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PADI OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE

SCUBA DIVING CERTIFICATION

PADI Open Water Certification

PADI, founded in 1966 by John Cronin and Ralph Erickson, is the world’s leading diving organization, setting the standard for diver training and certification. PADI's mission is to make diving accessible and safe, with the PADI Open Water Diver course empowering millions to explore underwater. Their global network of dive centers ensures top-notch guidance wherever you go. PADI also offers specialty courses for various interests and skill levels. More than an organization, PADI is a global community dedicated to ocean conservation and the joy of underwater exploration.

Rates & Times

  • $590 for four Open Water dives on our boat done over two days.

  • PADI eLearning and the Confined Water session must be completed prior to the Open Water dives. If you would like to schedule these with us, they cost an additional $210 and $250 respectively.

  • We run the full three day Open Water course on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday and Friday/Saturday/Sunday each week.

  • Check in time is 8:00 am each day, usually finishing around 1:00 pm.

  • If you would like to customize your course schedule, let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Dive Together, Save Together

Have a group looking to get certified?

Dive into savings with our exclusive offer:

  • Sign up 2 students in a course and you each save $50 off the course total.

  • 3 students each save $75.

  • 4 students each save $100!

Requirements

  • Age requirement: Must be at least 10 years old and in reasonably good physical health.

  • Completion of PADI Medical Statement is required.

  • Proficiency in swimming and floating unassisted in the ocean.

  • Ability to understand and speak English (for safety reasons).

  • Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult on our boat.

  • If you have a 10 or 11-year-old in your group, reserving a private guide is necessary for the best possible experience.

  • Note: Divers aged 10-14 will receive a Junior Open Water certification.

Open Water Course

  • Our confined session takes place in an infinity pool with a premium view of the Kona coastside, providing the perfect backdrop for refining your diving abilities.

  • Open Water Dive One introduces you to essential skills applicable to all dives, the exhilaration of underwater exploration, and the nuances between confined water and open water environments. Open Water Dive Two builds upon these foundations, offering further practice of skills honed in the pool.

  • Open Water Dives Three and Four serve as checkout dives, providing you with the opportunity to review any skills alongside your instructor.

  • Upon completing these four dives, you'll attain official certification! Your certification is lifelong, recognized worldwide, and opens doors to advanced dive training.

What We Provide

  • In the Open Water Diver course, you'll learn how to use essential SCUBA gear, including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device, and tank.

  • You'll have access to high-quality SCUBA gear from our rental inventory.

  • Our course is taught at a 4:1 student to instructor ratio, the smallest in Kona.

What To Bring

  • Reef-safe sun protection

  • Towels

  • A sense of adventure

  • Gratuity for your guides

Get Started

Planning a future dive trip? Complete PADI eLearning ahead of time, and dive straight into the course when you arrive.

Purchase here.

Rahul S

We had a 'whale' of a time. The boats, equipment, snacks, crew and supporting staff in the office were all A+. The diving was super fun and we saw a turtle, lots of dolphins, all kinds of fish and other underwater life including 3 sharks. Also, were fortunate enough to see whales while we were cruising to our dive spot. Tara was an amazing captain, she's knowledgeable, friendly and super supportive, along with Mary who was the dive instructor. They were very accommodating with the scheduling, all done online with no hiccups, all the paperwork was handled, and we didn't have to deal with that while on vacation since it was all electronic. They're an amazing outfit and when on the Big I., I'll definitely look them up again.

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