About 1 or 2 Tank Certified SCUBA Shore Dive at Sea Turtle Cove
Dive Hilo's Sea Turtle Cove with Hilo Ocean Adventures on a certified shore dive featuring reef walls, lava rock formations and tropical marine life. Choose the one- or two-tank option at booking.
Explore Hilo's underwater coastline on a guided shore dive created for certified divers. Freshwater springs flow into the ocean here, helping shape a unique environment of reef walls, rock formations and thriving marine life just beyond the beach.
After a safety briefing and an overview of the creatures you may encounter, experienced dive professionals lead you to a premier shore diving site for a relaxed underwater tour. Diving depths of approximately 30-45 feet are reached, with possible sightings of sea turtles, octopus, eagle and manta rays, eels, corals and tropical reef fish.
Gear
While you are welcome to bring your own gear, Hilo Ocean Adventures does have top-of-the-line equipment available for rent as well. Gear is NOT automatically included.
Tour Inclusions
- Local snacks & juices
Activity Notes
Where & When
1 Tank Dive: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
2 Tank Dive: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Check in at 10:15 am at the Hilo Ocean Adventures Shop.
1717 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720 View Map
Once checked in at the dive shop, transportation will be provided to the dive site.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 10 years
Maximum age: 64 years
All divers must be open water certified and have a SCUBA diver certification card.
Experience level: Certified divers of all levels are welcome, though divers should be comfortable with an active shore entry. Refresher mandatory if inactive for more than 2 years.
All divers must be in good health with no recent injuries, pregnancies, back or neck issues. Those with lung issues or other major medical issues should contact Hilo Ocean Adventures before booking.
This is an active shore dive with natural ocean entry conditions. Divers should be comfortable carrying gear, walking on uneven terrain, and entering and exiting the water over lava rock.
All divers should be able to swim and use a snorkel or regulator.
No diving and driving or flying to altitudes of 2,500+ feet after dives for 12 hours (1 tank) or for 18 hours (2 tank).
Trips go rain or shine, unless Hilo Ocean Adventures must cancel for the safety of guests.
Minors 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Diving gear is available for rent. It is not included unless you choose the Add Diving Gear option.
A refresher course is mandatory if your last dive was 2+ years ago. This fee is in addition to the basic tour price.
Special Notes
Please use reef safe sunscreen. This is sunscreen that does not contain oxybenzone, which is the leading cause of reef stress and coral bleaching.
Water temperature: 75 to 80 °F (24 to 27 °C). A 3 mm wetsuit is recommended year-round.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
2.5 or 4 hours
Capacity
Small groups of up to 6 divers
Equipment
Diving gear is available for rent. Hilo Ocean Adventures carries top of the line gear such as: 2018 Atomic Z3 regulators and Oceanic BDC's
Vendor
This activity is operated by Hilo Ocean Adventures.
