Open Water Diver
Learn to scuba dive in Kona, Hawaii. This scuba diving course gives you the opportunity to experience the thrill and excitement of exploring Hawaii’s underwater world. Upon successful completion of this course, students become PADI Open Water Divers and can sign-up for our Two Tank Day Trip or the Kona Manta Ray Night Dive. This Scuba Lesson in Kona, Hawaii also certifies you to scuba dive for life anywhere in the world!
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Open Water Scuba Diving Lesson Details
Total cost is $996 + tax/fees
- Online Course fees: $246 (subject to change annually)
- Pool instruction and 4 ocean dives : $750 (plus taxes and fees)
- Private options: Additional $300 per private day on request, or when only one person registers, or for 10 & 11 year olds when there are more than 2 of them in a class
- Who should take a private course?
We Provide
- Instruction, Tanks, Weights, BCD, Regulator, Dive Computer, Wetsuit, Shore and Boat Dives (usually two days on the boat)
Student Provides
- eLearning Online course
- PADI App logbook (free) or optional PADI Training Logbook $32 (w/student discount applied)
- Mask*, snorkel*, fins
*The mask and snorkel combination can be the most critical part of a new diver's equipment to ensure their comfort and safety. We expect all of our Open Water Diver students to own their own high-quality mask and snorkel that are compatible with SCUBA diving. The mask should have tempered glass and a silicone skirt. If you don't yet own your own, you will receive a 10% discount on purchases during the class and can exchange masks and snorkels during their first pool session if there are any problems with the fit. If you upgrade to a full package with mask, snorkel, fins, you'll get 20% off the whole package including an optional bag, strap, and defog. We recommend coming into the shop on a previous day if possible so there is plenty of time to get the best fit.
Prerequisites
- Ages 12 & up
- Ages 10 -11 with Instructor approval. On ocean dives, we are limited to a maximum of two 10 & 11 year olds per Instructor in a group of four students. An extra private Instructor fee of $300 may be required when there are more than two 10 & 11 year olds.
Discounts
- 10% off most regular priced merchandise
Open Water Schedule:
3 full days. Additional day(s) needed to complete course requirements result in additional fees
Schedule Classes: Typically Tuesday-Thursday or Friday-Sunday
- Day 1: Pool (8:00am-4:00pm)
- Day 2: Ocean Dives 1 & 2 from the shore or the boat (8:00am-3:00pm)
- Day 3: Ocean Dives 3 & 4 from the boat or the shore (8:00am-3:00pm)
Things to Know:
Review the Medical Statement. If you have a YES to a medical question, you will need to get a doctor’s approval before starting the course.
Flying or Driving to Altitude After Diving: For multiple dives per day or multiple days of diving, a minimum surface interval of 18 hours is suggested before flying or driving to altitude. For a single dive, a minimum of 12 hours is suggested.
