KOLOA BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Koloa Landing 2-Tank Shore Dive: Guided, small-group explorations of Kauai’s nearshore reefs
A guided two-tank shore dive at Koloa Landing that runs daily in small groups, includes an ecology briefing and quality rental gear — this guide explains what to expect and how to plan for the 4.5-hour experience.
Koloa Landing 2-Tank Shore Dive: Guided, small-group explorations of Kauai’s nearshore reefs.
At Koloa Landing on Kauai’s south shore, Fathom Five Divers runs a guided 2-tank shore dive designed for divers of all levels. The operator pairs small-group instruction with ecology briefings and well-maintained rental gear so visitors can descend into rich reef life at depths from roughly 15 to 45 feet in an easy-entry environment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Close encounters with South Shore reef life
Koloa Landing’s reefs host concentrated marine life within a moderate depth range, and Fathom Five’s instructors provide biology briefings that highlight animal habits, habitats and breeding locations—bringing encounters to life for divers.
Two accessible shore dives, 15–45 feet
The experience is built around two shore dives in an easy entry area with minimal swell break, offering stable conditions across shallow to mid depths that suit both returning and newer certified divers.
Small groups, thorough briefings and quality gear
Trips run in small groups (no more than four divers unless requested), include snacks and juices, and feature clean, well-maintained rental equipment and an orientation covering safety procedures and dive signals.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You check in for a half-day session, meet your small group and instructor for an ecology and safety briefing, don rental gear if needed, then enter the sea via an easy shore entry for the first of two guided dives. Between dives there’s a surface interval with provided snacks and juices, followed by the second dive and a final debrief—an efficient, supportive rhythm that focuses on marine life and skills refreshment.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
You can rent a full package (mask, fins, snorkel, regulator, weight-integrated BCD, 5mm full or short wetsuit) or choose ala carte pieces; bring certification card and any personal items you prefer.
If you haven’t dived in more than two years, add the refresher: a 30-minute academic review with an instructor plus the dive. Refresher participants must check in 30 minutes prior to the standard dive check-in time.
Trips provide snacks and juices during the surface interval; operators maintain clean, well-serviced gear available for rental.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Koloa Landing 2-Tank Shore Dive take?
The session is approximately 4.5 hours long with scheduled check-ins at 7:30 am and 12:45 pm on days when trips run.
What are the age and group-size limits?
Trips are available to divers aged 10 and up and are run in small groups of no more than four divers unless a larger group is requested.
Is gear available to rent?
Yes — Fathom Five offers a full rental package (mask, fins, snorkel, regulator, weight-integrated BCD, 5mm wetsuit) as well as individual rental pieces.
Will certified and non-certified divers be mixed in a group?
The operator strives not to mix certified and non-certified divers unless specifically requested.
What is the refresher option and how do I sign up?
The refresher option is for certified divers who haven’t dove in more than two years and includes a 30-minute academic review followed by the dive; refresher participants must check in 30 minutes before the standard dive check-in time.
How deep are the dives at Koloa Landing?
Dives typically range from about 15 feet to 45 feet, offering accessible depths for a range of certified divers.