Writing this review about a year late but "Try Scuba Diving - Honolulu" was my first time every trying scuba diving and it was the perfect intro! I felt extremely safe and comfortable and a year later I am now a PADI certified open water diver! Since it was a year ago I unfortunately don't remember my 2 dive instructors' names but they were fantastic. It was only 2 instructors + myself + one other female student. It was both of our first time ever trying scuba and our instructors were very clear with instructions and made sure we got the basics down. We went out to Magic Island Beach which was basically a little sheltered cove it felt very safe and protected from anything you could be afraid of in the ocean (big waves, sharks, etc). Frankly, the whole experience seemed to go by very quickly and I felt like we spend most the time just on basics so didn't get to do too much of the fun stuff but that is exactly what I needed for my first time every scuba diving. It laid down the groundwork so I could do a more advanced dive just a few days later where I did 2 dives off a boat! Amazing experience and 10/10 would recommend to any first time scuba divers that want to try it out in a low stakes safe environment. read more

lol, this place is basically a scam. It's a money grab for tourists who don't know better. They simply take you to this 3 feet lagoon that you can just walk into. You can purchase a snorkel gear at any shop and just walk into this lagoon for far cheaper. Do not get confused with their inflated high-ratings and think that they're similar to snorkel tours in Hawaii who would take you on a boat to turtle bay or something similar which is what most snorkel tours do. It's a scam, and i will be reporting this to my credit card company as such. read more

This was so fun! The guy that took us out took lots of video and photos, he also kept bringing us sea creatures to touch or showed us where to find some. Absolutely worth it and would recommend this highly to anyone who wants to try out the scuba experience without going right into the ocean. read more

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Don't Try this place !! Try something else made a booking reservation without any notice my reservation was canceled , no phone calls ,no text , just reminders to check in 30 mins prior to departure time. So the time comes around and what do you know CANCELED ! So I called the company "try scuba diving" they're response was we called you and you said cancel, I'm puzzled all my conversations are logged for business purposes have not received any calls prior from this company or any of their affiliates...... truth finally comes out the company says they canceled for low visibility ! Could have told me that to begin with !! read more

Just a couple of us today, but learned a lot from our instructor Faith! Would highly recommend, especially for inexperienced divers like my self. 10/10 would do it again. read more

I should have my son give the review but fact is, my 18 year old LOVED LOVED LOVED his experience. He now has the bug to go again for a longer dive! Kyle, his instructor, was professional and clear and made all the difference. Gave clear directions and then off they went. Little by little they went farther then all of a sudden, they were diving. It was so cool to watch. It was a great introduction to scuba diving! (Oh, and the GoPro videos are SOOOO cool.) read more

Great dive experience! Our instructor Faith was super patient and was constantly checking on everyone and making us feel comfortable. I was really nervous to try scuba diving, but it was amazing! We saw lots of small fish but it was in a protected area so there wasn't waves and strong currents to worry about. Totally want to get dive certified now. This was the perfect trial run. read more

Try Scuba Diving also has a beginners course in snorkeling! Our instructor Nick was SUPER knowledgeable and patient with our family. Even with two members of our group having a "healthy respect" for the water, he made the experience feel comfortable and safe. The entire group spent the evening talking about how the class exceeded their expectations. Thanks for being a part of and helping make our trip to Hawaii Nick! read more

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Purchased this experience and was told I was inelegible last second with no notice prior to purchasing and then was denied a refund even though It was not in my control or my fault that I wasn't able get what I paid for, I stayed at the beach anyways because I was already there and realized the attraction is not worth the money they take you out 15-20 feet from the shore for maybe 10-15 minutes at most I would definitely not recommend. read more

Beginner-friendly! Anyone is welcome! A few key notes: The company advises you to store your belongings at your own risk, for liability reasons. They provide two large containers to lock up any valuables. You can wear pretty much any clothing you want. The tanks are around 50 pounds and are carried like backpacks. All the weight is lifted once you're in the water. (The tanks essentially act as large life vests.) I went with my wife and my parents. My wife and father were fine, but my mother struggled to carry the tank and use the equipment. Scott, Kyle, and Alex were all patient and focused on ensuring everyone felt safe and confident with the equipment. They had a dive dinghy that they asked people to hold onto (for safety, so you don't wander off or run into issues). My mother struggled with listening, so I kept reminding her to hold on. The instructors also asked her respectfully. To sum it up, thank you for being professional and respectful with clients who may need a bit more assistance. read more

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Not a good sea life here since this is kind of artificially made. No photos only videos that too we didn't like it since there is no video with fishes . Its very basic with 12 feet deep and there are only handful of fishes there. Find something else if want more sea life while scuba diving. read more

