For over 50 years, Aaron's team of PADI professionals has been taking certified scuba divers on the Hawaiian adventure of their lives. Come experience the unbelievable Hawaiian waters with Aaron's! Scuba diving in Hawaii is like no-where else in the world! How could it be when we have THOUSANDS of Hawaiian endemic species in our waters (meaning they are ONLY found in Hawaiian waters)?! From the humuhumunukunukuapua’a – Hawaii’s state fish – to Hawaiian monk seals to Hawaiian spinner dolphins and everything in between!
In demand: 18 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Certified Scuba Diving Along Two Shallow Reef Sites lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $215 per person for this Oahu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM.
Children aged 10–17 pay from $215, adults from $215.
It can: 18 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please meet us at the boat ramp at Maunalua Bay Beach Park 15 minutes prior to your activity. An Aaron's Dive Shop vehicle will be parked right next to it. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 43 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Aaron's Dive Shop.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Larry was horrible. DO NOT GO IF LARRY IS GOING TO BE ON THE BOAT. He made a female team member cry on the ride back in. He was inappropriate and vulgar. He cussed at people on the boat. He was oppressing and rude. And after he would be rude, he would still look at you to help him get into his own Dive gear.
I’ve completed 14 dives with Aaron’s Dive Shop during my time on Oahu, and every single one has been outstanding. The entire team is professional, friendly, and clearly passionate about creating memorable dive experiences. I dove with Ken, Brian, Santi, and Britt, and each guide brought something special to the day—expert knowledge, calm leadership, and a fun, welcoming attitude. Captain Garrett kept everything running smoothly on the boat, and the atmosphere onboard was relaxed, safe, and enjoyable. We visited multiple dive sites, explored several wrecks, and saw an incredible amount of marine life—turtles, schools of fish, and vibrant reef activity. Every dive felt well‑planned and unrushed, giving us plenty of time to enjoy the underwater scenery. A special shout‑out to Brittany, who was exceptionally friendly and shared great recommendations for local places to eat. That personal touch made the experience even better. Aaron’s Dive Shop is a top‑tier operation with amazing people, excellent service, unforgettable dives, and amazing staff. I highly recommend them to anyone visiting Oahu.
An early morning dive is met with the vivacious Francesca our dive instructor diva greeting us and ensuring our Nitrox levels are right on. Captain Garret met us at the dock and let us know it was perfect conditions to visit Corsair. The deep dive was awe inspiring, Francesca calmed me when the excitement of the descent turned to panic. A few deep breaths and excitement came back in time for me to see garden eels and the decaying fuselage of the corsair. As always each day of diving with Aaron’s staff brings a great time where safety is number one.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a memorable dive on the Corsair. Francesca has a true gift for helping divers feel comfortable and confident underwater, and we're glad she was there to help you work through that moment of excitement during the descent so you could enjoy the experience and take in the beauty of the wreck and the garden eels. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to both Francesca and Captain Garrett. It means a lot to hear that their professionalism, attention to detail, and focus on safety helped make your day such a positive one. Thank you for choosing Aaron's Dive Shop. We look forward to diving with you again soon!
Well looked after, friendly and knowledgeable. Did my reactivation dive with them, having not dived in a year or two. Well looked after. Saw turtles, moray, tang and an array of reef wildlife. Great local knowledge and you can see that the staff thoroughly enjoy what they do. Totally recommend them.
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you chose us for your reactivation dive and had a wonderful experience getting back underwater. Seeing turtles, moray eels, and Hawaii's amazing reef life is always a bonus! We appreciate your kind words about our team and are thrilled you felt well looked after. Mahalo for the recommendation, and we hope to dive with you again soon!
