Reef Pirates Hawaii

Hanauma Bay is the most popular nature preserve in Oahu and a great place not only to stay the day at the beach but for snorkelers, beginning divers, and experienced divers alike. This bay is teeming with life and no boats are allowed so the waters are calm and protected.

Premier east side drift dive with 100ft/30m wall section as well as 40ft/12m reef. Only available with low east winds and a small south swell. Rarely dove. Generally 100ft+/30m+ viz with no nearby runoff.

Fish Garden is a wall dive in the area between Spitting Cave and Sea Cave. In the area the drop off from the sea cliffs is very steep with slopes starting at 60-90ft. Some large boulder fields.

A short 10-minute boat ride just outside of Kai Boat Marina sits Oahu’s Koko Crater dive site. Topside views of Koko Head mountain from this side are unforgettable. A great dive spot for beginners.

Spitting Cave is one of Oahu’s more exciting, deeper dives and is accessed via boat only. This dive is for more advanced divers as it starts around 50 feet and drops down to 140 feet with natural caves carved out in the lava rocks. The current is also fairly strong here so it is considered a drift dive.

A steep descent from the nearby parking lot. Not suitable with a large east swell. Beach entry can be dangerous. Start diving into the current. Large boulders and slabs, generally good visibility. This can be a challenging dive.