PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

1 day

Fitness Level

Participants should be comfortable in water and have basic diving experience.

Overview

Looking to refine your buoyancy control in Hawaii’s stunning waters? Kona Honu Divers offers an immersive one-day course that elevates your diving skills and enhances your underwater experience.

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty

5 Hours • Ages 18+

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Date

Wed, Oct 8

Travelers

2

Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

Enhance your diving prowess with a one-day buoyancy control course in the stunning waters of Kona, Hawaii. Experience two immersive dives that teach you to glide effortlessly and improve air consumption, making you a more confident and sought-after diving buddy. Perfect your skills and enjoy the underwater world like never before!

One of the most important skills that differentiates a new diver from a more experienced diver is their buoyancy. Being able to control your buoyancy not only makes it easier to dive and enjoy your time underwater, it also makes you safer! Divers that perfect this important skill glide effortlessly through the water avoiding contact with the bottom and have excellent air consumption. This is one of the best specialties to advance your diving skills and make you a sought after buddy.

This one-day course will be aboard our 46ft custom dive boat, and be conducted in 2 dives with your instructor. This course INCLUDES your eLearning code. Completion of the eLearning is required prior to the course.

Adventure Tips

Arrive Early

Arrive at least 30 minutes before the dive to get your gear ready and have a safety briefing.

Stay Hydrated

Drink plenty of water before the dive to stay hydrated, especially in warm conditions.

Equip Properly

Wear a well-fitting wetsuit and use buoyancy control devices correctly for comfort and safety.

Listen to Instructions

Pay close attention to your instructor's guidance during the course for best results.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Hawksbill sea turtles
Spinner dolphins

History

Kona’s underwater landscape has drawn divers since the early 20th century, with many sites rich in volcanic rock formations and abundant marine life.

Conservation

Kona Honu Divers emphasizes eco-friendly practices, including reef-safe sunscreens and minimal ecological disturbance to protect Hawaii’s delicate underwater ecosystems.