The Hideaway at Princeville

Hawaii, United States

Depth

Visibility

6m - 18m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

The Hideaway at Princeville

Hawaii, United States

Depth

Visibility

6m - 18m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About The Hideaway at Princeville

The Hideaway is best for snorkeling, if you are in the area. We would call this a good beginner scuba dive, but the climb up and down the bluff can be difficult with 18 kg of equipment. Definitely take a drive there to check it out for yourself, if for nothing more than admiring the sights of the Princeville Resort. Watch for sharks, don't go in at dusk and when there is turbulence. This is an out of the way beach. Very steep trail down to this beach. Directions: On the North coast on Highway 56, turn into the Princeville Resort area at about mile mark 28. Drive 1.5 miles all the way up to just before the Princeville Resort gate, and you'll find beach access parking to the right, next to the tennis courts.

The Hideaway at Princeville Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Night, Other

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

—

Visibility Range

6m – 18m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

—

CNS Load (30 min)

—

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Dive Site Hazards

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.
Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.
Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.

Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.

Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

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