Honolulu
Point Panic, a beginner-intermediate shore dive on the south shore, features diverse marine life, including sea turtles and reef sharks, in waters 20-60 feet deep, with multiple dive sites, including Secret Reef and Horseshoe Reef, and requires caution due to boat traffic and changing wave conditions.
The Kewalo Pipe, a beginner-level shore or boat dive, features a surprisingly rich marine ecosystem with diverse marine life, including eels, crabs, turtles, and reef fish, at an average depth of 25-30 feet, best accessed by boat due to high maritime traffic.
This dive site features an old mooring along an outflow pipe, teeming with small critters like shrimp and fish, making it ideal for macro diving.
Secrets Reef, a boat-accessible site off Honolulu's Kaka'Ako Waterfront, offers an easy dive with abundant Hawaiian reef life, including triggerfish, butterflyfish, and sea turtles. The dive conditions feature temperatures between 24°C and 28°C, visibility of up to 30 meters, and diverse underwater terrain suitable for all skill levels.
Horseshoe Reef, a beginner-level shore or boat dive, is not recommended for snorkeling, with waters averaging 50-60 feet in depth, offering a unique underwater experience.
Nautilus Reef, an ancient lava field turned reef, offers an easy boat dive with diverse marine life, including triggerfish, butterflyfish, and Moorish idols, and possible white tip reef shark sightings.
Rojo Reef, a healthy and vibrant Oahu reef, offers an easy and pleasant dive with good visibility, featuring a diverse array of marine life, including octopus, moray eels, and sea turtles.
The Sea Tiger (Stern), a popular Oahu wreck dive, offers exciting marine life encounters, including green sea turtles, tiger sharks, and large Hawaiian stingrays, just 10 minutes from Waikiki Beach.