Oahu Scuba Dives Without Certification

Short answer: Yes. 5 tours qualify, including Voted Honolulu's #1 Beginner Scuba Diving + Free Videos Tour (Try Scuba Diving-Honolulu); Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving - Certified Only (WAIKIKI DIVE CENTER); DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu (Dive Oahu Inc). Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 15 scuba dives in Oahu; 11 state dive certification details in the listing. 5 tours of the 11 that mention it qualify: Voted Honolulu's #1 Beginner Scuba Diving + Free Videos Tour (Try Scuba Diving-Honolulu); Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving - Certified Only (WAIKIKI DIVE CENTER); DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu (Dive Oahu Inc). 6 say no.

Tour	Dive certification	Operator	From
Voted Honolulu's #1 Beginner Scuba Diving + Free Videos Tour “Guided Scuba Diving Adventure (No prior certification is needed)”	No certification needed	Try Scuba Diving-Honolulu	$89	Check dates
Certified Diver: 2-Tank Deep Wreck and Shallow Reef Dive Off Oahu “All divers MUST show proof of certification through PADI or another approved diving course before boarding the boat.”	Certification required	Dive Oahu Inc	$249	Check dates
Certified Diver: 2-Tank Shallow Reef Dives off Oahu “All divers MUST show proof of certification through PADI or another approved diving course before boarding the boat.”	Certification required	Dive Oahu Inc	$141	Check dates
Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving - Certified Only “Although on the same boat, the non-certified divers and/or new students will be grouped separately at 4:1 ratio with a dedicated instructor.”	No certification needed	WAIKIKI DIVE CENTER	$292	Check dates
DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu “Never been diving before?”	No certification needed	Dive Oahu Inc	$141	Check dates
Certified Diver: 2-Tank Night Dive “All divers MUST show proof of certification through PADI or another approved diving course before boarding the boat.”	Certification required	Dive Oahu Inc	$249	Check dates
Certified Divers: Best 2-Tank Wrecks & Reef Boat Dive All Inclusive From Waikiki “For Beginner divers, failed medical questionnaire at checkin will forfeit all reimbursement, refund and free rescheduling.”	No certification needed	Waikiki Dive Center	$89	Check dates
Hawaii DISCOVER Beginner + Certified 2 Tank Shallow Scuba Diving “Any non-certified beginners shall review our medical questionnaire prior to book this tour.”	No certification needed	Waikiki Dive Center	$239	Check dates
Certified Scuba Diving Along Two Shallow Reef Sites “For over 50 years, Aaron's team of PADI professionals has been taking certified scuba divers on the Hawaiian adventure of their lives.”	Certification required	Aaron's Dive Shop	$215	Check dates
Waikiki Two Tank Guided Scuba Diving Adventure: Certified Diver “Experience is only for Certified Divers”	Certification required	Ocean Therapy Charters	$265	Check dates
Certified Diver 2 Tank Shallow Reef Dives Off Wai'anae “All divers MUST show proof of certification through PADI or another approved diving course before boarding the boat.”	Certification required	Dive Oahu Inc	$141	Check dates

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These scuba diving in Oahu do not mention dive certification. Ask the operator before you book.

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Are there Oahu scuba dives without certification?

Yes. 5 tours qualify, including Voted Honolulu's #1 Beginner Scuba Diving + Free Videos Tour (Try Scuba Diving-Honolulu); Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving - Certified Only (WAIKIKI DIVE CENTER); DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu (Dive Oahu Inc).

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Oahu Scuba Dives Without Certification

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