This Underwater Adventure In Hawaii Might Just Be The Country's Most Unique
By Megan Shute|Published April 08, 2019
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
While Hawaii’s 750 miles of coastline is positively stunning, it is offshore where you will find the most magnificent natural wonders. It is no secret that the waters off the coast of the Hawaiian Islands are teeming with incredible sea life and reefs just waiting to be explored, but not everyone feels comfortable with snorkeling or scuba diving. Enter the submarine scooter: an underwater vessel that is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. This one-of-a-kind adventure is only found at Island Watersports Hawaii, and well, it might just be one of the most unique excursions you’ll ever enjoy. Let’s dive in, shall we?
Nestled along Oahu’s breathtaking southeastern coast, Island Watersports Hawaii offers a truly unique adventure aboard a submersible scooter in Maunalua Bay that you’ll likely never forget.
Have you ever heard of a submarine scooter before? Neither had we, but these unique marine scooters are self-propelled, eco-friendly, and allow you to experience the splendor of Hawaii’s waters without the uncomfortable constraints of conventional dive equipment.
First things first, let’s talk about how these underwater scooters work. These exciting scooters work via the bell theory. If you think back to the science lessons of your youth, you might remember turning a glass upside down in a bucket of water only to discover that no water would enter the glass. This submarine scooter is based on the same concept, so as you descend below the ocean’s surface, a seal is formed so you remain dry inside the bubble. Amazing, right?
Once the boat arrives, you will be briefed by the knowledgeable and friendly staff before heading underwater with a professional tour guide who will effortlessly lead you through beautiful tropical reefs. Along the way, you’ll spot colorful, tropical fish, corals, and the amazing green sea turtles that call Hawaii home.
Each two-hour tour includes snacks and refreshments, and all you need to do is wear a swimsuit, pack a towel and sunscreen, and show up. In addition to the submarine scooters, you can snorkel, swim, and simply relax, whether you want to enjoy some shade or lay out on the spacious sun deck and soak up the rays.
Island Watersports Hawaii is located in the Hawaii Kai Shopping Center at 377 Keahole St., Honolulu, HI 96825 and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information about their submarine scooters as well as the other fun adventures they offer, visit their website or follow them on Facebook.
