- 4 hours
Learn the basics of diving then take an introductory tour of the reef to experience the underwater world of beautiful Hilo, Hawaii.
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Open the doors to a whole new world by enrolling in The PADI Open Water Diver Course! The underwater world is filled with beauty, especially on The Big Island of Hawaii. The Hilo side of the island is a hidden paradise! Beautiful coral reefs, tons of vibrant reef fish, Sea turtles galore, and curious octopus wandering through the reefs. We can not guarantee that you will see turtles and octopus; however, the chances are quite high! With the PADI Open Water Diver Certification why stop at Hawaii, it is a life long, global certification after all. You can dive all over the world and enjoy all the underwater wonders this world has to offer. Where better to start your journey than in the warm tropical waters of Hilo!
As one of the only dive centers on the whole island that offers the full open water course, we want to make sure you get the best quality instruction possible! Well taught divers are not only less likely to hurt themselves, but they can preserve the beautiful, but fragile environment bringing life to our oceans! That’s why our training sessions may be long, but it’ll pay off in the end!
Open Water Diver Course Breakdown:
- The first section of the Open Water Diver Course is the online learning (eLearning) which can take anywhere between 3 days to a week (depending on the effort put in each day).
- Once you have completed your eLearning, you may start your Confined Water Training, which can take approximately 8 hours, which includes a swim test consisting of a 200 meter swim without or 300 meter swim with fins, mask, and snorkel .
- Finally, you will get to explore the reefs of Hawaii and will test your dive skills during the 4 Open water dives. You will be doing 2 dives per day over the span of 2 days, each day should be about 6 hours long.
Must Review Before Purchase
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- Students must arrive 30 minutes in advance of course start time. Each student must be fully prepared (eLearning, PADI Medical and Liability paperwork, and student learning agreement completed). Failure to arrive without all necessary documentation will result in rescheduling to a private course at an additional $300.
- Students rescheduling less than 24hrs prior or mid course, will result in a $200 rescheduling fee for a group course or $300 for a private course.
- Certification courses are not refundable, if you are unable to complete the course within your stay, you have one year from the date of purchase to reschedule.
- Students who demonstrate the need for one on one instruction, per instructor recommendation, will be required to rebook to a private course at $300.
- The course minimum is 2 people, if you are the only person booked in a group course you will have the option to reschedule to another date or pay for a private course of an additional $300.
- Fins, mask, and snorkel that are suitable for diving are required prior to the first day of the course, please note, you will not be able to begin your course without them. We are happy to find the right fit for you and offer a 10% student discount for an entire package. Rescheduling fees will apply. If you need to purchase these items you must purchase them, at a minimum, the day before your course.
- The minimum participants needed for any recreational/specialty course is 2, if the minimum is not met for a certain course your options are upgrade to a private course or reschedule to an existing group course.
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- Relaxed one on one training with your instructor.
- Flexible dates and schedule, go at your own pace (slow/fast).
- Assistance with moving heavy SCUBA gear, students such as keiki ages 10-15 or older folks who may need assistance managing the weight of gear with ease.
- If you feel uneasy about doing a course in a group or uneasy about being in the water in general, we highly recommend doing a private course.