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Waikiki Diving Center

424 Nahua Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
808.922.2121
Ranked #84 of 132 tours in Honolulu
3.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Water sports
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Fort Worth, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

After diving for decades without certification, I finally decided to get certified while on vacation. Two full days of five 2-tank dives. What wasn't to like? The center and staff are very laid-back, but that doesn't make them less professional. I was very well taken care of; always looked after, always check on. Liv and Shawn were wonderful. The equipment... More

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Rockford, illinois
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

I had a coupon and thus tried them. Not impressed as a long time certified diver. This was geared toward beginners and non-certified and I was never told that. Did not see much marine life. would not recommend for certified divers. I went on 2 tank dive and returned to the boat with 2000 lbs both the times!!! Went on... More

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Vancouver, Washington
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

A Padi 5 star and Instructor Development Center. If your certified these guys will take you to some fantastic wrecks and reef dives. If you have never tried diving before but would like to, they will take on a fantastic discover SCUBA that you will tell your friends about for years. It's very likely you will see turtles. Just North... More

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Gold Coast
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

I was recently lucky enough to deal with Capatain Nick and dive with his awesome crew. I was extremely impressed I was with their dive operation! I have dived with numerous dive operations in my time and the crew rank right up there with my favourites. They were super efficient, professional and most importantly friendly along with that ever present... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

First dive for my husband & I. We loved it. The crew were hillarious and so helpful. We were swimming with the most amazing turtles and saw 2 whales meters away from boat. We are very Dissapointed by the precious people who expect so much for an amazing price of around $100! I honestly don't know how they even covet... More

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Colorado
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011
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We were promised a two tank boat dive, and what we got was a bait and switch with two twenty minute dives with 15 people jammed on a scow. The equipment was questionable. The divemasters gave poor pre-dive briefs and complained about management. Save your money. Find another dive company or go snorkeling instead. More

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Bothell, Washington
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2011
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I went on a Groupon deal to see what Waikiki Divers had to offer. After a dozen or so of exchanged emails to Vicki confirming what I needed (as I brought all my gear except BC, weights and tanks), I was ready to get diving...except I couldn't get her to confirm the time the van would pick me up in... More

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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2011
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First the staff... not the nicest people I have ever met :-( Dive time, 15 min around a wreck and it is time to go back at the surface! WHAT! Our tanks were so full that we could have done the second dive with them... The worse part was the octopus, that poor thing didn't ask that a stupid instructor... More

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Vancouver, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011

My daughter finished her Open Water certification at the Waikiki Dive Center. We chose this location in part as they are a PADI 5 Star operation. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful which made our diving very pleasurable. I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone. Pre-dive briefings were very thorough and safety is taken very seriously by... More

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Anchorage, Alaska
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2011
4
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We arrived at 1015 as instructed and left the dive shop about 1215... in that time we tried on a wet suit, BCD, fins/mask. Strike one. We had 19 people (15 paying customers/4 crew) on a boat that I'm pretty certain isn't rated for that capacity.... 12 is what they say on their website, from other boats I've been on... More

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