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Jump into certification with a group of fellow students learning to dive or sign up with your friendsThis 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.

Learn how to dive from our professional, handpicked SSI Instructor staff. This course is accelerated and you’ll be a certified diver in as little as 3 days. It includes everything you need from your Scuba rig, mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, etc., to all the online learning material. Enjoy the comfort of your room, the beach, poolside or wherever you can just kick back and relax while doing your online learning through the convenience of your own cell phone, tablet, or computer at your own pace. It's as easy as breathing.

The SSI Basic Freediver course is your first step into the peaceful, exhilarating world of freediving. During this entry-level program, you will learn how to freedive safely with a buddy in a pool/confined water up to a depth of five meters. Online training is combined with in-water practice sessions to give you all the skills and knowledge you need to be a confident freediver. Upon completing this program, you will earn your SSI Basic Freediver certification.

In the SSI Basic Diver program, you will learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. It is a great way to explore the underwater world more fully as you try diving. The entire Basic Diver program can be credited towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive programs within 6 months, so you can take the next step in your dive adventure.

It is easy for dive skills to get rusty and to lose confidence when you have not dived for a while. With the SSI Scuba Skills Update, we will get you back in the water and diving with ease in no time. This scuba refresher course allows you to review and practice scuba skills you learned in your Open Water Diver program, under the guidance of an SSI Professional. This is a great course to take just before a dive holiday, so you spend less time worrying about your skills and more time admiring the marine life. If you are a non-certified Open Water Diver student, a Scuba Skills Update is ideal for practicing your dive skills before your open water training dives. With no fixed course duration, you can take your time and focus on the skills you need help with.

It is easy for dive skills to get rusty and to lose confidence when you have not dived for a while. With the SSI Scuba Skills Update, we will get you back in the water and diving with ease in no time. This scuba refresher course allows you to review and practice scuba skills you learned in your Open Water Diver program, under the guidance of an SSI Professional. This is a great course to take just before a dive holiday, so you spend less time worrying about your skills and more time admiring the marine life. If you are a non-certified Open Water Diver student, a Scuba Skills Update is ideal for practicing your dive skills before your open water training dives. With no fixed course duration, you can take your time and focus on the skills you need help with.

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 SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you all you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters, through a mixture of academic sessions and open water dives. You will learn to plan and safely complete your deep diving adventures and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most from your deep dives. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites wherever you choose. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for some advanced training, making it the next logical step to take in your dive education.

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.

In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the most out of every dive. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

Begin your lifelong underwater adventures with Honolulu Scuba Company, an SSI Training Center. This globally recognized certification program combines personalized instruction with in-water practice to help you develop the skills, experience, and confidence to become comfortable underwater. No previous scuba diving experience is required.Your journey begins with SSI digital learning, introducing you to scuba equipment, underwater communication, and safe diving practices. Next, work with your instructor in confined water to practice essential skills, including breathing underwater, clearing your mask, and controlling your buoyancy.Your open-water training dives take place from shore, where you will put your new skills into practice under your instructor’s supervision. Explore the underwater environment while learning to manage your equipment, communicate with your buddy, and maintain comfortable, controlled movement through the water. Your instructor will guide you through each stage, helping you build confidence and develop safe diving habits.The course typically takes two to three days, depending on student progress and scheduling, and rental scuba equipment is included. Upon successful completion of all required academics, water skills, and training dives, you will earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification, opening the door to future diving adventures.Certification requires successful completion of all SSI course requirements. Training locations and schedules depend on ocean conditions and student readiness.

Begin your lifelong underwater adventures with Honolulu Scuba Company, an SSI Training Center. This globally recognized certification program combines personalized instruction with in-water practice to help you develop the skills, experience, and confidence to become comfortable underwater. No previous scuba diving experience is required.Your journey begins with SSI digital learning, introducing you to scuba equipment, underwater communication, and safe diving practices. Next, work with your instructor in confined water to practice essential skills, including breathing underwater, clearing your mask, and controlling your buoyancy. You will then put those skills into practice during your open-water training dives, with your instructor guiding you each step of the way.Optional boat dives are available as part of the course. Choose this upgrade to complete a portion of your ocean training from a dive boat off Oʻahu’s west coast. Explore reef scenery while practicing your new skills and learning boat-diving procedures, including entering the water and returning aboard. Boat dives enhance the experience but are not required to earn your certification.The course typically takes two to three days, depending on student progress and scheduling, and rental scuba equipment is included. Upon successful completion of all required academics, water skills, and training dives, you will earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.Certification requires successful completion of all SSI course requirements. Optional boat dives are subject to availability, ocean conditions, and student readiness.

