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Area
Oahu
Theme
Wildlife and Snorkelling
An introductory scuba experience built for people with no certification and no prior dives. A briefing and shallow-water practice come first, then a guided reef dive with an instructor close by throughout. Gear is included in the listing price.
Overview
This beginner scuba session runs about an hour and a half at Magic Island Lagoon, inside Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu. No certification is required. It starts with a safety tutorial and gear fitting on shore, then the group moves into the Pacific to dive at a maximum depth of around 15 feet. An instructor stays in the water with participants the whole time, and a GoPro video of the dive is provided at the end of the session, free of charge.
The dive suits two kinds of people. Complete newcomers get a patient, step by step introduction, and the listing states that no swimming experience is necessary, as long as you are comfortable in the water. Moderately experienced divers who want a low key refresher can also use the session to brush up their practice. Groups are capped at 16 travellers per booking.
Green sea turtles, octopuses, sea stars and colorful reef fish are all listed as possible sightings. Several travellers who described themselves as weak or non-swimmers said the instructors kept them calm and close throughout. Check in is 30 minutes before the tour near lifeguard tower 1G, where the dive professional sets up the tanks and gear. Hotel transport is not included.
What's Included
Included
Guided Scuba Diving Adventure (No prior certification is needed)
All gear/equipment included
Complimentary Videos, If camera malfunctions there is no refund for the tour.
Small-Group Experience
Professional guide
Not Included
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Gratuities
Private Experience
Itinerary
Check in at Magic IslandArrive at Magic Island Lagoon inside Ala Moana Beach Park and check in 30 minutes before the tour. Park in the lot and walk the path to the end of Magic Island, near lifeguard tower 1G, where the instructor sets up tanks and gear.
Safety tutorial and gear fittingThe session begins with a safety briefing and fitting of all scuba equipment, which is included in the tour price.
Guided lagoon diveThe instructor accompanies the group into the Pacific, diving to a maximum depth of around 15 feet while looking for turtles, octopuses, sea stars and reef fish.
Receive your videoAt the end of the session the instructor provides a complimentary GoPro video of the underwater adventure. The listing notes there is no refund if the camera malfunctions.
Return to meeting pointThe activity ends back at the meeting point on Magic Island.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points will help you plan the session and arrive ready.
Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or drop off. You park in the Ala Moana Beach Park lot and walk the path to the end of Magic Island, checking in 30 minutes early near lifeguard tower 1G, where the tanks and gear are set up. The site is near public transportation.
Swimming ability. The listing says no swimming experience is necessary, only that you must be comfortable in the water. Several reviewers who called themselves non-swimmers said the instructors stayed with them the entire time.
Pace and fitness. The dive reaches a maximum depth of around 15 feet, and the listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness, since you must be able to walk while carrying equipment. It is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Group feel. The listing caps bookings at 16 travellers and calls it a small-group experience. Reviewers often mention small groups and instructors who gave extra tips when participants struggled at the start.
Photos and video. A complimentary GoPro video of the dive is handed over at the end of the session, and reviewers have described the videos as looking great. The listing states there is no refund if the camera malfunctions.
Timing around flights. The listing does not recommend flying within 12 hours after scuba diving. If your departure day is tight, schedule the dive accordingly, and note the tour requires good weather and may be rescheduled or refunded if conditions force a cancellation.
Common issues. Hotel transport is not included, so you arrange your own way to Ala Moana Beach Park, and gratuities are not covered. The session is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with serious heart or medical conditions. The complimentary video depends on the camera working; the listing states there is no refund if it malfunctions. One review appears to describe a different water activity, so a small number of entries on the page may not all reflect this exact dive. Weather can also affect the tour: it requires good conditions, and poor weather means a different date or a full refund rather than the scheduled session.
Questions People Ask
Do I need scuba certification to join this tour?
No. The listing states clearly that no prior certification is needed, and the tour is designed for beginners. It also works for moderately experienced divers who want a low key dive to refresh their skills.
What is included in the price?
The guided scuba dive, all gear and equipment, a professional guide, and a complimentary GoPro video of the dive are all included. Hotel pickup and drop off, gratuities, and any private experience arrangement are not included.
Where does the tour meet, and is there pickup?
There is no hotel pickup or drop off. You meet at Magic Island Lagoon inside Ala Moana Beach Park, checking in 30 minutes before the tour near lifeguard tower 1G, where the instructor sets up the tanks and gear. Parking is available in the lot, and the site is near public transportation.
Can I join if I cannot swim?
Yes, with a caveat. The listing says no swimming experience is necessary but you must be comfortable in the water, and multiple reviewers who described themselves as non-swimmers or weak swimmers said the instructors stayed close and kept them safe. You do need moderate physical fitness and the ability to walk with equipment.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted. If the tour is cancelled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What should I bring or know before going?
Arrive 30 minutes early and be ready to walk the path to the end of Magic Island. Prescription glasses cannot be worn under a scuba mask, but contact lenses are allowed, and the listing notes underwater magnification makes objects appear about 25 percent closer and larger. Do not plan to fly within 12 hours after the dive.
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