Open Water Certification
Open Water Certification in Honolulu includes PADI eLearning, confined water sessions at Magic Island, and shore and boat dives. Each portion lasts 3-4 hours with small class sizes and expert instructors.
$499.00
Open Water Certification Course in Honolulu
The open water certification course in Honolulu offers a comprehensive path to becoming a certified scuba diver. This program combines PADI eLearning, confined water training, and open water shore and boat dives.
Course Structure and Schedule
- PADI eLearning: Study at your own pace from home.
- Confined Waters: Conducted at Magic Island with a review exam at the shop.
- Open Water 1 & 2: Shore dives following confined water completion.
- Open Water 3 & 4: Boat dives the following day meeting at Ala Wai Harbor slip #68.
Training Quality and Class Size
The course emphasizes high-quality training with a maximum student-instructor ratio of 6:1. Instructors are highly trained to ensure safety and effective learning.
Knowledge Development and Skills Practice
During the knowledge development phase, students learn scuba principles including pressure effects, gear selection, and dive planning. Confined water sessions teach gear setup, mask clearing, and buoyancy control.
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