Many of the ocean's best dive sites are shipwrecks. These impressive structures attract an exceptionally dense concentration of marine life, giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in living history while diving. Nothing beats wreck diving, and the SSI Wreck Diving Pro will equip you with all the skills and knowledge you need to become a safe and confident wreck diver. Through a combination of academic and closed-water courses, you will learn how to safely perform non-penetrating dives to depths of no more than 30 meters around wrecks and artificial reefs. You will also practice your wreck diving skills in open-water training dives. All of this will ensure you can confidently enjoy wreck diving and get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of the course, you will receive an SSI Wreck Diving Pro certification. Continue your adventure and become a wreck diver. Start learning online today!

The ocean is filled with dive sites, but many of the best ones can only be accessed by boat. If you want to discover these incredible dive sites, become an SSI boat diver. It is the best way to learn how to dive from different types of boats safely and with confidence. As a boat diver, you will be able to explore offshore dive sites that attract schooling pelagics and marine megafauna not found closer to shore. You can experience the excitement of liveaboard diving anywhere in the world, fill your day with diving away from the crowds, and cruise along as the sun goes down. Using online training and open water diving sessions, the SSI Boat Diving Specialty program is the best way to learn. This program teaches you all the skills and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably from boats, including small personal craft and liveaboards. Earn your SSI Boat Diving Specialty certification. Get started today.

The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you all you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters, through a mixture of academic sessions and open water dives. You will learn to plan and safely complete your deep diving adventures and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most from your deep dives. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites wherever you choose. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for some advanced training, making it the next logical step to take in your dive education.

If you want to make the most of your bottom time and have more fun on your dives, try underwater scooter or diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) diving. In this underwater scooter and DPV course, you will learn the skills and concepts you need to safely plan and conduct dives using scooters or DPVs. You will learn the special precautions needed for using DPVs, how to maintain buddy contact and how to control your equipment, so you can safely enjoy the new dive experiences DPVs provide. Upon completion of this program, you will earn the SSI DPV Diving specialty certification and be able to dive up to 30 meters deep with a scooter or DPV.

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

Night diving requires different skills from diving during the day. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you will need to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program, you will be provided with all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. With a combination of online learning and open water training dives, you will learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and how to communicate with your buddy easily at night or in limited visibility. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification and be ready to go night diving with confidence.

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty is the best way to improve your buoyancy and get the most from every dive. Buoyancy is an essential dive skill, but any diver will tell you it takes time to perfect. The Perfect Buoyancy specialty will teach you advanced buoyancy skills and techniques, so you can master your buoyancy more quickly and enjoy more relaxed dive adventures. In this fascinating program, you will also learn new skills that protect the environment and work in every diving situation. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. With better buoyancy skills, you will soon be able to hover with ease and take the underwater photographs you dream of!

Many of the ocean’s best dive sites are wrecks. These impressive structures attract unusually high densities of marine life and give you the chance to immerse in living history as you dive. There is nothing quite like wreck diving and the SSI Wreck Diving specialty will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a safe and confident wreck diver. With a combination of academic and confined water sessions, you will be taught how to safely conduct non-penetration dives around wrecks and artificial reefs, up to a depth of 30 meters. You will also get to practice your wreck diving skills during open water training dives. All of which will ensure you can enjoy wreck diving with confidence and get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Wreck Diving specialty certification. Continue your adventures and become a wreck diver. Get started online today!

In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the most out of every dive. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

In this fascinating program, you will learn all the skills you need to safely and confidently conduct search and recovery dives. You will be taught how to use search patterns, specialized dive plans and equipment such as lift bags, lines and reels. By developing your search and communication techniques and practicing searches in a dive team, you will become a confident search and rescue diver in no time. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Search & Recovery specialty certification.

Experience the extraordinary with Try CCR Diving, your gateway to a mesmerizing silent underwater realm. This program offers a captivating introduction to closed-circuit rebreathers, allowing you to explore the depths in perfect tranquility, without disrupting the serene marine ecosystem. With Try CCR Diving, you will leave behind the noisy bubbles and embrace a world of hushed wonder. Dive into the silence and let the ocean’s secrets unfold around you. Your silent adventure awaits.

