Great diving very friendly and pleasant staff. Did the wreck dive and shallow reef water was super clear. Would recommend. read more

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Somehow 5 stars is not enough to capture the absolute magic that Trident Adventures created for my family. Imagine you're in Hawaii for the first time, you MUST dive while in this paradise AND, your 10 year old wants to go with you for the first time. Pressure and game on! Thanks to the Yelp family, I came across Trident Adventures and the rest will be part of our family narrative. Alejo, Dusty and Jaden are the absolute best. Captain Dusty had us on the boat and on site quickly, on a boat that was modern, clean and super equipped, snacks, drinks and all. It didn't hurt that we were the only ones on the boat either, thus making it seem like a private tour (got lucky there). Jaden made sure Mom was taken care of while snorkeling, as Dad and Baby went diving. Alejo was an absolute Godsend! He had my 10 year old down and comfortable in minutes. He swam with her like he was taking care of his own. In roughly 39 minutes we saw dozens of old turtles and innumerable fish. I swam along in awe as I watched my baby experience at 10 years old what I waited half my life to do. I was able to watch her experience her first ocean dive without worrying about her safety. I could not recommend them more. Trident Adventures has helped create another generation of SCUBA diver. Buy the video! We've been watching them non-stop. read more

Had the best day with the Trident crew. I was certified with Trident five years ago and it was an amazing experience. We are back on Oahu with our son and HAD to go with Trident to introduce him to the world of SCUBA. Steve and his crew are the absolute best! Our next adventure.... Helo jump! Thanks guys! read more

If I could describe Trident Adventures in one word! It would be INCREDIBLE! I had such an amazing time! The water was so clear I saw 3 turtles together chilling on a shipwreck and a few more swimming around. So many beautiful fish and the world and environment was so incredible to explore. It's so beautiful and peaceful under the sea but while we're on route to the dive site, I felt like I was treated like royalty, an actual queen. Everyone is so nice, smiles and good vibes all around. They helped me in and out of my gear. I've have 2 back surgeries and was a lil worried but they made it safe, easy and fun. I did tell them bcz looking at me you'd never know. They give refresher courses for those tho need it and have some really cool toys to use! They literally think of everything. Fun level 1000% Adventure level 1000% Crew and captain terrific people, helpful and kind. 3000% Safety and experience 10,000% If you come to Hawaii! Make Trident Adventures a MUST do on your list! Such an incredible experience from Start to finish, everyone meets at the shop then we take a bus over getting to make friends who like minded adventurists seeking a good time. Then a short walk to the boat and off we go. They noticed I was chilly getting out of the water and even gave me a jacket before I even mentioned I was cold. Omg! And that pineapple they served us helped so much with the salty ocean mouth. I had even got to grab some souvenirs for my family back home! Do it! You won't regret it!! read more

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Bucket List: Snorkeling with Turtles!!! I've never experienced something so thrilling and majestic at the same time. We snorkeled with Trident Adventures who were absolutely amazing. I had never snorkeled before and was super anxious. They were very patient and helpful! We saw some plastic bags and pool floaties out in the ocean and they made the extra effort to help keep the ocean clean and the animals safe. It made me so happy to be part of their adventure! I learned so much about the island and preserving its beauty. Highly recommend snorkeling with Trident Adventures in Ko Olina! It made the trip easy, comfortable and safe. We got to see a HUGE pod dolphins and baby dolphins, tons of turtles and a lot of unique fish. All crew members were very knowledgeable about the waters and sea creatures we saw. If I am ever back on the island I'll definitely book another tour with them without hesitation!!! Thank you for being the highlight of our trip! read more

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I don't ever write reviews, but my experience with Trident Adventures was so great that I feel compelled to share it and to recommend that you book an experience with them. I did the beginners/discovery scuba diving. I had two previous introductory scuba diving experiences in other parts of the world, but nevertheless, I recognize that I am very, very much a novice. This was by far my most pleasant and rewarding experience scuba diving. For those looking for a short review, you can simply read the first sentence of the following points to get the main takeaways from mine. Here are my reasons to urge you to book with them: - They are friendly, professional and clearly enjoy what they do. You feel as though you've been invited by a group of courteous friends who cater to your needs. Their excitement and joy are contagious. - They pay close attention to all matters concerning safety. They make sure you know what you need to pay special attention to and they do a terrific job of helping everyone enjoy their experience in a safe manner. This said, they are not militant about safety, but rather, make it a group effort to ensure everyone stays safe and enjoys their experience. - They tailor your experience to your experience and comfort levels. Because I have done scuba diving before, my instructor guided me through more advanced techniques, which I was so grateful for because it really made my experience "next level." Some of the other beginners took it slower and that's what they needed. There was enough staff for everyone to enjoy their experience in their desired way. - I don't think you can find a more reasonably priced experience for the attention, level of instruction, gear and individualized attention you get. Period. Lastly, although not directly important to your experience, I want to note that one of the owners (Steve Kaplan) was a pleasure to interact with and get to know. Also every one of the staff members was approachable, friendly and a pleasure to interact with. Captain David (emphasis on the "veed") was hilarious and made the experience all the more fun with his jokes that I have entered into my Dad-a-base of Dad-like jokes. read more