This experience is perfect for your first time trying scuba. Ride "like Florida without the flo" was our guide. It was easy to understand and follow his directions. He was attentive and quick to respond to any help that we needed. The trip was very fast but he took pictures and videos during the tour which were included in the booking. This was my girlfriend's first time. She was nervous but the instructor handled everything perfectly. We are considering getting fully certified in the future. Thank you again Rida. read more

Giving Instructor Jim 5/5 stars. It was fun, safe, and awesome time. You get instructions in your email. READ the email. Be in your swim suits so you don't hold up the group. You get trained to use the gear, so pay attention. The dive site a small corale area which has fish, sea cucumber, and star fish. Gopro footage only allowed from the guide, so dont bring yours. read more

Absolutely wonderful experience! Mike, and Micki are very cool, friendly, and knowledgeable. We felt safe, and in good hands on our first time snorkeling adventure. Definitely will return to advance to scuba! Thank you guys! read more

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SCUBA DIVING: Today was a perfect day for scuba diving. We found scuba diving on yelp and we immediately called them and Alberto was able to confirm a 2pm appt. My daughters were super excited to do their beginner dive in Honolulu. We paid over the phone and immediately got an email confirmation with online waivers and directions. They do the dives at Magic Island Lagoon and this is a beautiful area island and lagoon where we witnessed at least 4 wedding ceremonies. It has a beautiful view of the Honolulu skyline and also had palm trees for days. Zola did a great job teaching the girls how to scuba dive. They came back super excited and saw some beautiful marine life. They want to do this again and I highly recommend Try Scuba Dive in Honolulu! read more

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Nick was an awesome instructor!! I was certified years ago but at 64 I wanted to do it again. He did not disappoint!!

BEGINNERS LUCK!! Did my beginner dive with Kyle first thing in the morning, super clear, awesome fish, and they'll take videos/pictures at ur request! Definitely wish the tour was longer but I know the equipment we use/oxygen is pretty expensive and they price matched my Groupon! 10/10 read more

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I went scuba diving with my partner for my birthday. Nick was very funny, kind, and patient. We did a private lesson. I was hoping for clearer water but overall it was a nice experience. read more

I went to Hawaii and signed up for their scuba diving. The divers were extremely experienced, incredibly nice and very detailed. I was expecting to dive deeper than we did, but despite that, the experience was amazing. They gave us a small video of our underground excursion and it was pretty cool. I would definitely do it again. One small suggestion, if they would offer some video of the coral reefs and fish seen there along with the personal video, it would be great. because the fish were beautiful and I would have liked a video of that too. read more

Tour guide was great absolutely loved her the issue with the experience is, for far cheaper you can go buy your own snorkeling gear and dive alone. Place seems like a tourist trap big time. Location wasn't great, it's at a public cove with very little visibility. You're better off stoping and getting your own gear to snorkel. Don't fall for the tourist trap!!!! read more

Honestly, I'm basic diving certified and I loved this class! The team really made it extra special. They're very good in that they do so everyone felt very safe at all times! Best thing I did on my trip :) read more

My first time scuba diving, Nick was an awesome instructor. We felt safe and comfortable going under water. Can't wait to do it again! read more

This was an absolutely amazing experience. Everyone in my group was fairly nervous prior to getting there - however Scott, Felipe, Mike and Liz made us all feel super comfortable diving. They provided clear instruction and practice exercises before bringing us under, which allowed us all time to adjust and get the hang of things. We were able to go under around 15ft or so with guidance in case anything went awry, which made us all feel confident and safe during our experience. We are all so grateful that our dive instructors provided us with this unbelievable opportunity to see what's left of the coral reef and surrounding marine life. If you ever get the chance, I would highly recommend giving this a shot - you will not be disappointed! read more

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Awesome experience! The instructors were super accommodating with everyone and thorough with their instructions. Felipe, Kyle and Zola made sure everyone got the best experience that matched their own comfort level :) as a first-timer I felt more than comfortable with the experience. Big thanks to everyone! read more

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Try scuba is great. The instructors Felipe, ricki, and John are fantastic. It was my first time trying scuba and I was pretty nervous. The instructors all were really patient and understanding. They all made the experience feel as natural as possible. I will recommend try scuba to any family and friends coming to Honolulu! This was definitely an unforgettable experience. Plus you get a couple cute videos! read more

We had a great time with Max and Vanessa! They both were so friendly and made it a great experience! Now we're both stoked and ready to get our open water certifications! Can't wait to come back! read more

