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PADI Open Water Referral Course

Lesson ·
4.8
(2276)
Kid Friendly
Locally Owned
Beginner Friendly
Free Cancellation
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Duration: 2 days

Pricing

Student - Custom OW

Student - Custom Course

$633

Description

Visiting Hawaii and want to get certified without taking time away from your vacation?

Duration

2 Days: 3-4 Hours per day

About

With PADI's Open Water Referral Course, you can complete your Knowledge Development and Pool Dives at a local PADI dive store near you and then join Dive Oahu's ohana to finish your scuba certification in paradise!

Step 1: Complete your Knowledge Development and Pool Dives at your local shop.

Step 2: Sign up with us and bring your referral paperwork!

This course includes:
• PADI Dive Instructor
• All premium gear needed
• Hotel pick-up/drop-off
• Light snack with refreshments

Want photos or videos of your certification experience? Hire a photographer for $95!

NOT Included:
• Gratuity for crew
• Reef Safe Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Towel

*PADI standards do not allow student divers or their instructors to use any form of camera equipment including hands free cameras like 'GoPros' while diving, as your safety is the primary concern.

Why get certified?

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 PADI® Open Water 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. To enroll in a PADI Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course), you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required.

ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY Dive Oahu

Cancellation Policy

If a student does not meet course standards, he/she will be charged the following fees:
* $331 for each additional charter needed

Course Alterations or Cancellations:

Dive Oahu reserves the right to alter charter/course details or cancel charters/courses should it be necessary, due to adverse weather, minimum passenger requirements, staffing, or other related conditions. Dive Oahu is not responsible for expenses and/or other related costs due to altered charter/course details or canceled charter/course. Guests are responsible for providing Dive Oahu with correct contact information, to keep guests informed in the event of changes made to the courses booked.

All prices subject to change without notice.

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Availability

April 2026

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Reviews

4.8
(2276)
4.8 (2276)

Location

Address

609 Keawe St

Honolulu, HI, 96813

US

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