PADI certification courses

Learn to scuba dive! – Open Water Diver Course

Dive into next level adventure! – Advanced Open Water Diver Course

Save the life – Emergency First Response

For a safer dive – Rescue Diver Course

The Fist Step of Professional – Divemaster Course

This course is shore dive. With extra ¥7,500(per day), change it into BOAT diving.

INCLUDED :

  • Diving insurance
  • Textbook & certification fee
  • All diving equipment (include dive computer)
  • Accommodation transfer (only within NAHA area)

PREPARE BY YOURSELF :

  • Swimsuit (recommend to wear in advance)
  • Motion sickness medicine (recommend to take in advance)
  • Towel
PADI Open Water Diver
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PADI Open Water Diver
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PADI Open Water Diver

Have you dreamed of swimming freely under the sea and meeting colorful tropical fish?

Maybe you saw scuba diving on TV or social media, but didn’t know how to start. Don’t worry! The PADI Open Water Diver Course at FLARE DIVE will help you make that dream come true. Even if you are afraid of water, our safe and easy lessons will help you enjoy diving all over the world.

FLARE DIVE’s Premium Lessons

We do not just give you a license.
We teach you the real meaning of each underwater skill.
You will learn how to solve problems by yourself in the water.
We take time with each student and give personal care.

We always keep a small group – only 1 or 2 students per instructor.
This keeps the lesson safe and focused.

A Special Diving Experience

Our course includes 5 dives in the ocean.
The normal course is 4 dives, but we give you 1 extra dive for free.
This fun dive helps you enjoy diving more and feel more confident.

You can also talk with your instructor and plan your next step
such as a specialty course or the Advanced Open Water course.

Proud Instructors and Equipment

Our instructors are PADI professionals and also have a Japanese national diving license.
We update our training and insurance every year to stay safe and professional.

We also take good care of our diving gear.
All equipment is checked and cleaned regularly by trained staff.
We always prepare gear in the best condition for your safety.

After You Finish the Course

After you get your Open Water license, we will still be here for you.
You can continue with Advanced, Rescue, Master Scuba Diver, or even become a Dive Instructor.

We want to grow with you as a diver – not just give you a card.
FLARE DIVE is a team you can trust for the long term.

Protecting the Ocean Together

FLARE DIVE loves the ocean.
We donate part of your course fee to PADI Project AWARE, to help protect the sea.
Also, when you finish the Open Water course, you will receive a special PADI card with a limited-edition design to remember your first step as a diver.

3Days course : ¥110,000

Normally it takes 3days, if you want 2days course, please let us know.

  • Day 1 – Confined waters: Beach or pool education where there is no current and shallow.

    07:30 Accommodation pick-up
    08:30 Arrival at the confined water practice site, course orientation.
    09:00 Confined Water Training Dive 1 & 2
    12:00 Lunch (lunch box or local restaurant)
    13:00 Confined Water Training Dives 3 & 4
    15:00 Confined water training ends, equipment washing method practice and accommodation drop off

  • Day 2 – Open water: Beach diving training

    07:20 Accommodation pick-up
    08:00 Arrival at the open water practice site, orientation
    08:30 Open water Dive 1, Debriefing & rest after exit
    10:00 Open water dive 2, debriefing & rest after exit
    12:00 Lunch (lunch box or local restaurant)
    13:00 Theory education, final exam
    17:00 End of theoretical training & drop off at accommodation

  • Day 3 – Open water: Boat diving training

    07:20 Accommodation pick-up
    08:00 Arrival at the port, orientation
    08:30 Open Water Dive 3, Debriefing & rest after exit
    10:00 Open water dive 4, debriefing & rest after exit
    12:00 Lunch (lunch box or local restaurant)
    13:30 Log writing, graduation ceremony
    15:00 Accommodation drop off

