Dive Certifications
About This Experience
After 45 years in business, Waikiki Dive Center has earned its reputation as Hawaii's most trusted diving school. This PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center holds the distinction of being the oldest award-winning dive operation in the islands, having successfully trained over 35,000 divers while maintaining uncompromising standards for safety and ocean stewardship.
Whether you're taking your first breath underwater or advancing your professional credentials, their flexible scheduling adapts to your timeline. Beginners can jump in with same-day PADI Scuba Diver Certification, while the comprehensive 2-3 day PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water programs provide thorough foundation training. Ready to push your limits? The 2-3 day PADI Rescue Certification and Divemaster programs await, along with their exclusive PADI Distinctive Hawaii Shipwreck Specialties Certification—something you'll only find here.
Career-focused divers will discover extensive instructor development opportunities, from PADI Instructor Development Certification to Master Scuba Diver Trainer courses. Technical enthusiasts can pursue PADI Full Face Tech Diving, Rebreather, Sidemount, and Tech-Diver certifications. The center also provides EFR (CPR and First Aid), DAN Emergency First Responding, and AIDA Free Diver training, plus VA-approved programs accepting G.I. Bill benefits for qualifying veterans.
All students must complete the PADI medical questionnaire—physician approval required if medical issues are flagged. Classes convene at 424 Nahua Street in Honolulu; arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled check-in. Dive certifications Honolulu start from $150, with cancellations requiring 48-hour notice via direct call to 808-922-2121.
From weekend warriors to future dive professionals, this established center delivers the personalized attention and rigorous training that creates confident, safety-minded divers ready to explore Hawaii's underwater world.
Tour Details
Same-day to 3 days depending on certification
Duration
Easy
Difficulty Level
None
Certification Required
Equipment, Guide, Safety Briefing
Includes
Waikiki Dive Center, 424 Nahua Street, Honolulu, HI 96815
Meeting Location
moderate
Physical Intensity
none
Food Included
meeting_point_only
Transport Included
48
Free Cancellation Window
Private Option Available
Pregnancy Restricted
dive_gear, wetsuit
Gear Included
confident
Swimming Ability Required
gratuity, meals, transport
Not Included
Swimwear, Towel, Reef Safe Sunscreen, Water Bottle
What to Bring
48-hour cancellation notice required via phone call only (808-922-2121, 7AM–7PM HST). No refund for late cancellations or no-shows. Tiered non-refundable amounts: Day 1 = $300, Day 2 = $150, Day 3 = $100, Day 4+ = $0. Medical, eLearning, and prerequisite failures are non-refundable.
Cancellation Policy
Guided
Weather Dependent
pregnancy, heart conditions, back problems, recent surgery
Health Restrictions
Swimming Required
wetsuit, mask, fins, tank & weights
Equipment Provided
green sea turtles, tropical fish, reef sharks, eels, octopus
Wildlife You May See
none
Food & Drinks
Private Option
Frequently asked questions
How long is Dive Certifications?+
Dive Certifications lasts about Same-day to 3 days depending on certification.
Where does Dive Certifications meet?+
Dive Certifications meets at Waikiki Dive Center, 424 Nahua Street, Honolulu, HI 96815.
What is included with Dive Certifications?+
Dive Certifications includes Equipment, Guide, and Safety Briefing.
What is the cancellation policy for Dive Certifications?+
48-hour cancellation notice required via phone call only (808-922-2121, 7AM–7PM HST). No refund for late cancellations or no-shows. Tiered non-refundable amounts: Day 1 = $300, Day 2 = $150, Day 3 = $100, Day 4+ = $0. Medical, eLearning, and prerequisite failures are non-refundable.
Meeting Point
Waikiki
Waikiki
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