Private Instruction · Kona Coast
COURSES &
PRICING
Every course is taught privately — one student, one instructor. Premium backplate & wing gear supplied on all dives. Mask and fins not included.
The perfect first underwater experience for young adventurers. The Bubble Maker program introduces children ages 7–8 to scuba breathing in a safe, supervised pool environment. No open water — just the magic of breathing underwater for the first time.
- Pool session only
- Full equipment provided
- Private one-on-one with Travis
- Resort-based available
- Ages 7–8
Experience real scuba diving without leaving your resort. One hour in the pool learning the basics, followed by a one-hour guided shore dive in the ocean. No certification required — this is the fastest way to experience the underwater world of the Kona Coast.
- 1 hour pool session
- 1 hour guided shore dive
- No prior experience needed
- All equipment provided
- Resort-based — no travel required
- Private instruction with Travis
The world's most recognized scuba certification — and the one that opens every dive site on the planet to you. Private instruction means you learn at your own pace, with Travis's full attention on every dive. No rushing through a group class. Just you, the ocean, and the right way to dive.
- Full PADI Open Water certification
- Private one-on-one instruction
- Pool + open water dives
- Premium backplate & wing gear supplied
- D.I.R. dive philosophy training
- Ages 10 and up
Take your diving deeper — literally. The Advanced course includes five adventure dives covering deep diving, underwater navigation, and three specialty dives of your choice. Completed over 1–2 days on the Kona Coast with Travis guiding every descent.
- Advanced Open Water certification
- 5 adventure dives
- Deep dive + navigation required
- 3 specialty dives of your choice
- Premium backplate & wing gear supplied
- Private instruction with Travis
The course that changes how every diver thinks about the water. Rescue Diver training teaches you to recognize, prevent, and manage problems — in and out of the water. It's the most challenging recreational course, and the most rewarding. Travis's D.I.R. approach makes it even more thorough.
- Rescue Diver certification
- Emergency response training
- In-water rescue scenarios
- Self-rescue techniques
- Premium backplate & wing gear supplied
- 2 full days of training
The first level of PADI professional certification. As a Divemaster you can lead certified divers, assist instructors, and supervise dive activities. This is where recreational diving ends and the professional world begins. Contact Travis directly to discuss requirements and scheduling.
- PADI Divemaster certification
- Professional-level dive leadership
- Instructor assistance training
- Dive supervision skills
- Premium backplate & wing gear supplied
- Private one-on-one with Travis
The highest non-professional recreational diving rating in the world. Five days of intensive training on one of the world's great dive coasts. Master Diver requires completing Rescue Diver plus five specialty certifications — Travis guides you through every one, with premium gear supplied throughout. This is what it means to Do It Right.
- Master Scuba Diver rating
- Rescue Diver prerequisite included
- 5 specialty certifications
- 5 full days on the Kona Coast
- Premium backplate & wing gear supplied
- Complete D.I.R. methodology training
- Private instruction — Travis only
Premium backplate & wing gear supplied on all dives. Mask and fins not included. All courses taught privately by Travis Swartz using the D.I.R. (Do It Right) dive philosophy.
15 Certifications Available
SPECIALTY DIVER TRAINING
Travis is a certified specialty instructor in 15 disciplines. Each specialty is taught privately on the Kona Coast — $399 per certification.
Deep Diver
Night Diver
Wreck Diver
Enriched Air Nitrox
Underwater Navigation
Underwater Digital Photographer
Underwater Naturalist
PADI AWARE
AWARE Coral Reef Conservationist
Boat Diver
Each Specialty Certification
Private instruction · Premium gear supplied · Kona Coast
Emergency Training
FIRST RESPONDER COURSE
Travis is a certified First Responder Instructor. This comprehensive course covers CPR (adult & child), First Aid, and AED use — the life-saving skills everyone should have.
Also satisfies the First Responder prerequisite for PADI Rescue Diver certification — stack it with your dive training and save time.
CPR — Adult & Child
Hands-on technique, rhythm, and confidence to act in a cardiac emergency.
First Aid
Wound care, shock management, injury assessment, and emergency protocols.
AED Training
How to use an Automated External Defibrillator — when and why it saves lives.
Rescue Diver Prerequisite
Satisfies the First Responder requirement for PADI Rescue Diver certification.