Discover the ease and fun of scuba diving!
Price & Duration
- Non-Certified Diver: $49
- Approx. duration is 45–60 minutes, depending on group size and pace
About
Non-certified divers will experience a PADI Discover Scuba Dive which covers the fundamental rules and guidelines of safe scuba diving.
Once you meet your instructor, you will complete a questionnaire and worksheet followed by an in-depth briefing that explores this info in more detail. Your PADI Professional will introduce the dive gear & equipment, explain its purpose, and then you'll put it on! We’ll enter the pool and practice 3 basic scuba-related skills which are important for safety and to demonstrate just how easy scuba diving really is.
After successfully demonstrating these 3 basic skills, your instructor will lead you on a swim around the pool to build up your confidence navigating the water as a first-time scuba diver.
For those that are comfortable with the pool experience and want to take it further, we encourage you to consider upgrading to one of our Ocean Discovery Dives, where you'll be face-to-face with marine life of all shapes, sizes and colors.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications, and/or recent surgery may require you to obtain written approval from a physician before diving. Review the PADI Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire at the link below BEFORE booking to avoid disappointment. Dive Kauai instructors and staff are NOT physicians. Only medical professionals can provide medical clearance to dive.
https://divekauai.com/medical-forms/
We look forward to sharing our passion for exploring the underwater world!
Booking Notes
#Congratulations on taking the first step to experience SCUBA Diving!
First time (non-certified) divers will experience the PADI Discover Scuba Diving beginners program, which covers the fundamental rules and guidelines of safe scuba diving. Our goal is to help you get comfortable with the equipment and experience what it's like to glide underwater. If you are so-inspired and have room in your schedule, we hope you'll consider joining us for a follow-up discovery dive in the OCEAN where we can put you face-to-face with our cherished ***Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles***!
After a detailed, hands-on orientation, divers will enter the pool and practice three basic scuba-related skills. These skills are designed to build confidence and to show you just how easy scuba diving really is. After satisfactorily completing the skills portion of your lesson, you will follow your guide for an underwater swim and help you gain confidence in using SCUBA gear.
#Check-in:
Please be at the check-in location (Found in the purple section on this email) ***15 minutes prior*** to the start time of your lesson. **Out of respect for other divers, ALL lessons must start and end on time and will NOT be able to accommodate people who are running late. ***PLAN AHEAD!*** If you are late and/or miss the lesson, unfortunately you will be considered a day-of cancellation and we will be unable to offer a refund of any kind for any fees paid in advanced.** You are meeting at a very specific location at the Sheraton Kauai Resort. Use google maps to PLAN AHEAD so you're not late. We've conveniently attached this link in the PURPLE SECTION. Click "Get Directions".
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#We Will Provide:
* Premium Scuba Gear (BCD, Regulator, Tank, Weights, Mask, Fins, & Wetsuit).
* PADI Professional Dive Instructor
***Please Note: we provide all rental gear at no additional cost, however, if the gear ends up lost or damaged beyond repair under your use, an additional fee will be incurred. Please make sure all of your gear is fully secure before entering or exiting the water, make sure to talk with your dive instructor if you have any questions.***
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# Things You Should Bring:
* Swimsuit (please wear as there are no changing facilities)
* Towel
* Sunscreen (applied at least 45 minutes prior to the lesson)
* Sunglasses with Leash
* Hat (with straps to secure to your noggin is best!)
* Activity Voucher (if booked by concierge)
* Cash/Credit Card for Souvenirs & Gratuity (if you appreciated your dive instructor gratuity is appreciated, but not required)
* **SMILES** and a sense of ALOHA Adventure! (after all, you are in Hawaii!)
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#Not Recommended You Bring:
* Irreplaceable or Expensive Items
#All introductory divers must fill out a medical questionnaire on site.
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#Take The Next Step!
If you've not already signed up for our OCEAN EXPERIENCE, once you have completed your Discover Scuba Dive - Pool Experience, we hope you will consider joining us at the ocean for our Discover Scuba Dive - Ocean Experience. At the ocean, we will be able to put you face to face with the famous ***Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles*** and many variety of tropical fish!
#Realize that SCUBA may not be for you?
Not to worry! We understand that SCUBA may not be for everyone. If you'd still like a chance to head out and experience the wonderful underwater world of the ocean, please consider joining our sister company ***Kauai Z Tours & Kauai Sea Riders*** for one of our Zodiac Boat Snorkel Adventures! Or consider a Surf Lesson with ***Hawaiian Style Surfing***. Links below!
Cancellation Policy
**24 HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY FOR ALL TOURS**
Dive Kauai Discover Scuba Adventures are something you won’t want to miss! However, we do understand that things happen and you may be required to cancel or postpone your lesson. For this reason, we have developed various policies we feel accommodate circumstances that may be beyond your control.
***Tours cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled date and time of the tour will not be charged any fees to credit card on file*** (This is calculated down to the minute! If tour is at 7:30am, you have until 7:29am Hawaii time the day before)
***Tours cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled date and time of the tour or customers who do not show up to the scheduled tour will be charged 100% of the tour total*** (This is calculated down to the minute! If tour is at 7:30am, you have until 7:29am Hawaii time the day before)
***If you are late and the tour has had to start with out you, this will be considered a day of cancellation and not eligible for a refund of any kind! If we have the space available to reschedule you for another tour, there will be a reschedule fee of $60+tax per person for one(1) dive tour and $80+tax per person for two(2) dive tours, applied to your reservation.
#Not All Non-Certified Divers Can Do The Dive
***Sometimes, non-certified divers may not be able to overcome their fears or anxiety and actually get underwater to do the actual dive. Our team strives to work with each individual to help them overcome these fears, but sometimes it is just too powerful and you may opt to discontinue the dive. However, because the space taken prevented us from allowing another diver to make a reservation and since the gear and staff time was used, we are UNABLE to refund any part of the cost of the dive.***
#Medical Conditions May Prevent You From Diving
We want to share our passion for diving with you, but safety will always be our top priority. Upon poolside check-in with your dive instructor, you must complete a paper form which includes a diver medical questionnaire. Each individual's health situation is unique and this form helps identify any concerns that may prevent you from diving. Your dive instructor, who is NOT a physician, will make the final safety call.
#Elevation and Diving Safety
*PLEASE NOTE: For YOUR SAFETY you cannot participate in any activity above 1000' or 300 meters in elevation within 18 hours after diving in the ocean at depth. This includes driving and hiking to Waimea Canyon, Taking a Helicopter or Airplane Tour of the island as well as departing island in a commercial aircraft (even if just flying to Oahu). Our staff will have your safety in mind and may prevent you from participating in the scheduled dive. This would result in being considered a "DAY OF CANCELLATION" and therefore will not be eligible for any refund of any kind. If you made a reservation less than 18 hours prior to going above 1000' or 300 meters in elevation, please contact our office outside 24 hours to cancel or reschedule your tour. If you are within our 24 hour cancellation period, the cancellation policy will be in full effect.*