Trident Adventures - Under the Ko Olina sea - Dive Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

INCREDIBLE experience for my 5 year old's birthday week! She did the helicopter jump and had so much fun. She got to the boat and yelled, "I want to go again!" The safety aspect of this operation was incredible, I felt confidence and comfortable with my child jumping out of a helicopter, which is saying something! This company goes above and beyond offering you a special memory. THANK YOU Trident Adventures! read more

It was an amazing experience and all the staff were extremely awesome. We did the jumping off a helicopter and for the first time being in a helicopter, let alone jumping from one the instructors made the nerves go away. They ensured all personnel were briefed before hand with a power point. having those visuals and seeing what safety measures they had in place was awesome. It was well worth the price and I will be definitely be doing the other things they offer. read more

The Trident Adventures Crew never disappoint! They offer great snorkel and scuba experiences! The crew treats you like family and they really strive to make sure that you have a great time. They also specialize in scuba certification and jumping out of helicopters. My recent crew, Jerry, Tyler, Isaiah, Cannon, and Sarah were amazing! Mark and Marlena were teaching cast master students and it was really interesting to see all the things they have to do. Even the owner Steve joined us for our last dive! If you're looking for a scuba or snorkel experience definitely pick Trident Adventures! read more

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My wife and I had the best experience. Highly recommend! Hands down amazing! All the best equipment, former Navy Seal led. Who could ask for more. Tyler and team are cool and fun. read more

These guys/gals are the most professional dive crew I have had. Granted I am a novice with only about 12 dives under my belt, but I have used shops in Austrailia, Tahiti, Maui, Minnesota and Triton is the best. Even though this was a certified dive, they made sure us newbies were still comfortable and they were patient when I had troubles equalizing my ears. I always felt safe and in co tool of my equipment and situation which is huge for a new diver. A++ to this crew can't wait to return! read more

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Trident Adventures is hands down one of the most thrilling and amazing helicopter experiences! Steve, all of the staff, and the pilot were knowledgeable, accommodating, and FUN! As apprehensive as I was to make the jump, I felt reassured by their safety guidance and protocols. I highly recommend Trident Adventures and look forward to booking with them again at The LineUp at Wai Kai! read more

I have lived and dived on Oahu for 22 years, i will not dive with any other company! The staff, equipment, focus on safety, is unmatched. The owner is a former Navy Seal with a passion for sharing the wonder of scuba diving with the world! They will take great care of you and your safety and enjoyment of exploring this beautiful ocean is the focus. If you are thinking about trying diving they offer intro dives, if you are experienced they offer endless adventures! I love this company!!! read more

I would like to add a sixth star to Trident Adventures I really do have to thank Trident Adventures. Steve is a retired Navy SEAL who loves the ocean (nearly) as much as I do. You just can't remain complacent when you are surrounded by enthusiastic people. We're going to get Rescue Diver certification with these guys because they really know what they're doing. It's the best diving on Oahu. It's unfortunate that the Pandemic has impacted every small business on Oahu. These folks really depend on the high-end travelers who come to the Four Seasons and Aulani. I sincerely hope that they continue to hang on because they really are the very best on the island. read more

Trident Adventures - Using DPVs with Trident Adventures. - Dive Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The helicopter jump (!!!) and snorkeling adventure was THE HIGHLIGHT of our two weeks on Oahu. My kids have not stopped talking about it. Three amazing experiences wrapped into one - helicopter ride, jump and snorkeling. Who could ask for more??? Doug from Magnum Helicopters gave us a fun and smooth ride out to the dive spot. Steve took amazing care of everyone in our group. Both my 7 and 11 year-olds were excited and really nervous but Steve made sure they were prepared and ready for the jump. Needless to say, both said "AGAIN" after they finished their jumps. And, the snorkeling was amazing too! The crew on the boat gave everyone the "princess" treatment and made the experience as easy and fun as can be. Highly recommended! Picture of the kiddos' jumps attached. read more

