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Overview
If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get your scuba diving certification with the Open Water Scuba Diver course – the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course.
What's Included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
670 Auahi Street
Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This is a full scuba certification course that takes place over 2 consecutive weekends.
Day one will be review the final exam and confined water scuba training from the beach. Day two will be 2 scuba dives in the ocean. The next weekend Day 3 will be completing the confined water training and Day 4 will be the final 2 check out dives.
All equipment except mask, snorkel fins and boots are included (Bring your own or prices start at $175). Digital learning is included and required to be completed before 1st day of class (contact us directly for access). At the completion of the training you will have earned an Open Water Scuba Certification from Scuba Schools International (SSI) and will have logged four local scuba dives.
Class is designed for locals, but anyone that can meet the schedule is welcome. You are going to require your own transportation.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
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Activity code: C-15832P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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Participants in the Open Water Scuba Certification cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Use of SCUBA equipment.
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
- Private transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 15. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Open Water Scuba Certification is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Open Water Scuba Certification will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
