Get an introduction to scuba diving during a 3.5-hour beginner's lesson in Hilo. Get fitted for all the necessary gear at the local dive shop and listen to a 30-minute introductory lesson on diving theory on dry land. With your highly trained instructors, proceed to the only indoor heated pool in Hilo for your first underwater experience. Once you're comfortable, head to a nearby reef for your first open water dive. Accompanied by your instructors, submerge using your newfound skills and look for native sea turtles, octopus and tropical fish. All gear and round-trip transportation from Hilo accommodations or the cruise port are included.

• Introductory scuba diving course in Hilo
• 30-minute scuba theory lesson on dry land
• First dive in a heated indoor pool
• 30- to 50-minute open water dive
• Supervision from PADI-certified instructors
• Round-trip transportation from Hilo hotels or the cruise port

What To Expect

Begin this exciting undersea adventure by catching a cab from your port to a local dive shop. Here, you'll meet with your professionally-trained SCUBA instructors to begin your 45-minute morning classroom session. Learn essential SCUBA diving skills, such as underwater breathing techniques and emergency safety procedures to use. Then, put your knowledge to the test and follow up your morning classroom session by spending 45 minutes in a heated indoor pool.

Finally you'll be transported to Next, you'll make your way to a beautiful dive/snorkel location in Hilo where you'll experience SCUBA diving in the open waters near one of the reefs that hug the Big Island's coastline. Hawaii is known for its coral reefs, which account for 60 percent of the reef ecosystems in the United States. Catch a glimpse of tropical fish and Hawaiian green sea turtles before heading back to your port in Hilo.

With the option to learn essential SCUBA diving skills before heading out to the open waters near Hilo Bay, this tour is perfect for combining a learning opportunity with an outdoor experience. Book your SCUBA diving underwater tour now and get ready to make memories in Hilo!