Open the doors to a whole new world by enrolling in The PADI Open Water Diver Course! The underwater world is filled with beauty, especially on The Big Island of Hawaii.
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Coral reefs are one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the entire world, loaded to the brim with beautiful fish, invertebrates, and graceful giants like sea turtles. Though on the surface it may look beautiful, see how the marinelife interacts with the reef and each other. Imagine watching a grouper and a moray eel hunt together, or a coral guard crab fight off other sea creatures. Only a trained eye will notice these kinds of interactions however, the Underwater Naturalist Course is a perfect way to learn and recognise these interactions. You will learn to spot and identify different types of fish, invertebrates, and aquatic plants! Understanding our aquatic ecosystems, you be admiring the scenery and turn your experience into an intimate connection with our aquatic world
Underwater Naturalist Specialty Course Breakdown:
Before getting in the water, you will need to complete the knowledge review found in the Underwater Naturalist Manual and have it graded by your instructor. You will participate in two training open water dives while applying these skills and experiencing different species and unique interactions between certain organisms! Book now and get started!
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.