Scooter 2-Tank Dive, Advanced

Kauai's Ultimate Scooter Adventure 2 Tank Dive (Advance Certified Divers Only) runs through Dive Kauai. Rated 4.9 across 30 reviews. Runs 4 hours (approx.). From $310.09.

Overview

This is a two-tank shore dive at Koloa Landing in Poipu, run by Dive Kauai, and it comes with a twist: you ride underwater scooters instead of finning the whole way. It runs about 4 hours and is limited to advanced certified divers only, with a maximum of 4 divers per outing. That cap keeps the group small and lets the guides give a detailed briefing on the site, the species you will pass, and the local habitat before anyone gets wet.

The dive itself starts from shore at Koloa Landing in Poipu. Scooters do the heavy work of covering ground, and one recent diver said riding one will make you never want to dive without one again. That same diver reported depths ranging from 20 to 60 feet and sightings including sea turtles, an octopus, and the usual mix of reef fish, with water warm enough that no wetsuit was needed.

Scuba equipment, snacks, and bottled water are all provided. Hotel transport is not, so you make your own way to the landing. It suits certified advanced divers who want to cover a lot of reef without kicking the whole time, and who are comfortable meeting the crew at the shore rather than being picked up.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Koloa LandingArrive at Koloa Landing in Poipu. From the roundabout in Poipu, follow the signs toward Spouting Horn and take the immediate first left onto Hoonani Road, then look for the telephone pole with a dive flag marked Koloa Landing.
2. Ecology and site briefingThe guides walk the group through the dive site, the marine species likely to be seen, and the local habitat before gearing up.
3. First tank on scootersEnter the water from shore and use the scooters to cover the reef. One reviewer reported depths between 20 and 60 feet.
4. Second tankReturn to the water for the second dive on the same site, again using the scooters. Snacks and bottled water are included in the experience.
5. Finish at the meeting pointThe experience ends back at Koloa Landing. Total time is about 4 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points before you book, drawn from the listing and from what divers have said afterwards.

• Certification required. This trip is for advanced certified divers only, and the listing confirms it. Do not book it holding an entry-level certification. There is a maximum of 4 divers per outing.
• Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included, so plan your own transport to Koloa Landing in Poipu. The listing notes the site is near public transportation. The directions involve a roundabout and an immediate left onto Hoonani Road, so read them before driving.
• Water and warmth. One reviewer found the water temperature in the 80s and skipped the wetsuit. If you feel the chill on long dives, consider bringing your own.
• Fitness level. The listing asks for moderate physical fitness. It is a shore dive, so there is gear to carry and entries and exits from land. Travellers with back problems, heart conditions, or who are pregnant are advised not to join.
• Food and drink. Snacks and bottled water are included, along with all scuba equipment. Gratuities are not, so plan for them separately if you want to tip the guides.
• Weather dependency. The experience requires good sea conditions. If it is cancelled for poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

Common issues. The main practical limits come straight from the listing. There are no refunds for cancellations within 24 hours of the start time, for any reason, and the same window applies to changes. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with back problems or serious medical conditions such as heart conditions. Confirmation can take up to 48 hours after booking, subject to availability, so do not treat the booking as locked in until that arrives. Poor weather can also scrap the dive, though in that case a new date or a full refund is offered.

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