Voted Honolulu's #1 Beginner Scuba Diving + Free Videos Tour
Overview
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Try scuba diving in Honolulu with this easy, beginner-friendly ocean adventure at Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park. Perfect for first-timers, this guided dive introduces you to Hawaii’s vivid underwater world without requiring certification. Learn the basics from an experienced instructor, then explore coral reefs and tropical marine life up close. With calm conditions, personalized attention, and videos of your dive, this Oahu activity offers a safe, exciting way to experience the ocean from an entirely new perspective.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A maximum of 16 people per booking
No swimming experience necessary, must be comfortable in the water.
Max depth of the dive is around 15 feet.
GLASSES/CONTACT LENSES: (if needed) Prescription glasses cannot be worn under snorkel or scuba masks. Contact lenses are allowed, or you may go without—underwater magnification makes objects appear about 25% closer and larger.
Flying within 12 hours after Scuba Diving is not recommended and standard cancellation policies will apply
Must be Physically able to walk with equipment
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Magic Island, located at Ala Moana Beach Park (one of the top beaches to visit on Oahu according to Google), is the perfect spot to try scuba diving for the first time. This beautiful, calm lagoon offers ideal conditions for beginners, making it a safe and comfortable place to explore the underwater world. You’ll see tropical reef fish, colorful coral, and often even sea turtles in their natural habitat. No certification or prior experience is needed — we guide you every step of the way. Plus, we include free underwater videos so you can relive the experience and share it with friends and family. Beginner-friendly, unforgettable, and set in one of Oahu’s most loved beach parks. If family or friends are joining and not participating in the dive, no ticket is needed to observe from the shore.
What‘s Included
Complimentary Videos, If camera malfunctions there is no refund for the tour.
Professional guide
Small-Group Experience
All gear/equipment included
Guided Scuba Diving Adventure (No prior certification is needed)
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Gratuities
Private Experience
Options
Scuba Diving
Reviews
3,294 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rida and nick were amazing instructors
485fardina,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and recommended
So much fun. Tanks are...
Debra M,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So much fun. Tanks are heavy to walk into water with. Once you are in its fine. Instructor was great!
Awesome scuba experience with Nick!!
FarAway12728057859,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing scuba experience with Nick. He was very educated and explained to us everything that would be happening step by step. It was extremely beginner friendly as some of the people in my group are not the most confident swimmers he made sure everyone was safe and was with us and took amazing pictures and videos the entire time. He’s truly an amazing person. Mahalo!!
10/10 experience
annacgomes,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing! Instructors were very careful and friendly. For sure, will do it again next time I came to O’ahu.
So fun!!!
arianav219,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick was an amazing instructor!!!
Amazing experience
I5685VTchrisl,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had my first ever scuba diving experience with Reda, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. I have very little swimming experience, and I was extremely nervous going into it, but he stayed patient and encouraging every single step of the way. He never let me give up, even when I doubted myself. In the short time we spent with him, he helped me gain the confidence to dive down and truly experience scuba diving the way it’s meant to be. Thanks to Reda, I got the full experience and made memories I’ll never forget. Highly recommend him to anyone, especially first timers!
Rida! Rida! Rida!
annahJ9723IN,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rida was awesome! Our group of three had a great time.
Best first dive w/ Rida
B9462TOmicheled,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rida was great!! Very calm and patient. Lots of good jokes to boot!!
Awesome
iosifs654,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Frida did an awesome job. Enjoyed it with my wife.
Well pleased, enjoyable.
Christopher P,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience. Our guide was very patient and helpful. Would encourage this excursion to anyone that has never scuba dived and has interest in a brief crash course and experience.
From US$79.00
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