Trident Adventures - Helicopter jump by 7 and 11 y.o. (top) with Doug flying chopper, Steve hanging out to assist with jump, and two safety divers below. - Dive Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is my second time as a resident of Oahu using Trident Adventures for jumping out of their helicopter, followed by Diving. Im a certified scuba diver with over 500 dives and so was my buddy, but his family had never experienced it and Steve who owns the company and is also a master diver and former Navy seal took his wife daughter Son and daughters boyfriend on an introductory dive and I must say it was amazing seeing them all underwater with us not freaking out not having any issues just really enjoying the experience. Everybody was so elated after the dive and especially the helicopter jump. STEVE makes everybody feel safe, and assured that nothing bad is going to happen. He has built a career with all his experience being a Navy seal on safety and precautions and going by the book when it comes to taking care of customers, I already have people that are wanting to come visit me in Hawaii and do just that, jump out of a helicopter and go diving and I will go right back to Steve, no questions asked he is showman. He's always smiling and having a good time, I've never seen anybody in my life enjoy his job more than he does. He also does an outstanding job of being a videographer underwater and up in the air. He has GoPro mounts all over the helicopter and inside and captures every moment and every smile, and you can sense the excitement when you watch the videos of yourself having the time of your life. Go treat yourself to the trident adventure experienc read more

Went out with Trident for the second time and the experience, staff and crew are always amazing. Max works his butt off and if you don't tip the man, I say shame on you. Never have to lift a finger with him around. As for the experience, Trident Adventures doesn't provide cheap gear for rentals and the cost of not having your own gear is worth the cost. Their pricing for dives is on par with other places I've been and will continue to dive with them, when on island. read more

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We were looking for a dive and snorkel option as one of us was not a ceritfied diver. Steve's crew blew our expectations out of the water. We had a wonderful charter with jordan, tyler, isaiah and captain jerry. Wonderful boat and crew who made us feel incredibly safe and encouraged us to have lots of fun! Our favorite activity this trip and an epic experience not to be missed. People make the place and Steve's crew are the best! We couldn't stop smiling all weekend thinking back on it! read more

Been diving all over the world for 10 years. This is by far one of the best dive shops I have experienced. The crew is incredible ! Highly read more

My family of 5 tried the Discover Scuba Dive. One son ended up opting out once we started descending and the other had to go up to clear his mask. Our dive professional, Malani was very sweet and patient with us. She had 2 assistants helping her but my sons said they weren't super nice to them. Unfortunately, once we got down and did all of the required stuff, we really only saw a few turtles and didn't get to really explore anything. We paid for the go-pro but got more pictures of they guy snorkeling and the crew doing free dives. Our pictures weren't very good, thankfully my husband had his own go-pro. It was only $25 so not a big deal. read more

I cannot say enough great things about this company! Owned by retired Navy SEALs, this group of people took me on the trip of a lifetime. I jumped out of a helicopter into the Pacific, then got aboard their dive boat and went scuba diving. Through it all, retired SEAL Steve and his crew made certain that every one in our party was safe and comfortable. It had been a long while since I had been diving, but Steve and dive master Jaden took excellent care of me and made sure I experienced all of the beauty and excitement of the trip. The videos of the whole event were a huge bonus. I will not forget this day ever! read more

I was so nervous and almost didn't go through with the helicopter ride, jump and scuba but I am so glad I did it! It was AMAZING! Let me should it from the mountain tops... If you are even slightly, remotely, kinda thinking about it, BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY! read more

If you are looking for an adventure go no further. This is unlike any experience you will find on the island. Steve and crew made the helicopter and dive experience unparalleled. This is a family activity you can not do anywhere else. My kids will remember this experience for the rest of their lives and have been thanking us all day (and teenagers are hard to please)! It was well documented with pictures and videos for us to reminisce and share with our loved ones. My daughter had the time of her life and will always cherish her first dive as you made it so comfortable for her. My son couldn't get enough and is already planning when he can go again. I would recommend trident Adventures to everyone. Thank you for this experience Steve! read more

What a great time we had yesterday!! My 5 year old had so many firsts: Caught his first fish Snorkeling in the ocean First time on a boat of this size Saw sea turtles and whales in the ocean Very highly recommend this company. The staff was very caring, always talking with us, checking in with us and making sure we were having a great time. They were very accommodating and had little touches that really put them above and beyond (cutting fresh pineapple, warm scented towels). We made some amazing family memories and had the perfect day on the water. Very highly recommend this company! You will not be disappointed. read more

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Service, knowledge, site selection and great moral value. The whole staff was great and friendly. Had an awesome time.

