What to expect from courses with us...


Here at Ocean Blue Adventures and Ha'apai divers, we are proud to offer a full range of PADI courses by instructors that offer a wealth of experience as well as a never ending passion for the sport of Diving. It is not hard to keep our passion alive when you see the beautiful conditions in which we are lucky enough to conduct our courses!

Weather it is from the beach just outside the dive center in which we can conduct your introduction to diving, to dive sites such as Lafa Lafa which offers sloping reefs packed with life and the perfect place to conduct a 30m deep dive as part of the advanced course!


Divemaster candidates can also benefit from a wealth of experience and a real sense of belonging within a company that offers them an indepth course and an insight into what it really takes to work in the industry as a professional - that coupled (depending on time of year) the chance to crew on the Whae boat and swim with the beautiful whales of Tonga.

Start your Open Water course RIGHT NOW!

Start you learning today and avoid the class room when you arrive for those of you who want to learn how to dive! We can now offer the opportunity to complete all of your open water theory in the comfort of your own home or office - find out more in the open water section of this page.

PADI Open Water Dive course

So, what is it? The PADI Open Water course is the beginner course and all you need in order to dive as a qualified diver. The PADI course is the most popular diver program in the world, usually taking between 4 - 5 days. This is your ticket to a lifetime of exciting underwater exploration. Virtually anyone can learn to scuba dive, from age 12 to 80.

What does the course involve? Firstly, you'll spend a short time in the classroom over several days. Through video, self study and your instructor's lectures you will master diving theory and the fundamentals of diving practices. Your knowledge will be evaluated through short quizzes and a final exam. You will be provided you with your own good quality and fully serviced equipment to use throughout the course.

You will have 2 pool sessions and that's where the fun starts!! You'll set up your own equipment and then you'll first discover the feeling of breathing underwater. In a low stress environment you'll practice the skills and techniques that you'll use in the open water. On the final 2 days you will conduct your open water dives from the boat in our crystal clear, warm water. You will complete two dives per day, the final days diving to a maximum of 18 meters. During the dives you will be able to put your newfound skills into practice. Certification will be issued upon completion of course.

Can I do all the theory before I arrive to save time? Yes! You can now do ALL your open water dive theory before you even arrive here in Tonga, and we highly recommend you do. This way you do not have to spend anytime of your holiday in the classroom, you spend it all in the warm water! The cost of this is $120 that we offset from your course fee when you arrive! For more information on eLearning click here

What's included:

  • Open water manual
  • All theory sessions
  • All beach work
  • Certification

    • How much will this cost me?

    Price: US$495

    PADI Advanced Open Water Dive Course

    So, what is it? The Advanced Open Water course may be taken by certified PADI Open Water divers (or individuals with an equivalent qualification). This course is the next step in increasing your knowledge and developing your skills to make your diving even safer and more enjoyable. If you're aged 15 or over then you're ready for action.

    What does the course involve? This course is field based so there is minimal theory. The course consists of 5 dives made up of two core (required) dives and three elective (instructor or student choice) dives. The course is completed in 2 days, with the Navigation dive being completed from the beach!

    What's included:

  • Advanced open water manual
  • All theory sessions
  • Certification

    • CORE DIVES

  • Deep - Dive to a maximum of 30 meters and find out what nitrogen narcosis is - will you experience it?
  • Navigation - Fine-tune and improve navigation skills with compass use and natural navigation tips.

    ELECTIVE DIVES

  • Peak Performance Buoyancy
  • Naturalist
  • Search and Recovery
  • Night
  • Multi-level
  • Photography
  • Boat

    How much will this cost me?

    Price: US$350

    • PADI Rescue Diver Course

    So, what is it? The PADI Rescue Diver course is an important and crucial step in expanding a divers knowledge and experience beyond a recreational level. The nature and context of the course is demanding and serious but at the same time, fun and rewarding.

    What does the course involve? The course is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills for individuals to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, manage diving accident situations and render proper first aid. You must be a minimum of 15 years. The course runs for 3-4 days.

    The program covers:

  • Self-rescue and diver stress
  • Diving first aid
  • Emergency management
  • Equipment considerations
  • Swimming and non swimming assists
  • Panicked diver response
  • Underwater problems
  • Missing diver procedures
  • Surfacing the unconscious diver
  • In-water artificial respiration
  • Egress (exits)
  • First aid procedures for pressure related accidents
  • Dive accident scenarios

    • What's included:

  • Rescue manual
  • All theory sessions
  • Full equipment hire
  • Training at beach
  • Certification

    • What do I need to supply?

  • Evidence of Advance Open Water qualification (or equivalent)
  • Evidence that you have completed a sanctioned course in CPR in the last 24 months

    • How much will this cost me?

    Price: US$400

    PADI Divemaster Course

    So, what is it? The PADI Divemaster course is the first step to being a dive professional. It expands your knowledge past that of any previous course enabling you to gain valuable experience and work in the world of diving. As a professional member of PADI you will be able to gain access to some great benefits, including their on-line job network, professional publications such as The Undersea Journal and special rates on materials purchased directly from PADI.

    What does the course involve? The course runs over an intensive 3 to 4 week period and the schedule will depend on you and your instructor needs, local logistics and course requirements.

    What's included:

  • Divemaster manual
  • All theory sessions
  • All pool work
  • Training at beach

    • What are the course prerequisites?

  • PADI Rescue diver qualification (or equivalent)
  • Evidence that you have completed a sanctioned course in CPR in the last 24 months
  • Minimum of 20 logged dives
  • Proof you are over 18 years of age
  • Medical exam form signed by physician

    • What do I need to supply?

  • 4 Passport photos
  • Personal dive gear (mask, snorkel, fins)
  • Slate, Underwater watch, Safety Sausage, Knife, Compass

    • How much will this cost me?

    Price: US$2000

    PADI Discover Scuba Diving

    So, what is it? The PADI discover scuba diving program allows you to experience the wonder of breathing under water without having to do your full licence!

    What does it involve? You will be taken to a maximum depth of 6m just off the beautiful beach outside the dive center. Before entering the water you will take part in a short theory session covering the basics of Scuba and the safety considerations involved. You will then demonstrate 4 basic scuba skills to your instructor and be then taken on a wonderful tour of our incredible house reef. You will get a real insight into what's involved to become a fully licensed open water diver, and, if you decide to carry on, would have completed the first part of your open water course and be a step closer to the reefs beyond the beach!

    How much will this cost me?

    Price: US$85