  1. knowledge development
    – Theory class (manual, video material or online class) 
  2. confined water
    – Learn how to use diving equipment in a safe, shallow environment and how to deal with problems that may arise underwater. 
  3. open water
    – Practice what you learn in confined water in the real sea. 
  4. Practice contents
  • snorkeling 300m
  • Swim or float for 10 minutes
  • skin diving
  • Assembling and dismantling scuba equipment
  • Take off your scuba gear and put it back on underwater or at the surface
  • Take your weight off and put it back on underwater, at the surface
  • How to drain the mask
  • How to drain the respiratory tract
  • Managing Air Levels
  • How to deal with an air exhaustion situation
  • How to control buoyancy in water
  • How to deal with respiratory problems
  • How to deal with a cramp in your leg
  • dragging a tired diver
  • Before reservation, be sure to check the health checklist. (Click to view)

  • Before reservation, be sure to check our refund policy. (Click to view)

  • After diving you must have at least 18 hours rest before taking flight to anywhere. If you go diving more than 3 days consecutively, we strongly recommend you to have 24 hours rest before taking flight.
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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Do You Want to Explore Deeper and Wider?

Would you like to dive deeper than 18 meters?
Would you like to explore more exciting dive sites?

Then the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course is perfect for you!

This course helps you dive safely and confidently up to 30 meters deep.
You will learn step by step with a professional instructor.

Why Do You Need the Advanced Course?

Many famous dive sites are deep or have strong currents.
For safety, most of these places require an Advanced certification.

That’s why this course is one of the top 3 important courses for fun divers:

✔ Open Water Diver
✔ Advanced Open Water Diver
✔ Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver

Among these, Advanced Open Water Diver course is the most important for exploring more places.

FLARE DIVE’s Special Advanced Course

At FLARE DIVE, we keep our classes small and safe.
We teach in a way that fits your level and pace.

Our goal is to make the course fun and relaxing from beginning to end.
After the course, you will feel confident and ready to dive anywhere as an Advanced Open Water Diver.

¥78,000

  • Day 1 – Beach diving
    (With extra ¥7,500, change it into BOAT diving!)

    In case of Beach diving
    07:20 Hotel pick-up
    08:00 Arrive at beach & orientation
    08:30 Adventure dive 1 (Peak Performance Buoyancy) & debriefing
    10:00 Adventure dive 2 (Underwater Navigation) & debriefing
    12:00 Lunch
    13:00 Adventure dive 3 (Rescue)
    14:00 Hotel drop-off  

  • Day 2 – Boat diving

    07:20 Hotel pick-up
    08:00 Adventure dive 4 (Deep) & debriefing
    11:00 Adventure dive 5 (Fish Identification) & debriefing
    12:00 Lunch
    13:00 (Option) Fun diving
    14:00 Shower&change clothes
    15:00 Hotel drop-off 

Adventure dives

  1. Peak Performance Buoyancy
  2. Underwater Navigation
  3. Deep diving
  4. Fish Identification
  5. Rescue
  • PADI Advanced Open Water level or qualifying certifications.
  • Before reservation, be sure to check the health checklist. (Click to view)
  • Before reservation, be sure to check our refund policy. (Click to view)
  • Avoid flying for at least 18 hours after your last dive. In particular, it is recommended to take a 24-hour surface break when diving for more than 3 consecutive days.
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Emergency First Response

SAVE THE LIFE, FIRST AID(EFR) COURSE

EFR course teaches you how to respond to a variety of emergencies.

You will learn First response primary care(CPR) for life-threatening emergencies, and secondary care(first aid) for non-directly life-threatening injuries or illnesses. This course teaches you CPR and how to use an AED.

EFR course is a prerequisite to becoming a PADI Rescue Diver and PADI Professional. And this course is recommended for those who need to prepare for the safety of people, such as families with children and the elderly, daycare centers, and flight attendants.