Highly recommend Aarons dive shop and their staff. If you want a more personalized, locals vibe where you don't feel like just any customer that walked in the door, this is your shop. We started our experience with Aarons by enrolling our kids online in PADI open water certification along with a refresher for Mom and Dad. Rachel and Charlotte got us all the info we needed and helped us set all that up and then got us scheduled for pool training and dives when we arrived on Oahu. Britt was our instructor and did a great job with us and our kids (13 and 10 ) finishing up our instruction and pool time. Our kids loved her as an instructor- very patient and thorough. She helped them gain confidence through the whole process- all the way through their open water dives and completion of their certification. On the boat we had great dives with Britt, Franchesca and Paul. Captain Garret deserves a shout out as well. His assistance on the boat elevated the experience. Lots of great expertise with these guys all around. Knowledgeable, safety focused and fun. It was a great experience with a great team that was exactly what we were looking for to get our family certified/refreshed and into the water!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure helping your family get certified and back into the water. We're thrilled to hear Britt made such a positive impact on your kids' experience, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with her, Francesca, Paul, Captain Garrett, Charlotte, and the rest of the team. Congratulations to your newly certified divers! Mahalo for choosing Aaron's Dive Shop, and we look forward to diving with your family again soon.
Francisca was great and the captain was so helpful. We came to see turtles and they did not disappoint
Francesca was a wonderful dive master! This was my first time since my certification diving in saltwater. Francesca helped me get my weights right and achieve neutral buoyancy. She also listened to our requests about which sea creatures we were hoping to see and ensured she pointed them out. She was very aware of the group's participants and worked to ensure everyone had an enjoyable experience. I appreciated that our group was only 5 people and that Francesca provided clear instructions on how she would communicate during the dive. They also provided snacks and ginger on the boat to help with sea sickness. I would highly recommend Francesa and Aaron's Dive Shop. If you book through TripAdvisor, be sure to contact Aaron's Dive Shop to complete the waiver prior to the dive and arrange transportation. We were unaware that they provided transportation from Waikiki to the dive site, which cost an additional 40+ USD via Uber, so be sure to be in contact beforehand.
Aloha Willow, thank you so much for taking the time to post a review and thank you for pointing out to give us a call if booked on Trip Advisor. We know there are many dive centers to choose from and we appreciate that you chose Aaron's. We hope you come dive with us again.
Had a nice day of two shallow dives offshore from Manaloa Boat ramp. The divemaster Ken was professional, safe, and knowledgeable for our group. He gave us clear overview of the dive sites, and safety expectations. He also pointed out turtles and a hidden octopus. I'd recommend going with this dive shop!
Aloha Cathy, thank you for taking the time to post a great review. We know there are many dive shops to choose from, and we appreciate that you chose Aaron's. Please come dive with us again.
Had a blast with Kenn and crew! Professional, nice dive locations, and done 'right.' We had such a good time a will definitely be. ack!
Aloha Stephanie, thank you so much for taking the time to post a review. We can't wait for you to come back. There are many dive shops on our island and we appreciate that you chose Aaron's. See you the next time you folks are in town.
Amazing! Captain Garrett, Instructor Brian and Instructor Ken were super kind and helpful. I love that the tour cost includes full gear rental, so I didn’t need to pack any gear in my luggage for the trip. The rental gear fit and performed well. I didn’t know how many weights to use because it’s been a while since the last time I dived and I gained 20lbs since then, but I told Ken my weight and what he put in my vest was just right! Other features on the boat: freshwater shower water cups snacks shelf to keep dry items tips accepted via cash or venmo Overall, it was a great day of diving and I would 10/10 dive with Aaron’s dive shop again.
Aloha Sydney, thank you for taking the time to post such a great review. We know there are many dive centers to choose from and we appreciate that you chose Aaron's. We hope you come dive with us again.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Scuba Diving Along Two Shallow Reef Sites | 3 hours | 4.8 (43) | $215 | |
 Certified Diver: 2-Tank Shallow Reef Dives off Oahu | 3 hours | 4.8 (326) | $141 | View |
 Hawaii DISCOVER Beginner + Certified 2 Tank Shallow Scuba Diving | 4 hours | 4.4 (45) | $239 | View |
 Waikiki Two Tank Guided Scuba Diving Adventure: Certified Diver | 4 hours | 4.8 (9) | $265 | View |
 Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving - Certified Only | 5 hours | 4.7 (232) | $292 | View |
 DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu | 3 hours | 4.9 (222) | $141 | View |
 Discover Scuba Diving in Hawaii - Non certified divers! | 3 hours | 5.0 (5) | $238 | View |