Shore Dive with Sea Turtles @ Koloa Landing for Certified Divers

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Shore Dive with Sea Turtles @ Koloa Landing for Certified Divers — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Kauai is famous for many things but perhaps none more than being one of the leading natural sanctuaries for the Green Sea Turtle. With a lifespan of over 100 years and sizes exceeding 5 feet in length, they are truly a sight to behold. In Kauai, the Honu seem to have embraced the Aloha spirit, frequently greeting divers with curiosity and interest. Having been protected by the endangered species act since 1979, the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle has very little fear of the divers that visit their home. We're fairly certain they would throw you a "shaka" as they swam by, if only they had opposable thumbs.

With over 1,250 endemic species in the Hawaiian Islands, the Honu is just one of the many exciting animals you will experience on your tour. Macro photographers will be thrilled by the vast diversity of nudibranch, cowries, pipefish, and colorful crustations. Explorers will love the variety of eels, schooling blue striped snapper, perching hawk fish, and shapeshifting octopus.

Extreme Sports Scuba Diving On the Water Small Group Involves Animals New Product Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Seasport Divers

Ages: Adults (10–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Professional Divemaster
Included: Snacks
Included: Booties
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Wetsuit
Included: Fins
Included: Mask

Not included

Not included: Gratuity
Not included: Regulator
Not included: BCD
Not included: Scuba Instructor - this is for certified divers only

Itinerary

Once checked in at the shop and you have provided your required scuba certification, equipment has been loaded, and you are introduced to your professional divemaster, guests will be transported to Koloa Landing, Kauai's most famous shore dive site. Upon arrival, guests will be given a detailed briefing about the site and shore diving procedures. Once the dive site and safety briefing is completed, it's time to get wet and check out the incredible underwater ecosystem Koloa Landing has to offer including its population of over 50 Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. Though we can't guarantee you'll see them because they are wild animals, it's extremely rare that we don't! *Important*: This experience is for certified divers only. This experience requires participants to remain below an altitude of 1,000ft for 18 hours after their last dive. Restrictions include interisland and commercial flights, helicopter tours, skydiving, and trips to Waimea Canyon.

Stop 1
Koloa

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Participants will meet at the dive center for check-in, be introduced to their guide, and get fitted for SCUBA gear (if rental is needed). Once complete, our guests will be provided complimentary transportation to Koloa Landing, the Dive Location for this experience.

End point

Participants will meet at the dive center for check-in, be introduced to their guide, and get fitted for SCUBA gear (if rental is needed). Once complete, our guests will be provided complimentary transportation to Koloa Landing, the Dive Location for this experience.

Using your ticket

No physical ticket is required for this activity. Once booked, you will be added directly to our calendar.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

1-Tank Shore Dive + Gear
1-Tank Shore Dive Own Gear

Duration: 3 hours: For those on a tighter schedule, we offer this experience as a 1-Tank dive as well.
2-Tank Shore Dive + Gear
2-Tank Shore Dive Own Gear