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I'm a swimming beginner, this is my first time try scuba diving. The instructor Zola is the best. He's very nice and patient. I was so terrified at the beginning, but with the help of his teaching & encourage, I finally made it and got very nice scuba diving short videos. Highly recommend to beginners. Even if u don't know how to swim, as long as you are not too afraid of water, try it. Nice experience and you will got some videos to show off. Go for it! read more

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Our snorkeling guide Nicky was very knowledgeable and patient. The snorkeling session was 1.5 hours but felt more like 30-minutes (time flies when you're having fun)! Thanks for a great time and the bay is beautiful. read more

Big Daddy T-Rex was extremely fun and super helpful in getting me acclimated to diving. Love his GoPro shots and it was free! As a non swimmer I was scared AF even though we were just in the lagoon. Breathing through the mouth was little hard at first. My ears definitely was popping and a little water got into my goggles (from breathing from the nose). I highly recommend this for beginners. I just wished I had a little more time (felt like it was too short) and saw more fishes (even though we got to see and touch an upside down jelly fish!!!). read more

First time snorkelers should try the sport here! Snorkeling is in a lagoon separated from the ocean so much calmer waters. There are a couple cool reefs where we got to see schools of fish, jelly fish, starfish, sea cucumbers etc. We started with lessons in the shallow end and then went out to float and paddle around looking at the reefs. Our instructor Zola was very chill and made sure we were all comfortable before going into deeper water. read more

Great experience! Scott, Nick, & Alex were awesome! They explained everything well and were very patient.

Thanks to Andrew for the scuba diving lessons! Had a great time and got cool footage. He helped us get comfortable breathing with the equipment and then took us out to see lots of fish and starfish. read more

Scott was great. He was a good teacher for our first time scuba diving. My wife was very uncomfortable and afraid, but she was able to overcome those obstacles and have fun thanks to him. read more

Not a pleasant experience. Booked a session 3 weeks ahead, on the day of the appointment got a call at 930 saying the park is closed have to cancel 930 dive and wait alright, we waited until 1030 which another phone call received said the whole thing Is cancelled have to reschedule, we can not reschedule because we have to fly out the next day and can not scuba 18 hrs prior going on a plan. I said I can wait until afternoon to join the afternoon session and they said it's full and can not take anyone anymore..??? My whole trip is ruined because of this, not happy with the situation could've told us the day ahead or something instead of us spend $50 on Uber to get to the park and not seeing anyone!! read more

Not real scuba diving. We were really looking forward to this new adventure after preparing ourselves with summing and snorkeling in the ocean. The list of cons just goes on and there really wasn't a pro to mention 1) The scuba is in the lagoon, not in the ocean. The lagoon itself is not clear, barely has any sea life left due to the tour companies using it. The aquatic life is minimal and even on the earliest session of the day, the visibility was sub-par. Forget others, it's difficult to see even your own legs or your partner nearby. We barely saw one school of fish and the "instructor" procured a jellyfish and sea urchin for us to hold which was kind of cool which is why this is 2 stars and not 1 2) Instructions are given as a theory lesson with very minimal actual practice. No video to show, no individual guidance even in a small group of 4. No help with securing your gear which also was suboptimal and kept coming off, especially the mask and fins. 3) Easy to get lost. We thought we were in good hands as we were sharing the instructor with another couple who were scuba certified (not sure why they came here then) so we were hoping to be taught a few things as it was our first time. No such luck. In fact, the instructor remained mostly with the trained divers and left us by ourselves. We spent most of the 25 minutes finding the instructor in super murky waters and saw barely any actual aquatic life. Not a peaceful experience as we expected similar to snorkeling. I would say avoid and hit up Sharks Cove for snorkeling instead. That place has super clear waters even at 2pm and is safe for swimmers with moderate aptitude. read more

Todd and Kyle were phenomenal. They did a great job of explaining everything and calmed my nerves...highly recommend read more

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Zola and Todd were awesome, very knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable the whole time! This is a really cool experience and gives you a taste of what getting certified would be like! Definitely recommend! read more

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Did scuba diving today with Try Scuba. Such a great beginners scuba diving, they take the edge off, and ensure you feel comfortable. Liz and Scott were such great instructors! Would def recommend! read more

Good place for 1 time scuba diver, Zola the instructor explained clear and easy way to knowledge for your 1st. try. My 10 years old son and I had a good time. The whole experiment was about 1hour. Zola vedio us many movement in the water. read more

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Great experience in Hawaii! Q made me feel safe and got great videos of me. I saw so many fish as well and it felt magical. Highly recommend' read more

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