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Introductory Diving
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Overview
Experience the underwater world! • 4 Hours • Ages 10+
Never been diving before? Check out our PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience for non-certified introductory divers.*
Safety....
Let's make sure you are safe to dive. Review the required medical questionnaire here...
Medical Questionnaire
Duration
4 Hours
About
Introductory Divers will receive a 1-on-1 skills session, that will provide basic safety guidelines and skills needed to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional, followed by a guided reef tour! Enjoy exceptional diving along Hawaii's famous reefs!
Have family or friends that just want to snorkel, ride along or already certified? Bring them along!
Enjoy sights such as:
• Turtle cleaning stations
• Eels waiting in ambush
• Sleeping reef sharks
• Tons of fish found only in the Hawaiian Islands
This dive Includes:
• PADI Professional Guide
• All premium gear needed
• Light snack with refreshments
Want photos or videos of your diving experience? Hire a photographer for your dives for $199! PADI standards do not allow introductory divers to use any form of camera equipment including hands free cameras like 'GoPros' while diving, as your safety is the primary concern.
NOT Included:
• Gratuity for crew
• Reef Safe Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Towel
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
Street: 1085 Ala Moana Blvd Unit 109 and 110
City: Honolulu
Country: US
Postal Code:
Province: HI
Additional Info
You can NOT fly for 24 hours after diving
You must be at the harbor 30 minutes prior to check in
If you are a non-certified diver (Discover Scuba Diver or Student Diver):
Please review View Diver Medical (no need to print) If you answer 'yes' to any portion of the medical questionnaire, please bring a copy of the Medical Statement signed by a doctor.
CANCELLATIONS DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF REQUIRED MEDICAL STATEMENT/PHYSICIANS RELEASE AFTER THE CANCELLAION PERIOD FORFEIT ANY REIMBURSEMENT.
Trip Protection
Make sure what happens on land doesn't impact your underwater time! Protect yourself with trip protection so you can cancel your tour anytime and for any reason for a full refund less the cost of trip protection and fees! (90% refunded)
Looking for something extra to add on to your charter? Please give us a call at (808) 922 - 3483 to ask our staff about the following options:
- Private Guide
- Photographer
- Camera Rental (GoPro or SeaLife Camera Housing)
Cameras* - For safety and adherence to PADI Standards, Discover Scuba Divers and Student Divers are unable** to utilize underwater cameras (this includes GoPros). If you are a Discover Scuba Diver or Student Diver and would like photos or videos of your dive experience, please contact our shop and we can arrange a photographer for you.
FOR ALL UNACCOMPANIED MINORS (Ages 15 and up):*
CERTIFIED** - Parent/Guardian must sign the Dive Oahu waiver electronically prior to arrival.
Parent or Guardian must also sign off on the Discovery Scuba Diver eLearning. To complete this paperwork please follow the steps above. Parent or Guardian must accompany Diver on the boat as a rider or diver.
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Cancellation Policy
Guest Cancellations:
Reservations canceled over the phone with at least 48-hours notice will not be charged. Email cancellations will NOT be accepted. Reservations canceled with less than 48-hour notice will be charged the full charter price unless trip insurance was purchased. All 'no-shows' will be charged the full amount of the charter. Contact us by phone at (808) 922-3483 to cancel or inquire about a cancellation.
Dive Oahu offers trip protection as we understand that emergencies and life happen.
Charter Alterations or Cancellations:
Dive Oahu reserves the right to alter charter details or cancel charters should it be necessary, due to adverse weather, minimum passenger requirements, or other related conditions. Dive Oahu is not responsible for expenses and/or other related costs due to altered charter details or canceled charters. Guests are responsible for providing Dive Oahu with correct contact information, to keep guests informed in the event of changes made to the charters booked.
If the customer is only able to complete a single dive due to the need to alter the charter for adverse weather or conditions,. please note that they will receive the cost of the second dive only as a refund. Please see below for breakdown of dive costs.
Marine Life:
The diverse marine life that live in the sea are affected by ocean conditions, seasonal changes, feeding trends and other uncontrollable factors. While our experienced and knowledgeable crew make all reasonable efforts to find specific ocean dwellers, no guarantees are made for their presence. We are a leave no trace company. We do not allow our customers to touch marine life including turtles. A customer who actively tries to touch ocean dwellers, will be immediately returned to the boat and the rest of the dive(s) forfeited with no refund.
Prices:
All prices subject to change without notice. In the event of a single dive being cancelled by Dive Oahu due to weather or unforeseen circumstances the first dive price is $175.00 and the second dive is $54.00. On our 3 tank dive tours our first dive price is $192.00, the second dive is $54.00 and the third dive is $54.00. All refunds for partial dives will be calculated as listed above.
