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
3,162 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
Trip42340202200,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick and Danny are awesome instructors. They are easy going, safe, and made the experience very enjoyable. Thanks guys!
Bad interface prevents participation, and they point fingers
dereksR121TA,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Short story. My wife booked this as a gift for me and our adult children. TripAdvisor sent an email with what APPEARED to be a link to further information, but the link did not work. I copied and pasted; no dice. It was the morning of our booking, and I had no idea where to go. I first followed Apple Maps to Try Scuba’s location, but that proved to be on a busy street outside a mall. Not the right spot. The TripAdvisor email did not include contact info, so I looked up Try Scuba online. There were no directions there, either. I called the number and was told that the directions were in the email … which again, they were not. However, she mentioned Magic Island, so we hoofed it over there. We arrived 15 minutes after our booking, and the instructors had reasonably started without us. I walked the team leader, John, through the issues with the nonfunctional link and the resulting complete lack of information. I requested a refund. John called the home office to discuss and argued that my wife COULD have made better notes when she booked. And if she had been there, she COULD have called up the booking on her TripAdvisor account. None of that helped, though, without a functioning crystal ball. Try Scuba would have rebooked us (at an additional $35 per person) but it was our last day in Hawaii on a trip we waited six years to take. Try Scuba suggested that we take our refund request to TripAdvisor, but definitely would not be making a refund. I see the real problem as the nonfunctional link in TripAdvisor’s email … but I believe that should be between Try Scuba and TripAdvisor, which have their own deal in which each got paid despite the fact that I was provided zero functional directions to the location by TripAdvisor. I am supremely disappointed, and I will not use either service again.
A must in Waikiki
V9733YOjacobb,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick is the goat. Super informative as an instructor and made me feel safe and confident.
Scuba diving
dylanmS3473XU,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the luck to have Nick as our guide he was absolutely amazing. He was super kind and made sure everyone had a great time would definitely recommend.
Beginner scuba
SrishtiM57,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick is a great guide. Our group wasn't comfortable with swimming and he was super helpful with us. He made us comfortable under water first and then was very patient with us throughout. Highly recommend it :)
Truly a 5-Star Diving Experience
Angelina P,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with our scuba diving instructor Danny. He was extremely patient, knowledgeable, and made us feel safe and comfortable the entire time. He explained everything clearly and made sure we were confident before going into the water. His positive attitude and professionalism really made the experience enjoyable and unforgettable. I would highly recommend him to anyone, whether you’re a beginner or more experienced. Thank you for such an incredible dive!
Fun and worth while
JoshS3192,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience definitely recommend. Daniel K was great
Unforgettable first dive
Leticia R,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I just had the a amazing experience with my first beginner’s scuba dive! If you’ve ever been nervous about trying it, this is the place to go. I want to give a shout-out to Nicholas. He was incredibly professional and made sure I felt safe and comfortable the entire time. His instructions were crystal clear, and his friendly attitude really helped calm my nerves before getting into the water. While underwater, Nicholas was extremely attentive, constantly checking in on me and making sure I was having a great time. It was an amazing experience that I can’t recommend highly enough.
it was great! Nick and...
Elijah C,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00it was great! Nick and Alex were very nice and knowledgeable. Despite the weather, we still made the most of the experience.
Awesome experience
siyuz468,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Big salute to our fantastic pro, Alex! It was a wonderful pleasure to take the first lesson and enjoy world underwater. Can’t wait to check back again
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