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Koloa Landing Shore Dive with Fathom Five Divers - Lihue

Koloa Landing Shore Dive with Fathom Five Divers

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

Basic physical fitness with ability to enter and exit water from shore; suitable for ages 10+.

Overview

Dive into Kauai’s colorful underwater world with Fathom Five Divers’ guided shore dive at Koloa Landing. Perfect for all levels, this dive offers intimate encounters with marine life and pristine volcanic reef formations.

Koloa, Hawaii

Koloa Landing 1-Tank Shore Dive

7 days a week! • 3hrs • Ages 10+

Boat Rental
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About This Adventure

Experience the thrill of guided shore diving at Koloa Landing, Kauai, suitable for all skill levels. Enjoy small group sizes, informative briefings on marine life, and easy access to stunning underwater landscapes. With top-notch gear and expert instructors, this dive promises an unforgettable adventure in Hawaii's vibrant ocean ecosystem.

Guided shore dive at one of several beautiful South shore locations.

Times and Duration

  • 7 days a week! Check-in at 8 am & 1:30 pm
  • 3 Hours

Shore Dives Include:

  • Small groups; no more than 4 divers unless requested
  • Snacks and juices provided
  • Biology briefing entailing animal habits and behaviors
  • We strive not to mix certified and non-certified divers unless requested

About

Koloa Landing on the South Shore of Kauai offers a great opportunity for divers of ALL skill levels to enjoy a day out at the sea. A great way to get back into diving if you’ve been gone for awhile. Or an even better way to get up close and personal with some of Kauai’s favorite animals and see some of it’s famed under sea topography. Includes an orientation with an ecology briefing describing the animals eco systems and behavioral patterns and an academic review discussing safety procedures, gear, hand signals, etc.

Koloa Landing features a 15 foot to 45 foot dive experience rich with life and filled with creatures not easily found anywhere else. It’s a pretty easy entry and their is no real swell break. Our instructors often times know the homes and breeding location of some of rarest animals on Kauai. For many this dive offers it all.

Boat Dive Rental Equipment:

  • Full package: Mask, fins, snorkel, regulator, weight integrated BCD, 5mm full or short wetsuit
  • Ala Carte Rental Pieces: Mask, fins & snorkel. Regulator. Weight integrated BCD. 5mm full or short wetsuit.

We are gear nerds at Fathom Five. We love SCUBA and all it’s toys. As a result of this passion we keep our equipment new, clean and in perfect working order. We rent the high quality gear so you can feel safe and have fun while diving but we also have a tendency to sell some of the stuff too.

Refresher Option

For the certified diver who hasn’t dived in more than 2 years. Add this refresher option to any dive. Includes an 30 minutes academic review with an instructor discussing safety procedures, gear, hand signals, etc., followed by the dive experience of your choice. Refresher Option must check-in 30 minutes prior to standard dive check-in time.

Adventure Tips

Book Early for Small Group Spots

Limited to 4 divers per group, advance booking helps secure personalized attention and optimal dive conditions.

Arrive Well-Rested and Hydrated

Fatigue and dehydration affect dive safety and enjoyment—plan accordingly the day before your dive.

Check Weather and Ocean Conditions

Though entry is generally calm, strong currents occasionally affect visibility and safety; confirm conditions prior to dive day.

Wear Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Protect Hawaii’s delicate ocean ecosystem by choosing sunscreens free of harmful chemicals before entering the water.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Hawaiian green sea turtles
  • White-tip reef sharks

History

Koloa Landing has historic significance as one of Kauai’s earliest sugar plantation ports, now transformed into an accessible dive spot.

Conservation

Fathom Five promotes reef-safe practices and educates divers on protecting Kauai’s fragile underwater ecosystems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Wetsuit (5mm)

Essential

Keeps you warm and protected in Hawaii’s ocean regardless of season.

Mask and Snorkel

Essential

Essential for clear underwater vision and surface breathing during the dive.

Weight Integrated BCD

Essential

Provides buoyancy control necessary for safe and comfortable diving.

Surface Signaling Device

Increases visibility above water for safety during shore dives.