Quick Details
2 Open Water Training Dives
$ 250
Underwater Naturalist Manual
$ 80
Private Course Upgrade
$ 300
BCD, Regulator, Wetsuit, and Weight rentals are available for an extra $60
Fins, Masks, and snorkels are not provided and must be purchased in advance.
About the Course
Coral reefs are some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, home to colorful fish, invertebrates, sea turtles, and fascinating predator-prey relationships. The PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty Course trains you to see more than just the beauty of the reef—you’ll learn to understand how marine life interacts with each other and their environment.
From groupers hunting alongside moray eels to coral guard crabs defending their territory, this course helps you notice the small but incredible details that most divers miss. With these skills, every dive becomes an intimate connection with the underwater world.
Course Breakdown
- Knowledge Review: Complete and submit the review from the Underwater Naturalist Manual with your instructor.
- 2 Open Water Training Dives: Apply your new skills in real reef environments while identifying species, behaviors, and ecosystem interactions.
Skills You’ll Gain
- Identifying fish, invertebrates, and aquatic plants
- Recognizing ecological relationships and species interactions
- Understanding reef ecosystems and their fragility
- Enhancing your dive experience by seeing beyond the surface beauty
Must Review Before Purchase
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- Students must arrive 30 minutes in advance of course start time. Each student must be fully prepared (eLearning, PADI Medical and Liability paperwork, and student learning agreement completed). Failure to arrive without all necessary documentation will result in rescheduling to a private course at an additional $300.
- Students rescheduling less than 24hrs prior or mid course, will result in a $200 rescheduling fee for a group course or $300 for a private course.
- Certification courses are not refundable, if you are unable to complete the course within your stay, you have one year from the date of purchase to reschedule.
- Students who demonstrate the need for one on one instruction, per instructor recommendation, will be required to rebook to a private course at $300.
- The course minimum is 2 people, if you are the only person booked in a group course you will have the option to reschedule to another date or pay for a private course of an additional $300.
- Fins, mask, and snorkel that are suitable for diving are required prior to the first day of the course, please note, you will not be able to begin your course without them. We are happy to find the right fit for you and offer a 10% student discount for an entire package. Rescheduling fees will apply. If you need to purchase these items you must purchase them, at a minimum, the day before your course.
- The minimum participants needed for any recreational/specialty course is 2, if the minimum is not met for a certain course your options are upgrade to a private course or reschedule to an existing group course.
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- Relaxed one on one training with your instructor.
- Flexible dates and schedule, go at your own pace (slow/fast).
- Assistance with moving heavy SCUBA gear, students such as keiki ages 10-15 or older folks who may need assistance managing the weight of gear with ease.
- If you feel uneasy about doing a course in a group or uneasy about being in the water in general, we highly recommend doing a private course.