easy
1–2 days
Participants should be in good health with basic swimming skills.
Discover Hawaii’s vibrant marine world with Aloha Scuba Diving Co. Learn to dive with expert guidance and explore the breathtaking underwater landscapes. Perfect for beginners ready to earn their Open Water certification!
4 Portions • Ages 10+ • Small Group Instruction
Embark on an unforgettable journey to become a certified scuba diver with our PADI Open Water Course. Experience personalized training in small groups, explore Hawaii's stunning underwater world, and master essential diving skills over four immersive sessions. Your adventure awaits—dive in and discover the magic beneath the waves!
$749 PADI Open Water Group Course (Starting every Tuesday & Saturday) $999 PADI Open Water Semi Private Course $1,349 PADI Open Water Private Course $499 Open Water Checkout Dives only
Learn how to become a scuba diver: Dive into the adventure of a lifetime!
Duration: 3-4 hours each portion (4 total)
1. PADI eLearning: At your own pace from the comfort of home
2. Confined Waters: Will be conducted at Magic Island. Everyone will meet at the shop the morning of the confined water to complete a quick review exam. ( Your instructor will reach out 24 hours prior to the confined water session for exact times to meet at the shop.)
3. Open Water 1 & 2: Shore Dives following the completion of confined water.
4. Open Water 3 & 4: The following day at 8:15 am or 1:15 pm meet at Ala Wai harbor slip #68.
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.
This course is executed in phases:
Learn the lingo! During the first phase of your PADI Open Water Diver 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.
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 your rental gear.
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 your eLearning & 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!
• PADI eLearning & PADI Club membership ($295.95 Value) • Exposure suit, BCD, regulator, tanks, weights, mask, snorkel and fins • Confines water training • Four required open water training dives
• Gratuity for crew • Reef Safe Sunscreen • Sunglasses • Swimwear • Towel
• Phase I: PADI eLearning, at home study. • Phase II (day one): confined water sessions and open water dives 1 & 2 from shore. • Phase III (day two): open water dives 3 & 4 from our charter boat.
If you’ve completed your classroom or eLearning and confined water sessions elsewhere but want to finish up your certification with us, we are happy to conduct your check out dives (option available upon booking). Just make sure you bring your PADI Referral Form with recorded training.
Mask, fins, and snorkel are considered essential personal gear in the diving industry, and we highly recommend investing in them prior to your open water course. We understand that purchasing personal gear can be an investment, so we would like to offer you a 25% discount on these items at our dive shop. Simply mention that you are taking a class with us to receive your discount.
This way, you can have the best experience possible with comfortable, well-fitting equipment tailored to your preferences.
Wear lightweight, rash-guard type wetsuits to stay comfortable and sun-protected during dives.
Drink plenty of water beforehand to stay hydrated and avoid decompression issues.
Pay close attention to your instructor’s safety briefings for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Schedule dives on days with good weather to enjoy optimal visibility and safety.
Hawaii’s first underwater diving courses began in the 1950s, cementing the islands’ reputation as a premier diving destination.
The dive operation emphasizes reef-friendly practices, educating divers on protecting Hawaii’s fragile marine ecosystems.
A well-fitted wetsuit keeps you comfortable and protected from the water temperature.
summer specific
High-quality mask and snorkel are essential for clear, unobstructed underwater vision.
Fins help you move efficiently through the water with less effort.
A dive computer helps monitor your depth and bottom time for safety.