FAQ

• You must be certified to dive on one of our dive charters, however we have options for non-certified divers. We offer PADI scuba certification courses and the Discover Scuba Diving course on our Private Charters.  Learn more here.
• If there is space available, we can take friends and family of divers out with us as a snorkeler or ride-along. Please call to inquire. 

Yes, we offer private PADI scuba certification courses. Because our scuba certifications are private, your course will be customized to you - ensuring that you get the care and attention needed to excel as a new diver! We do not mix students with certified divers (unless you are in a group of friends or family members and want to dive together).

We do, if there is space available. Please call to inquire.

All of our rental equipment is top of the line, new gear from Atomic Aquatics (regulators), Zeagle (BCs), Oceanic (dive computers), and Bare (wetsuits). The gear is sanitized according to CDC and DAN recommendations after every use to keep our divers safe.

• Yes, we offer Nitrox tanks for Nitrox certified divers.
• If you are not Nitrox certified, we can add a Nitrox certification course to any of our dive charters.
• If you would like to try Nitrox, but aren’t ready to commit to the Nitrox Certification Course, we can offer an Intro to Nitrox course for you to try it.

During the busy season (summertime and mid December-mid January) we recommend booking at least 2-4 weeks in advance. 

During the off season (fall and spring) we recommend booking at least a week in advance.

Depending on how long it has been since your last dive, we have a few different recommendations:

• If it has been less than 3 years since your last dive we can provide a more thorough dive briefing to refresh your memory and answer any questions you may have. 
• If it has been more than 3 years, we may recommend hiring a private dive guide to conduct a refresher dive with you on your first dive. This would include a very thorough briefing and a refresher on some of the skills to ensure your safety.
• If it has been more than 5 years since your last dive we recommend a private guide for your first day of diving with us. Call for details.

The dives are as long as your tank lasts! We do not cut our divers short and allow everyone on board to dive their full tank. That means, if one diver runs low on air before the rest of the group, we will send them up for their safety stop while the rest of the group keeps diving. The dive guide will stay below the diver going up and make sure that they get back on board safely before leaving the area.

We take a maximum of 6 divers.

You can book our Morning 2-Tank Dive Charter, Advanced 2-Tank Dive Charter, and Twilight and Night Dive Charter online.

Scuba tours are part of the service industry - in the U.S. it is customary to tip around 20%. Your dive guides and captain work incredibly hard to give you the best and safest dive experience possible and greatly appreciate your tips!

The water temperature is around 75°F (23.8°C) in the winter and 80°F (26.6°C) in the summer. 

We typically have very good visibility ranging from 75 to 100+ feet. 

Diving in Hawaii is fantastic year round. We do not have a specific season where the weather is better or worse as we can get storms any time during the year that can affect diving. There are humpback whales here during the winter months (December-March), we often see them from the boat and hear them singing while diving! However, the water and air temperatures are warmer in the summer.

December-March

Our trade winds pick up most days around noon, which is why we like to get an early start. Sometimes the ride back can be a little bumpy due to wind chop, but our vessel is equipped with a stabilization system to reduce pitch and roll for a smoother ride. If you are prone to seasickness we recommend taking medication for it before diving.Call for details and suggestions. 

Yes! Hawaii island is a tall volcanic island, meaning there are many areas that have high elevations that you should not go immediately after diving. Do not drive up Saddle Rd (7000 feet), to the summit of Mauna Kea (14,000 feet), or to Volcano National Park (7000 feet) within at least 18 hours after your last dive.