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Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Diving in Oahu
The diving
The best diving is often found where the human impact is minimal.
Hawaii is more than 3219 kilometers from the nearest continental
landmass, and is, to say the least… very remote, extremely lush and
amazingly tropical. That remoteness pays off with some of the most
pristine scenery, cleanest air and unique marine creatures on the
planet. But, the US’ diminutive 50th state is also a land of contrast,
from the fire of lava to the ice of snow-capped volcanoes, farmland
and cities, waterfalls and sandy beaches. In short, it’s a Pacific
paradise, particularly so for divers! The deep waters surrounding the
island, attracts the larger mammals, like humpback whales in the
winter time. But dolphins, turtles, sharks and manta rays are present
all year round.
(If you want to dive with the Manta Rays, we recommend you to head
over to our dive center on Big Island and the famous Kona Dive!).
The diving around Oahu is for the wreck interested, fish loving diver.
Check out some of the dive site descriptions in this brochure, there’s
some really cool dives in the area. And keep in mind, it’s the Pacific
Ocean. It YELLS awesome warm water diving!
Area name / Island name
Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Nearest airport
Honolulu International airport (HNL)
Season
The Ohau dive season runs all year round
Best conditions exist from November to June
Center type
PADI Dive center
Friendly and experienced
American owned
Experience level
PADI Open water diver or equivalent.
Is suitable for all experience levels. The
dives
are easy accessible from the boat
Minimum age for participation
10 Years
Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Diving in Oahu
Location
Okay, we will not go nuts on describing Hawaii, the island of Oahu or
Waikiki Beach. Go GOOGLE it! There’s so much cool stuff around,
far too much to write down in this little section of our brochure. But,
we want you to know, that the island of Oahu offers the best public
transportation of all of the Hawaiian Islands, so you can get around
cheap and easily! And, our hostel can help you with most things like
food, surfboards, moped rentals, laundry washing, towel hiring and
backpack storage rooms. Easy!
Your hostel
The Waikiki Beachside Hostel is located in Honolulu less than a
block from the world famous Waikiki Beach. It is perfectly located
close to restaurants, nightlife, shopping, beaches, and all Hawaii’s
main adventure activities and attractions. Besides the hostel being
your perfect little hub for your adventures around Oahu, it is also a
soulful and peaceful place. In one corner of the hostel, you find soft
couches, pling pling music and a large library of healing, meditational
and spiritual books. And some evenings, you can join a class of
social meditation and rejuvenating healing with your fellow travelers.
We LOVE this place!
Your room
We have two options for accommodation in Waikiki Beachside
hostel. You can either chose a clean and comfy dorm bed, in a 4 or 8
people mixed dorm room… There’s A/C in all rooms. Fresh bed
linens are included, but blankets are rented out at the front desk for a
cheap buck.
Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Diving in Oahu
This is only a selection of the many dive sites represented
on this particular destination. The diving is dictated by the
safeness of the environment.
Koko Crater
Koko Crater is a great place for certified divers and beginners with
a depth limit of just 13 meters. This is a cleaning Station for the
Hawaii Green Sea Turtle. The turtles bundle up on this location
and some claim it to be the turtle capital of the world. The dive
site is also a favorite to our dive center since everything comes by
from time to time. From humpback whales and dolphins to Monk
Seals.
Turtle Canyon Hawaii Kai
Turtle Canyon’s is the turtle spot off Waikiki where you’ll often
see 10 to 20 turtles on one dive. This is a series of reef fingers
with an incredible amount of life and will be fun for everyone, even
snorkelers. On a clear day even the most experienced divers will
come up amazed. Turtle canyons is a very large and calm site
where two dives will still not see the entire site.
Yo - 257
This wreck has a deeper depth and is a crew favorite. Everyone
loves diving the YO. 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. Diving two
fantastic wrecks on the same dive, beat that!!!
San Pedro:
Another pretty wreck on the bottom of the ocean. This dive site is
where we have our best chances of seeing white tip reef sharks.
Corsair:
This is our Hawaii Gem when it comes to wrecks. With a max
depth of around 30 meters, this airplane plumaged into the ocean
during a training exercise in Pearl Harbor in 1948. The pilot
survived the crash and the plane is in perfect condition. This is a
favorite wreck! The dive crew claims to have seen everything from
monk Seals, large sharks and humpback whales scratching
themselves on the mooring ball.
Conditions:
------------------------------------------------------Visibility
Usually the visibility is really good around
Ohau. It can drop down below 10 meters
when conditions dictate it
Water Temperature
A comfortable average of 23-27 degrees
overall, towards the cool end of this range in
winter and warmer in summer
Current
Current can occur on most dive sites,
however, there will be a line to help you
descend and ascend
Certification level
PADI Open water diver or equivalent
Perfect not only for the novice diver, but has
a lot to offer for the experienced diver and
underwater photographer.
Special marinelife
You should be able to see white-tip reef
sharks, giant green sea turtles, moray eels,
slipper lobsters, reef fish and hundreds of
other critters at dive sites around the islands.
