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Koloa Landing Night Shore Dive with Fathom Five Divers - Lihue

Koloa Landing Night Shore Dive with Fathom Five Divers

Koloamoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should be comfortable swimming in open water and able to carry dive gear over shore entry points.

Overview

Dive into Kauai’s underwater nightscape with Fathom Five Divers’ guided shore dive at Koloa Landing. Perfect for all skill levels, this 1-tank experience reveals vibrant marine life and dramatic underwater views after dark.

Koloa, Hawaii

Koloa Landing Night 1-Tank Shore Dive

Daily at 5pm • 3hrs • Ages 10+ • Small groups; no more than 4 divers unless requested

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About This Adventure

Experience the thrill of a guided shore dive at Koloa Landing, where divers of all skill levels can explore vibrant marine life and stunning underwater landscapes. Enjoy small group sizes, informative briefings, and high-quality gear, making it a perfect opportunity to reconnect with the ocean and discover Kauai's unique aquatic ecosystem.

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

Times and Duration

  • 7 days a week! Check-in at 5 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

Arrive Early for Briefing

Arriving at least 30 minutes early allows time for a thorough safety review and equipment check.

Use Night Dive Lights

A reliable dive light is crucial for spotting nocturnal marine life and navigating safely.

Stay Close to Your Group

Small group sizes mean close supervision, but it’s essential to stay near your guide to avoid disorientation.

Check Your Gear

Ensure all gear is functioning correctly before entering the water to prevent surprises at night.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Hawaiian spotted moray eel
  • Epaulette shark resting on the reef

History

Koloa Landing holds cultural significance as a traditional canoe launch site for ancient Hawaiians navigating Kauai’s coasts.

Conservation

Fathom Five Divers promotes reef stewardship and practices low-impact diving techniques to protect fragile coral habitats.

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Recommended Gear

Dive Light

Essential

A sturdy and bright dive light is crucial for safely illuminating the night underwater environment.

5mm Wetsuit

Essential

Keeps you warm in cooler water temperatures typical of fall and winter night dives.

fall|winter specific

Mask and Fins

Essential

Quality mask and fins improve visibility and swimming efficiency during the dive.

Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)

Provides added safety by signaling your position to boats, especially useful in low-visibility conditions.