Oahu Scuba Dive Minimum Age

Short answer: It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from no minimum to 15 across 15 tours. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 15 scuba dives in Oahu; 15 state minimum age details in the listing. The minimum age for scuba dives in Oahu ranges from any age to 15. 1 tour takes children of any age. 2 tours accept children under 6.

TourMinimum ageOperatorFrom
Oahu Shark Dive on the North Shore
“Booking age bands: Infant 0-2, Child 3-12, Adult 13-99”
 All agesNorth Shore Shark Adventures$99Check dates
Shark Cage Diving On "The World Famous North Shore of Oahu", Hawaii
“Booking age bands: Child 3-12, Adult 13-100”
 3+Haleiwa Shark Tours$100Check dates
Oahu: North Shore Shark Cage Diving
“Minimum age 5yr old”
 5+Hawaii Shark Encounters Inc$100Check dates
Certified Diver: 2-Tank Deep Wreck and Shallow Reef Dive Off Oahu
“Booking age bands: Child 8-14, Adult 15-90”
 8+Dive Oahu Inc$249Check dates
Certified Diver: 2-Tank Shallow Reef Dives off Oahu
“Booking age bands: Child 8-14, Adult 15-90”
 8+Dive Oahu Inc$141Check dates
Certified Diver 2 Tank Shallow Reef Dives Off Wai'anae
“Booking age bands: Child 8-14, Adult 15-90”
 8+Dive Oahu Inc$141Check dates
Voted Honolulu's #1 Beginner Scuba Diving + Free Videos Tour
“Booking age bands: Child 10-17, Adult 18-99”
 10+Try Scuba Diving-Honolulu$89Check dates
Beginner Scuba Diving Experience with Video Package in Honolulu
“Booking age bands: Child 10-17, Adult 18-99”
 10+Scuba Lounge Hawaii$80Check dates
DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu
“Minimum age 10 years old!”
 10+Dive Oahu Inc$141Check dates
Certified Divers: Best 2-Tank Wrecks & Reef Boat Dive All Inclusive From Waikiki
“Booking age bands: Child 10-12, Youth 13-17, Adult 18-75”
 10+Waikiki Dive Center$89Check dates
Hawaii DISCOVER Beginner + Certified 2 Tank Shallow Scuba Diving
“Booking age bands: Child 10-12, Youth 13-17, Adult 18-75”
 10+Waikiki Dive Center$239Check dates
Certified Scuba Diving Along Two Shallow Reef Sites
“Booking age bands: Child 10-17, Adult 18-80”
 10+Aaron's Dive Shop$215Check dates
Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving - Certified Only
“Booking age bands: Adult 14-99”
 14+WAIKIKI DIVE CENTER$292Check dates
Certified Diver: 2-Tank Night Dive
“Booking age bands: Adult 15-90”
 15+Dive Oahu Inc$249Check dates
Waikiki Two Tank Guided Scuba Diving Adventure: Certified Diver
“Booking age bands: Youth 15-17, Adult 18-99”
 15+Ocean Therapy Charters$265Check dates
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Questions

How old do you have to be for a scuba dive in Oahu?

It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from no minimum to 15 across 15 tours.

Which scuba dive in Oahu is best for young children?

Oahu Shark Dive on the North Shore by North Shore Shark Adventures has the lowest minimum age (all ages) and 3266 reviews.

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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