Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii Diving in Oahu

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1 The diving The best diving is often found where the human impact is minimal. Hawaii is more than 3219 kilometers from the nearest continental landmass, and is, to say the least very remote, extremely lush and amazingly tropical. That remoteness pays off with some of the most pristine scenery, cleanest air and unique marine creatures on the planet. But, the US diminutive 50th state is also a land of contrast, from the fire of lava to the ice of snow-capped volcanoes, farmland and cities, waterfalls and sandy beaches. In short, it s a Pacific paradise, particularly so for divers! The deep waters surrounding the island, attracts the larger mammals, like humpback whales in the winter time. But dolphins, turtles, sharks and manta rays are present all year round. (If you want to dive with the Manta Rays, we recommend you to head over to our dive center on Big Island and the famous Kona Dive!). The diving around Oahu is for the wreck interested, fish loving diver. Check out some of the dive site descriptions in this brochure, there s some really cool dives in the area. And keep in mind, it s the Pacific Ocean. It YELLS awesome warm water diving! Area name / Island name Nearest airport Honolulu International airport (HNL) Season The Ohau dive season runs all year round Best conditions exist from November to June Center type PADI Dive center Friendly and experienced American owned Experience level PADI Open water diver or equivalent. Is suitable for all experience levels. The dives are easy accessible from the boat Minimum age for participation 10 Years

2 Location Okay, we will not go nuts on describing Hawaii, the island of Oahu or Waikiki Beach. Go GOOGLE it! There s so much cool stuff around, far too much to write down in this little section of our brochure. But, we want you to know, that the island of Oahu offers the best public transportation of all of the Hawaiian Islands, so you can get around cheap and easily! And, our hostel can help you with most things like food, surfboards, moped rentals, laundry washing, towel hiring and backpack storage rooms. Easy! Your hostel The Waikiki Beachside Hostel is located in Honolulu less than a block from the world famous Waikiki Beach. It is perfectly located close to restaurants, nightlife, shopping, beaches, and all Hawaii s main adventure activities and attractions. Besides the hostel being your perfect little hub for your adventures around Oahu, it is also a soulful and peaceful place. In one corner of the hostel, you find soft couches, pling pling music and a large library of healing, meditational and spiritual books. And some evenings, you can join a class of social meditation and rejuvenating healing with your fellow travelers. We LOVE this place! Your room We have two options for accommodation in Waikiki Beachside hostel. You can either chose a clean and comfy dorm bed, in a 4 or 8 people mixed dorm room There s A/C in all rooms. Fresh bed linens are included, but blankets are rented out at the front desk for a cheap buck.

3 This is only a selection of the many dive sites represented on this particular destination. The diving is dictated by the safeness of the environment. Koko Crater Koko Crater is a great place for certified divers and beginners with a depth limit of just 13 meters. This is a cleaning Station for the Hawaii Green Sea Turtle. The turtles bundle up on this location and some claim it to be the turtle capital of the world. The dive site is also a favorite to our dive center since everything comes by from time to time. From humpback whales and dolphins to Monk Seals. Turtle Canyon Hawaii Kai Turtle Canyon s is the turtle spot off Waikiki where you ll often see 10 to 20 turtles on one dive. This is a series of reef fingers with an incredible amount of life and will be fun for everyone, even snorkelers. On a clear day even the most experienced divers will come up amazed. Turtle canyons is a very large and calm site where two dives will still not see the entire site. Yo This wreck has a deeper depth and is a crew favorite. Everyone loves diving the YO. Not only is the YO a great wreck but when conditions are right and the air is plentiful you can swim about 40 yards over to San Pedro which lies beside her. Diving two fantastic wrecks on the same dive, beat that!!! San Pedro: Another pretty wreck on the bottom of the ocean. This dive site is where we have our best chances of seeing white tip reef sharks. Corsair: This is our Hawaii Gem when it comes to wrecks. With a max depth of around 30 meters, this airplane plumaged into the ocean during a training exercise in Pearl Harbor in The pilot survived the crash and the plane is in perfect condition. This is a favorite wreck! The dive crew claims to have seen everything from monk Seals, large sharks and humpback whales scratching themselves on the mooring ball. Conditions: Visibility Usually the visibility is really good around Ohau. It can drop down below 10 meters when conditions dictate it Water Temperature A comfortable average of degrees overall, towards the cool end of this range in winter and warmer in summer Current Current can occur on most dive sites, however, there will be a line to help you descend and ascend Certification level PADI Open water diver or equivalent Perfect not only for the novice diver, but has a lot to offer for the experienced diver and underwater photographer. Special marinelife You should be able to see white-tip reef sharks, giant green sea turtles, moray eels, slipper lobsters, reef fish and hundreds of other critters at dive sites around the islands. In some locations, morning dives offer spotted dolphin sighting opportunities. In winter, you can see migrating humpback whales topside and even hear them sing when you re underwater

