$150 | Open Water Certification Required
Join a three-hour PADI Dive Against Debris specialty off Honolulu to remove marine trash, log data for PADI AWARE, and dive with purpose. Certified divers will find vibrant reefs, sea turtles, and a chance to turn recreation into measurable conservation.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Comfortable swimming ability and basic cardiovascular fitness for repeated dives and surface intervals; ability to carry gear and perform moderate lifting.
Wildlife
History
This event connects to the global PADI AWARE movement and local Earth Day clean-ups such as the Magic Island event referenced for 2026.
Conservation
Divers log and catalog removed items to support regional marine debris research; participants help reduce entanglement hazards and plastic load on reef systems.
Trident Adventures
$150 | Open Water Certification Required
Trident Adventures is a Honolulu-based ocean-activity provider specializing in guided snorkeling, SCUBA diving, private charters and high-adrenaline ocean jumps. Operating along Oahu’s south shore, Trident Adventures offers private charters for up to 30 passengers and a broad range of dive and snorkel experiences designed for beginners through advanced divers.
PADI certification options include accelerated PADI Advanced Open Water courses (five dives with e-learning), PADI Open Water Scuba Diver referral programs (two days with four boat dives), continuing education, and class offerings for new divers and referral students. All necessary dive equipment is provided for certification courses and guided dives.
For non-certified guests, Discover Scuba Dive (DSD) sessions provide three-hour introductions to SCUBA for ages 10 and up, instructed by PADI staff trained by Navy SEALs. Certified divers can choose one-tank or two-tank boat dives that showcase Hawai‘i marine life such as sea turtles, octopus, eels and dolphins; two-tank dives include equipment, snacks and beverages.
Trident Adventures also operates specialty experiences including snorkel adventures with snorkel scooters and floating mats, helicopter ocean jumps with scenic boat returns, special event helicopter jumps, and a Navy SEAL–style full-day program led by a Navy SEAL instructor. Featured on The Adventure Collective, Trident Adventures combines professional instruction, full equipment provisioning and curated ocean itineraries for safe, memorable adventures in Honolulu.
Boat Capacity
30 passengers
Private charters accommodate groups
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii
Operates along Oahu’s south shore
Instructor Types
PADI & Navy SEAL-trained
Professional and specialized instruction
Experiences
14 experiences
Snorkel, dive, jump and certification trips
Reserve private charters, PADI courses, snorkel trips or a helicopter jump — limited availability for premium experiences, book now.
Bring your certification card
You must present at least an Open Water Diver certification at check-in 30 minutes before departure.
Practice neutral buoyancy
Good buoyancy keeps you off fragile coral while you recover debris—this is critical for safety and reef protection.
Wear reef-safe sunscreen
Protect your skin and the reef by using mineral-based, reef-safe sunscreen before arriving at the meeting point.
Watch for sharp items
Debris can include glass, metal, and line—use gloves and follow instructor directions to avoid cuts or entanglement.
Certification card
Required proof of minimum Open Water Diver certification at check-in.
Personal dive mask
A properly fitting mask improves comfort and visibility during debris surveys.
Dive gloves
Protect hands while handling debris and minimize damage to personal skin and marine life.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Use mineral-based sunscreen to protect skin without harming coral