Open Water Certification Honolulu
LessonDuration: 4 hours
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Description
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: Saturday 6.15am at Ala Wai harbor slip #70.
3. Open Water 1 & 2: Saturday (Same day) 1.45 pm at Ala Wai harbor slip #70.
4. Open Water 3 & 4: Following Sunday (Next day) 12.15 pm at Ala Wai harbor slip #70.
Become a certified diver!
Ages 10+
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. We offer both e-learning and instructor-led options for the knowledge development phase of your certification.
This course is executed in three phases:
Phase I: Knowledge Development
Learn the lingo! During the first phase of your PADI Open Water Diver scuba 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. The five knowledge development sections at the end of each of the five book chapters must be completed prior to your classroom session. Once you are done with your independent study, call us to book your classroom and confined water sessions!
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 most of your rental gear such as your exposure suit, your BCD, and your regulator; but we request new divers own some of the more basic setup: such as your mask, snorkel, and fins. It's more fun, more comfortable, and more conducive to efficient learning when you have a mask that fits your face perfectly! If you don’t already own these, you can purchase them from our wide array of top notch gear at the shop when you come by to register and pick up your manual.
Phase III: 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 the classroom & 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:
Not Included:
Course Structure (non-consecutive days):
NOTE:
If you’ve completed your classroom and confined water sessions elsewhere but want to finish up your certification with us, we are happy to conduct just Phase III with you (option available upon booking). Just make sure you bring your Universal Referral Form with recorded training.
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Cancellation Policy
Guest Cancellations:
• Reservations canceled by sending an email to info@divealohascuba.com with at least 48-hours notice will receive a full refund. Phone call cancellations will not be accepted.
• Reservations canceled with less than 48-hour notice will be charged the full charter price unless trip insurance was purchased.
• All 'no-shows' will be charged the full amount of the charter. Missed boat departures will be treated as 'no-shows' and are subject to the same policy.
For inquiries about cancellations, rescheduling, or any other concerns, please feel free to contact us:
• By email: info@divealohascuba.com
• By phone: (808) 622-3483
Aloha Scuba Diving Company offers trip protection as we understand that emergencies and unforeseen circumstances can occur.
Charter Alterations or Cancellations:
Aloha Scuba Diving Company reserves the right to alter charter details or cancel charters should it be necessary due to adverse weather, minimum passenger requirements, or other related conditions. We are not responsible for expenses and/or other related costs due to altered charter details or canceled charters. Guests are responsible for providing Aloha Scuba Diving Company with correct contact information so that we can keep you informed in the event of any changes made to your booked charter.
If a customer is only able to complete a single dive due to the need to alter the charter for adverse weather conditions, they will receive a refund for the cost of the second dive. See below for a breakdown of dive costs.
Please note that if a customer requests to reschedule a charter, a rebooking fee of $50 will apply. This fee is waived if the rescheduling is initiated by Aloha Scuba Diving Company due to unforeseen circumstances.
Student Performance and Rescheduling:
If a student does not meet course standards, he/she will be charged the following fees:
• $125 - Makeup confined water session (added to the next available class on Tuesdays or Saturdays)
• $179 - Makeup open water session (added to the next available class on Tuesdays or Saturdays)
Reservations canceled with at least 48-hours notice can be rescheduled or refunded, excluding the eLearning fee (if registered). There is no refund for eLearning once the code has been registered.
Reservations canceled with less than 48-hours notice can be rescheduled for the $50 administrative rescheduling fee.
Alternatively, students can opt for a private session to work on the required skills at a cost of $250. Please contact us to discuss and schedule a private session if desired.
Certification Requirements:
Aloha Scuba Diving Company requires that all customers dive within their current level of certification. Both digital and physical certification cards are accepted as proof of certification. In the event that a customer is unable to provide proof of their certification, they will be offered a dive that aligns with their verifiable certification level.
If a customer declines the proposed alternative dive that is in accordance with their certification level, they will not be eligible for a refund. It is crucial that customers ensure they have appropriate certification for the dives they are booking to avoid any disappointment or inconvenience.
If you have any questions or concerns about required certifications, please don't hesitate to contact us by phone at (808) 622-3483. Our staff will be happy to assist you and provide guidance to ensure you book the most suitable dive for your certification level.
Marine Life:
Marine life in the sea is affected by ocean conditions, seasonal changes, feeding trends, and other uncontrollable factors. While our experienced and knowledgeable crew make all reasonable efforts to find specific ocean dwellers, we cannot guarantee their presence. We are a 'leave no trace' company. We do not allow our customers to touch marine life, including turtles. Customers who actively try to touch ocean dwellers will be immediately returned to the boat and the rest of the dive(s) forfeited with no refund.
Prices:
All prices are subject to change without notice.
• The first dive price is $109.00, and the second dive is $50.00.
• All refunds for partial dives will be calculated as listed above.
eLearning Course Prices:
• Open Water: $230.00
• Advanced Open Water: $216.00
• Rescue Diver: $224.00
• Nitrox: $212.00
• ReActivate: $75.00
• All Specialties: $146.00
If you have any questions, concerns, or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at (808) 622-3483 or info@divealohascuba.com.
Our team will be happy to help!
We look forward to providing you with an enjoyable and safe experience.
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1651 Ala Moana Blvd Slip#68, Front Row
Honolulu, HI, 96815
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