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Morning Charter : (Deep Dives, Wreck Dives, Advanced Dives) We pick up guests at their Waikiki area hotel between 5:50 – 6:10AM and arrive at our shop at 6:30 am (if you are meeting ... moreus at the shop, meet time is 6:30AM at this location). From there we fill out the necessary paperwork, gear up and get onto the boat. We launch about 7:00 am and head out to our first dive site (normally a deep wreck dive). After the first dive, we change out the tanks while you enjoy complementary snacks and water. During our surface interval, we motor to our second dive site which is usually a shallow reef or drift dive. Once we complete our second dive, we head back to the marina and offload; while we unload you have time to visit our shop to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat or more, fill in and stamp your log book or grab a shave ice near-by. We are back in the shuttle at 10:30 and dropping you off at your Waikiki hotel around 11:00 AM.
ABOUT WRECK DIVING ON OAHU
One of the things that sets Oahu apart from the other Hawaiian Islands are the numerous wreck dives available. Aside from the wrecks themselves, these dive sites tend to be the preferred cruising areas of the larger animals such as sharks, rays and whales during winter months.
Sunken barges, and old landing craft (that sharks like to call home), and Hawaii’s most famous wreck, the WWII Corsair Plane Wreck are all right off Oahu’s southeast coast just waiting to be explored. As we only take a maximum of six divers per trip on our Oahu dive boat, you won’t have to worry about the dive sites being crowded. Additionally our wreck dives are the first dives of the day, and our dive boat leaves 30-45 minutes prior to the other local area shops. That means we get to the sites first, before everything is scared away!
Most of the wrecks we dive sit between 70 – 110′, so a minimum of basic open water certification is required. One of our wrecks, Baby Barge begins at 60 feet which is a great introduction deep dive and a great dive for our Junior Divers under instruction. A few of the wrecks offer the opportunity for penetration, however most of the life is found outside. Many of the wrecks off Oahu have been underwater for some time, and have sharp edges – care should be taken when diving the wrecks, and good buoyancy is key. Because our Oahu wreck dives are deeper dives, bottom time can vary quite a bit depending on which wreck we hit. Ask us about extending your bottom time by getting your Nitrox certification.
Additionally, all of our dives are led by a professional PADI instructor or dive master. Let us show you the best scuba diving Oahu has to offer.
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- Introductory dive
- Reef dive
- Wildlife
Our afternoon dives take beginners and advanced divers to two natural reefs abundant with the most captivating marine life. You’ll likely spot friendly sea turtles, schools of rare ... moreHawaiian fish and plenty of octopus on your own. And don’t worry, our crew members will make sure you don’t miss anything. They have the uncanny ability to spot sea creatures from afar.
Tours depart from Kewalo Basin Harbor or Maunalua Bay, depending on your tour. We offer a complimentary roundtrip shuttle ride from your hotel.
Here are just a few of the reef dive sites we choose from:
• Angler Reef: We lovingly call this place “octopus heaven” because the place is teeming with fascinating varieties of octopus. This reef also attracts spotted eagle rays and frogfish.
• Nautilus Reef: This is a prime location for octopuses and large eels.
• Kewalo Pipe/Horseshoe Reef: Beware of the large schools of barracuda and the largest morays around the island. They call this place home.
What to bring: Swimsuit, sunscreen, towel and waterproof camera. We provide all the diving gear and equipment, but feel free to bring your wetsuit if you prefer.
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- Certified divers only
- Advanced dive
- Wreck dive
What to expect: Join a small group of certified divers for our morning excursion to two extraordinary sites, one deepwater dive to a shipwreck and a shallow dive to a natural reef. ... moreWherever you go, our crew will make sure you get the most out of your underwater adventure. Our divers have been lucky enough to see an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, a humpback whale and some phenomenal coral formations. We’ll show you the best of Oahu’s underwater wildlife.
Tours depart from Kewalo Basin Harbor or Maunalua Bay, depending on your boat. We offer a complimentary roundtrip shuttle ride from your hotel.
Here are just a few of the dive sites we choose from:
• The Sea Tiger: This is the deepest recreational shipwreck in Oahu’s waters. Ask your guide about the boat’s intriguing history involving 93 Chinese immigrants.
• San Pedro: A Korean fishing company operated this boat back in the 1970s when it caught fire off South Point.
• YO-257: Rich with history, this boat had its glory days during World War II and the Korean War.
• Nautilus Reef: This is a prime location for octopuses and large eels.
• Kewalo Pipe/Horseshoe Reef: Beware of the large schools of barracuda and the largest morays around Oahu. They call this place home.