4 Diving Oahu 4 or 8 dives itinerary s Upon arrival on day 1, we recommend you to swing bye the dive center first thing after you have checked in at your accommodation. This will allow you to be sized up with dive gear, and to talk to the guys at the dive center about the diving you'll be doing the next couple of days. If you arrive late on day 1, it is OKAY. Just call or send the dive center an and confirm the meeting time for the next morning. The contact information is on your voucher. Dive Package: 4 days & 3 nights - 4 dives We recommend this Package if you have limited time but still want to experience the beautiful Oahu under water. Day 1 & 4 are transfer days. Diving is done on day 2 & 3. Dive package: 6 days & 5 nights - 8 dives If you have more time, THIS is your right choice. Here, you will have time to discover Oahu s many dive sites and enjoy the great creatures living in the Pacific Ocean. Day 1 & 6 are transfer days. Diving is done on day 2, 3, 4 & 5. Please remember to allow 24 hours before flying, after your last dive. If you want a longer itinerary, you can add extra days of diving and accommodation upon booking. Please note Due to ocean and weather conditions, the itinerary can be subject to change. Activity starts Mostly the boat is running with morning dives for the Advanced diver and afternoon boat for the less experienced diver Please plan accordingly with the dive center the day before your first day of diving Activity starts from The dive center The dive center is easily found in Waikiki Beach. CHeck your voucher for the location or consult any of the staff at the hostel Group Size Small group sizes with max. 5 divers Language English

5 Transfer Information If you are not renting a car on Oahu, we recommend that you either take a shuttle or a taxi from the airport, and into Waikiki Beach. We recommend you check in at your accommodation first, and then swing bye the dive center to plan your diving afterwards. By Shuttle from the airport: In the baggage claim area you will find an array of transportation shuttle service companies that will be able to take you straight to our hostel in Waikiki Beach. Prices average about $10 dollars per person; some companies offer discounts for booking a round trip. Estimated travel time varies from 45 minutes to 1 hour. By Taxi: Outside of the baggage claim area you will find metered Taxis that will transport you into Waikiki. The estimated travel time is 25 minutes and average cost is approximately $40-$50 dollars.

6 Prices below are based on 2 persons sharing accommodation, unless stated otherwise. FUNDIVING - WAIKIKI BEACH - 4 PAX DORM 4/ EUR FUNDIVING - WAIKIKI BEACH - 8 PAX DORM 4/ EUR FUNDIVING - WAIKIKI BEACH - NO ACCOMMODATION EUR FUNDIVING EXTENDED - WAIKIKI BEACH - 4 PAX DORM 6/ EUR FUNDIVING EXTENDED - WAIKIKI BEACH - 8 PAX DORM 6/5

7 8 559 EUR FUNDIVING EXTENDED - WAIKIKI BEACH - NO ACCOM EUR Supplements 1 extra night in 4 pax dorm (after) 32 EUR 1 extra night in 4 pax dorm (before) 32 EUR 1 extra night in 8 pax dorm (after) 27 EUR 1 extra night in 8 pax dorm (before) 27 EUR Prices for supplementary accommodation are based on 2 persons sharing accommodation, unless stated otherwise. Supplements A supplement can be chosen to add on your package. All supplements can also be booked on site. In high season, bungalows and boats get filled fast and you might find trouble getting an extra night in your resort or an extra day of diving. It is recommended to book an extra day prior your course to get settled and get up front on the studying. Included Boat dives Equipment Dive Guide Dorm room accommodation Snacks and soft drinks on the boat Free amenities at hostel Wireless internet access Coffee, Tea, Peanut Butter & Jelly Toast from 9am-10am FREE Rentals (irons, hairdryer, board games) Fresh bed linens (Does not include blankets) Not included All meals Dive computer rental Airport transfer Towels (sold at front desk) Also available on site Dive Computer Rentals Continuing education Dive Master programs Rescue diver PADI Advanced Open Water Diver PADI Specialties Cancellation Terms on voucher Dive insurance Basic dive travel insurance required

