Open Water Course

The Open Water Course from Kona Honu Divers is a multi-day PADI certification program that takes students from poolside fundamentals to open ocean dives off the Kailua-Kona coast. The first day is spent in confined water at a pool, building core skills in a controlled setting. The following days move to the boat for open water dives, completing the required certification dives in the ocean. All premium rental gear is provided, including a BCD, regulators, a dive computer, and a full wetsuit, along with learning materials and snacks and water onboard.

Students must complete the PADI eLearning and sign waivers before the first day. Mask, snorkel, and fins are not included and must be brought or purchased separately. Transportation to the meeting point at Kona Honu Divers is not provided, so arranging a rental car or other transport in advance is important, especially given that morning traffic in the area can be slow. Students should arrive early each day, as the course departs on schedule. Participants must be in good health with no heart conditions.