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    4.9 (233 reviews)
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    Diving under a rainbow.
    Tim L.

    Absolutely fantastic dive operation! Good quality equipment, fantastic staff and a well run operation! Definitely our go to for diving on the island from now on.

    I used my GI bill to take the Assistant instructor course at Trident with Marlena Neal. From the coordination with Cindy, to the course work, to the boat dives everything went super smoothly. I loved how systematic and organized they run their shop, they make the student and customer experience so so easy for you. They use top of the line gear for their customers, the boat is super nice, the staff moves like a well oiled machine, and they even add little creature comforts like lavender towels and gear setup and cleanup. The dive sites were beautiful and the dive staff was knowledgeable and kind. I have to give a huge shoutout to my course instructor, she gave me world class instruction and went above and beyond in many ways. I am very much looking forward to coming back to trident for more courses in the future! Thank you Trident for a wonderful 2 weeks in Oahu!

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    Ryan E.

    Got my Dive master here. Learned a lot. I went in not knowing anything about diving, and left very confident in my dive skills.

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    Big R.

    Awesome diving right out of the harbor! Clear water. Lots of wildlife. Reef and ship wrecks. Great crew. Boat. Equipment. Etc!!! Highly recommended.

    Carlos H.

    Talk about the MOST AMAZING experience I've ever had. Ive been around the world and even done skydiving here on Oahu. NOTHING compares! The staff was so friendly and Steve is the absolute best owner! He took me personally down with him and was so patient. Even when I was 35ft down and had a freak out moment, he took me up and told me I did good. I am so hooked and I can't wait to go again with my family. And his love for the military is beyond compare! He's a true friend and brother! If you ever have a chance to go... YOU NEED TO GO! This is the best scuba company on Gods green Earth!

    Waikiki
    Erwin W.

    It was my first time diving in Oahu and I'm glad I went with Trident Adventures. There are many to choose from (especially in a tourist hot spot like Honolulu), so "Safety", "Customer Service" and "Gear" were my top priorities when choosing a dive company. When I saw that Trident Adventures was founded and operated by former Navy SEALS, that sealed the deal (no pun intended )... I've meet a few SEALS during my time in the Marines and they are the most highly trained, professional and courageous individuals you'll ever meet. Bottom line, they are "THE BEST"! If I trust them with my life in the battle field, I would definitely trust them with my life in the ocean. Day of the Dive, Crew: Mason (Boat Capt), Max and Tyler (Dive Master). They had plenty of snacks and drinks for the dive party. Conditions: Big Swells, Strong Currents (above and underwater). Gear: I brought my own Mask, Snorkel and Fins. The dive gear they provided was impressive! The BCD was a high-end ScubaPro Hydros Pro! Now I want one! They also provided a Shorty. Dive #1, Sea Tiger: It was my first time diving to see a wreck and it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Got a couple of good shots on the GoPro. Even got to see a sea turtle swimming along with us. Dive #2, Reef: Unfortunately, I had to pass on this dive cause I got sea sick. I should have listened to my wife and take Dramamine. Lesson learned! Overall Experience: I had a great time with the crew! Even though my 2nd half of the trip was spent sea sick, they did their best to help. Tyler even gave me ginger candy, which helped! I will definitely dive with Trident Adventures again! Even book their helicopter jump next time.

    Pete T.

    What a great experience. The staff and support personnel were amazing. How much fun it was to jump from a helo into the ocean.

    What an incredible experience! The entire team at trident adventure made the helicopter ride and jump fun, professional, encouraging, and most of all safe! These guys really go out of there way to make each individual in there care know that they are valued and make each experience personalized and memorable. I can't wait to do my next jump as well as explore the other adventures they have to offer like scuba and snorkeling! My biggest problem with this review is that yelp will only let me give them 5 stars it doesn't seem like enough! Great family memories at a great price!

    Kendrick S.

    I'd like to Thank Stephen, the owner of Trident Adventures and his highly trained crew Robert, Maria, Ian, Brian, Nick, Pilot Jeff, Mike, John, Captain Mason, and Des for an amazing time. If you're looking for an adventure there's only one place to go and that's Trident Adventures. My wife has a fear of hights and I have anxiety about swimming in the deep ocean but they went out of their way to make us feel safe and comfortable as we conquered our fears . We jumped out of a HELICOPTER into the ocean and then went scuba diving 40' below. This was the best experience I've had since I've been on the island and to top it off we were surrounded by military personnel, our Hero's. You can do every activity on the island but if you haven't experienced Trident Adventures then you are missing out.

    Kristie E.

    I have been diving all over the world, Australia, Belize, Bora Bora Caribbean et cetera this had to be by far one of the top 5 coolest dives I've done. We went to someplace called crack pipe and ran into upwards of 10 giant sea turtles, an eel whose head was the size of a small child, as well as an up close look at a cigarette snail. ( one of the other divers brought it up from below it turns out it is deadly ) The captain was professional, the crew was attentive, And my 13-year-old daughter who is new to scuba diving also had a great time. I appreciated the short but succinct safety briefings, they did a great video package which was only 30 bucks. Snacks and drinks afterwards were all so good. Originally I had chosen them because we are staying at the Aluani resort and they were originally out of the four seasons next-door, after Covid they had to move to the aloha tower. Although less convenient , worth the trip. I will be back to do more of their highly recommended dives. Five stars

    Turtle!!
    Camille F.

