Open Water Certification
$230.00
Location: Ala Wai Boat Harbor, Ala Moana Blvd. Slip #70, Honolulu, HI
Duration: 3-4 hours per portion (4 total)
Prices:
- $499 PADI Open Water class with eLearning
- $820 PADI Open Water class with eLearning + Nitrox Specialty Courses
- $230 PADI eLearning only (Needs dives to complete certification)
- $375 Open Water Checkout Dives only
Class Schedule:
- PADI eLearning: Self-paced from home
- Confined Waters: Conducted at Majic Island. Quick review exam at the shop morning of the session.
- Open Water 1 & 2: Saturday, 1:45 pm at Ala Wai harbor slip #70.
- Open Water 3 & 4: Following Sunday, 12:15 pm at Ala Wai harbor slip #68.
About: Unlock the underwater world with our Open Water Certification. Small group instruction ensures personalized attention with a maximum student-instructor ratio of 6:1. Choose between eLearning or instructor-led knowledge development. Our course comprises three phases:
Phase I: Knowledge Development Understand scuba basics, gear selection, and dive planning through eLearning.
Phase II: Confined Water Sessions Learn diving skills and equipment setup in confined waters.
Phase III: Open Water Checkout Dives Apply learned skills in Hawaii’s waters over two days, completing four dives.
Complete Class Includes:
- PADI eLearning
- Rental gear (exposure suit, BCD, regulator, tanks, weights, mask, snorkel, fins)
- Four required training dives
Not Included:
- PADI Open Water Diver DVD and Log Book
- Personal Gear: Upgrade available for mask, snorkel, and fins
Course Structure (non-consecutive days):
- Phase I: PADI eLearning at home
- Phase II (day one): Classroom and confined water sessions
- Phase III (days two and three): Checkout dives
Note: Option available to finish certification (Phase III) if classroom and confined water sessions completed elsewhere; bring Universal Referral Form.