What to bring:
Swimsuit, sunscreen, towel and waterproof camera. We provide all the diving gear and equipment, but feel free to bring your wetsuit if you prefer.Even More Dive Sites:
Turtle Canyon Hawaii Kai:
Turtle Canyon’s is the turtle spot off Waikiki where we often see 10 to 20 turtles on one dive. Max depth is 35 feet. This is a series of reef fingers with an incredible amount of life. This is fun for everyone even snorkelers. On a clear day even the most experienced divers will come up amazed. Turtle canyons is a very large site where two dives will still not see the entire site. This is a calm site perfect for beginners.Koko Crater:
Koko Crater is a great place for certified divers and beginners! It has a depth limit of forty feet. Koko Craters is a series of underwater craters formed when Koko Head erupted. This is a cleaning Station for the Hawaii Green Sea Turtle. Some say it’s the turtle capital of the world. Koko Craters is Capt Chris’s Favorite shallow dive sight because he has seen everything come by one time or another from humpback whales to Monk Seals. He says there’s nothing like showing a first time diver a whale, dolphin or a monk seal. Excellent beginner to novice scuba diving site, 30′-40′ sand bottom with several craters. Several resident green sea turtles rest here. Schools of soldierfish and friendly, large puffers.Angler Reef:
Anglers Reef is the home of Octopus heaven and spotted eagle rays. This dive site has a max depth of Forty feet. Anglers is a strait ledge that runs as far as a tank lasts. Frogfish are often found here but our favorite here is the plentiful amount of large octo’s.Hawaii Loa Ridge:
Hawaii loa Ridge is a gem when clear. This dive site sites in an area that is often has low viz so when it is crystal clears it is amazing. This is also a series of large craters. The craters are a bit larger than koko’s. Tons of fish the occasional great white tip!!! This is a very cool dive and can be visited by novice or experienced divers.Portlock Reef:
Novice to intermediate, 35′-50′. There are lots of hard corals along a wall. Moray eels, goatfish and octopus can all be found here.Spitting Caves:
Intermediate to advanced 45′-55′ wall dive with corals and several different types of butterfly fish.Corsair:
This is our Hawaii Gem when it comes to wrecks. Max depth is 107 feet. On a training exercise from Pearl Harbor in 1948, the pilot noticed the needle in the planes fuel gauge was falling. He continued the flight, thinking the gauge was defective, which they usually where back then. Soon after, however the engine began sputtering and down he went. He executed a perfect water landing. The pilot survived and the plane is in perfect condition. When you’re down there take a look at the planes propeller and you can see how it was bent during the impact. This is hands down Capt. Chris’s favorite wreck! He says he has seen everything they’re from monk Seals, large sharks and humpback whales scratching themselves on the mooring ball. Capt Eric was there for this experience as well.PAWAA:
This is one of Capt Adams favorite spots. Max depth is forty feet. Pawaa is one large crater with a ledge that heads towards Koko Craters. They are similar sites in many ways. We have a dense amount of fish and turtles in a small area. This is great for beginners because we do not have to travel far to see.FantaSea Reef:
FantaSea Reef is Capt. Chris’s and Capt Dan’s favorite dive on the island they have been spear fishing there together since they where 18. Here you will be diving at a max of about 60 feet. You will find the best coral formations with the largest fish on Oahu. We are talking pristine conditions below the surface. There is a reason why this sites is so nice. This spot is foe experienced divers conditions are often choppy with currents. The Submariner only makes it here when the stars align and the wind is down.Baby Barge:
This wreck is a sunken barge sank for the purposes of fish and coral growth. Max depth is 85 feet. What makes the barge so nice is it lies on a shelf, which is very abundant in marine life. White tip sharks call the mini barge home and during whale season all you can hear is whales whales whales singing their hearts out. This is Capt Nick’s Favorite wreck!!!LST:
The LST was sunk for the purposes of fish and coral growth as well. Max depth is 90 feet. This barge is often called the upside down barge, due to it being upside down of course. Under the wreck is a large open area where you can often see sharks hanging out and makes for some beautiful lighting.Sea Tiger:
The Sea Tiger is located about a quarter mile south of Kewalo Basin. Max depth is 130 feet but usually limited to 100 feet. In 1992 ninety three Illegal Chinese immigrants were discovered aboard this 168-foot ship, which was known as Yun Fong Seong No. 303. Its 5-crew member’s where sent to prison and the boat was seized. In 1994 it was sold to a Vietnamese fisherman who renamed it the Sea Tiger. After the coast guard repeatedly fined the fisherman he shortly abandoned it in Honolulu Harbor. Voyager Submarines bought the Sea Tiger for $1 and sank it in 1999. It is our deepest recreational wreck on Oahu. However it is very close to shore and is usually in very calm water making this a great dive year around.YO-257:
This wreck has a depth of 65 to 115 feet. This is a crew favorite. Everyone loves diving the YO. Commissioned in 1944 it was a fueling ship for other Navy vessels at sea during World War II as well as the Korean War. Measuring 174 feet long, it carried 250,000 gallons of fuel. As well as fuel this ship carries a large gun on the stern and the mount is clearly visible on the stern. At some point in the 1950’s the ship was decommissioned and mothballed in Guam. In 1989 Atlantis Submarines sank the ship as a marine life habitat. Than you Atlantis you made an incredible wreck!!! Not only is the YO a great wreck but when conditions are right and the air is plentiful you can swim about 40 yards over to San Pedro which lies beside her. When you do this it is a great time you will remember forever, diving two fantastic wrecks on the same dive!!!San Pedro:
Max depth is 85 feet The San Pedro lies beside the YO. This wreck is 111 feet long. She was built in Japan and operated by a Korea fishing company. In 1975 the ship was carrying bait, food, and other cargo to a fishing fleet when she caught fire off South Point. Although it was badly damaged the ship was towed to Keehi Lagoon, where it remained anchored for nearly two decades before sinking in the harbor. Atlantis submarines again saved the day and sank the vessel for us to enjoy in 1996. This dive site is where we have our best chances of seeing white tip reef sharks. If we are running behind schedule the Atlantis submarine will give us a buzz while we are under.Nautilus Reef:
Max depth is 40 Feet. This a large reef dive located right outside Kewalo basin. This is a perfect second dive after the Sea Tiger or afternoon dive with our beginners or students. Octopuses are often found her as well as large eels. This is one of the only places where you see a larger school of Mu.Kewalo Pipe | Horseshoe Reef:
Kewalo pipe is a very large site. Depending where we tie up depths very from 30 to 60 feet. This site is centered on an old storm drain which travels from shore to a huge coral bed in 60 feet of water. At the end of the pipe large schools of barracuda often hang out as well as the largest morays around. On the east side you will find horseshoe reef, which is abundant with life, and on the west side you will find Bob’s bunker. This by far is Marco’s favorite shallow dive he will make your head spin when you dive this site with him, one thing after the other.
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