passionate and professional individuals. They are patient, friendly, and fun to go diving with. Our highly diverse staff includes members that speak multiple languages, including Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese.
For every four-hour diving trip, Waikiki Dive Center includes state-of-the-art premium diving gear and two tanks. Our goal is to keep diving as affordable as possible so we can get more ocean lovers in the water! There aren’t any hidden fees when you book a tour with us.
At Waikiki Dive Center, our ultimate goal is to provide you with an experience you’ll remember fondly for years to come. Our instructors will guide you every step of the way throughout your diving adventure. Most importantly, we want you to have fun!
Additional Information About Scuba Diving Tours
When you board our custom Snoopy V (South Oahu) or Submariner (East Oahu) for a scuba diving tour, you’ll quickly see why we specialize in small groups and personalized attention. On a typical day, you’ll dive with no more than six other participants per instructor or Dive Master. Our United States Coast Guard-certified vessels can hold up to 13 and 25 passengers respectively, but we like to keep the numbers down to give guests the absolute best diving experience.
If you book a diving tour, we offer complimentary transportation to and from Waikiki. Morning charters start at 6:45 am and return around 10:00 am. Mid-morning charters begin at 9:45 am and return around 2:00 pm. Finally, early afternoon charters begin at 1:45 pm and return around 5:30 pm. We do offer exotic night dive charters that begin at 5:00 pm and return around 9:00 pm. If you book one of these tours in the summer, we will likely push the start time back 30 minutes since we will have more daylight hours. For each tour, professional high-end diving gear is included. We also offer the chance to purchase brand-new dive gear at our dive center, including the latest and greatest equipment from ScubaPro, Aqualung, Oceanic, Mares, and Atomic.
The Sea Tiger
The Sea Tiger is a shipwreck dive site with an interesting backstory all its own. Contrary to what most people would think, the Sea Tiger did not sink because it had pirate treasure, hit a bad storm, or was attacked by kamikaze fighters. Instead, this vessel was intentionally wrecked in 1999. In 1992, 93 undocumented immigrants were found aboard this 168-foot ship, which — at the time — was known as the Yun Fong Seong No. 303. All five crew members were arrested, and the boat was seized. Sold to a local fisherman in 1994, the vessel was renamed the Sea Tiger. After the fisherman continued to receive fines from the Coast Guard, he abandoned the boat in Honolulu Harbor. Voyager Submarines bought the Sea Tiger for $1.00 and subsequently sank it.
Located about a quarter-mile south of Kewalo Basin, the Sea Tiger has a max depth of 130 feet, but dives are usually limited to about 100 or 125 feet. Visibility is between 35 to 200 feet. This dive site is Waikiki Dive Center’s deepest recreational wreck on Oahu. However, the wreck itself is very close to shore with relatively calm water surrounding it, which makes this dive a great option year-round.
Today, the Sea Tiger has a community of new homeowners, including a ‘Captain Giant Sea Turtle’ who often can be seen lounging on the deck. Spotted eagle rays regularly frequent the wreck, and at night, lone reef sharks come out to play.
YO-257
With a depth of about 100 feet, the YO-257 wreck is a particular favorite of the Waikiki Dive Center crew. Commissioned in 1944, this ship was used to fuel other Navy vessels at sea during World War II and the Korean War. Measuring 174 feet long, YO-257 carried 250,000 gallons of fuel along with a large gun on its stern. At some point in the 1950s, the ship was decommissioned and mothballed in Guam. In 1989, Atlantis Submarines intentionally sank the ship in hopes of creating a new habitat for marine life. When currents and conditions allow, you can actually swim the 40 yards from this shipwreck site to the San Pedro. With two fantastic wrecks in one dive, you’ll have plenty to explore!
The San Pedro
The San Pedro is a 111-foot-long vessel 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 it caught fire off the coast of South Point. Badly damaged, the ship was towed to Keehi Lagoon, where it remained anchored for nearly two decades before Atlantis Submarines purchased and sank the craft in 1996. This dive site offers the best chance for seeing white-tip reef sharks up close.
Nautilus Reef
Located right outside Kewalo Basin Harbor, Nautilus Reef has a maximum depth of 40 feet. Great for beginners and experienced divers alike, the reef is home to several octopuses and large eels. This site is also one of the only places where large schools of Mu fish can be seen.