8 General terms and conditions GENERAL CONDITIONS CHANGES OF BOOKINGS: You can change your booking request or start date free of charge. If you need to change your booking you must contact the dive center directly by or phone. You will find the contact details on your voucher. For verification purpose, please remember to mention your name and booking ID. If you want to change your start date, we recommend that you do so minimum 10 days before the beginning of your dive package. Later than this, might cause the accommodation to be fully booked for alternative dates. During high seasons, 10 days might not be sufficient time, please allow extra time for changes in the high season. As a reminder, you will receive an with general information and contact information of your dive center 10 days prior to your start date. CANCELLATION RULES: Any customer has the right to cancel their booking with Blue Venture Diving. In order to do so, you must contact your selling agent. The cancellation fees and rules of your selling agent will apply for your cancellation. Blue Venture is not liable for any cancellations done by the customer of personal reason such as/or in the same category as sickness, family, missed flights etc, or other circumstances that is beyond reasonable control such as force majeure. Blue Venture booking cancellation In the unlikely event that Blue Venture is forced to cancel a booking, the customer will get direct notice. A cancellation will only happen if Blue Venture finds that the contracted dive center can t perform the needed service of the booked package or if the dive standards can t be fulfilled accordingly. Minor changes in the itinerary will not be defined as a valid cancellation reason, as diving is dictated by the environment and the people enrolled in the activity. Blue Venture will always do their best to find another operator of same or higher standard, but it is up to the customer to decide whether they want to accept the change or get a refund. INSURANCE: A cancellation insurance is not included. It is highly advised recommended that you obtain adequate travel insurance prior to your departure from your home country. REFUNDS: Medical Statement To enroll in an Open Water Course, all students MUST fill in the Medical Statement. Please ensure that you have received the medical statement from your travel agent. If any questions are replied with a "Yes", the medical statement must be signed by a doctor. Failing the medical statement at the destination, and therefore not being able to enroll in the diving course, you will not be entitled to a refund. If you have not received your Medical Statement, please make sure to print it from this link. Restricted dives Diving is dictated by the environment and the people enrolled in the activity. All diving is performance based. It is up to the discretion of the dive guide/instructor to restrict divers from entering activities that goes beyond their experience level. All guides strive to reach the expectations of the customers. However, if they find that the safety of the group or an individual is jeopardized or at risk by one or several individuals, it is up to the dive guide/instructor to restrict any divers from entering the water. In this event the dive center or Blue Venture is not obliged to give a refund. Dives not completed There is no refund for dives not carried out. Refund for dives not done for any reason is up to the discretion of the dive center. Most dive centers do not give refunds for dives not done with personal causes such as seasickness, low on air situations or a failure in mastering the equipment etc. All log books will be checked prior to the dive and the dive sites will be chosen accordingly to the experience level. It is however expected that certified divers keep within their limits and do not cross their comfort zone. Blue Venture and your travel agent is never responsible to pay a refund for dives not done. Courses not completed There is no refund for courses not completed! All courses are performance based, but it is up to the instructor to pass the student. If a customer can not complete a course with success they will receive their course documents for an optional referral, but the contracted dive center, your travel agent and Blue Venture is not responsible to pay a refund.

9 Boats or dives not departing If boats or dives are cancelled due to bad weather or sea conditions, it is up to the dive center to re-schedule and compensate with a similar dive trip when conditions allow. If the customer does not have adequate time to enroll in another trip/course it is up to the customer to make sure the dive center notify Blue Venture of this in order to secure a refund via the sales agent who completed the sale with the customer. There will only be refund on the diving and not the accommodation. ACCOMMODATION: Unless mentioned in the destination information folder the accommodation is always part of the package. If the dive center by any means can t deliver the agreed accommodation, it is up to their discretion to supply immediate accommodation of the same or higher standard. (the destination information folder is found on the Blue Venture website.) If the accommodation somehow does not live up to satisfactory standards of the customer, the customer must contact Blue Venture by phone or as soon as possible (preferably while still on site) in order to solve the problem. DIVE INSTRUCTORS & DIVE GUIDES: All contracted dive centers has been handpicked based on their level of professionalism and expertise. Blue Venture ensures that all guides and instructors have the correct education and experience. In the unlikely event that a customer suffers a bad experience with any guide, instructor or dive center facilities, Blue Venture is entitled to know, but can t by any means be held liable. At the end of you dive experience as questionnaire will be sent out to you, that we would like you to answer. By doing this, you help securing a high level of professionalism towards all customers. PADI MEDICAL STATEMENT & LOGBOOK: If you are about to enroll in a dive course (entry level only), you must fill out the PADI Medical Statement before you leave your home country. Please make sure your agent has provided you with the PADI Medical Statement. You can also print the medical statement from the link, further up on this page. If you need the medical statement reviewed by a doctor, you have 10 days from the date of the booking with the option of cancelling for free. If you are already certified as a diver and about to go fundiving, you must remember your current dive certificate and your personal logbook or dive computer. Powered by TCPDF (