PADI Advanced & Specialty Courses

Take your diving to the next level with advanced training from Kohala Divers. Whether you're looking to improve your diving skills, explore new specialties, or advance toward professional certification, we offer expert instruction in a variety of PADI courses.

PADI Advanced Open Water Certification

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Expand your diving skills and confidence with the PADI Advanced Open Water Certification. This course includes five adventure dives, such as deep diving, underwater navigation, and buoyancy control, allowing you to explore more challenging dive environments.


Prerequisite: Open Water Certification

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PADI Rescue Diver Certification

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Become a more aware and prepared diver with the PADI Rescue Diver Certification. This course teaches essential rescue techniques, emergency management, and problem-solving skills to help you assist yourself and others in the water.



Prerequisite: Advanced Open Water Certification & CPR/First Aid (or equivalent)

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PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver

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Extend your bottom time and reduce your surface intervals with the PADI Enriched Air Diver course. You’ll learn how to safely plan and dive with nitrox, a higher-oxygen mix that lets you make the most of your time underwater—especially on repetitive dives or multi-day dive trips.


Prerequisite: Open Water Certification (Minimum age: 12)

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Conservation Specialties

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Join us in protecting the ocean while advancing your diving skills. Kohala Divers is committed to marine conservation and offers specialty courses to support ocean stewardship.


Be part of the solution—ask about our next conservation specialty course.

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Master New Skills & Dive with Confidence

Ready to take the next step in your dive training? Contact Kohala Divers to discuss your goals, course availability, and scheduling options.