Develop professional dive leadership skills in Honolulu
1-6 Weeks
eLearning, training dives, tanks
Build toward your PADI Divemaster certification through coached water training, workshops, and supervised leadership experience. Develop the skills to assist classes and guide certified divers.
Cancel at least 48 hours before check-in for a refund or rescheduling, excluding eLearning fees. Cancel within 48 hours: rescheduling costs $50 if requested at least 24 hours before check-in. No rescheduling within 24 hours; full charges apply. Once in-person training begins, refunds are unavailable.
Product ID: WED38G
You must be at least 18 years old, have Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver certifications, have 40 logged dives to begin (60 required for certification), have Emergency First Response (CPR/First Aid) within 24 months, and have medical clearance within 12 months.
Bring your own full scuba kit: mask, snorkel, fins, boots, wetsuit, regulator, BCD, dive computer, DSMB and spool, cutting tool, compass, and light.
Plan for the PADI Divemaster application/processing fee paid directly to PADI (currently $162). Marina parking costs $1 per hour (pay at the meter; marina rules apply). If you need it, a full-program rental bundle is available for $210 total. You may also need a medical exam/doctor’s clearance, Emergency First Response (CPR/First Aid) course or renewal, optional enriched air/nitrox upgrades and fills, and any extra training days or makeup sessions beyond the standard curriculum.
410 Atkinson Dr, Honolulu, HI, 96814, US
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.
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