Introductory Beach Scuba Dive
Overview
Not SCUBA certified? No problem! You can try it out without a certification. Explore the wonders of Hilo's stunning reefs with a professionally trained scuba guide. We will visit some of the best dive sites on the island. Home to vibrant corals, tropical fish, and our beloved Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, Hilo is not a sight to be missed. All necessary equipment and roundtrip transport from your Hilo hotel or cruise port are included.
What's Included
- Snacks Local juice and snacks
- Transportation from check-in location to dive site.
- SCUBA Equipment
- Fully guided Introductory Scuba Dive (no certification required)
- Gratuities
- Hotel/Port Pickup and Drop Off
- Ocean Stewardship Fee $1 Per Guest- Collected by us upon arrival.
Meeting Location
Kamehameha Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Begin this exciting undersea adventure by catching a cab from your port to a local dive shop. Here, you'll meet with your professionally-trained SCUBA instructors to begin your 45-minute morning classroom session. Learn essential SCUBA diving skills, such as underwater breathing techniques and emergency safety procedures to use. Then, put your knowledge to the test and follow up your morning classroom session by spending 45 minutes in a heated indoor pool.
Finally you'll be transported to Next, you'll make your way to a beautiful dive/snorkel location in Hilo where you'll experience SCUBA diving in the open waters near one of the reefs that hug the Big Island's coastline. Hawaii is known for its coral reefs, which account for 60 percent of the reef ecosystems in the United States. Catch a glimpse of tropical fish and Hawaiian green sea turtles before heading back to your port in Hilo.
With the option to learn essential SCUBA diving skills before heading out to the open waters near Hilo Bay, this tour is perfect for combining a learning opportunity with an outdoor experience. Book your SCUBA diving underwater tour now and get ready to make memories in Hilo!
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- This tour is suitable for ages 15 and up. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- This trip is not suitable for pregnant women, people with heart conditions, neck or back problems.
- Divers must be able to: swim unassisted in the open ocean, converse and understand detailed instruction in English, and carry 50lbs of equipment on your back unassisted.
- Divers must complete and submit PADI/NAUI mandatory medical questionnaire 72 hours prior to excursion.
- Divers must successfully pass classroom and confined portion of activity in order to proceed to ocean dive component.
- Refunds will not be honored for individuals who submit late medical questionnaires or who are unable to complete the activity in full.
- Please consider your other travel plans as it is a safety requirement that you do NOT travel to altitudes of 2500 ft or higher within an 18 hour period following your dive
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
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Activity code: C-21759P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Participants in the Introductory Beach Scuba Dive cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- Snacks. Local juice and snacks.
- Transportation from check-in location to dive site.
- SCUBA Equipment.
- Fully guided Introductory Scuba Dive (no certification required).
- Gratuities.
- Hotel/Port Pickup and Drop Off.
- Ocean Stewardship Fee $1 Per Guest- Collected by us upon arrival.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 15. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Introductory Beach Scuba Dive is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Introductory Beach Scuba Dive will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- SnacksLocal juice and snacks
- Transportation from check-in location to dive site.
- SCUBA Equipment
- Fully guided Introductory Scuba Dive (no certification required)
- Gratuities
- Hotel/Port Pickup and Drop Off
- Ocean Stewardship Fee $1 Per Guest- Collected by us upon arrival.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- This tour is suitable for ages 15 and up. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- This trip is not suitable for pregnant women, people with heart conditions, neck or back problems.
- Divers must be able to: swim unassisted in the open ocean, converse and understand detailed instruction in English, and carry 50lbs of equipment on your back unassisted.
- Divers must complete and submit PADI/NAUI mandatory medical questionnaire 72 hours prior to excursion.
- Divers must successfully pass classroom and confined portion of activity in order to proceed to ocean dive component.
- Refunds will not be honored for individuals who submit late medical questionnaires or who are unable to complete the activity in full.
- Please consider your other travel plans as it is a safety requirement that you do NOT travel to altitudes of 2500 ft or higher within an 18 hour period following your dive
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
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