In some locations, morning dives offer
spotted dolphin sighting opportunities. In
winter, you can see migrating humpback
whales topside and even hear them sing
when you’re underwater
Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Diving in Oahu
Diving Oahu 4 or 8 dives itinerary’s
Upon arrival on day 1, we recommend you to swing bye the dive
center first thing after you have checked in at your accommodation.
This will allow you to be sized up with dive gear, and to talk to the
guys at the dive center about the diving you'll be doing the next
couple of days. If you arrive late on day 1, it is OKAY. Just call or
send the dive center an e-mail and confirm the meeting time for the
next morning. The contact information is on your voucher.
Dive Package: 4 days & 3 nights - 4 dives
We recommend this Package if you have limited time but still want
to experience the beautiful Oahu under water. Day 1 & 4 are
transfer days. Diving is done on day 2 & 3.
Dive package: 6 days & 5 nights - 8 dives
If you have more time, THIS is your right choice. Here, you will have
time to discover Oahu’s many dive sites and enjoy the great
creatures living in the Pacific Ocean. Day 1 & 6 are transfer days.
Diving is done on day 2, 3, 4 & 5.
Please remember to allow 24 hours before flying, after your last
dive.
If you want a longer itinerary, you can add extra days of diving and
accommodation upon booking.
Please note
Due to ocean and weather conditions, the itinerary can be subject to
change.
Activity starts
Mostly the boat is running with morning
dives for the Advanced diver and afternoon
boat for the less experienced diver
Please plan accordingly with the dive center
the day before your first day of diving
Activity starts from
The dive center
The dive center is easily found in Waikiki
Beach. CHeck your voucher for the location
or consult any of the staff at the hostel
Group Size
Small group sizes with max. 5 divers
Language
English
Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Diving in Oahu
Transfer Information
If you are not renting a car on Oahu, we recommend that you either
take a shuttle or a taxi from the airport, and into Waikiki Beach. We
recommend you check in at your accommodation first, and then
swing bye the dive center to plan your diving afterwards.
By Shuttle from the airport:
In the baggage claim area you will find an array of transportation
shuttle service companies that will be able to take you straight to our
hostel in Waikiki Beach. Prices average about $10 dollars per
person; some companies offer discounts for booking a round trip.
Estimated travel time varies from 45 minutes to 1 hour.
By Taxi:
Outside of the baggage claim area you will find metered Taxis that
will transport you into Waikiki. The estimated travel time is 25
minutes and average cost is approximately $40-$50 dollars.
Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Diving in Oahu
FUNDIVING - WAIKIKI BEACH - 4 PAX DORM
Days / Nights
4/3
Amount of dives
Price (incl. accomodation)
4
356 EUR
FUNDIVING - WAIKIKI BEACH - 8 PAX DORM
Days / Nights
4/3
Amount of dives
4
Price (incl. accomodation)
332 EUR
FUNDIVING - WAIKIKI BEACH - NO ACCOMMODATION
Days / Nights
2
Amount of dives
4
Price (incl. accomodation)
250 EUR
FUNDIVING EXTENDED - WAIKIKI BEACH - 4 PAX
DORM
Days / Nights
6/5
Amount of dives
Price (incl. accomodation)
8
626 EUR
FUNDIVING EXTENDED - WAIKIKI BEACH - 8 PAX
DORM
Days / Nights
6/5
Amount of dives
8
Price (incl. accomodation)
592 EUR
FUNDIVING EXTENDED - WAIKIKI BEACH - NO
ACCOM.
Days / Nights
4
Amount of dives
8
Price (incl. accomodation)
455 EUR
Supplements
1 extra night in 4 pax dorm (after)
34 EUR
1 extra night in 4 pax dorm (before)
34 EUR
1 extra night in 8 pax dorm (after)
29 EUR
1 extra night in 8 pax dorm (before)
29 EUR
Supplements
A supplement can be chosen to add on your package. All
supplements can also be booked on site. In high season,
bungalows and boats get filled fast and you might find trouble
getting an extra night in your resort or an extra day of diving. It is
recommended to book an extra day prior your course to get settled
and get up front on the studying.
Included
Boat dives
Equipment
Dive Guide
Dorm room accommodation
Snacks and soft drinks on the boat
Free amenities at hostel
Wireless internet access
Coffee, Tea, Peanut Butter & Jelly Toast
from 9am-10am
FREE Rentals (irons, hairdryer, board
games)
Fresh bed linens (Does not include blankets)
Not included
All meals
Dive computer rental
Airport transfer
Towels (sold at front desk)
Also available on site
Dive Computer Rentals
Continuing education
Dive Master programs
Rescue diver
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
PADI Specialties
Cancellation
Terms on voucher
Dive insurance
Basic dive travel insurance required
General terms and conditions
GENERAL CONDITIONS
CHANGES OF BOOKINGS:
You can change your booking request or start date free of charge.
