Diamond Head Open Water Certification

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The crystalline blue waters of Oahu are home to scores of tropical creatures. By becoming certified in Open Water Diving, you will be able to confidently explore the life aquatic in Hawaii. PADI certification cards are accepted everywhere, so your training will translate to scuba access no matter where you travel next.

 The PADI system is the gold standard in scuba diving instruction. Using mixed media techniques, the system ensures that each participant receives the necessary background knowledge (like how pressure affects your body), familiarity with the equipment, and an understanding of safety precautions. PADI certifies more scuba divers than anyone else, and the instructors make certain that each lesson is fun and informative.

 After some study and practice, the real fun begins with your introduction to the open sea. Several dives in the ocean are part of the certification process, and you will not only demonstrate the skills you have learned but you will also get to explore the ocean life of Oahu. You will get to swim with schools of vibrant tropical fish as they dart through brilliantly colorful coral reef gardens. While you dive, you may see sharks swimming in languid circles or an octopus lounging on the sea floor.  Take a rest between dives to play on the surf with dolphins as they spin and frolic.

 Life under the sea is a vivid contrast to what we experience every day on land. By getting your open water scuba diving certification, you will be able to experience it again and again.