Dive Certifications

Courses From $150 • Flexible Schedules Personalized Attention • Full Certification Menu Offered

by Waikiki Dive Center· Honolulu, HI★ 4.8 · 2,177 reviews on google_reviews

What to Expect

Learn from the best at the Waikiki Dive Center, the oldest and most iconic award-winning PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center (IDC) in Hawaii for over 45 years.

What to expect:

Whether your goal is to pursue diving as a pleasure or a career, you’ve come to the right place. We take pride in accomplishing 35,000 quality certification training so that our divers are highly competent in practicing care and safety as their top priority. We are proud of our top-notch training quality, safety, and conservation-focused ocean stewardship.

Our class schedules are flexible and tailored to your needs.

Skill Courses:

• Beginner Introductory Dive Training
• Same Day PADI Scuba Diver Certification
• Referral (partial or remainder certification)
• 2-3-Day PADI Open Water Certification
• 2-3-Day PADI Advanced Open Water Certification
• 2-Day PADI Rescue Certification
• EFR (CPR and First Aid) Certification
• PADI Divemaster Certification
• PADI Instructor Development Certification
• Exclusive PADI Distinctive Hawaii Shipwreck Specialties Certification
• PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Instructor
• PADI Full Face Tech Diving Certification
• PADI Rebreather and Sidemount
• PADI Tech-Diver Certification
• DAN Emergency First Responding Certification
• AIDA Free Diver Certification
• VA Approved Professional & Vocational Scuba Certification Training with eligible G.I.Bill accepted

Address

424 Nahua Street, Honolulu, Hawaii

Pricing

Private Training PADI Scuba Diver Certification · 100% Private Same Day PADI Scuba Diver Certification / 2-Day Open Water Referrals (All E-learning completed prior)$958.52
Referral 2-Day Certification · Already Completed at least Confined Water within one year. All E-learning must be completed prior to your classes.$518.21
PADI Open Water Certification · Learn from the Best! All Inclusive, Flexible Schedule, Premium Gear, Expedited Class$620.95
Advanced Open Water Certification Fast Track 2-3 Day · All Inclusive, Flexible Schedule, Premium Gear, Expedited Class$620.95
2 Day AIDA Freedive Certification · Offers Mondays and Tuesdays - Minimum 16 years old$524.99
Specialty Certification · All Inclusive, Flexible Schedule, Premium Gear, Expedited ClassFree
Rescue Diver Certification · Must concurrent with EFR Cert Training, Semi-Private Class, Flexible 2-Day Schedule, Premium Gear$620.95
Sidemount$676.27
Gift CardFree

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

By completing this booking, you expressly acknowledge and agree to the following terms, which constitute a binding agreement between you and Waikiki Dive Center:

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    Mandatory Communication Method
    nAll cancellation or rescheduling requests must be made by direct phone call to Waikiki Dive Center at 808-922-2121 during business hours (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM HST).
    nRequests submitted via email, voicemail, text message, or social media are not valid forms of notice and will not be accepted or honored.

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    48-Hour Cancellation Policy
    nFor bookings of up to four (4) divers, a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to the scheduled check-in time is required to qualify for any refund.
    nFailure to provide proper notice within this timeframe will result in forfeiture of all payments made.

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    Late Arrival & No-Show Enforcement
    nGuests are required to arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled check-in time. A maximum 15-minute grace period is allowed to maintain operational schedules.
    nFailure to check in within this window will be considered a no-show, and the reservation will be automatically canceled without refund.

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    Training Course Refund Structure
    nEligible refunds are calculated based on class consumed or forfeited, reflecting the front-loaded instructional design of the program.

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The following non-refundable values apply once the course is reserved or commenced:
nDay 1: $300
nDay 2: $150
nDay 3: $100
nDay 4<: $0

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By booking, you acknowledge and agree that any unused or missed portions of the course are non-refundable beyond this structured allocation, including but not limited to:

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a. Failure to complete required PADI eLearning prior to the first class
nb. Illness or personal circumstances
nc. Last-minute schedule changes
nd. Failure to meet medical requirements at check-in
ne. Refusal to follow instructor direction or safety standards
nf. Harassment or disturbance of marine life

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    Medical Fitness Requirement
    nAll participants must complete the PADI medical questionnaire. If medical clearance is required, a licensed physician’s written approval must be obtained prior to participation.
    nFailure to provide required documentation will result in denial of participation without refund, as this is a strict safety requirement.

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    Fit-to-Fly Safety Standard
    nParticipants must observe a minimum of 18 hours between diving and flying.
    nWaikiki Dive Center assumes no liability for any injury, illness, or travel disruption resulting from failure to comply with this standard.

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    Assumption of Responsibility
    nBy booking, you acknowledge full responsibility for:
    na. Understanding all policies and requirements
    nb. Meeting all timelines and prerequisites
    nc. Initiating proper communication for any changes

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Failure to comply with these terms does not relieve you of financial responsibility or contractual obligations.

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