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This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Oahu’s shipwrecks have unique stories, but they were sunk as artificial reefs. The YO-257 and Sea Tiger are not the only wrecks we have, but they are the biggest and best on our side of the island. These dives tend to be about 100’ deep and are far enough offshore for pelagic encounters. These wrecks are covered with amazing animals, from small nudibranchs to big reef predators like jacks and rays. We often see turtles and sharks too. This is the premier dive trip for experienced divers.

Our beautiful coral reefs are perfect for all divers, from those fresh out of their Open Water course to experienced divers. These reefs tend to be shallower, in the 40-45’ range and loaded with amazing animals. We always see beautiful coral gardens, covered with lots of fish; we often also see Sea Turtles, Eels, Octopus, and Nudibranchs. Coral Reef Dives are easier and more casual for the diver who wants a relaxed experience. What You’ll Get To Do: - Dive with Sea Turtles, Beautiful Reefs, Endemic Fish and more - Go on 2 Guided Scuba Dives - Fresh Pineapple, snacks, and water between dives - We do the hard work, you get to do the fun stuff Professional Photography or Private Guides available

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! With this program, you can try a variety of specialties before committing to full specialty programs. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will try out 5 different specialties. You will complete one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. With this trial program in specialty diving, you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full specialty programs any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

Sunset dives and night dives are available upon request. You can see a wide variety of marine life and activity that simply does not occur during the day! Hawaiian Diving Adventures is happy to accommodate your request, but please be sure to contact us about your night dive as far in advance as possible. Night dives are so amazing! No matter how many times you have been on a reef during the day, at night it is completely different, as so many more fish venture out under the protection of the darkness. Nocturnal creatures emerge from hiding and sleeping all day to cruise the reef and hunt. At night, the scene completely changes. Instead of those cute sleeping whitetip reef sharks we often see during the day, you have a chance to see them hunting. Watch how stealthy and streamlined they are while cruising the reef looking for food.

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics. Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need for emergency response. By the time you are certified, you will be able to act as an emergency first responder, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency. Earn your SSI React Right specialty certification. Get started today!

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional.

To join the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC), you must be a certified Divemaster or hold an equivalent qualification. This comprehensive program is part of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach. It begins with the Instructor Training Course combination, supported by immersive digital learning. After successfully completing the ITC, you will attend the Instructor Evaluation (IE) to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. As a certified instructor, you’ll be able to independently teach key SSI programs such as Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Dive Guide. Need more time or want to gain hands-on experience before becoming a full instructor? You can take the Assistant Instructor portion as a standalone step. This allows you to assist with real student courses, build valuable teaching experience, and then complete the Instructor Evaluation at your own pace. The possibilities are endless – start your scuba diving instructor career now!

For divers seeking to leave their large scuba cylinder behind, sign up for an SSI Try SCR Diving experience today! In this introductory SCR course, you will try a revolutionary semi-closed rebreather system that is easy to use, natural to dive, and designed with all levels of diver in mind. The Mares Horizon is in a class of its own amongst semi-closed rebreathers. Enjoy a new experience diving with fewer bubbles, improved buoyancy, and increased dive time. The Mares Horizon semi-closed rebreather is the perfect companion for avid photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Get up close and personal with marine life; Try SCR Diving today! Enjoy a comfortable Confined Water session followed by hours of ocean diving in a quiet Semi-Closed Rebreather System.

The SSI SCR Extended Range program introduces you to diving beyond the no-decompression limit. You will learn the concepts of self-sufficiency and redundancy that are essential when conducting a rebreather dive. Learn to independently plan and conduct decompression dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters using the Mares Horizon semi-closed rebreather. Become a completely self-sufficient rebreather diver with SSI’s unique SCR rebreather training techniques and skills. Learn rebreather dive planning, in-water skills, problem-solving techniques, and emergency scenario management. Take your rebreather training to its highest level with this SCR training program today!

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Unlock the future of diving for just $350. Join Ocean Therapy Scuba and earn your Horizon SCR Diver certification during our Special Event. Key Benefits of SCR Diving 1. Extended Dive Time SCRs recycle a significant portion of exhaled gas, dramatically improving gas efficiency. This allows much longer bottom times compared to open‑circuit scuba, especially on nitrox mixtures. 2. Reduced Gas Consumption Because the system reuses part of each breath, divers carry less gas for the same dive duration. This makes SCR diving more cost‑effective over time and ideal for repetitive or deeper dives. 3. Quieter, Low‑Bubble Diving SCRs vent far fewer bubbles than open‑circuit systems. This creates a silent, low‑disturbance dive, allowing closer encounters with marine life and a more immersive underwater experience. 4. More Stable Breathing Mix Systems like the Mares Horizon SCR maintain a consistent nitrox mix, which can help reduce decompression stress and improve safety margins on deeper or longer dives. 5. Increased Versatility SCRs can be used for a wide range of dives—from shallow reefs to deeper wrecks—and can adapt to different nitrox mixes and dive conditions. This makes them a strong choice for divers expanding into extended range. 6. Easier to Learn Than CCR SCRs offer many of the advantages of rebreathers but with simpler operation, fewer failure points, and a more forgiving learning curve than full closed‑circuit systems. 7. Enhanced Situational Awareness With fewer bubbles and a smoother breathing cycle, divers often report feeling more relaxed and more connected to the environment—ideal for photography, videography, and exploration.