The PADI Open Water Diver course is one of our most popular courses and it's not hard to understand why! In as little as three days*, you will have earned a lifetime PADI certification that enables you to dive worldwide. And what better place to learn than by diving Hawaii? Millions of people have been introduced to the adventurous diving lifestyle through this exciting course. Tell us the dates you prefer for your class, and we'll do everything we can to accommodate your needs.
Before your class starts, you must have completed Knowledge Reviews 1-5 in your textbook or online through PADI eLearning. You should plan on being in class from approximately 8:00AM - 3:30PM each day, although times are dependent on the students' own progression and dive site location. We do require all Open Water students to have their own mask, fins and snorkel or purchase them with the help of their instructor on the first day of class. Personal gear is essential for safety, comfort, and ability as a diver. All students receive a special gear discount and lifetime membership in our Dive Club! *Dependent on student progression and weather conditions
**We also offer special Kama'aina and Military rates with valid ID**
- Ages 12 and up
- Ages 10-11 with instructor approval
- Professional diving instructor
- Course materials either online via PADI eLearning OR the PADI Open Water Textbook
- All scuba diving equipment EXCEPT for mask, snorkel, and fins
- eLearning knowledge review session or classroom quizzes and knowledge development
- Confined water shore training and 4 open water dives
- Complimentary pick-ups and drop-offs from hotels in Waikiki
- Transportation to and from the boat harbor
- Snacks and beverages on board the boat
- Bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, dry clothes
- Textbook option: $35 additional for the required PADI Open Water DVD. (Only 1 required per group)
- Lunch or money for lunch
- Your own set of mask, snorkel, and fins. Students can purchase these from the dive shop at a discounted rate.
- 2 full days with the PADI eLearning option
- 3 full days with the PADI Open Water textbook + DVD option
- NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND DEPEND ON WEATHER, BOAT SCHEDULES, AND STUDENTS INDIVIDUAL PROGRESSION
- Call Ocean Legends at 808-852-8881 to reserve your spot or email us via the form below.
- Review the PADI Medical Statement to make sure you can dive with us.
- If you can answer "YES" to ANY of the questions on the waiver, you will need doctor's approval before you can dive with us.
- Please don't hesitate to call the Dive Shop if you have any questions! 808-852-8881
- Keep in mind that you must wait a minimum of 18 hours after diving before you fly or go to altitude.
- NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND DEPEND ON WEATHER, BOAT SCHEDULES, AND STUDENTS INDIVIDUAL PROGRESSION
- Before class: Complete all online material and print out the PADI eLearning Record Completion Form
- In class: Complete the PADI eLearning Quick Review quiz
- In confined water: Swim test and 10 minute float/tread
- In confined water: Confined water skill sessions 1-5 + Open Water Dive 1
- Check in at the Dive Shop
- On the boat: Open Water Dives 2, 3, & 4 (Boat dives are weather dependent)
- At the dive shop: Log dives and complete certification paperwork
- Before class: Fill in and complete Knowledge Reviews 1-5 in the textbook and view the entire DVD
- In class: Review Knowledge Reviews 1-5, complete Quiz 1-4, take the final exam
- In confined water: Swim test and 10 minute float/tread
- In confined water: Confined water skill sessions 1-5 + Open Water Dive 1
- Check in at the Dive Shop
- On the boat: Open Water Dives 2, 3, & 4 (Boat dives are weather dependent)
- At the dive shop: Log dives and complete certification paperwork
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