Oahu Scuba Diving: 2 Tank Shipwreck & Reef

Dive two wreck and reef sites without arranging tanks or transport

A two-tank certified scuba dive on Oahu that pairs a deep shipwreck (Sea Tiger, YO-257 or San Pedro) with a reef dive along Waikiki, requiring Advanced Open Water certification or equivalent deep-dive experience. All equipment, a professional guide, bottled water and snacks are included. You arrive by 6:30am and spend five hours in the water and on the boat. A personal underwater photographer is available at additional cost to record your dives.

The experience

You need Advanced Open Water certification or proof of equivalent deep-dive experience to book this dive: no exceptions, and certification must be presented at check-in or you'll be denied entry. The operator has run this from Waikiki since 1979 and pairs each certified diver with a professional guide who stays with you throughout both dives for safety and conservation compliance. The first dive takes you to one of three wrecks: the Sea Tiger, YO-257, or San Pedro, all running around 100 feet deep. After surfacing and a surface interval on the boat, the second dive moves to a shallower reef site along Waikiki.

All scuba equipment comes with the dive (tanks, weights, regulators, BCD), so you carry only your certification card and a log book. The boat provides bottled water and snacks between dives. Arrive by 6:30am. A grace period extends to 6:45am, after which your booking cancels automatically. The five-hour window covers the boat ride out, both dives, surface intervals and the return to Waikiki. If you want a personal underwater photographer to capture stills and video of your dives, that's available for an additional fee and must be arranged when you book.

Do not fly within 18 hours of diving. Plan your arrival and departure days accordingly. You'll complete a health questionnaire before getting on the boat. Some pre-existing conditions (asthma, heart issues, spinal injuries) may disqualify you, so check with your doctor in advance if you have any concerns. The dive shop can arrange instructors who speak Japanese, Chinese or Korean if you request them when booking. If you want a private guide instead of sharing the boat with other certified divers, that costs $180 per four-diver group increment.

What’s included

• All scuba equipment (tanks, regulators, BCD, weights).
• professional dive guide for both dives.
• bottled water.
• snacks.
• two-tank dive on a wreck and reef site.

Information

Lasts 5h, runs every day at 06:45 and 06:15, from US$ 292.41 per person, with a live guide in English, Japanese and Korean and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to Saturday: 06:45Sunday: 06:15Another time? ›

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish, Japanese and KoreanOther languages ›

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

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AgesAdult (14 and older) · Under 14: 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by WAIKIKI DIVE CENTER

Is this one for you?Book this dive if you hold Advanced Open Water certification and want to experience Oahu's wrecks without renting gear or coordinating your own transport. The operator handles the boat, the guide and all equipment. If you're a newer diver or want more one-on-one attention, the private guide option ($180 per four-diver group) gives you dedicated instruction and flexibility on bottom time.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Korean and Japanese.

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 wreck will I dive on?

The operator rotates between three wrecks depending on conditions: the Sea Tiger, YO-257, or San Pedro. All three run approximately 100 feet deep and are followed by a shallower reef dive, so you experience both a deep wreck and a shallow site in the same five-hour outing.

Do I need to bring my own diving gear?

No. All scuba equipment (tanks, regulators, BCD, weights) is included with the dive. Bring your certification card, log book and a towel. The boat provides bottled water and snacks.

What level of diving experience do I need?

You must be Advanced Open Water certified or have equivalent deep-diving experience, since the wreck dives reach approximately 100 feet. Recreational Open Water certification is not sufficient for this trip.

Can I dive if I have a medical condition?

You'll complete a health questionnaire before the dive. Some conditions (asthma, heart problems, spinal injuries, pregnancy) may prevent you from diving safely. Consult your doctor in advance if you have any pre-existing medical concerns, and bring a doctor's clearance if requested.

What time do I need to arrive?

Arrive by 6:30am for check-in. A grace period extends to 6:45am. Any arrival after that marks your booking as a no-show and it cancels automatically with full charge.

Can I arrange a private guide instead of diving with a group?

Yes. A private instructor is available at $180 per four-diver group increment if you want more personalized attention or additional bottom time. Call the shop to book a private guide when you reserve your dive.