Open Water Diver
This is the first Step of your Scuba Diving Adventure
$625
- 3 day Open Water Course
- Includes all academic digital kits
- Registration with mySSI
- Includes all rental equipment
- Four Open Water Training Dives from our boat
This is the first Step of your Scuba Diving Adventure
$625
- 3 day Open Water Course
- Includes all academic digital kits
- Registration with mySSI
- Includes all rental equipment
- Four Open Water Training Dives from our boat
Special Considerations
- The minimum age is 10 years old.
- To dive, we require basic swimming skills and overall physical fitness.
- You must complete a medical questionnaire and may need a doctor’s approval if you have any disqualifying conditions.
- When scheduling your dives, allow at least 18 hours after diving before flying. This is important — you cannot fly the same day after scuba diving.
- Courses must be booked over the phone: call now at 808-232-3193.
Special Considerations
- The minimum age is 10 years old.
- To dive, we require basic swimming skills and overall physical fitness.
- You must complete a medical questionnaire and may need a doctor’s approval if you have any disqualifying conditions.
- When scheduling your dives, allow at least 18 hours after diving before flying. This is important — you cannot fly the same day after scuba diving.
- Courses must be booked over the phone: call now at 808-232-3193.
What it means to be a Certified Diver
How It Works
The Open Water Diver certification program has three parts:
- The academic portion, done online and at home before any in-water training. This module teaches us the theories and concepts that keep us safe as divers.
- The confined water session is where you get hands-on training about preparing and using scuba gear. Although we use a shallow lagoon from the beach, this is your ‘pool’ session where you will learn how to assemble your gear and be introduced to the many skills you need to dive. You will also be given time to practice these skills.
- You and your instructor finish the course doing four open water dives, where you head out on the dive boat, and apply everything you learned. Each dive trip includes two dives, and each dive includes practice on all the fundamentals. You also get plenty of time to check out the incredible coral gardens and marine life. You are almost guaranteed to see a sea turtle with us: we see them almost every day, along with thousands of colorful reef fish!
Timeline
- The Open Water Diver online learning portion is done at your own pace, usually over several days. The online classes have learning modules and review questions. Online learning may be done anywhere and at anytime, but must be finished before any in water training takes place.
- Day One is the confined water session. Over several hours you will learn and practice all the skills.
- Days Two and Three, are the open water dives, usually consecutively, but we can always work with you to fit your schedule. The dives are done off of the boat, we’ll do two dives each day.
- There is a multiple-choice final exam. Don’t worry: it’s easy once you’ve taken the class!
Timeline
- The Open Water Diver online learning portion is done at your own pace, usually over several days. The online classes have learning modules and review questions. Online learning may be done anywhere and at anytime, but must be finished before any in water training takes place.
- Day One is the confined water session. Over several hours you will learn and practice all the skills.
- Days Two and Three, are the open water dives, usually consecutively, but we can always work with you to fit your schedule. The dives are done off of the boat, we’ll do two dives each day.
- There is a multiple-choice final exam. Don’t worry: it’s easy once you’ve taken the class!
Open Water Diver Certification
Upon completion of all academic and in-water requirements, including a basic swimming evaluation and the final exam, your Instructor will issue the Open Water Diver certification card.
Certified Open Water Divers can dive with an equally- or more-qualified buddy in environments equivalent to their training. Students younger than 15 years old will be certified as Junior Open Water Diver and must dive under the direct supervision of a dive professional or with a certified adult, in environments equivalent to their training, and within the recommended depth limits.
What To Bring
- All you need is a swimsuit for the first day: we provide all of the gear.
- If you bring a towel or change of clothes for after class, there are beach showers and restrooms.
- If you have personal gear like mask, snorkel, or fins, bring it. You’ll be more comfortable in your own gear. We have gear for sale too www.theswimthrough.com
- You can bring a towel, sunglasses & maybe a hat for the boat trips (we have a dry storage area).
- We provide drinking water, fresh pineapple & snacks, but you can also bring your own.
Becoming an Open Water Diver
This course is an exciting journey into the beautiful world beneath the ocean’s surface. An Open Water Certification signifies that an individual has acquired the fundamental skills and knowledge required to explore open water environments safely. As an Open Water Diver, one learns to be self-reliant in the water and is able comfortably swim, control their buoyancy, and manage air supplies. Safe diving opens up a vast realm of marine wonders. Open Water Diver certification becomes a passport to explore the vibrant coral reefs, encounter amazing marine life, and experience the weightlessness that only diving can offer. Our Daily Dive Trips are for certified divers and are the way to check out the underwater world
Learning to become an Open Water Diver is not only amazing but also pretty easy. Training consists of a combination of theory, confined water (pool) sessions, and open water dives. A theoretical component covers the basics of dive physics, physiology, and safety procedures, making it easy for individuals of various backgrounds to grasp the essential concepts; this is done online and can be completed at any time before the in-water training. The confined water sessions provide a controlled environment for divers to practice essential skills, such as buoyancy control and underwater communication, under the guidance of our experienced instructors. Finally, the open water dives allow students to apply their newfound skills in real-world scenarios, fostering confidence and a deep appreciation for the underwater world. With the guidance of passionate and certified instructors, becoming an Open Water Diver is not only an accessible endeavor but a thrilling adventure that opens the door to a lifetime of underwater exploration.
Once you are Open Water Certified, what’s next? Daily Dive Trips are a good place to just go out and do some fun diving. These dives tend to be relaxing and relatively easy; our main goal is to find cool critters. Then, when you are ready to level up, we provide a range of Advanced and Specialty courses.
Certification Agency Options
Our instructors are active status in three different scuba training agencies.
What’s a training agency? They are the guys who actually write the text books and print certification cards. All reputable agencies fall under the umbrella of the World Recreational Scuba Training Counsel and as such, their standards are pretty much the same. In the end, scuba diving is scuba diving, and it doesn’t really matter what brand is printed on your card.
$625 (includes eLearning and registration fees)
Click here to REGISTER for SSI Open Water Certification.
SSI is our first choice for agencies. Their online platform automatically syncs across devices, has a great log book for after your course, and gives you permanent access to course materials and digital cards. Best of all, their fees are significantly lower, saving you hundreds of dollars. A better product for less money, we like SSI.
Courses must be booked over the phone: call now at 808-232-3193.
Contact Hawaiian Diving Adventures with any questions, or to sign up for your next class!
