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title: Scuba Dive at Ni’ihau (Forbidden island)
lang: en
type: tour
city: Kauai
country: United States
price: 597
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 45
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 1 of 10 (Scuba Diving)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/scuba-dive-at-ni-ihau-forbidden-island/
---

# Scuba Dive at Ni’ihau (Forbidden island)

**Guidekin's take:** Two dives at Ni’ihau explore vertical walls, with chances to see sharks, Hawaiian monk seals and manta rays. Scuba equipment, lunch and snacks are included; certification is required and bad weather can shift the dives to Kaua'i. 4.98 from 45 reviews at €597 per person for 8h.

In our comparison: #1 of 10 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Certified divers only. Ni’ihau is known for being the best scuba diving in the state of Hawai’i! The scuba diving sites have vertical walls with seemingly endless bottoms and crystal clear visibility. Large wildlife sitings are common and include sandbar sharks, Hawaiian monk seals (found no where else on earth), walls of butterfly fishes, and manta rays. We do two dives. Jessie will be your dive guide underwater to keep you safe and point out wildlife! In between dives we serve lunch and do a tour of Lehua Crater pointing out all our favorite seabirds and showing off the beautiful “Keyhole”. We usually look for dolphins and manta rays as we do a mini tour around the Lehua crater. The boat ride to Ni’ihau is around one hour. The ride home is anywhere from one hour to an hour and 45 minutes depending on weather. The commuting time to Ni’ihau and back is almost half the time compared to other shops! Book with us if you want experienced crew, small groups and a shorter, faster boat ride!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please arrive NO LATER THAN 6:30 am.
- Starts 06:30: one departure a day
- Food included: Snacks, Lunch

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €597 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Explore Kauai Scuba
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 06:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.98 from 45 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 45 of 45.

- 5 stars: 44 (98%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Bathroom

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 06:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Please arrive NO LATER THAN 6:30 am.
When you pull in to the harbor park on the right hand side in the grassy field. Walk over to the dock and look for scuba tanks! We recommend wearing hat, sunglasses, and a sunshirt or jacket to cover your skin. 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If there is bad weather this tour may get rerouted to south side local diving. Prices will be adjusted
- October-April this tour becomes harder to get to due to weather. If we cant make it to Ni'ihau we will dive off Kaua'i. A 45% refund will be applied
- You must be certified to dive Ni'ihau
- 4 diver minimum to run this tour
- Kindly provide us arrival date/departure date

## Compared with other Scuba Diving

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 10** | €597 | 8h | 4.98 (45) | shared |
| [Kauai's Ultimate South Shore 2 Tank Dive (Certified Divers Only)](/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-s-ultimate-south-shore-2-tank-dive-certified-divers-only/?format=md) | €192 | 4h | 4.9 (198) | shared |
| [Kauai's Exclusive Morning Scuba Charter for Experienced Divers](/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-s-exclusive-morning-scuba-charter-for-experienced-divers/?format=md) | €246 | 4h 30m | 4.93 (60) | shared |
| [Premium Afternoon Scuba Charter for All Certified Diver Levels](/usa/kauai/tours/premium-afternoon-scuba-charter-for-all-certified-diver-levels/?format=md) | €246 | 4h | 4.94 (35) | shared |

Ranked #1 of 10 in Scuba Diving by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €148 to €597, median €221; typical length 4h. 0 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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