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    PADI Scuba Diver Certification in Honolulu

    Begin your scuba certification with a one-day beginner course

    4.7 stars• 271 reviews

    Duration

    Approx. 8 hours

    Includes

    eLearning, gear, 2 shore dives

    Highlights

    Discover scuba diving with a beginner-focused PADI course that builds the foundation for supervised ocean dives. Earn certification to dive with a PADI professional to 12 meters (40 feet).

    • Explore the underwater world under a PADI professional's supervision
    • Build foundational scuba skills with beginner-focused instruction
    • Develop confidence before progressing to independent buddy diving
    • Continue training later toward PADI Open Water Diver certification

    Itinerary

    7:00 AM – Meet at the dive shop for check-in and a quick knowledge review

    Gear Fitting – Get properly sized for all rental scuba equipment

    Confined Water Training – Practice essential scuba skills in a safe, controlled environment

    Open Water Shore Dives – Complete two ocean dives to apply your skills and explore the underwater world

    Finish – Course typically concludes in the mid-afternoon

    Course duration may vary depending on class size and student progress.

    What's Included

    • PADI eLearning access
    • Required rental scuba gear
    • Certified PADI Instructor
    • Transportation to and from the dive site

    Important details

    • Ages 10+ only; travelers under 18 require a parent or guardian throughout training
    • Complete all PADI eLearning before in-person training
    • Complete the PADI Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire before training
    • Medical clearance is required before training if your questionnaire answers indicate it
    • Requires comfort in the water and successful completion of a basic swim and float test
    • No flying within 24 hours of diving
    • Alcohol or drug use before training results in exclusion from the course without a refund
    • Training is subject to safe weather and minimum enrollment conditions

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 48 hours before check-in for a refund or rescheduling, excluding eLearning fees. Within 48 hours, rescheduling costs $50 if requested at least 24 hours before check-in. No rescheduling within 24 hours; full charges apply. No refunds after in-person training starts. Full refund or free rescheduling if the operator cancels.

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    FAQs

    Bring swimwear, a towel, a change of clothes, reef-safe sunscreen, a water bottle, and a light snack. Meals and drinks are not included.

    Complete the PADI Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire before training. Physician clearance is required if you answer yes to questions 3, 5, or 10, or to any question on page 2.

    Meeting details

    410 Atkinson Dr., Honoluhu Hi 96815

    Experience provided by Aloha Scuba Diving Co.

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    Review summary

    4.7
    Excellent
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    The crew here consistently earns praise for creating a welcoming, professional atmosphere on the water. Guides like Zoe, Daniel, Sam, and Swayze get frequent shoutouts for their knowledge and attentiveness, while Captain Justin and Derek keep things running smoothly. Divers regularly spot octopus, sea turtles, eagle rays, eels, and sharks at sites including the popular Sea Tiger wreck. The team handles everything from discovery dives to advanced certifications, and several reviewers mentioned helpful touches like motion sickness support and optional GoPro photo services that let you focus on the experience rather than documenting it. A couple of concerns surfaced in recent feedback. One reviewer noted frustration with feeling ignored during briefings and questioned some wildlife handling practices by a staff member. Another diver found three trips to the same site repetitive and had issues with boat positioning after a dive. These seem like isolated incidents rather than patterns, but they're worth noting. Overall though, the operation has built a strong reputation with repeat customers who come back specifically for this crew whenever they're in Hawaii.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    I had so much fun and felt so Safe with Sam on my discovery dive! We saw many things and we took it slow and easy and had a wonderful time!!

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    Clarissa Norman

    July 27, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    I had so much fun and felt so Safe with Sam on my discovery dive! We saw many things and we took it slow and easy and had a wonderful time!!

    Photo of Clarissa Norman

    Clarissa Norman

    July 27, 2026

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