Hawaii Nautical Scuba Dive Tour

Hawaii Nautical - Scuba Dive Tour

The west Oahu coast has consistently the clearest shoreline on Oahu. Dive famous sites such as ’Wreck of the Mahi’ and ‘Makaha Caverns’. Easy, intermediate, and advanced dive sites available. Marine life commonly seen are eagle rays, moray eels, octopus, white-tip sharks, countless tropical fish, and green sea turtles.

Not scuba certified? Hawaii Nautical offers a non-scuba-certified, one tank, Discovery Dive so no one needs to miss out on the fun!

Perfect for those looking for:
*A wide variety of exciting diving locations in the consistently clearest water on Oahu

Schedule and Tour Details

Schedule: Daily; 8:00AM – 11:30AM; 3.5 hours total

Boat: Sea Dreams II; 38-foot powered catamaran

Departs: Ko Olina Marina (map and directions)

Check in: In front of the Ko Olina Marina Store no later than 15 minutes before departure time (map and directions)

Details: The Leeward coast boasts some of the oldest reefs and clearest water on Oahu, home to moray eels, eagle rays, green sea turtles, and numerous Hawaiian fish. Brave and explore the intricacies of all 3 decks on the Wreck of Mahi - a retired WWII shipwreck that has been surrounded by coral growth. Caves off the end of Ko Olina Reef offer breathtaking coral formations, arches, and caves to explore. These caves offer great opportunites to spot white-tip reef sharks! 2 tank dive.

Includes soda, juice, water, coffee, tea, cocoa, and light snacks (chips, cookies, fruit, and chex mix).

The best dive sites are chosen daily at captain’s discretion based on ocean conditions and weather.

Dive sites include:

Coral Gardens/Ko Olina Reef (easy to intermediate, 20-60 feet, 15 minutes from harbor)
Vibrant colors adorn one of the oldest reefs on Oahu. Protected by the natural formation of the Leeward coast, a great volume of growth comes up into shallow areas. Numerous coral trees feature all types of subtropical corals. Abundant sea life including moray eels and numerous Hawaiian fish dwell here.

Wreck of the Mahi (intermediate to advanced, 90-100 feet, 25 minutes from harbor)
This retired WWII shipwreck dates back to the mid-1980s. The nearly 200-foot-long ship lies upright and has been surrounded by coral growth. Explore the exterior intricacies of three decks and the collapsed pilot house, as marine life including octopus, eagle rays, and countless tropical fish swim in and out.

Kimo's Caves (intermediate to advanced, 60-100 feet, 15 minutes from harbor)
Off the end of Ko Olina Reef, just before the drops off into 200 feet of water, is a formation of cliffs, caves and overhangs with breathtaking coral formations, arches and caves to swim in and out of, and a great opportunity to see small white-tip reef sharks.

Sunken Barge (intermediate, 70 feet, 30 minutes from harbor)
This wreck has been on the seafloor longer than the famous Mahi, and as such it hosts a heavier coral growth and a greater abundance of sealife. Marine life you are likely to see includes eagle rays, turtles and perhaps a whale swimming by during season.

Nanakuli Ledge (easy to intermediate, 20-60 feet, 20 minutes from harbor)
Close to shore and out of the wind, the Nanakuli Ledge features tall-tree coral heads that are chock full of fish. A series of reefs jet out like fingers from the shore, and you can swim up, down, over and under them. There is a good chance of seeing large turtles and moray eels.

LCU Deep dive (advanced, 95 feet, 30 minutes from harbor)
This old upside-down "landing craft utility vehicle" on a sandy bottom offers swim-throughs as well as fantastic black corals. There is also a chance of seeing white-tip reef sharks.

LCU Shallow dive (intermediate, 75 feet, 30 minutes from harbor)
Similar in location to the deeper LCU, this dive offers more bottom time and views of a nearby reef.

Airplane wreck (advanced, 80-100 feet with 60-foot option, 40 minutes from harbor)
This site combines a twin-engine Beechcraft wreck with a beautiful nearby reef. Coral in this area is healthy and colorful, and is home to crabs and eels. The top of the reef here is just 60 feet if you prefer more bottom time.

Makaha Caverns (beginner, 15-40 feet, 40 minutes from harbor)
This site has an abundance of fish and green sea turtles. This is an ideal reef to explore, swim through and around. The reef teems with marine life!

Fare: Guests needing dive equipment (Hawaii Nautical provides tanks, BC, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, weights): $144.50; Guest with their own dive equipment: $119.50; Non-scuba-certified, single tank Discovery Dive (ages 10yrs and up, equipment provided): $144.50; Ride-alongs or snorkeler (4yrs and up, snorkel gear provided): $54.50

Transportation:

Ko Olina resort pick-ups: JW Marriott Ihilani pick-up is 45 minutes before tour departure time in front of the shuttle stop located across from the spa. Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club pick-up is 30 minutes before tour departure time at the Kona Tower bell desk.

No Waikiki pick-up available for scuba tour.

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