Oahu Scuba Dives with Back or Heart Problems

Short answer: 6 of 15 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 13 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 15 scuba dives in Oahu; 13 state back and heart conditions details in the listing. 6 tours of 15 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 13 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.

TourBack and heart conditionsOperatorFrom
Voted Honolulu's #1 Beginner Scuba Diving + Free Videos Tour
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsTry Scuba Diving-Honolulu$89Check dates
Oahu: North Shore Shark Cage Diving
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsHawaii Shark Encounters Inc$100Check dates
Beginner Scuba Diving Experience with Video Package in Honolulu
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsScuba Lounge Hawaii$80Check dates
Certified Diver: 2-Tank Deep Wreck and Shallow Reef Dive Off Oahu
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsDive Oahu Inc$249Check dates
Certified Diver: 2-Tank Shallow Reef Dives off Oahu
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsDive Oahu Inc$141Check dates
Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving - Certified Only
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsWAIKIKI DIVE CENTER$292Check dates
DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsDive Oahu Inc$141Check dates
Certified Diver: 2-Tank Night Dive
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsDive Oahu Inc$249Check dates
Certified Divers: Best 2-Tank Wrecks & Reef Boat Dive All Inclusive From Waikiki
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsWaikiki Dive Center$89Check dates
Hawaii DISCOVER Beginner + Certified 2 Tank Shallow Scuba Diving
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsWaikiki Dive Center$239Check dates
Certified Scuba Diving Along Two Shallow Reef Sites
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsAaron's Dive Shop$215Check dates
Waikiki Two Tank Guided Scuba Diving Adventure: Certified Diver
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsOcean Therapy Charters$265Check dates
Certified Diver 2 Tank Shallow Reef Dives Off Wai'anae
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsDive Oahu Inc$141Check dates

Not stated in the listing

These scuba diving in Oahu do not mention back and heart conditions. Ask the operator before you book.

Questions

Can I do a scuba dive in Oahu with a back or heart condition?

6 of 15 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 13 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.

How up to date is this information?

We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.

Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.

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