Whether you live in the Honolulu, HI, area or are just visiting, you must try scuba diving while you’re here. Go beyond the tourist-packed beaches and dive into Hawaii’s waters. No experience? No problem! Here, Banzai Divers gives a quick overview of what you should know before you sign up to go scuba diving.

What You Should Know About Scuba Diving as a Beginner

1. You Don’t Need a Certification to Try

While scuba certifications are available, you don’t need one for your first time. Companies like Banzai Divers offer tours just for the inexperienced. A certified instructor will ensure your safety underwater, where you’ll be at a low depth. If you enjoy yourself, you can always sign up for additional lessons and obtain your certification later.

2. You Can Start in the Pool

If you’re new to diving, you may be nervous about swimming in the deep sea. Many diving instructors teach basic scuba diving lessons in a regular swimming pool. You don’t have to worry about getting distracted by unusual sights. The diving techniques you learn can be applied to the ocean, where you’ll also start out at the surface in shallow depths.

3. Don’t Forget to Breathe

Underwater, you still need oxygen. Remember to keep breathing and blowing bubbles instead of holding your breath to extend your dive time. Your instructor will explain how to check your oxygen so you know when it’s time to resurface.

4. Scuba Diving is Family-Friendly

Scuba diving can be an unforgettable family experience. Children as young as 10 years old can dive with you. If you’re all beginners, you’ll bond while learning something new together. 

Nowhere else on the planet will you see the kind of biodiversity in Hawaii’s ocean, so take advantage of Banzai Divers’ customized dive tours, including night dives and shark tours. Their PADI certified instructors offer diving lessons and scuba certifications to teach you how to safely undertake your underwater adventure. Call (808) 462-8290 or visit their website for more information on their beginner dives.