Solo Diver Course

At one point or another, many divers have found themselves alone during a dive, whether it was intentional or not. SDI’s Solo Diving is the practice of self reliant scuba diving without a “dive buddy."

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Solo Diver Course

Being one of SDI’s most popular courses, the Solo Diver course stresses proper dive planning, personal limitations, and accident prevention, as well as the benefits, hazards, and proper procedures for diving solo.

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Most Popular Choice	
Takes - 2 Days
¥75.000
Solo Diver Course Details
Confined Water Training
2 Ocean Dives
Learn Gear Configuration
After Certification: Dive Alone
Max. 2 Participants per Instructor

What's included:
SDI E-Learning
Dive Gear as needed
Certification Card
	

Quick Facts

Course Duration:	2 Days
Class Size:	1-4 Students per Instructor
What's included:	E-Learning, Certification Card, Dive Gear, 2 Ocean Dives
Prerequisites:	Minimum age 21 SDI Advanced Diver or equivalent Provide proof of 100 logged dives Must be able to answer “No” to all questions on the medical statement.

Please Note:

The course will typically start at 9:00AM at the dive shop and finish at approximately 4:30PM each day. Please plan accordingly.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own gear.
Training is offered in English, while online training materials are available in many languages, participants are required to communicate in English.
Training is purchased, certification is earned, no refunds will be given if you cannot meet the training requirements.
Don't fly within 18-24 hours of your last dive, please take this into consideration when scheduling your training.

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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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