Price from:
650 USD
The Rescue Diver course is "serious fun", a rewarding way to learn safe diving skills and gain confidence.
Prices:
- $650+tax/person
All dives with Dive Kauai include:
- Guaranteed small and personalized groups of 4 divers or less per instructor!
- Detailed site and marine biology briefings before every dive!
- Delicious snacks and cold beverages!
- No Additional Charge For ANY Gear!
PADI eLearning Rescue Diver Course
Who would you rather have as a buddy? An Open Water Diver or a PADI Rescue Diver?
Scuba diving is the gateway to a lifetime of exciting adventures, and by continuing your training through PADI Rescue Diver Course you can experience greater confidence and comfort when diving.
Whether you're a newly certified diver or a PADI Advanced/Adventure Diver, you can start the Rescue Diver Program. You'll start by learning to think like a Rescue Diver: identifying potential problems before they happen, and learning how to calmly and thoughtfully respond to a stressful situation.
Working with a PADI Instructor, you'll role play emergency situation sand practice how to respond. Along the way you'll familiarize yourself with your buddy's gear so you'll be better prepared incase of a problem.
What You Will Learn
* Self-rescue
* Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
* Emergency management and equipment
* Rescuing unresponsive divers
* First aid and CPR training can be included for those not already certified (for additional fee)
Divers who take the PADI Rescue Diver course frequently say it's the best course they've ever taken, and many instructors tell us Rescue is their favorite class to teach because of the transformation they see in their students.
What Scuba Gear Will You Use?
In the PADI Open Water Diver course, you learn to use basic scuba gear, including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device and a tank.
Booking Notes
Aloha and thank you for choosing ***Dive Kauai*** for your PADI Rescue Diver Course Certification!
Below is the detailed information of your booking. ***PLEASE READ CAREFULLY***
(We know there is a lot of information, however, we want to ensure you are as informed and prepared as possible for your upcoming dive experience with us and all of the policies and procedures regarding that dive.)
***Please Note: Due to safety, you should NOT go to elevations above 1000' within 18 hours after diving. This includes Waimea Canyon, Helicopter Tours and Commercial Airline Flights. If you DO NOT have 18 hours after your dive before these activities, please contact our office IMMEDIATELY to reschedule, (There will be a reschedule fee if within 24 hours of start time)***
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#Lesson Time & Locations:
The PADI Rescue Certification course Day will take place at two(2) separate locations. The First day will be in the salt water lagoon at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and the 2nd day will be at Koloa Landing Dive Site (NOT hotel). We've conveniently attached both directions and links to google maps for you.
The PADI Rescue Certification course is conducted over the space of 2 half days. We conduct the course in a ***more expedited manner*** than shops on the mainland. People on vacation don't want to spend their whole vacation on just one activity, especially in Kauai. Therefore, if you tend to pick-up new skills, concepts and learn in this quicker more expedited manner, then the PADI Rescue Certification Course should be no problem for you. HOWEVER, if it takes you many attempts to learn new skills and gain information, you may benefit by working with a dive shop back home that is more conducive with your learning style. Should you need to discuss this with our team, please call us right away: 808.742.7422.
Weather can sometimes be an issue and cause us to deviate from our above mentioned schedule. Should this happen there will be no additional charge for rescheduling, provided our calendar allows. HOWEVER, if you are struggling learning the skills required for the course, your instructor may modify your course depending on the circumstances. Should additional day(s) be needed to complete your course, there will be additional charges. Each additional day will be an additional fee of $95+tax/person.
#Check-In:
Please be at the check-in location (Grand Hyatt Kauai, found in the PURPLE section on this email) ***15 minutes prior*** to the start time of the course. Out of respect for other students, ALL courses must start on time and will NOT be able to accommodate people who are running late. ***PLAN AHEAD!*** If you are late and miss the start of the course, unfortunately you will be considered a day of cancellation and will be unable to offer a refund of any kind.** You are meeting at a specific location at Grand Hyatt. Use google maps to PLAN AHEAD so you're not late. We've conveniently attached this link in the PURPLE SECTIONS. Click "GET DIRECTIONS".
Should you miss the course start time, AND, we have the opportunity to reschedule you, there will be a $150+tax per person reschedule fee per person reschedule fee applied to your reservation.
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#Course Materials
This course knowledge development is done via independent study online called "eLearning". You will receive a separate email from PADI.COM (check junk/spam folders) with instructions to register and begin your eLearning. There is NO Classroom teaching, so you will want to ensure enough time to THOROUGHLY comprehend and understand all of the material taught in this course. For most people this takes between 5-8 hours. **DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE.** We cannot begin the practical training in the water until this is complete. ***Should you fail to complete the required eLearning, we will be unable to begin your course. If we can reschedule you, there will be a $150 reschedule fee applied. If we are unable to reschedule your course, this will be considered a "Day of Cancellation" which is not eligible for a refund of any kind.*** The course materials are a purchase. Should you cancel the course (following our cancellation policy below), a non-refundable deposit of $265+tax/person will be withheld to cover the cost of these purchased materials. These eLearning will be yours to use with another dive shop and you won't have to purchase them again.
#We Will Provide:
* PADI eLearning Materials and Course Materials
* Premium Scuba Gear (BCD, Regulator, Tank, Weights, Mask, Fins, Dive Computer & Wetsuit). If you have any of your own gear feel free to bring with you
* All Instruction, instruction materials and final certification card
* Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Light Snacks
* PADI Professional Dive Instructor
***Please Note: we provide all rental gear at no additional cost, however, if the gear ends up lost or damaged beyond repair under your use, an additional fee will be incurred. Please make sure all of your gear is fully secure before entering or exiting the water, make sure to talk with your Scuba Instruction if you have any questions as to how to do this.***
# Things You Should Bring:
* Reusable Water Bottle (we no longer are offering single use plastic bottled water)
* Swimsuit (please wear as there are no changing facilities)
* Towel (to leave in the car for after the dives)
* Change of Clothes
* Sunscreen (applied at least 30 minutes prior to the tour)
* Sunglasses with Leash
* Hat (with straps to secure to your noggin is best!)
