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Marine highlights at Kokomo Private Island Fiji.

PADI Certifications

Learn to scuba dive under the watchful eye of Kokomo’s experienced dive instructors. Experience the thrill of breathing underwater for the first time during a PADI Discover Scuba Dive, take steps to become a certified diver with a PADI Scuba Diver Course or practice your established scuba skills with an advanced course.

For our younger guests and budding dive enthusiasts (8-9 years), Kokomo is delighted to offer PADI’s Bubblemaker Program. Designed to introduce children to scuba diving, the PADI Bubblemaker Program teaches children how to blow bubbles and how to take their first breaths underwater.

Start your PADI course today and commence your e-learning component from the comfort of your home. Visit https://www.padi.com/education/elearning-programs

  • First Breath Under Water at Kokomo Private Island Fiji

    First Breath Under Water

    Ready to discover the thrill of breathing underwater for the first time? Held on the picturesque shores of Kokomo, our PADI Discover Scuba Dive Course is an introductory program that lasts just two hours and welcomes participants aged 10 and above.

  • Getting Your Certification at Kokomo Private Island Fiji

    Getting Your Certification

    Ready to earn your full PADI diving license? Join us for the Open Water Certificate course led by our experienced instructors. Complete your theory through our convenient PADI eLearning courses before arriving on the island. In just 4 days, you’ll be certified and ready to explore the depths.

  • Taking The Next Step at Kokomo Private Island Fiji

    Taking The Next Step

    Already certified with your Open Water Certificate? Enhance your scuba skills and delve deeper into the underwater world with our advance PADI courses. From perfecting buoyancy to venturing into deeper waters, elevate your diving expertise with our comprehensive training programs.

Course Name Min Age Max Depth Certified Course Session Duration
Bubblemaker 8 2 meters No 1 hour
Discovery Scuba Diver 10 12 meters No 2 hour
Open Water 15 18 meters Yes 4 days
Junior Adventure Diver 10-14 12 meters*
or 21 meters**		 Yes 1-2 days
Advanced Open Water 15 30 meters Yes 3 days
Rescue Diver 15 30 meters Yes 3-4 days

All session durations and maximum depths are quoted from the PADI Instructor Manual.

* Divers aged 10-11 years can only dive to a maximum of 12 meters and must dive with a PADI Professional or certified parent/guardian

** Divers aged 12-14 years can only dive to a maximum of 18 meters for their Open Water course and 21 meters for their Adventure Diver and Advanced Open Water Course. They must also always must dive with a certified parent/guardian

*** Any divers aged 18 and under must dive with an adult.