HONOLULU SCOOTER FIELD GUIDE
Electric Sub-Sleds and Green Turtles: Riding Maunalua Bay’s Underwater Scooters
A two-hour tour from Honolulu that pairs a scenic catamaran cruise with a 20-minute submersible-scooter ride through reefs to see colorful fish, corals and Hawaii’s green sea turtles.
Electric Sub-Sleds and Green Turtles: Riding Maunalua Bay’s Underwater Scooters.
From a 50-foot power catamaran in Maunalua Bay, Island Water Sports Hawaii guides small groups into shallow reef waters where guests mount self‑propelled, eco‑friendly submarine scooters to glide among colorful fish, coral and the famous green sea turtles of Oahu — no scuba experience required.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Meet the green sea turtles and reef fish
The guided scooter route takes you through tropical reefs where colorful fish, corals and Hawaii’s green sea turtles are regular sights, all while riding your own submersible scooter.
A scenic cruise on a roomy 50‑foot catamaran
The experience begins with boarding a 50‑foot power catamaran for a short scenic cruise to the dive site; the boat also offers shade areas and a spacious sun deck to relax between snorkel and scooter segments.
Underwater views without scuba gear
These self‑propelled electric scooters eliminate the constraints of conventional dive equipment, letting participants enjoy submerged reef travel and snorkeling without prior scuba training.
What the day feels like
What the outing actually feels like
You board a 50‑foot power catamaran and cruise to clear water in Maunalua Bay, receive a safety briefing, then spend roughly 20 minutes on a submersible scooter guided along reef contours; the two‑hour outing also includes snorkeling, swimming and time to relax on shaded deck space.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The standard rate is $180 per person (ages 10 and up). The outing is a two‑hour tour that includes a 20‑minute scooter ride.
No scuba gear or prior dive experience is required; the tour includes snorkeling and swimming segments and provides platform access from the boat.
The trip departs from the operator’s catamaran and includes a short scenic cruise to the reef site; follow operator instructions for check‑in and boarding.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need scuba certification or prior dive experience?
No — the tour requires no diving or scuba experience; the submersible scooters and snorkeling segments are designed for surface swimmers and first‑time underwater riders.
How long is the tour and the scooter ride?
The full outing is two hours long and includes a 20‑minute scooter ride.
What are the age, height and weight requirements?
Participants must be at least 10 years old, measure between 4′ and 6′8″ in height, and meet a weight limit of 350 pounds.
Can pregnant people or those with medical conditions join?
No — the operator requires that participants have no medical conditions and excludes anyone who is pregnant in any stage.
What wildlife will we see during the scooter portion?
Guides lead riders through reefs where guests commonly see colorful fish, coral formations and green sea turtles of Hawaii.