KOLOA SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
First Breath in Kauai: Two Guided Dives at Koloa Landing
A beginner-focused, two-tank Discover SCUBA that pairs a focused classroom primer with two instructor-led dives—useful for anyone planning their first underwater experience on Kauai's south shore.
First Breath in Kauai: Two Guided Dives at Koloa Landing.
Koloa Landing delivers a compact, high-impact introduction to SCUBA on Kauai’s south shore: a one-hour, instructor-led academic session followed by two guided dives in local waters. The program is tailored for first-time divers and designed to keep you with an instructor for the entirety of each underwater outing, making it an intimate way to explore reef and marine life without prior certification.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A focused, one-hour primer
Before you ever drop weight, an instructor walks you through core SCUBA skills in a one-hour academic lesson so that the two subsequent water dives are confident, guided experiences.
Two instructor-led tank dives
After the shore-side classroom, you complete two guided dives, remaining with your instructor for the entire underwater time—ideal for first dives in Kauai’s clear coastal waters.
Beginner-friendly with gear provided
No prior experience is required; the experience includes all rental gear and light provisions so newcomers can focus on breathing, buoyancy and the marine environment rather than logistics.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
You start with an instructor-led, one-hour academic lesson that covers essential SCUBA skills and safety. From there you transition into the water for two guided dives, each conducted with direct instructor supervision so you stay together and work on maneuvers in a controlled setting—an almost hand-held introduction to diving in Kauai.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this is for—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs daily and is scheduled as a roughly four-hour outing.
The outing includes a one-hour lesson, snacks and drinks, and all rental SCUBA gear so you arrive ready to dive.
Offered seven days a week.
Participants must be at least ten years old and in good medical health; consult the operator’s medical-history questionnaire if unsure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need prior SCUBA certification?
No—this is a Discover SCUBA program designed for non-certified participants; a one-hour lesson precedes the two guided dives.
How long does the trip take?
The outing is approximately four hours long.
What is included in the price?
The program includes a one-hour lesson, snacks and drinks, and all rental gear.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least ten years old.
What if I have health concerns?
Divers must be in good medical health; if you are unsure about meeting the health requirements, review the medical-history questionnaire (PDF) or call the operator to discuss.
How often does the trip run?
The activity is offered seven days a week.