    Highlight of my trip! GREAT! I saw lots of sea turtles! My family did the snorkeling and had a great experience. They have these little propellor things you can hold in the water that were SO fun. The captain and sea hands were amazing also. Our boat looked like we were having more fun than the others. They played music and had sodas, teas, and snacks, too! 100% recommend doing this.

    Just one of many helicopter GoPro angles.  Safety divers are visible ready to pounce, with dive boat standing by for more fun.

    Bucket-list experience for our special-needs child! I could not have asked for a more professional, customer-oriented operation - this company is the real deal. Our severely autistic, intellectually disabled son has been bugging us to jump out of planes and helicopters since he was 10 years old, leaving us replying with "uhh . . . not until you are older" while scratching our heads and hoping he would grow out of it. Thanks to Trident Adventures, he had the experience of a lifetime this week! At first, I did not realize what we were getting for the price, so let me fill you in: -A mini-helicopter tour of the Waikiki area with an extremely experienced pilot who will fly as dynamically as his passengers dictate -A jump from the helicopter into the ocean, anywhere between 10 to 65 feet above the water (based on sea state and jumper preference), with safety swimmers waiting below -Waiting next to the drop zone will be a fully equipped dive boat, ready to equip the jumpers with SCUBA or snorkel gear over a great dive site with lots to see -Guided SCUBA/snorkeling -Snacks and beverages provided on the dive boat -After SCUBA diving or snorkeling, the dive boat will return to the pier, and passengers are transported back to the Trident Adventure store (where they originally parked). I initially had no idea that so much was included in the price, but there are a lot more intangibles worth mentioning that really set this experience apart for my family: -It was clear that safety was paramount, as every reasonable aspect was briefed, including emergency contingency plans. As a former Navy pilot and Navy-trained SCUBA diver used to highly detailed briefings, I felt right at home as Steve walked us through the plan and "what if" scenarios. -This is an operation run with military precision, but also with customer satisfaction the highest priority (ok, second highest priority next to everyone's safety). Trident Adventures will bend over backward to make sure you have the most memorable experience possible. Here are a few ways: -Want to SCUBA dive after you jump? No problem. If you have no SCUBA experience, they will put an instructor with you for an introductory dive. Already a qualified diver but need a buddy/guide? Not a problem. -Want to snorkel instead? Not a problem. -Not sure if you want to dive or snorkel? Want to change your mind? Feeling unsure/scared/nervous? Not a problem. You can throw on some SCUBA gear and try it with an instructor, then switch to snorkel gear if you prefer. Or you can snorkel and throw on a tank for a quick intro after. They will work with you. -NONE of these options increase the costs. -Have a family member not keen on jumping out of a helicopter? No problem, they can ride the boat out to watch you jump, then snorkel/SCUBA dive with you. -A truly ridiculous level of photo and video documentation. Steve was taking photos and video constantly as we worked through the training, launch, jump, and follow-on dive activity. There were no less than 6 GoPros mounted inside and outside the helicopter, with more carried by staff underwater documenting every moment. For $30, you'll get access to about 50 GB of raw footage from every possible angle. You can leave your devices with the staff and enjoy the experience without having to worry about photos/video and keeping track of your electronic gear - they have you more than covered! -All equipment was top-level that had clearly been prepped with care and attention to detail. Everything just worked, allowing everyone to focus on enjoying the experience. -Trident Adventures is highly experienced in supporting special-needs and disabled customers, from wounded veterans to Make-A-Wish kids. They will go the extra mile to accommodate individual limitations and are incredibly supportive. It's clear they get a massive kick out of helping people achieve what they never would have believed possible before. Watching the grin on Matthew's face as the helicopter banked sharply over the ocean, then dramatically flare into a stable hover next to the dive boat while Mom screamed and waved from the deck is something I'll never forget. I stood next to him on the skids, staying out of the way while Steve did his thing from the other side, hoping I would not need to jump with him. But Matthew confidently launched himself off the skid at the first count of three. The next thing I knew, Matt was snorkeling with Mom, while my oldest son (who has no SCUBA experience) knelt on the ocean floor next to me 45 feet down while we gazed upon 4 sea turtles getting cleaned by fish, with Steve watching over us with the GoPro running. After Steve returned my son to the surface (new diver excitement eats up a lot of air), he returned with a powerful thruster for each of us to stick between our legs, allowing us to rip around like Iron Man before it was time to head back to the boat. What an epic day for my family!

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    great expreince and dive. everyone was suepr friendly and made me feel safe. i would definitely use their diving charters again

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    Is there a discount if you bring your own equipment?

    Thank you for reaching out to us. However, we do not offer a discount if you bring your own gear. We have many divers who bring their own gear and computers, and then decide to use our because we have top of the line ScubaPro hydros bcd's that we… Read more

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    The crew on the boat gave everyone the "princess" treatment and made the experience as easy and fun as can be.

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