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Kauai's Ultimate Shore Dive - SOUTH ISLAND

Guided

Duration: 4 hours

Features

Free Cancellation
Small Group Sizes
Kid Friendly
Wildlife
Locally Owned
Instant Book
$169 Certified Diver
(Ages 10+)

Description

Certified Divers Only

Prices:

  • $125.50+tax/person for a one tank dive from shore
  • $155.50+tax/person for a two tank dive from shore

Ages 10+ • Certified Divers Only

All dives with Kauai Down Under include:

  • Guaranteed small and personalized groups of 6 divers or less!
  • Detailed site and marine biology briefings before every dive!
  • Delicious snacks and cold beverages!
  • All pricing includes all equipment!

South Shore Kauai Scuba Diving

Yes, this dive is from the shore...but not your stereotypical run of the mill shore dive. With very easy entry and exit, short surface swim and lots of unique and plentiful marine life, the most popular south shore dive site is called Koloa Landing. This is a shore dive located in very protected Hanaka’ape Bay, which is sheltered from surf, wind, and chop. The entry and exit point is a convenient former boat ramp which we use to access the reef. There is very little surface swim involved, as the dive site begins just steps off the ramp. We set up all of your equipment close to the water in a comfortable setting complete with chairs and an ice chest full of refreshments and snacks. Koloa Landing is known as a colorful dive, full of vibrant stony corals as well as a huge abundance of marine life. The large horseshoe-shaped bay allows us to dive in two distinct areas, perfect for a two tank excursion. The maximum depth here is approximately 50 feet with an average bottom time of 45 minutes, depending upon air consumption. Our dive times are 8:00 am, 1:00 pm or dusk. Mornings are typically calm on the south shore of Kauai with trade winds picking up in the early afternoon, so our morning dives are amazing.

The animals we encounter at Koloa Landing on a regular basis are: Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, up to seven species of moray eels (including the rare dragon eel), leaf and devil scorpionfish, octopus, hermit crabs, a variety of invertebrates (cone snails, auger snails, helmet snails, shrimp, sea stars, urchins), and hundreds of tropical fish! We also have a pair of Hawaiian scarlet cleaner shrimp who will hop right into your mouth if you let them to clean your teeth! This is their job for the fish living on the reef! On rare occasion, we are lucky enough to encounter frog fish, dolphin, spotted eagle rays and even the elusive Reef or Galapagos shark. During the months of December through April, we are also fortunate to hear the sound of Humpback whales singing during our dives here.

Let our professional staff show you the true beauty and magic of Koloa Landing!

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Cancellation Policy

24 HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY FOR ALL TOURS

Dive Kauai's ULTIMATE SHORE DIVE tours are something you won’t want to miss! However, we do understand that things happen and you may be required to cancel or postpone your lesson. For this reason, we have developed various policies we feel accommodate circumstances that may be beyond your control.

Tours reserved within the 24 hour period of time before the start time will be considered FINAL RESERVATIONS, not eligible for a refund

Tours cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled date and time of the tour will not be charged any fees to credit card on file (This is calculated down to the minute! If tour is at 7:30am, you have until 7:29am Hawaii time the day before)

Tours cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled date and time of the tour or customers who do not show up to the scheduled tour will be charged 100% of the tour total (This is calculated down to the minute! If tour is at 7:30am, you have until 7:29am Hawaii time the day before)

PLEASE NOTE: For YOUR SAFETY you cannot participate in any activity above 1000' or 300 meters in elevation within 18 hours after diving. This includes driving and hiking to Waimea Canyon, Taking a Helicopter or Airplane Tour of the island as well as departing island in a commercial aircraft (even if just flying to Oahu). Our staff will have your safety in mind and may prevent you from participating in the scheduled dive. This would result in being considered a "DAY OF CANCELLATION" and therefore will not be eligible for any refund of any kind. If you made a reservation less than 18 hours prior to going above 1000' or 300 meters in elevation, please contact our office outside 48 hours to cancel or reschedule your tour. If you are within our 24 hour cancellation period, the cancellation policy will be in full effect.

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Availability

February 2025

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Location

Address

Koloa Landing Dive Site

Koloa, HI, 96756

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