¥20,000

  • Half day course
  • Theory-course and Practice session
  • CPR&AED Training
  • Emergency First Response Primary care (CPR) :
    This course teaches you how to respond to life-threatening emergencies. Practice situations that help patients who are not breathing and have no heartbeat. And you will learn Spinal Injury Management, Shock Management, Serious Bleeding Management as well. Plus, you will learn CPR techniques and how to observe the patient, and will provide all possible chances of resuscitation until rescue teams arrive.
  • Secondary Care (First aid) :
    If the injury is not life-threatening, give first aid. In case the rescue team arrives late or fails to arrive, you will learn how to take first aid measures to relieve pain and eliminate risk factors to prevent further damage. You will learn to evaluate a variety of injuries and ailments and practice bandaging and splinting. 
  • EFR Care for children :
    You will learn and practice first aid techniques to help children with emergencies. This course is for those who work with children.
  • CPR & AED :
    It focuses on CPR training and teaches you how to use an AED(Automatic External Defibrillator).
  • Minimum 1 person
  • Requirement for participation : No requirements. Anyone can participate(available for both divers and non-divers)
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PADI Rescue Diver Course
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PADI Rescue Diver Course

For a safer dive

PADI Rescue Diver course is considered the most challenging and rewarding course by experienced divers. Learn how to proactively prevent and manage troubles in the water, so you can help divers who face problems. It helps you learn how to respond to various problems so that you can dive more confidently and fearlessly. Although the course deals with serious contents, the staff will support you so that you can proceed with a smile and have a good time.

 ¥87,000 

  • Day 1
    07:30 Hotel pick-up 
    08:00 Arrive at the training site. Orientation such as writing papers.
    08:30 Theory-course & land training session
    12:00 Lunch (lunch box or local restaurant)
    13:00 Open water training dives 1 & 2
    15:00 End of open water training, equipment cleaning, debriefing
    17:00 Hotel drop-off (only within Naha area)
  • Day 2
    07:30 Hotel pick-up 
    08:00 Arrive at the open water training site, orientation
    08:30 Theory-course & land training session
    09:30 Open water training dives 3 & 4
    12:00 Lunch (lunch box or local restaurant)
    13:00 Debriefing
    15:00 End of training & Hotel drop-off (only within Naha area)
  • Theory-course, land training session, 4 open water dives.
  • Self Rescue
  • Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
  • Emergency management and equipment
  • Rescuing panicked divers
  • Rescuing unresponsive divers
  • Minimum 1 person
  • Requirements : Health checklist must be checked, PADI Advanced Open Water level or qualifying certifications. Divers who have received EFR first response primary & secondary care course within 24 months.
  • Avoid flying for at least 18 hours after your last dive. In particular, it is recommended to take a 24-hour surface break when diving for more than 3 consecutive days.
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PADI Divemaster

THE FIRST STEP ON THE PROFESSIONAL LADDER.

You will learn the necessary knowledge and skills as a professional diver. Through Knowledge development session, Waterskills development session, Workshops and Practical application, you will learn to supervise and manage scuba diving activities. This will improve your diving skills. And you will also be able to work as a fun diving guide or boat crew as a professional diver.

  • 270,000yen
  • This course runs for at least 5 days 
    The detailed schedule is decided in consultation with the student diver.

Theory-course / Confined water dive / Open water dive 8 times

  • PADI Divemaster Roles and Responsibilities Supervising certified divers and assisting student divers.
  • Divemaster-conducted programs
  • Water skills (400m swim, 15 minute tread, 800m snorkel, 100m inert diver tow, Equipment exchange underwater)
  • Dive Rescue – Rescue unresponsive, non-breathing diver, and take to surface.
  • Dive skill workshop – Demonstrate skills as a professional
  • Practical application – Dive site set up and management, Mapping project, Dive briefing, Search and recovery scenario, Deep dive scenario
  • Divemaster-conducted programs workshops – Reactivate, Skin diver course, Snorkeling supervision, Discover scuba diving program in confined water and additional open water dive, Discover local diving in open water
  • Practical assessments : Supervise and escort student divers in PADI Open Water Diver course and Continuing education. 
  • Minimum 1 person
  • Included : eLearning, Cost for issuing C-Card, Pick up&drop in Onna area, Pool training fee (1day), Boat fee (1day)
  • Not included : Meals, hotel, equipment rental fee
  • Requirements for participation : at least 18 years old, PADI Rescue Diver or higher(or qualifying certifications), 40 recorded dives, Medical certificate signed by a doctor.
  • Requirements for completion : Must have received EFR course within the last 2 years. Have at least 60 log records including deep dives, underwater navigation dives and night dives.