Certified Divers: 2-Tank Wrecks & Reef Snorkeling in Oahu

Your dive guide stays with you the entire time by Hawaii law, keeping you close to the reef and the wreck.

A guided 2-tank dive for certified divers exploring Oahu's shipwrecks and reefs, departing from Waikiki with all premium ScubaPro equipment, bottled water and snacks included. You'll descend to either the Sea Tiger, YO-257, or San Pedro wreck, then move to a local reef to spot native Hawaiian marine life. The dive center is the only one in central Waikiki, a 15-minute walk from hotels, with valet service handling transport to and from the boat.

The experience

You're staying in Waikiki and have a morning free: no need to drive 25 minutes to a dive shop on the North Shore. Waikiki Dive Center sits within walking distance of every hotel in the area, and their valet service picks you up from your hotel, takes you to the shop, and brings you back after the dive. The boats are U.S. Coast Guard certified, which means they carry current emergency equipment, EPIRBs and first aid kits. Every crew member is a PADI-certified, licensed, insured dive professional current in Rescue, EFR and O2 aids, not the case with 98% of dive operators in Hawaii.

The dive itself runs two tanks: you start at either the Sea Tiger, YO-257, or San Pedro shipwreck, then move to a local reef where you'll see colorful coral and native Hawaiian fish. All premium ScubaPro equipment is provided and well-maintained. By Hawaii law, your guide stays with you and keeps the group close during the entire dive for conservation. Bottled water and snacks are included. The whole outing takes about five hours from hotel pickup to return.

This is a group dive, but if you want more personalized attention or extended bottom time, you can book a private guide at checkout. One option includes optional snorkeling if someone in your party isn't diving that day. Note that you must present evidence of dive certification at check-in, and you cannot dive within 18 hours of flying. Plan your day accordingly. Late arrival of more than 15 minutes will cancel the trip and charge the full booking fee.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• use of premium SCUBA equipment from ScubaPro.
• snacks.
• valet service with hotel pickup and return.
• professionally guided dive with a PADI-certified crew member.

Options for this experience

2 options

Rider (optional snorkeling)Guide in 6 languages · 06:15 and 06:45

Best 2-Tank Wrecks and Reef Boat Dive from Waikiki, All Inclusive, for Certified DiversGuide in 6 languages · 06:15 and 06:45

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Information

Lasts 5h, runs every day at 06:15 and 06:45, from US$ 89 per person, with live guides in 6 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:15 and 06:45Another time? ›

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and Korean

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.2 with pickup ›

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AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (10 to 12 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Waikiki Dive Center

Is this one for you?Book the group dive if you want the cost of a shared boat and guide. Choose the private guide option at checkout if you need more one-on-one attention or want to extend your bottom time on the wreck or reef.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (10 to 12 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What shipwrecks can I dive on Oahu with this operator?

The Sea Tiger, YO-257, and San Pedro are the three wrecks Waikiki Dive Center rotates through as the first tank of the dive, depending on conditions and what the crew selects that day. You'll explore one wreck, then move to a local reef for the second tank.

Do I need to be a certified diver to go on this dive?

Yes, you must present evidence of dive certification at check-in. This is a guided dive for certified divers only, and the crew will verify your card before you board.

How do I get to the dive shop from my hotel in Waikiki?

Waikiki Dive Center is the only dive shop in central Waikiki and sits within a 15-minute walk of all hotels in the area. Valet service is included, so the crew will pick you up from your hotel and return you after the dive: no Uber or 25-minute drive required.

What equipment is provided, and is it in good condition?

All premium ScubaPro equipment and equivalent gear is provided and well-maintained. You'll receive a full set of dive gear. You bring only your certification card and your experience.

Can I bring someone who wants to snorkel instead of dive?

Yes, an optional snorkeling rider is available at checkout, so a non-diver in your group can join the boat and snorkel while you dive.