The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you all you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters, through a mixture of academic sessions and open water dives. You will learn to plan and safely complete your deep diving adventures and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most from your deep dives. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites wherever you choose. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for some advanced training, making it the next logical step to take in your dive education.

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI´s 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with joining the Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course combination accompanied with Digital Learning. After successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10 day training program entitles you to teach various key SSI programs independently like Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to take more time to learn and to gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs the 3 parts can also be taken as single steps - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at own pace and with a flexible schedule.

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!

The SSI React Right Instructor course trains professionals to teach emergency first aid, CPR, AED, and oxygen administration. This certification enables you to conduct SSI React Right training and is valid for 24 months before requiring an update. The course focuses on teaching methods for primary assessment, stabilization, and diving-related injuries.

Do you dream of travelling the world working as a scuba instructor? With this globally recognized certification, you can work at SSI Training Centers represented in over 130 countries. This in-depth program provides all you need to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. Once certified, you can train new SSI divers, teach Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and create Dive Guides. The possibilities are endless, so start your dive career now!

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!

In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the most out of every dive. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

Assistant Instructor Trainers prepare Assistant Instructors to teach academics and conduct in-water training. As an Assistant Instructor Trainer, you are also qualified to assist Instructor Trainers, giving you valuable experience along your scuba diving instructor pathway. When ready, you can finish the Instructor Training Seminar, allowing you to become an SSI Instructor Trainer. Start your journey to create scuba diving instructors today.

This three-hour boat scuba dive takes certified Open Water divers to a popular South Shore site to explore coral formations and encounter Hawaii’s marine life, including sea turtles, octopus, eels and dolphins. The excursion includes top-of-the-line dive equipment plus snacks and beverages, and departs in the late morning with an early-afternoon return. It’s suitable for divers of all skill levels who hold the required certification and want a guided reef experience.

This trip is a guided boat scuba dive for certified divers, visiting a popular South Shore site to view Hawaii’s diverse marine life such as sea turtles, octopus, eels, dolphins and coral formations. Morning and afternoon charters depart daily, providing top-of-the-line gear, snacks and beverages. The experience suits divers with at least Open Water certification and offers an opportunity to relax between dives while enjoying local ocean scenery.

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

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.

Discover Oʻahu’s west coast with Honolulu Scuba Company on two guided boat dives at depths of 40 to 60 feet. Explore coral reefs, volcanic rock formations, and lava-tube features while watching for tropical fish, Hawaiian green sea turtles, moray eels, and well-camouflaged octopuses. From the activity around the coral to marine life tucked beneath rocky ledges, there is always a reason to slow down and look a little closer.Follow your guide around the reef and discover the natural openings and volcanic formations that give this underwater landscape its distinctive character. Enjoy opportunities for underwater photography, wildlife observation, and exploring the contrast between open reef and dramatic lava-rock scenery.Before each dive, your guide will provide a briefing covering the site, planned route, expected depth, and safety procedures. Between dives, relax aboard the boat, enjoy the west-coast views, and share your favorite sightings while preparing for your next underwater adventure. Water and a light snack will be provided.Dive sites and routes depend on ocean conditions and the group’s experience. Marine-life sightings and lava-tube entry are not guaranteed. Any swim-throughs must be appropriate for conditions and divers’ training and experience.

Join Honolulu Scuba Company for a three-day charter adventure featuring eight total wreck dives along Oʻahu’s west and south coasts. This wreck-focused experience gives you time to explore sunken vessels, discover their distinctive features, and observe the marine life that now calls them home.Potential dive sites include popular wrecks such as the Sea Tiger, YO, San Pedro, Mahi, Deep LCU, and Navy Tug. Explore exterior structures, follow the contours of submerged decks and hulls, and look for marine life sheltering around these underwater landmarks. Each wreck offers a different setting, with opportunities for photography and a closer look at how the ocean has transformed these vessels.Getting started is simple: sign your waiver, then head straight to the boat to set up your gear. Before each dive, your guide will review the site, planned route, and safety procedures so you know what to expect underwater.Whether you enjoy photographing wrecks, discovering their details, or watching the activity surrounding them, Wreckspedition brings together three days of exploration with fellow wreck-diving enthusiasts.Certification requirements apply. Please contact the shop before booking to confirm that your certification level meets the requirements for this trip.Specific wrecks are not guaranteed. Site selections, dive order, and schedules depend on ocean conditions and divers’ certifications and experience. Marine-life sightings vary with every dive.