I seriously don't understand why it is so difficult to find a decent dive shop in a diving Mecca like Hawaii. Trident Adventures is no exception to this. Took some tanks for a VIP and they stated, "can't do it because you used to have nitrox in them". EDIT: There were no nitric markings on the tank aside from old pieces of tape that said "32%" on them. I had removed the NITROX bands from the tanks last year. So, these tanks were strictly ran with air only. On top of this, they were supposed to call on a Saturday to establish a drop off time. That never happened. Then I wait until Monday to call and am told, "I called the wrong person". So, I have had these tanks for YEARS and have run both nitrox and air in them with no problems until I get to Hawaii. Dive shops live and die by word of mouth so you'd think they would be a little willing to at least listen to their customers (or potential customers, in this case). My wife and I were going to book a $1200 jump and dive package as soon as things re-open but I will not give them a single red cent of my money at this point. Veteran owned and operated? As if that should sway my opinion of a sub-par company? Hard EDIT: In response to the owners passive aggressive response...This could have easily been used as a learning opportunity to inform staff of proper practices. Since this "Donna S." Responded, is like to point out that I have never seen/spoken to him so all of his information is from someone that would try and defend their wrong actions to avoid negative repercussions. With that being said, most of what he responded with is incorrect information. There were no NITROX bands on the tanks. There were small pieces of tape that have been there for a year since I last had a VIP. This service was not done to accommodate ME. They have been operating daily during the pandemic by allowing equipment servicing etc. So, now we are at poor business ethics, personality complex (clearly has a superiority complex) and a lack of basic servicing knowledge by the service techs. Also, what ever happened to the "silent professionals" Seems like more and more of y'all are using your former volunteer position to try and make money. So much for modesty read more

Trident Adventures - Tell me, in which organization do they teach that it's ok to harass the wildlife? - Dive Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Had the most amazing, epic, and awesome, time with Trident Adventures Hawaii! Their team is highly trained, super professional, and very informative, yet light hearted and comforting in a fun adventurous way. We felt like family. They truly care for their customers and have so much to offer. You can tell that they have a passion for what they do, and a passion to share it with others. I would do this all over again and recommend this company above any others. read more

My sister took me on a scuba diving lesson & experience with her recently and I HAD to write this review. I frequent the ocean, and often paddle, among other activities but have never found the courage to try scuba itself. The idea of being underwater breathing always kind of tripped me out. I am so happy I decided to go for it! THE TRUTH: I actually had a mini panic attack when we got started. My brain/ body found it odd to breathe under water. I could NOT have asked for a better scuba instructor. I was instantly calmed, and was able to actually enjoy every moment going forward from this. The professionalism and ability to calm nerves underwater was what I attribute my nerve wracking turned amazing experience into what it was. Our dive: we saw sharks, fish, and even a hono on our dive ! So much more than what we could've imagined. We were also able to try the underwater scooters which was awesome!! The boat: the boat was STOCKED with snacks, sunscreen, hair ties you name it. This was hands down the nicest, cleanest dive boat I've seen on island. You can tell no detail was looked over on this boat. The crew was beyond amazing, welcoming and it has easily become one of my favorite memories ever on the water. Looking forward to coming back soon - MAHALO !! read more

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My husband has been on a few dives with trident and encouraged me to come as a ride along (since I don't scuba dive). He has been raving about the staff after each dive, especially Captain Davíd and Sean. We both had a fabulous time this morning. My husband said the dives were incredible and CPT Davíd knew that I really wanted to see some dolphins so he made the extra effort to locate dolphins. Thanks for a great trip. We both will definitely be back!! The boat crew were great, drinks and snacks on board, and great scenery of the west side! Thank you! read more

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We had an absolutely amazing experience at Trident Adventures. I am a relatively new diver, but the whole staff was so accommodating and kind. The owner, Steve, was very generous and knowledgeable. He was easy to talk to, and his staff had a great team culture. It didn't seem like a job.. which is awesome to see. They were courteous, clean, and went the extra mile to deliver a great experience. (Fresh fruit, drink selection, organizing shoes on the dock, that stuff matters!) Also- we saw turtles, sharks, dolphins, and everything in between. 10/10. read more

