Divers meet Aaron's Dive Shop staff at Maunalua Bay Beach Park at the boat ramp 15 minutes before the charter begins. Staff will get you checked in, get you any gear you need, and you'll have the opportunity to gage your tanks if you requested Enriched Air.
Staff will load the boat and get everyone's gear set up. Then divers will board the boat. The captain will give a safety briefing for the boat before departing.
As you pull away from the beach park, take in the gorgeous views. Diamond Head is silhouetted to the right. The Hanauma Bay ridge and Koko Head are to the right. And the lush Ko'olau mountain range complete the panoramic vista.
After a short boat ride, you begin to approach the first dive site and your dive guide briefs you on the dive.
1st Dive: Shallow reef dive*, about 30′-50′
2nd Dive: Shallow reef dive*, about 30′-50′
The shallow reef sites are full of possibilities with an abundance of dive site options - finger reefs that mimic the mountain range, gardens, ledges, craters, drifts. Regardless of the dive site chosen, you are in for a treat! Sharks, rays, TURTLES and monk seals are a some of the larger sea life we might encounter. Hawaii shallow reef sites are famous for their turtle sitings! Especially at turtle cleaning stations. Stay alert for the small seal life like nudibranchs, eels, frogfish, shrimp and other small sneaky sea life that might be right under your nose! There is an abundance of sea life that inhabit the crevices of the reef! Dive slow and steady along these reef systems so you don't miss the unique 'locals'. Stick with your guide as they will be sure to show you some hidden gems!
After a brief surface interval, your dive guide will brief you on the second dive site.
After finishing your second dive, staff will break down your gear and put it away. A hot water hose is available to rinse off after your dive. Staff will bring around a hot lavender towel as well to help you feel refreshed after the salt water. You can sit back, enjoy the 360 views of Maunalua Bay and eat some fresh-cut pineapple. Soon you will make it back to the boat launch where staff will unload your gear for you.
*Our dive sites are chosen the day of depending on conditions, diver abilities, and safety.
