Honolulu Scuba Diving Tours

Article by Ken Goetz, SCUBA diving instructor, Rainbow Scuba Hawaii on

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  • Experience the best shipwreck and reef diving in Honolulu, Hawaii. Daily tours from Kewalo Basin Harbor offer clear visibility and consistent conditions year-round.

Watch: Shipwreck Exploration in Honolulu

Key Moments in This Dive

Daily Scuba Charters

Discover Honolulu scuba diving now with tours departing daily at 09:30, 13:30, and 18:30. No experience is necessary to try scuba diving on this incredible tour. Our dive boat departs Kewalo Basin Harbor at 9:30 and returns at approximately 13:00, or the afternoon charter departs at 13:30 and returns around 17:00.

Honolulu Scuba Diving
Experience the warm, clear water of Honolulu.

Consistent Dive Conditions

Honolulu's scuba diving conditions are very consistent throughout the year. The average water temperature is around 78°F, with surface temperatures near 84°F. Underwater visibility averages between 50 to 100 feet, allowing you to see hundreds of tropical fish, green sea turtles, and white tip reef sharks.

First Time SCUBA Diver
Introductory lessons for beginner divers in Waikiki.

Exploring Honolulu Shipwrecks

Shipwreck diving in Honolulu is safe and designed for recreational divers. Popular sites include the YO-257 and the San Pedro, both located at the same site. Another highlight is the Sea Tiger shipwreck, which was intentionally sunk to create a thriving marine habitat.

Certified Scuba Diver exploring a wreck
Explore the Sea Tiger or YO-257 shipwrecks at depths of 100 feet.

Book Your Adventure

Whether you are a first-time diver ($150) or a certified diver ($150), we include all required scuba diving equipment in our low price. We also offer private snorkeling tours for parties of up to six people aboard our 36' catamaran for $450.