If you need to change your booking you must contact the dive center directly by e-mail or phone. You will find the contact details on your
voucher. For verification purpose, please remember to mention your name and booking ID.
If you want to change your start date, we recommend that you do so minimum 10 days before the beginning of your dive package. Later
than this, might cause the accommodation to be fully booked for alternative dates. During high seasons, 10 days might not be sufficient
time, please allow extra time for changes in the high season. As a reminder, you will receive an email with general information and
contact information of your dive center 10 days prior to your start date.
CANCELLATION RULES:
Any customer has the right to cancel their booking with Blue Venture Diving. In order to do so, you must contact your selling agent. The
cancellation fees and rules of your selling agent will apply for your cancellation.
Blue Venture is not liable for any cancellations done by the customer of personal reason such as/or in the same category as sickness,
family, missed flights etc, or other circumstances that is beyond reasonable control such as force majeure.
Blue Venture booking cancellation
In the unlikely event that Blue Venture is forced to cancel a booking, the customer will get direct notice. A cancellation will only happen if
Blue Venture finds that the contracted dive center can’t perform the needed service of the booked package or if the dive standards can’t
be fulfilled accordingly. Minor changes in the itinerary will not be defined as a valid cancellation reason, as diving is dictated by the
environment and the people enrolled in the activity.
Blue Venture will always do their best to find another operator of same or higher standard, but it is up to the customer to decide whether
they want to accept the change or get a refund.
INSURANCE:
A cancellation insurance is not included. It is highly advised recommended that you obtain adequate travel insurance prior to your
departure from your home country.
REFUNDS:
Medical Statement
To enroll in an Open Water Course, all students MUST fill in the Medical Statement. Please ensure that you have received the medical
statement from your travel agent. If any questions are replied with a "Yes", the medical statement must be signed by a doctor. Failing the
medical statement at the destination, and therefore not being able to enroll in the diving course, you will not be entitled to a refund.
If you have not received your Medical Statement, please make sure to print it from this link.
http://blueventure.net/files/required/270.pdf
Restricted dives
Diving is dictated by the environment and the people enrolled in the activity. All diving is performance based. It is up to the discretion of
the dive guide/instructor to restrict divers from entering activities that goes beyond their experience level. All guides strive to reach the
expectations of the customers. However, if they find that the safety of the group or an individual is jeopardized or at risk by one or several
individuals, it is up to the dive guide/instructor to restrict any divers from entering the water.
In this event the dive center or Blue Venture is not obliged to give a refund.
Dives not completed
There is no refund for dives not carried out.
Refund for dives not done for any reason is up to the discretion of the dive center. Most dive centers do not give refunds for dives not
done with personal causes such as seasickness, low on air situations or a failure in mastering the equipment etc. All log books will be
checked prior to the dive and the dive sites will be chosen accordingly to the experience level. It is however expected that certified divers
keep within their limits and do not cross their comfort zone. Blue Venture is never responsible to pay a refund for dives not done.
Courses not completed
There is no refund for courses not completed! All courses are performance based, but it is up to the instructor to pass the student. If a
customer can not complete a course with success they will receive their course documents for an optional referral, but the contracted
dive center and Blue Venture is not responsible to pay a refund.
Boats or dives not departing
If boats or dives are cancelled due to bad weather or sea conditions, it is up to the dive center to re-schedule and compensate with a
similar dive trip when conditions allow. If the customer does not have adequate time to enroll in another trip/course it is up to the
customer to make sure the dive center notify Blue Venture of this in order to secure a refund via the sales agent who completed the sale
with the customer. There will only be refund on the diving and not the accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION:
Unless mentioned in the destination information folder the accommodation is always part of the package.
If the dive center by any means can’t deliver the agreed accommodation, it is up to their discretion to supply immediate accommodation
of the same or higher standard. (the destination information folder is found on the Blue Venture website.)
If the accommodation somehow does not live up to satisfactory standards of the customer, the customer must contact Blue Venture by
phone or email as soon as possible (preferably while still on site) in order to solve the problem.
DIVE INSTRUCTORS & DIVE GUIDES:
All contracted dive centers has been handpicked based on their level of professionalism and expertise. Blue Venture ensures that all
guides and instructors have the correct education and experience. In the unlikely event that a customer suffers a bad experience with any
guide, instructor or dive center facilities, Blue Venture is entitled to know, but can’t by any means be held liable.
At the end of you dive experience as questionnaire will be sent out to you, that we would like you to answer. By doing this, you help
securing a high level of professionalism towards all customers.
PADI MEDICAL STATEMENT & LOGBOOK:
If you are about to enroll in a dive course (entry level only), you must fill out the PADI Medical Statement before you leave your home
country. Please make sure your agent has provided you with the PADI Medical Statement. You can also print the medical statement from
the link, further up on this page. If you need the medical statement reviewed by a doctor, you have 10 days from the date of the booking
with the option of cancelling for free.
If you are already certified as a diver and about to go fundiving, you must remember your current dive certificate and your personal
logbook or dive computer.