4 Scuba Diving Tours on Kauaʻi for a Free Day

1.Kauai’s Ultimate South Shore 2 Tank Dive (Certified Divers Only)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $210Our pick

Meet at Koloa Landing for a guided two-tank shore excursion in protected Hanaka’ape Bay. Certified divers use supplied gear, make two short-entry underwater outings, and look for Hawaiian green turtles, moray eels, octopus, scorpionfish, and tropical fish. Guides such as Jimmy, Logan, Dominic, and Josh are praised for careful instruction and sharp eyes.

“This was absolutely the best adventure we had while in Kauai. Josh, our dive master, was knowledgeable, curious, funny and helpful. 100% recommend! We saw tons of marine life and had an amazing time!”

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2.Kauai’s Ultimate Discover Scuba Dive – OCEAN EXPERIENCE (1 Tank Dive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $186Best value

Meet at Koloa Landing in Poipu for a two-and-a-half-hour PADI Discover Scuba session with Dive Kauai. You will learn four basic skills in shallow water, then descend to a maximum of 40 feet under direct instructor supervision. Groups are limited to four, equipment and snacks are included, and guides may include Logan, Alessandra, Benji, Claire, or Dominic.

“This was my and my husband's first scuba dive. Our instructor was awesome. Laidback, patient, and informative. Right when we got out in the water to start testing our skills, I suddenly got very nervous but I'm so glad I stuck it out. Logan was calm, never made us feel rushed, and offered his arm for me to hold onto once at the bottom which I gladly took for a while as he pointed out various wildlife. Eventually I felt confident enough to let go. We saw so many different kinds of fish and some sea turtles. One swam right up in front of me, so close I had to…”

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3.Kauai’s Ultimate Dive Boat Adventure (for CERTIFIED Divers Only)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $285

Join Dive Kauai from Poipu for a four-hour, two-tank scuba trip aboard the 26-foot Ho'onui. A maximum of six certified, experienced divers visit south-shore reefs with lava formations, caverns, turtles, eels, and tropical fish. Crew members such as AJ, Nick, Dominic, and Drew share marine-life and island knowledge between swims.

“What a special time! AJ and Captain Nick were gracious hosts. If it’s turtles you want to see - this is the dive trip for you. Also, a ton of fish and marine life. Boat is for 6 divers doing a two tank dive. They supply everything to include mask, fins, 3mm wetsuit and dive computer. Did Fishbowl and Sheraton Caverns. Turtles of every size on the surface, underwater and tucked in the caverns. Big plus about AJ and Nick is they’re locals and knowledgeable about everything Kuaui. Dive was easy, visibility was so-so but experience was amazing.”

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4.Kauai’s Exclusive Morning Scuba Charter for Experienced Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $259

Join Seasport Divers at 7:30 am for a four-and-a-half-hour Kauai scuba charter made for experienced divers. The crew can choose among south shore sites based on conditions, with possible lava tubes, sea turtles, schooling fish, sharks, pelagic species, and seasonal humpback whales. Coffee, snacks, water, and warm onboard showers are included.

“Beautiful dive in and out of lava tubes with tons of sea turtles! Staff was professional and helpful! Would recommend!”

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