* Activity Voucher (if booked by concierge)
* Cash/Credit Card for Souvenirs & Gratuity (if you appreciated your dive master and captain, gratuity is appreciated but not required)
* **SMILES** and a sense of ALOHA Adventure! (after all, you are in Hawaii!)
##Please make sure to bring your certification card & log book.
If you cannot produce your certification card and prove you are an Advanced Open Water Certified Diver, we will be unable to complete the certification until this level of certification is achieved.
Please also remember to bring proof of your Emergency First Responder or equivalent certification valid within 2 years. If you don't have this, we will need to conduct the EFR course prior which will add additional time and fees.
#PADI Knowledge Reviews
We kindly ask that you come to your first day with us having fully completed the eLearning section of the course. This will help us expedite the day and get you in the water learning to dive! (If you have not completed this prior to the start date, we may need to reschedule and a reschedule fee will be incurred)
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#Not Recommended You Bring:
* Irreplaceable or Expensive Items
* Rental Car Keys -You are welcome to leave them in our scuba van.
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#DIVER INSURANCE through DAN (Divers Alert Network)
Divers Alert Network (DAN) is the world's most recognized and respected dive safety organization comprised of dive professionals and medical experts dedicated to supporting divers. DAN has created an extensive network capable of providing divers around the world with vital services.
Dive Confidently knowing that you have the world's leading dive safety organization watching out for you! As a DAN member you receive: Emergency Evacuation Assistance, 24/7 Emergency Hotline, Medical Information Line and much more. [To learn more about diver insurance with a membership through DAN please follow this link!](http://www.DiversAlertNetwork.org/partner/2678966)
We look forward to diving with you and sharing our passion!
Mahalo!
Josh Helmin
Owner at Island Activity Group
Address: 3417 Poipu Road - #105, PO BOX 853, Koloa HI 96756
Office: 808.742.7422 Fax: 808.742.9870
Email: dive@islandactivitygroup.com
Where Your Kauai Adventure Begins
Cancellation Policy
A non-refundable deposit of $265+tax per person is required to purchase your PADI Materials. Should you cancel the course with Dive Kauai outside our cancellation policy (details listed below) you are eligible for a full refund less the non-refundable deposit. The materials will be yours to keep for a future course with us or another dive center.
**24 HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY FOR ALL TOURS**
Dive Kauai Certification Courses you won’t want to miss! However, we do understand that things happen and you may be required to cancel or postpone your course. For this reason, we have developed a cancellation policy we feel will accommodate most circumstances.
***Tours cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled date and time of the tour will not be charged any fees to credit card on file*** (This is calculated down to the minute! If lesson is at 7:30am, you have until 7:29am Hawaii time the day before)
***Tours cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled date and time of the tour or customers who do not show up to the scheduled tour will be charged 100% of the tour total*** (This is calculated down to the minute! If tour is at 7:30am, you have until 7:29am Hawaii time the day before).
***If you are late and the class has had to start with out you, this will be considered a day of cancellation and not eligible for a refund of any kind!*** If we have the space available to reschedule you for another tour, there will be a reschedule fee of $150+tax/person applied to your reservation.
#Not All Students May Be Able To Complete The Course
***Our instructors are all PADI instructors who have to adhere to very strict teaching guidelines. Just because you enrolled in a course doesn't mean you will become certified. If students are not able to properly complete the course requirements per these guidelines, due to anxiety, poor performance, health issues or other circumstances, we will be unable to process your certification. Our team strives to work with each individual to help them overcome fears and work on specific skills where we identify struggles, but sometimes the expedited manner of the course is not conducive to the student. In this scenario we will modify the course to best fit the situation. Should the schedule allow additional days to help complete the course, we will do so at $75+tax per person/per day.
#Medical Conditions May Prevent You From Diving
Diver safety is our TOP PRIORITY! We want to share our passion for diving with you, but we must be safe about it. Therefore, we have sent you our "Diver Medical Questionnaire" to complete **PRIOR** to arriving for your scheduled tour. **PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FILL THIS OUT AHEAD OF TIME** and **FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS** on this form. Should you NOT follow all instructions on this form OR fail to complete prior to the day of and you have a medical condition that will prevent you from diving with us without a medical professional completing a liability waiver, we will be unable to take you diving AND will be unable to process a refund as you have taken up space that we would have been able to fill with another guest from our extensive waitlist. **If you need to be seen LOCALLY by a licensed physician, please contact: Dr Burress at Poipu Moble MD: 808.652.7021 https://poipumd.com**
#Elevation and Diving Safety
*PLEASE NOTE: For YOUR SAFETY you cannot participate in any activity above 1000' or 300 meters in elevation within 18 hours after diving. This includes driving and hiking to Waimea Canyon, Taking a Helicopter or Airplane Tour of the island as well as departing island in a commercial aircraft (even if just flying to Oahu). Our staff will have your safety in mind and may prevent you from participating in the scheduled dive. This would result in being considered a "DAY OF CANCELLATION" and therefore will not be eligible for any refund of any kind. If you made a reservation less than 18 hours prior to going above 1000' or 300 meters in elevation, please contact our office outside 24 hours to cancel or reschedule your course. If you are within our 24 hour cancellation period, the cancellation policy will be in full effect.*
