KIHEI WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Shore Deep: Advanced PADI Open Water (Part 1) — Two Skill Dives off Kihei
A focused 3.5‑hour shore course in Kihei that builds on your Open Water skills with two one‑tank dives to practice deep‑diving technique, navigation and dive‑computer use.
Shore Deep: Advanced PADI Open Water (Part 1) — Two Skill Dives off Kihei.
Maui’s shoreline here is deceptively simple — a calm staging ground for an intense half‑day of skill work beneath the surface. This shore‑based segment of the PADI Advanced Open Water course pares instruction down to two one‑tank dives that let you move beyond basic certification and into deeper, more deliberate diving in some of Hawaii’s liveliest coastal waters.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Premier Shore Diving in Maui
The course capitalizes on Maui’s outstanding shore‑diving sites, offering direct access to sheltered entries where learners can focus on skills without a boat exit. The shore format keeps the day compact and concentrated.
Deep‑Dive Techniques & Underwater Navigation
You’ll work through the practical and psychological aspects of deep diving and practice navigation using kick‑cycles, visual landmarks and time — plus learn how to optimize your dive computer for real situations.
Two Shore Dives, Programmed Disciplines and an Elective
Part one provides two one‑tank dives during which you complete two programmed disciplines and one elective from the course syllabus; note that part two — boat diving — is required to complete the Advanced Open Water program.
What the day feels like
How the Day Feels
The short rhythm of a shore‑based Advanced Open Water day moves fast: briefing and gear check, a focused first dive to practice new skills, a brief surface regroup, and a second dive to refine techniques. The emphasis is on deliberate practice — deeper profiles, precise navigation, and getting comfortable with dive‑computer planning — all within a compact 3.5‑hour window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should wait.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Complete the required online e‑learning before the shore sessions; the practical dives build on that classroom portion and assume the e‑learning has been finished separately.
Bring any personal dive documentation and arrive ready to transition from shore briefing to the water; the shore course condenses the practical component into a short time window.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the shore portion of the Advanced Open Water course?
The shore segment runs approximately 3.5 hours.
How many dives are included in part one (shore)?
Part one provides two one‑tank dives conducted from shore.
Do I need to complete anything before arriving?
Yes — the course assumes you have completed the required online e‑learning separately prior to the practical dives.
Is this course a stand‑alone certification?
No — this shore segment is part one of the Advanced Open Water program; to achieve the full Advanced Open Water certification you must complete part two, which involves boat diving.
What skills will I practice during the course?
Training focuses on practical and psychological aspects of deep diving, navigation using kick‑cycles, landmarks and time, and optimizing your use of a dive computer; the schedule includes two programmed disciplines plus one elective.