Instructor Course

The SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor (OWSDI) course is designed to teach current Divemasters or Assistant Instructors certified with a recognised dive training organisation the knowledge to effectively function as an open water scuba diver instructor.

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Instructor Crossover

International Training allows dive professionals to cross over to the SDI, TDI if they hold an equivalent rating with an organisation recognised by the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC), European Underwater Federation (EUF), and International Standards Organisation (ISO).

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US VETERANS OPTION
Takes - 10 Days
¥Gi Bill

SDI Assistant Instructor – $1500

SDI Instructor - $2000

What's included:

  • SDI Training materials and E-Learning
  • Dive Gear
  • Certification Card

Please Note:

This package is available for US Military members only.

SDI Instructor Course
Takes - 10 Days
¥250.000
  • Confined Water Training
  • Ocean Dives
  • Max. 4 Participants per Instructor

 

What's included:

  • SDI Training materials and E-Learning
  • Dive Gear
  • Certification Card
SDI Instructor Crossover
Takes - 1 Day
¥70.000

Are you an Instructor from another dive agency?

  • It's easy to do
  • all your specialties ratings will be crossed over as well
  • If you are not an active Instructor you can still crossover but must provide proof that you are in good standing. You might opt in to demonstrate a few skills.

What's included:

  • Instructor Materials
  • E-Learning
  • Certification Card

Quick Facts

Course Duration: 10 Days
Class Size: 1-4 Students per Instructor
What's Included: - Instructor Materials Online & Books
- Certification Card
- Dive Gear
- Confined and Open Water Training
Excluded: - Instructor Examination Fee - Approx: 25.000 Yen
- First Aid/CPR update if the candidates training has been two or more years ago
- Additional Training if needed - 25.000Yen per day
Prerequisites: - Minimum age 18
- Certified diver for a minimum of 6 months.
- Provide proof of 100 logged dives completed in a number of different environments with varying depths.

- Be certified as a SDI Divemaster, SDI Assistant Instructor, or equivalent.
- Provide proof of current First Response Adult and Child Emergency Care Provider and Oxygen Administration Provider certification or equivalent.

- Must be able to answer “No” to all questions on the medical statement
- Must get "fit for diving" clearance from a doctor, before the course starts

Please Note:

  1. The course will start between 7:30 and 9:00AM at the dive shop and finish at approximately 15:00-17:00PM each day. Please plan accordingly.
  2. The Instructor Candidate has 6 months from the completion of the IDC to attend an Instructor Examination Course.
    1. A minimum of 100 hours is required for the entire course; 40 hours from the divemaster or assistant instructor course may be credited at the discretion of the instructor trainer or Course Director. Fifty hours of training must occur under the direct supervision of a current SDI Instructor Trainer or Course Director.
  3. Training is offered in English! Online training materials are available in many languages.
  4. Training is purchased, certification is earned, no refunds will be given if you cannot meet the training requirements.

Our Favorite Divespots

Shore Diving

For all Divers:

  • Maeda Point - Blue Cave
  • Sunabe Seawall - Soft Corals
  • Manza Toiletbowl - Wall Diving
  • Gorilla Chop - Shallow Reef

Dive Plan: 2 or 3 Dives
Requirements: Ready For Fun

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Manza Point

For Intermediate Divers:

  • Manza Dream Hole
  • Reef Diving
  • Wall Diving
  • Deep Diving
  • Boat Diving

Dive Plan: 2 or 3 Dives
Requirements: 10+ Dives

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USS Emmons

For Experienced Divers:

  • Experience History
  • WWII Shipwreck
  • Deep Diving

Dive Plan: 2 Dives
Requirements: 30+ Dives

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DPV Fun Diving (Underwater Scooter)

For Intermediate Divers:

  • Location of Choice
  • Hard Corals
  • Turtles Guaranteed
  • DPV - Diver Propulsion Vehicle Included

Dive Plan: 1 long Dive (60-90 minutes)
Requirements: 10 or more Logged Dives

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Cape Hedo

For Experienced Divers:

  • Hedo Dome
  • Drift Diving
  • Deep Diving
  • Dive the northern most point of Okinawa

Dive Plan: 2 or 3 Dives
Requirements: 30+ Dives, 4 participants to make the trip happen

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Independent Diving

For all Divers:

  • Rent Scuba Equipment
  • Rent Tanks
  • Dive with a buddy
  • Staff recommendations are available
  • Shore diving
  • Solo diver training is available for those who want to dive alone

Dive Plan: up to you
Requirements: valid government ID/driver license as a deposit

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Equipment Maintenance

For all Divers:

  • Adjustments and Fixes
  • Regulator/BCD Overhaul
  • Scuba Tank Visual Inspection
  • Dive Rite
  • Apeks
  • Aqualung
  • Basic equipment maintenance training is available

Please Note: We use original parts only!
Recommendations: Flexible solutions for most of your scuba troubles.

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Whale Shark Diving

We believe every responsible diver should refrain from diving with caged whale sharks in Okinawa!

  • Whale sharks are an endangered species
  • Whale sharks are not fed adequately
  • Sharp corals growing on the netted cage, injuring the whale sharks every day
  • Recreational divers are not trained to dive overhead environments
  • Operator is not associated with the aquarium or any other scientific research project in Okinawa



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Private Boat Charters

Cruise along the east coast of Okinawa.

  • Private Tours
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Cruising
  • Relaxing

Cruise Plan: Flexible
Requirements: Ready For Fun

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