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I would honestly say this was the BEST scuba diving experience I've had. Have dived as a beginner in the Philippines, Bali, Europe, and other places but they r truly the best. Not the best in Hawaii but the world! Not kidding. Entire crew was on point. Detailed, organized, professional and the best of all fun. Saw dolphins, so many kinds of fish, octopus, an eel, and the best surprise was seeing a 10 foot shark from a far and safe distance. I AM terrified of sharks but Rick's demeanor and scuba skills made us feel 100% safe. Actually made me now fear less of them. I've lived here since 2019 and so far I'm so impressed with the entire trip. Planning to go back for sure!! P.S. if u can request someone as a guide. Pick Rick! They are ALL amazing but he was our guide so I'm a lil biased. Lol! Lastly-u can park in the public parking next to the place. It's the one next to the lagoon. Went around 6am and still had open spots. Saved us $10! It a difference of maybe a 5 minute walk. read more

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What an absolutely amazing adventure! My husband and I jumped out of a helicopter and scuba dived! We have been doing things to fight my fear of heights and this was the best experience! Safety and instruction first, top notch instructions and their confidence level creates such a safe environment for all. Steve, Maria, Rob, Ian, Pilot Jeff and team helped talk us through the the process, our fears and put us at ease! Amazed at ourselves and amazed at this team. Thank you Trident! read more

Not only was I so excited to do this excursion they gave military discount BUT the email that was sent to us told us to go to the wrong location for pick up. We showed up an hour early at the PICK UP SIGN FOR TRIDENT ADV. AT PIER B ( which the email stated to be at ) and waited and WAITED until 2 . We called up and they told us to go to the shop which we couldn't find. We were walking around looking for the shop for a bit. We gave up and just called for a re book but today was the last day that they were doing that excursion. I'm so upset about this. A half day in Waikiki ruined and money wasted on 3 parking lots looking for this shop. THE WORST PART WAS WE NEVER GOT A REFUND. Robbery without gun point. read more

Today, me and my parents came here for snorkeling at 10:30am Price: $$ it was cheeper than others. $149 per person for 4 hours (include snack, drink and all equipment) Staff: lovely staff. There were 4 professionals in our trip. They were always ready for helping us. We took the boat an hour ~ an hour and half to snorkeling spot And we did snorkeling 1hours with magic carpet. After snorkeling, they gave us pineapples and drink. It was best pineapple in my life, When we returning, they found a lot of dolphins ! I never seen this amount of dolphins before. It was adorable. I want to come back next time ! Thanks read more

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If you are looking for a safe and FUN scuba diving experience, look no further. Since my last scuba dive was in 2016, I knew there would be some cobwebs to dust off and needed calm, well trained experts to help me regain my underwater confidence. My initial anxiety was short lived. I was comforted by the professionalism, experience, and relaxed humor which was provided by Trident Adventures. Steve and his team are amazing at what they do. From the front desk customer service of Angelina to the east going shuttle ride with Joe, the comic relief from our boat Captain Mark, and the amazing dives with Steve and "tall" Laura. I had a stellar experience. Thank you all for rekindling my love for scuba diving and ocean exploration. See you soon! read more

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Absolutely amazing experience!!! The entire crew goes above and beyond with customer satisfaction, ultimate experience, and full safety! I have never had such excellent service or been with such a nice company scuba diving. The helicopter jump is the cherry on top and worth the price. Once in a lifetime experience and with a Navy Seal!! He allowed us to do this for our wedding and I am so grateful we did! read more

Amazing, world class diver crew who teaches you everything you need to know and makes it so fun and comfortable. I went here for my first dive and didn't want to come home! Will definitely go back! read more

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Wonderful experience. Went with a bachelor party group and all of us ended up scuba diving. Equipment was new, boat was super nice. Best of all Steve, Chase and Garett were highly accommodating and fun to be around. They're World class divers and full of knowledge. Best on the island IMO read more

Such an amazing time and an epic adventure with Steve and his Trident Adventures crew! Can't recommend the helo jump enough ... just an incredible experience and then the diving after was icing on the cake!! Special thanks to Marlena, Tom, Ken and Brian for making the time super special for my son and I. Thanks Trident Adventures! read more

Good diving near Ko Olina Good dive operator on Leeward Coast. Some notes 1. Scooters! Dive is with dive scooters, which are tons of fun and were a new experience. 2. Only dive operator at Ko Olina. Anyone else is a drive. 3. Mixed divers and snorkelers on the boat. read more