Top Big Island of Hawaii Scuba Diving

Experience Hilo’s pristine Pacific waters on an underwater adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup in Hilo, throw on your gear and dive in with a professional guide—and no scuba certification necessary. Instead, take a short training session and enjoy a two-tank introductory dive perfect for a beginner. Watch for green sea turtles, local reef fish, and colorful corals as you swim.

Experience Hilo’s pristine Pacific waters on a scuba adventure. Savor a two-tank dive from a six-passenger boat that provides an up-close view of beautiful coastal reefs and vibrant marine life. See green sea turtles, spinner dolphins, manta rays and reef fish. Enjoy snacks, top-of-the-line gear, and an informative guide to help navigate and steer you toward top underwater sites.

This one-tank underwater excursion is perfect for certified divers and ensures all the details are taken care of. Travel in comfort from your hotel or cruise port to a local dive shop where you'll be fitted with gear before heading out to a popular dive spot. Spend 35 to 55 minutes exploring the waters with this easy-to-book experience.

Get an introduction to scuba diving during a 3.5-hour beginner's lesson in Hilo. Get fitted for all the necessary gear at the local dive shop and listen to a 30-minute introductory lesson on diving theory on dry land. With your highly trained instructors, proceed to the only indoor heated pool in Hilo for your first underwater experience. Once you're comfortable, head to a nearby reef for your first open water dive. Accompanied by your instructors, submerge using your newfound skills and look for native sea turtles, octopus and tropical fish. All gear and round-trip transportation from Hilo accommodations or the cruise port are included.