Discover Scuba Diving
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Who this tour fits
Age bands that meet this tour's minimum age.
- Minimum age
- 10 years
- Swimming ability
- confident
- Physical intensity
- low
- Duration
- 240 minutes
Verified Aug 25, 2026. Confirm with the operator when booking.
Verified Aug 25, 2026. Confirm with the operator when booking.
About this tour
Take your first breath underwater with this 4-hour Discover Scuba Diving experience in Hilo - no certification needed. This introductory program is designed for complete beginners who want to find out if scuba diving is right for them, with professional instruction every step of the way.
The experience is broken into three sections. First, you'll complete paperwork, get fitted with gear, and watch a Discover SCUBA Diving presentation. Next, you'll spend 45 minutes to an hour in a pool training session to practice basic skills in a controlled environment. Finally, you'll head to the ocean for your first real scuba dive in Hilo's crystal-clear waters, where you may encounter sea turtles, colorful reef fish, and vibrant coral formations.
Upon completion, you'll receive a Discover SCUBA Diving Certificate, which allows you to dive under direct supervision of a SCUBA professional and serves as a credit toward the Open Water Diver Certification for 14 days.
Important: This is not a certification course. After completing this program, you will not be allowed to scuba dive without a SCUBA professional present. PADI medical forms must be completed before your session - arriving without completed paperwork will result in a $50 rescheduling fee.
Ages 10 and up. Participants must be able to swim unassisted in water too deep to stand. All gear is provided. Cancellation with full refund available up to 48 hours in advance.
Why book this operator
- Local operator in Hilo
- 4.7 out of 5 (846 Google reviews)
How booking here works
We do not take your payment or set prices, and no operator pays for placement here. What changes is who holds your booking, not what you pay.
What's included
Not included
- Gratuity
- Transport
Tour details
- Certification Required
- None
- Days Operated
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Difficulty Level
- Easy
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Equipment Provided
- snorkel gear, fins
- Food & Drinks
- snacks, water, soft drinks
- Food Included
- snacks
- Free Cancellation Window
- 24 hours
- Gear Included
- dive_gear
- Guided
- Yes
- Health Restrictions
- pregnancy, heart conditions, back problems, recent surgery
- Hotel Pickup
- No
- Infant Policy
- prohibited
- Meeting Location
- 1717 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo
- Minimum Age
- 10 years
- Physical Intensity
- low
- Pregnancy Restricted
- Yes
- Swimming Ability Required
- confident
- Swimming Required
- Yes
- Total Duration
- 240 minutes
- Transport Included
- meeting_point_only
- Unaccompanied Minimum Age
- 16 years
- Weather Dependent
- Yes
- What to Bring
- Swimwear, Towel, Camera, Reef Safe Sunscreen, Light Jacket
- Wildlife Likely
- green_sea_turtle, reef_fish
- Wildlife You May See
- green sea turtles, tropical fish
Frequently asked questions
How long is Discover Scuba Diving?
Discover Scuba Diving lasts about 240.
How much does Discover Scuba Diving cost?
Discover Scuba Diving costs $325 per person.
Is there a minimum age for Discover Scuba Diving?
The minimum age for Discover Scuba Diving is 10 years old.
Where does Discover Scuba Diving meet?
Discover Scuba Diving meets at 1717 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo.
What is the cancellation policy for Discover Scuba Diving?
Rebooking within 24 hours of your tour will result in a $50 rescheduling fee. If you do not come fully prepared (PADI medical forms signed), you will not be allowed to attend and will incur a $50 rescheduling fee. These fees may be waived if circumstances are out of the customer's control.
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