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Where to go scuba diving near Aulani, the Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina on the West Side of Oahu Here you are in paradise, relaxing at the Aulani Disney Resort and Spa on the West Side of Oahu. Your kids are loving the kids club and the beautiful beach, but you find yourself…

“Every time I scuba dive, I end up with chaffing on my body. What do I do to stop this from happening?” —————————- Hello Diver! Thank you for asking this question! Don’t feel alone in this problem – lots of divers experience this. Getting a wetsuit rash or light burn, while unpleasant, is not uncommon….

So, you’re new to scuba diving and have begun planning for a “two tank dive.” What does this mean? This can sound intimidating, I know. But it’s not! You do not need to carry two tanks on you, which is definitely what I worried about when I first heard this term. A “two tank dive”…

Former Dive Master Candidate Colt taking the PADI Rescue Diver course with Hawaii EcoDivers How to handle panic, drowning, and health issues when diving: emergency preparedness through Hawaii Eco Divers’ PADI Rescue Diver course on the North Shore of Oahu. Let me tell you a story about a dive emergency, explaining how I was able…

For many people, going on vacation is a time to relax. Most people like to spend their vacation time eating rich foods, spending time sitting by the pool or beach, or simply enjoying time with the people they love in a new and exotic environment. But if you’re not like most people, consider making your…

Hawaii Eco Divers – Apnea Training for surfers in Oahu “Lifeguards never pay!” Apnea For Surfers Seminar: April 28 and 29 Beginning this Saturday April 28th, Hawaii Eco Divers will be hosting an “Apnea for Surfers,”  two-day weekend seminar in Honolulu that will be focusing on all aspects of physiology and safety behind breath hold…

Scuba Diving near the Turtle Bay Resort on the north shore of Oahu can be great during the summer months Shark’s cove is the closest world class dive site near the Turtle Bay Resort The Turtle Bay Resort is located on the north shore of Oahu. During the winter months it becomes the world capitol…

The Hawaiian Islands are a vacation destination all year round. But the tourists truly flock to Hawaii during the spring. It has less to do with the weather and more to do with people’s schedules. While the weather is beautiful in Hawaii all year round, most families tend to have vacation time all at the…

Why in the world would anyone jump out of a perfectly good airplane? That’s the question we hear a lot at Hawaii Eco Divers by people who have never tried skydiving. But the truth is that there are a lot of good reasons to skydive. It’s exciting. It’s fun. It can even be life-affirming. And…

Scuba Diving can be intimidating for all ages. But how young is too young? Scuba diving is an exciting adventure that practically anybody can learn and enjoy. In fact, every year, people of all ages are discovering the wonders of scuba diving. While there are some minimum age restrictions, scuba agencies have lowered these for certifications. There…

Do you have a “bucket list”? It’s a list of things you want to do before you die, or in other words, “kick the bucket”. Usually, they are once in a lifetime experiences, such as seeing Rome, swimming with dolphins, or meeting your favorite movie star in person. One item that often makes people’s bucket…

Kayaking is one of the most exciting, enjoyable of outdoor sports. Each year, millions of people worldwide set out for a kayaking adventure. But even the most enthusiastic kayaking enthusiast may not know these fun and interesting kayaking facts. Kayaking Oahu — How It Got Its Name The term “kayak” actually comes from the First…

The world is a big place. And most of our planet is covered with water. In fact, approximately 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans. So it shouldn’t be surprising that the majority of the planet’s life forms actually live under the sea. Oahu Scuba Diving — A Whole New World There…

Just about everybody likes to be scared. Whether it’s watching a spooky movie or enjoying the thrills of a roller coaster or a spinning carnival ride, there’s something naturally exciting and life-affirming about being frightened half to death. That’s one of the things that makes shark cage diving so much fun. But while it may…

Kayaking in Oahu A surprising number of people who sign up for kayaking Oahu are worried that it is a dangerous adventure sport. While there is plenty of adventure, there actually is very little danger. If you have enough balance to ride a bicycle, you can easily stay upright in a kayak, whether you are…

Apnea & Surf Survival course in Oahu, Hawaii With the approach of the winter time, many surfers are starting to work out and prepare for the new surf season.  With this in mind, Hawaii Eco Divers is having back to back apnea & surf survival courses for all levels of surfers on the North Shore…

There are many ways to experience the undersea world surrounding the Hawaiian Islands. Some people may choose to simply admire the oceans from the land. Standing on the beach or the deck of a boat, you can often see porpoises diving playfully in the water. At certain times of the year, you may even be…

The North Shore of Oahu has some of the best surfing in the world during the winter, but in the summer it becomes a scuba diving paradise!

The new surf season in Hawaii is here.  Get ready and start training apnea & surf survival. Thank God we are finally surfing again!  With the start of new surfing season, one thing comes to mind, it’s going to get big soon!  And the question is, how prepared are you?  With this in mind, Hawaii…