Referral Scuba Dives
Referral PADI & SSI Open Water Diver Courses
Complete your PADI* open water training dives in Kona, Hawaii where the water is warm, clear, and full of marine life. Start your PADI scuba course at your local dive center. With documentation from your original instructor, you can join us first for a pool session to refresh/assess your skills and then for two days of diving with a total of four open water dives (at least one day on the boat, typically both).
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Referral Scuba Course Details
Total cost is $600 (plus taxes and fees)
- Pool assessment/review & 4 ocean dives: $600 (plus rental mask/snork/fins if needed and taxes/fees)
- Private options: Additional $300 per private day on request or when only one person registers
We Provide
- Instruction, Tanks, Weights, BCD, Regulator, Dive Computer, Wetsuit, Shore and Boat Dives (usually two days on the boat)
Student Provides
- Appropriate referral paperwork
- Training agency 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.
Discounts
- 10% off most regular priced merchandise
Referral Scuba Course Schedule:
- 2 full days + pool assessment/review. Additional day(s) needed to complete course requirments result in additional fees
- Schedule Classes: Typically Tuesday-Thusday or Friday-Sunday
- Day 1: Pool Referral Assessment (usually 10am)
- Day 2 & 3: Ocean Dives 1-4 (8:00am-4:00pm)
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.
Ensure the eLearning Online Course and all pool work are complete if you are taking a PADI course. For any other agencies, you will be required to bring their referral paperwork. Please call us and you can send this ahead of time so we can review and be sure everything is in order. (NOTE: most agencies referral paperwork has a time limit - make sure you have checked that out and are good to go.) If you have any questions, our instructors or your local dive shop can help you find the answers!
View our Policies for Children
Special Arrangements for Ages 10-11: Parents please speak with us about your child’s readiness for open water training. Ages 10-11 recommended to hire a private guide ($300 per day) for open water training.
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.
