CANCELLATION POLICY  

24 hour cancellations without rescheduling will be charged 100% of total purchase price.  No shows will be charged 100% of total purchase price. Parties of 4 of more require a 50% deposit at time of reservation. Ni'ihau and Mana Crack charters require a 48 hour cancellation policy. We will not charge if we can fill the seat. Private boat tours and charters require FULL payment 2 weeks in advance of tour date with a 72 hour non-refundable cancellation policy and no refund within the 2 weeks for partial groups.  Please understand that our bookings are done in advance and late cancellations are very difficult to fill. A credit card number is used to hold your reservation and will be charged if you cancel inside the policy period. We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel based on weather and ocean conditions without penalties. This policy is strictly enforced.

Discover Scuba Diving is an academic and confined water session designed to allow guests to participate in a resort property activity which is fun, exciting, informative and inexpensive. After completion of the required liability release and medical questionnaire, guests are presented with a 20-30 minute academic briefing on scuba-related physics, safety rules, equipment and generality. Guests are suited up and for some, experience the awe and adventure of breathing underwater for the first time. During this training the instructor can prepare non-certified guests for ocean diving, refresh and up-date certified divers or provide a fun and safe diving experience. Training is customized to each guest's needs and desires. After completion of the academic presentation and initial underwater experience guests are instructed on basic scuba technique and skills; regulator recovery & clear, mask clearing, alternate air source use, buoyancy control, finning technique, hand signals, monitoring air and extended swim/fun time. Upon completion of this training, guests may apply the cost towards the ocean diving price. Our instructors will also sign and up-date log books.

*Non-certified guests may participate in ocean diving activities under the supervision of a PADI scuba instructor after completing the Discover Scuba Diving lesson. However, the Discover Scuba Diving lesson is not a certification course. Credit toward the PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver certification is available at any PADI facility with a valid DSD participant card. Credit for certification is valid for 1 year.

For your safety and enjoyment, we require all participants to read and sign the PADI Medical Questionnaire form prior to diving (Please click on the Download button below).

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Medical Questionnaire - Scuba diving is an exciting and demanding activity that does involve breathing compressed air and physical exercise. The only requirements are that you need to be over 10 years old and in good medical health. The purpose of the Medical Questionnaire is to find out if your doctor should examine you before you can participate in a recreational scuba dive training program. A YES response to a question does not necessarily disqualify you from diving. A YES response means there is a preexisting condition that may affect your safety while diving and you must seek the advice of your doctor prior to engaging in diving activities. If you have any questions please call our office at (877) 348-3669 or send us an email email@manadivers.com so we can assist you to go diving.

PADI - Professional Association of Diving Instructors, is the largest scuba certification organization in the world. Approximately 7 out of 10 North American divers are certified by PADI, and approximately 55 percent of all divers worldwide are certified by PADI.

Mana Divers offers the following PADI courses: Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor and 17 Specialty Courses including Enriched Air (EANx), Cavern and DPV plus many others. All PADI programs are performance based. Most courses require 2 to 3 days to complete • Students are encouraged to begin home study before arriving on vacation. Independent study enhances schedule flexibility and allows candidates to arrive better prepared for their course. The program's structure and educational materials encourage greater interaction - less talk, more action. A deposit of $75.00 enables us to mail student materials and begin correspondence to prepare for their course.

Scuba Diver This dive course is a pre-entry level certification that is perfect for vacationers or people who only plan to dive a couple times a year. As a subprogram of the PADI Open Water Diver course, the PADI Scuba Diver rating allows you to get certified quickly and easily by minimizing time constraints. With the PADI Scuba Diver certification you can dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor or higher professional on your next vacation or dive trip.

Open Water Diver course is the most popular dive program in the world requiring approximately 25-30 hours. Students should allow 3 to 4 days to complete. The course includes 5 knowledge development sessions, 5 shallow water practice sessions and 4 open water ocean dives with all scuba equipment included.

Advanced Open Water Diver course requires 5 dives that can be completed in as little as 2 days. This course is an excellent way for a certified diver who is 15 years and older to learn and continue to develop additional dive skills plus be more confident in and around the water.

Rescue Diver course will expand your knowledge and experience level. Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence. A sanctioned CPR program within the past 24 months is required for certification. 

Divemaster course is designed to develop your leadership abilities to a professional level. Working closely with your PADI Instructor, you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. The Divemaster course can expand your capabilities and make you a better diver.