Price from:
499 USD
[Learn how to become a scuba diver: Dive into the adventure of a lifetime!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skCp6l6N5og)
Class Schedule
***Duration: 3-4 hours each portion (4 total)***
**1. PADI eLearning:** At your own pace from the comfort of home
**2. Confined Waters:** Will be conducted at Magic Island. Everyone will meet at the shop the morning of the confined water to complete a quick review exam. ( Your instructor will reach out 24 hours prior to the confined water session for exact times to meet at the shop.)
**3. Open Water 1 & 2:** Shore Dives following the completion of confined water.
**4. Open Water 3 & 4:** ( Boat Dives) The following day at 8:15 am or 1:15 pm meet at [Ala Wai harbor slip #68.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/s5GzdB16ntXUHpgN8)
Your passport to adventure and the underwater world awaits you. We aim to provide the highest level of training, and that starts with our small class sizes (maximum student-instructor ratio of 6:1) and highly-trained instructors.
This course is executed in phases:
Phase I: Knowledge Development
Learn the lingo! During the first phase of your PADI Open Water Diver certification you develop an understanding of the basic principles of scuba diving. You learn things like how pressure affects your body, how to choose the best gear and what to consider when planning dives in order to have fun while staying safe. Your study resources are included in the eLearning program.
Phase II: Confined Water Sessions
During your confined water session you’ll get to learn how to set up your diving gear, clear your mask of water, hover and several other important and fun skills. The skills learned in confined water will prepare you to dive in a variety of open water environments. Your tuition includes your rental gear.
Phase III & IV: Open Water Checkout Dives
During this portion of your training you finally get to go to the ocean and dive Hawaii’s splendid blue waters! You’ll get comfortable at first to a maximum depth of 40 feet, and progress to dives of a maximum depth of 60 feet. It is spread over two days of diving, each day consisting of two checkout dives! You take all of the skills you’ve learned in your eLearning & confined water and apply them to real life conditions. Once you’ve successfully demonstrated your skills in the ocean over the four dives, you are ready to receive your certification card!
***Complete Class Includes:***
• PADI eLearning & PADI Club membership ($295.95 Value)
• Exposure suit, BCD, regulator, tanks, weights, mask, snorkel and fins
• Confines water training
• Four required open water training dives
***NOT Included:***
• Gratuity for crew
• Reef Safe Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Towel
Course Structure (consecutive days):
• Phase I: PADI eLearning, at home study.
• Phase II (day one): confined water sessions and open water dives 1 & 2 from shore.
• Phase III (day two): open water dives 3 & 4 from our charter boat.
NOTE:
If you’ve completed your classroom or eLearning and confined water sessions elsewhere but want to finish up your certification with us, we are happy to conduct your check out dives (option available upon booking). Just make sure you bring your PADI Referral Form with recorded training.
Personal Gear Recommendation:
Mask, fins, and snorkel are considered essential personal gear in the diving industry, and we highly recommend investing in them prior to your open water course. We understand that purchasing personal gear can be an investment, so we would like to offer you a 25% discount on these items at our dive shop. Simply mention that you are taking a class with us to receive your discount.
This way, you can have the best experience possible with comfortable, well-fitting equipment tailored to your preferences.
Booking Notes
##Aloha!!
Thank you for choosing **Aloha Scuba Diving Company**. We are thrilled to have you join us for an unforgettable diving experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at (808)622-4383.
**Important: **
You must complete all medical forms and e-learning sections before day one. Make sure to finish the RDP section in your e-learning as well. If you answer "yes" to any concerning medical statements, you'll need a physician to sign-off before in-water training. Please provide us with a copy of the sign-off, either physically or as a picture/PDF.
Please read your entire booking confirmation email and follow all directions. You must sign the Boat Smart waiver for each boat charter using the link in your confirmation email.
**Prior to In-Water Training:**
1. Complete the eLearning materials provided to you before the scheduled course day.
**Additional Requirements:**
1. Provide a photo of your identification card to confirm your age, or bring your identification card on the day of your course.
2. Minors and their parent or legal guardian must sign additional forms and review the Youth Diving Responsibility and Risk Flipchart. We will email you and discuss this further.
**Check-in Information:**
Please plan to arrive by 6:15 am at the Starbucks located inside the Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra (410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu, HI) for a mandatory orientation.
Your instructor will contact you 48 hours prior to confirm the location and time of the meetup. If you miss the check-in time, you will need to reschedule.
**Directions:**
##**Please register for your PADI e-learning as soon as you receive your redemption code, which is valid for 15 days. Contact the shop if you have any issues with codes**
Your PADI instructor will review the e-learning portion and discuss the location before the confined water dive sessions.
**What to Bring:**
* Towel
* Sunscreen
* Water
* **Swimsuit** (we do not provide these)
* Light Lunch
Again, thank you for choosing **Aloha Scuba Diving Company**. We are excited to share an incredible diving adventure with you!
