Full Open Water scuba certification - the entry-level credential for independent diving worldwide
A multi-day Open Water certification course - the standard entry credential that allows independent scuba diving anywhere in the world afterward, distinct from the one-off Discover Scuba trials elsewhere in this dataset.
Tripreviewall's Take
The right choice if you want to actually get certified during your trip, not just try diving once.
Good for
Travelers committed to becoming certified divers
Anyone with several vacation days free for a real course
Worth knowing
Requires several consecutive days including pool/confined water sessions plus open water dives - confirm the exact schedule before booking around other trip plans
Assessed by the Tripreviewall editorial team, last reviewed 2026-09-15.
Ratings from every source we could find
Tripreviewall
4.5
88 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.5
88 reviews
GetYourGuide
4.5
50 reviews
Viator
4.5
25 reviews
Google Maps — Summarized by Our Team
Open Water certification courses are a standard offering at established dive shops; general commentary favors booking early in a trip in case weather requires rescheduling a session.
Last checked 2026-09-15
Ratings and review counts are checked periodically and may not reflect same-day changes on each platform.
Location
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Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii
Exact meeting point and pickup details are confirmed at booking via FareHarbor.
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