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Certification Upgrades

So, now you're a diver. Maybe you've just completed your first introductory dive with the Discover Scuba Diving program... maybe you've already completed your PADI "Scuba Diver" certification... Either way, you've started your adventures in diving. Upgrading your certification opens new doors to other exciting diving activities. Dive at night with Kona's famous Mantas, explore a sunken ship, or dive to deeper reefs. To do all of these things you must continue your scuba training.

The PADI "Scuba Diver" certification is good for a lifetime of shallow water scuba experiences (to 40'), as long as you are accompanied by a PADI professional.

The "Open Water Diver" certification is a full certification which allows you to dive deeper. It also teaches you to plan conduct your own dives, without the supervision of PADI professionals. Explore a new reef at a secret beach with your family or friends. This course is also a prerequisite to participating in the exciting worlds of night & wreck diving, as well as many other fascinating adventures.

GENERAL PREREQUISITE: Minimum age - 12 yrs old

STUDENTS PROVIDE: PADI O/W Manual ($44) & DVD ($28) [DVD may be shared], Log Book, 2 passport size photos, Own mask, snorkel & fins (rental scuba gear is available)

STUDENT DISCOUNTS: 10% off most regular priced merchandise and $5.00 off of dives or dive packages

Intro Diver to a Certified "Scuba Diver" Upgrade

COST: $200 plus tax ($275 for private class)

PREREQUISITES: Completion of a PADI Discover Scuba Diving "Intro" program within the last 12 months (PADI Referral form or DSD card required)

-complete medical waiver **

TIME REQUIRED: Only One day! (9 am - 4:30 pm)

"Scuba Diver" to full Open Water Certification Upgrade

COST: $295 plus tax ($400 for private class)

PREREQUISITES: PADI Scuba Diver certification or an equivalent PADI Referral form (Referral form must be less than 12 months old) -complete medical waiver **

TIME REQUIRED: Only Two days! (9 am - 4:30 PM)

CANCELLATION POLICY: 72 hours notice needed or full charge

**If there are any questions that have been answered YES on your Medical form, you need to get a medical release from us for your doctor to sign before starting class.**