Honolulu Scuba Company

Set just minutes from Waikiki in the Kaka'ako district, Honolulu Scuba Company calls itself the city's premier dive center — and it's built to back that up. As a PADI Resort staffed by four PADI instructors, it's a friendly, knowledgeable home base for getting the most out of diving around Oahu, whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned diver chasing something deeper.

Gear, gas and full service

This is a complete, head-to-toe operation. You'll find equipment sales and a full line of rental scuba gear, plus rebreather (CCR) and scooter (DPV) rentals for those who want to push further. Air fills, Nitrox, Trimix and mixed gas keep every dive plan covered, backed by an on-site full-service repair center.

On land, an onsite classroom, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a retail shop and parking round things out. Divers here can encounter sharks, whales, turtles and ocean fish, and the center runs a dive club for those who want to keep coming back. English is spoken throughout.