Hawaii

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…

Every year between November and May, humpback whales make their way to the waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands. While these gigantic sea mammals can be seen cresting from the water at any time during the season, the surest bet to seeing a humpback whale is between January and March. Scuba Dive in Hawaii — How to See the Whales There are many ways you can see humpbacks in their natural element during whale watching season. There are boat tours and whale watching cruises. On the island of Maui in particular, whale watching is a popular autumn and winter pastime. While you can get closer to the whales on a boat, it is possible to see them from the beach as well. One word or warning, however: Environmental laws prohibit anyone from getting closer to humpback whales than 100 yards….

Every year, people travel from all over the world to Hawaii to marvel at the state’s active volcanoes. Tourists come to marvel at Kilauea and Mauna Loa, which spew hot lava into the air, ground, and water at an impressive rate. Then there is Loihi, an active underwater volcano located just off the southern coast…

One of the most common sea creatures we encounter on our diving and sea kayaking expeditions are sea turtles. Generally, sea turtles are not as timid as other wildlife encountered in the open seas. In some cases, they are just as curious about us as we are about them. Sea turtles are also one of…

Kayaking is one of the most rewarding recreational activities you can do. Not only does it let you get out directly in the middle of nature, but it also is physically strenuous, building both upper body strength and cardiovascular ability. But kayaking also has something of a reputation as being a little dangerous. Many people…

A lot of people who have never been scuba diving before are confused by the whole premise. After all, why would anybody willingly jump out of a perfectly good boat into the ocean where they could be surrounded by sharks, whales, barracudas, and other potentially dangerous sea creatures? For anybody who has actually tried it,…