Kewalo Pipe and Horseshoe Reef
Kewalo Pipe is a very large dive site. Depending on where we moor up, dive depths can be anywhere from 30 to 60 feet. This site is notable for the old storm drain that travels from shore to a massive coral bed located in 60 feet of water. At the end of the pipe, large schools of barracuda often hang out alongside their pals, moray eels. On the east side of the pipe is Horseshoe Reef, which is absolutely abundant with life. The west side of the site is home to Bob’s Bunker.
Turtle Canyons
Turtle Canyons is THE turtle spot of Waikiki. You can quite frequently see 10 to 20 turtles on a single dive in this location! The maximum depth of Turtle Canyons is 35 feet. Here, there are a series of reef fingers that are home to an incredible array of marine life. This vibrant underwater community makes it a great location for everyone, including snorkelers. Since this is a pretty calm site, Turtle Canyons is a great dive site for beginners. On a clear day, though, even the most experienced divers will come up amazed. Because the site has such a large span, we cannot cover the entire dive site in two dives.
Fantasea Reef
Captain Chris and Captain Dan say that Fantasea Reef is their favorite dive on the island. They have been spearfishing in this spot since they were both 18. Here, you will dive at a maximum depth of about 60 feet. Fantasea Reef has incredible coral formations with some of the largest fish in Oahu. Underwater conditions are typically pristine, but the water can be choppy, so we typically recommend this site to more experienced divers. The Submariner only makes its way here when the stars align and the wind is down.
LCU (Landing Craft Utility)
The LCU is an upside-down barge, which creates an extremely unique dive site. The orientation of the vessel actually causes the fish to swim upside-down too! This wreck was also purposely sunk to encourage growth in local marine life. Underneath the wreck lies a large open area that has amazing natural lighting and resident reef sharks.
Baby Barge
This site is home to a sunken barge whose underwater remains were intended to become a new home for coral and fish. The barge lies on a shelf 85-feet below the surface, which includes an abundance of marine life. White tip reef sharks call Baby Barge home. During whale season, you can even hear the beautiful song of humpback whales echo throughout the space.
Corsair
When it comes to wrecks, this is a Hawaii must-see. The Corsair was a plane on a training exercise from Pearl Harbor in 1948 when the needle on its fuel gauge began to drop. Thinking the gauge was defective — which was a common problem with planes at the time — the pilot continued his flight. Soon, though, the engine began sputtering. The pilot executed a perfect water landing and survived the crash. Today, the plane is still in great condition at its new home 107 feet under the water. When you explore this wreck, take a look at the plane’s propeller that was initially bent on impact. Captain Chris LOVES this wreck dive! There’s also the chance to see monk seals, large sharks, and humpback whales scratching themselves on the mooring ball. Tons of garden eels live nearby too!
Koko Craters
Koko Craters is a site formed when Koko Head erupted and created a series of underwater craters. It is also a great place for novice divers! Its sandy bottom reaches a maximum depth of 40 feet. Koko Craters is also a cleaning station for Hawaiian green sea turtles. Some even say it’s the turtle capital of the world! Captain Chris claims this shallow reef as one of his favorite dive sites because all different kinds of marine species visit, including humpback whales and the endangered Hawaiian monk seals. There’s also a healthy population of soldierfish and large friendly puffers in the area too.
Angler’s Reef
Angler’s Reef is an underwater heaven for octopuses and spotted eagle rays. Frogfish are often found here too. The dive site has a maximum depth of 40 feet and is balanced on a straight ledge that runs as far out as a tank lasts.
Hawaii Loa Ridge
When conditions are good, Hawaii Loa Ridge is a great dive site. However, it is also subject to low visibility quite often. Made up of a series of large craters slightly bigger than those at Koko Craters, Hawaii Loa Ridge is home to tons of fish and the occasional white tip reef shark. Great for novice and experienced divers alike, this site offers an awesome experience.
Portlock Reef
Novice to intermediate divers will enjoy this extremely unique dive site with depth ranges from 35 to 50 feet. Featuring an underwater wall, Portlock Reef houses lots of hard corals, moray eels, goatfish, and octopuses. During humpback whale season, you can even hear these majestic animals singing!
Spitting Caves
This dive site is great for intermediate and advanced divers with a depth of 45 to 55 feet. The Spitting Caves site is an unusual wall filled with corals and several different types of vibrant butterflyfish.
Pawa’a
With a maximum depth of 40 feet, Pawa’a is one large crater with a ledge that heads toward Koko Craters. Both sites are similar in many ways. Pawa’a has a large amount of fish and sea turtles in a relatively small area. This is an ideal beginner spot because it is not a far boat ride from Waikiki Dive Center.
