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PADI Discover Scuba Diving - 2-Tank

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Key info

  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Incl. 2 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Instant confirmation
  • Free Cancellation - 48hrs notice
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Highlights

Discover Scuba Diving at Fathom Five is the most accessible introduction to breathing underwater in the world — no certification, no experience, and no prior diving knowledge required. In just one unforgettable day, you'll learn the fundamentals, gea

  • Make two real open water dives in Kauai's spectacular reefs — no certification required
  • Learn to breathe underwater with Fathom Five's PADI-certified professional instructors
  • Encounter Hawaiian sea turtles, reef fish, and coral formations in their natural habitat
  • Complete in a single day — the perfect Kauai adventure for visitors of any experience level
  • Earn credit toward your PADI Open Water certification if you decide to continue diving

Dive center

Fathom Five Divers

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Fathom Five Divers — Kauai's Garden Island, Underwater

Aloha and welcome to Fathom Five Divers — Kauai's longest-running dive shop and your home base for unforgettable scuba adventures on the Garden Island. Founded with a passion for sharing the ocean and a belief that small groups make for big experiences, we've been guiding divers through Kauai's extraordinary underwater world for over 43 years. We're proudly rated a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center — and voted Best Dive Shop for Beginners in the Ultimate Kauai Guidebook.

You'll find us on the south shore of Kauai in charming Old Koloa Town, just five minutes from sunny Poipu Beach and Kukuiula Harbor, where our custom-built boats launch daily. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a coffee, and chat story with our instructors — that's the Fathom Five way.

Two Locations. The Whole Island.

Our south shore shop puts you minutes from spectacular diving, while our partner location, Ocean Quest Watersports, sits just off the north shore near Tunnels Beach — giving us access to virtually anywhere on Kauai.

Small Groups. Big Dives.

We cap every boat at just 6 divers — no cattle boats here. Our custom-built vessels were designed specifically for Hawaiian waters, and our 20+ south shore dive sites are all within 15 minutes of the harbor, making our two-tank trips a comfortable half-day adventure. You get personal attention, genuine connection with your guides, and that unhurried island pace you came here for.

30+ Dive Sites — Including the Forbidden Island

Kauai's waters hide 30+ unique dive sites teeming with marine life — graceful sea turtles, playful dolphins, and rare endemic fish found nowhere else on Earth. For the bucket-list experience, we run three-tank Niihau dive charters from May through September, reaching the remote reefs of Lehua Rock — the most pristine dive location in the USA and the westernmost scuba site in the country.

PADI Courses & eLearning

Whether you're here to earn your Open Water, complete your Advanced certification, add an Adventure Dive specialty, or get your Enriched Air/Nitrox card, we've got you covered. We now offer full PADI eLearning courses so you can complete the knowledge development at your own pace before you arrive — leaving more time for the fun part. Discover SCUBA dives are available for first-timers, with no experience necessary.

Gear, Rentals & More

We carry a full selection of SCUBA equipment, apparel, and accessories, along with underwater digital camera rentals with strobe capability, and snorkeling and gear rentals for the whole family.

We want your experience with us to be the highlight of your vacation — something you'll talk about for years to come. We can't wait to blow bubbles with you.

📍 3450 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756 · Open daily 7am–6pm · (808) 742-6991


PADI 5 Star IDC Dive shop 10 PADI Instructors Max. 4.0 divers / guide

Address: 7356 Km from your location
3450 Poipu Road, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, 96756, United States of America (USA)

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 2 open water dives
  • 1 confined water dive (pool or shallow water)
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • Open water dives
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
  • Surface interval refreshments

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10+
  • Min. certification: None
  • Min logged dives: None
  • No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary, but you need to be in reasonable physical health.

What to expect

Your Discover Scuba Diving experience at Fathom Five begins on shore, where your PADI instructor walks you through the essential skills you need to breathe and move safely underwater — buoyancy control, clearing your mask, how to signal your buddy, and what to do if something feels off. It takes about 20 minutes and is designed to make you feel genuinely ready before you ever enter the water. Then you head in. On your first dive, your instructor stays right beside you as you descend into Kauai's crystal-clear coastal waters and experience the underwater world for the very first time. By the second dive, most guests are moving with real confidence — exploring coral formations, watching sea turtles glide overhead, and taking in the reef fish and marine life that make Hawaiian waters so extraordinary. Both dives take place in the same stunning ocean environments where Fathom Five has been guiding adventures for decades. You'll surface with a story worth telling — and if the ocean hooks you the way it hooks most people, every moment of your Discover Scuba experience counts as credit toward full PADI Open Water certification.

Other Information

Confirmation

  • You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after booking
  • In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

Meet at the dive center

Fathom Five is located in Koloa at 3450 Poipu Road. We're the first building on the left hand side as you turn onto Poipu Rd., right next to the Texaco gas station.

Address: 3450 Poipu Road, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, 96756, United States of America (USA)

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity
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