Ready to take your scuba skills to the next level? Discover Hawaii’s vibrant underwater world with our Advanced Open Water Course. Dive deeper into the ocean’s mysteries and enhance your diving confidence in one of the world’s top diving destinations.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
2–3 days
Fitness Level
Good fitness level recommended; participants should be comfortable swimming and physical activity involved in diving
Wildlife
History
Hawaii’s underwater volcanic activity shaped its incredible reefs, making it a hotspot for divers since the mid-20th century.
Conservation
Hawaii actively promotes reef preservation and responsible diving practices to protect its unique marine ecosystems.
Discover Scuba Hawaii
Ready to take your scuba skills to the next level? Discover Hawaii’s vibrant underwater world with our Advanced Open Water Course. Dive deeper into the ocean’s mysteries and enhance your diving confidence in one of the world’s top diving destinations.
Discover Scuba Hawaii is a Honolulu-based dive operator offering certification courses and guided recreational dives in Waikiki and surrounding waters. The company provides a range of PADI courses including the PADI Open Water Course and PADI Advanced Open Water Course, as well as specialty certifications such as Navigation and Wreck Diver. Discover Scuba Hawaii also runs introductory experiences like Discover Scuba Dive that allow guests to breathe underwater under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional.
For divers seeking adaptive training, Discover Scuba Hawaii offers the Diveheart Advanced Buddy Course, which focuses on assisting individuals with disabilities and includes Full Face Mask training. Guided boat and shore dives include Shipwreck and Reef Dives and Coral Reef Dives, with opportunities to see turtles, eels, reef sharks, and monk seals in their natural habitat. The Coral Reef Dives experience specifically notes all gear is provided and typically takes 2.5 to 3 hours.
Safety and instruction follow recognized training standards; certification courses include confined-water practice and open-water dives as part of the PADI curriculum. Discover Scuba Hawaii operates from Honolulu, Hawaii, and designs each experience for appropriate skill levels, from first-time introductory dives to advanced specialty training. Prospective guests can review course summaries and prerequisites for each trip before booking. Reservations and scheduling are managed by the business in Honolulu to match local conditions and participant readiness.
Including local regulations.
Tours Offered
8 Experiences
Certification courses and guided dives
PADI Instruction
PADI Professional
Guided introductory and certification programs
Typical Duration
2.5–3 hours
Coral Reef Dives timeframe
Location
Honolulu, HI
Operates in Waikiki and surrounding waters
Reserve a Discover Scuba Hawaii experience — certification courses and guided dives available.
Follow your instructor’s guidance
Pay close attention to your instructor’s cues during all dives to maximize safety and learning.
Check your gear beforehand
Ensure your equipment is in top condition to prevent any surprises during dives.
Plan your dives carefully
Discuss your goals and dive plan thoroughly with your instructor to make the most of each dive.
Stay aware of marine life
Be respectful and cautious around marine animals to keep yourself and the wildlife safe.
Dive computer
Helps you monitor depth and time underwater, ensuring safe diving.
wetsuit
Provides thermal protection and buoyancy during dives.
year-round
Mask and fins
Fundamental for clear vision and efficient movement underwater.
Underwater torch
Useful for night dives or low-visibility conditions.
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