Private Instruction · Kona Coast
COURSES &
PRICING
Every course is taught privately — One instructor. Premium backplate, wing and dive computer supplied on all dives. If mask and fins or a jacket style bcd is needed, please let me know your sizes before dive day.
The perfect first underwater experience for young adventurers. The Bubble Maker program introduces children ages 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 8+
Seal Team takes young divers beyond the Bubble Maker experience with fun underwater games and obstacle courses in the pool. A structured, exciting program that builds real underwater skills while keeping it fun for kids.
- Pool session only
- Underwater games & obstacles
- Full equipment provided
- Private one-on-one with Travis
- Resort-based available
- Ages 8+
The same world-class PADI Open Water certification — designed for younger divers ages 10–14. Junior Open Water Divers earn a full certification and can dive to 40 feet with a certified adult. Private instruction with Travis means they learn at their own pace with full attention.
- Full PADI Junior Open Water certification
- Private one-on-one instruction
- Pool + open water dives
- Premium backplate & wing gear supplied
- D.I.R. dive philosophy training
- Ages 10–14
The advanced course built for young divers ready to go deeper. Five adventure dives including deep diving and underwater navigation — all taught privately by Travis on the Kona Coast. Junior Advanced divers can dive to 70 feet with a certified adult.
- Junior Advanced Open Water certification
- 4 adventure dives
- Deep dive + navigation + night required
- 1 specialty dives of choice usually, enriched air nitrox
- Premium backplate & wing gear supplied
- Ages 12–14
The most challenging and rewarding junior course available. Junior Rescue Diver training teaches young divers to recognize, prevent, and manage problems underwater — building confidence, awareness, and real emergency response skills.
- Junior Rescue Diver certification
- Emergency response training
- In-water rescue scenarios
- Self-rescue techniques
- Premium backplate & wing gear supplied
- Ages 12–14
Experience scuba diving today without leaving your resort. First a small online scuba course followed with One hour in the pool learning the basics, followed by a one-hour guided shore dive in the ocean. No experience required — this is the fastest way to experience the underwater world of the Kona Coast. If you can breathe you can dive.
- 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 . No rushing through a group class. Just you, the ocean, and the right way to dive.
- Full PADI Open Water certification
- Private couples and small groups.
- Pool + open water dives
- Premium backplate & wing gear supplied
- D.I.R. dive philosophy training
- Ages 15+
Take your diving deeper — literally. The Advanced course includes four adventure dives covering deep diving, underwater navigation, and night diving and one specialty of your choice. Completed over 2 days on the Kona Coast
- Advanced Open Water certification
- 4 adventure dives
- Deep dive + navigation and night diver required
- 1 specialty dives of your choice
- Premium backplate & wing gear supplied
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
The highest non-professional recreational diving rating in the world. 2 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
- 2 full days on the Kona Coast
- Premium backplate & wing gear supplied
- Complete D.I.R. methodology training
- Private instruction
Premium backplate & wing gear supplied on all dives. . All courses taught privately by Travis Swartz using the D.I.R. (Do It Right) dive philosophy.
15 Specialty Certifications Available
SPECIALTY DIVER TRAINING
Travis is a certified specialty instructor in 15 disciplines. Each specialty is taught privately on the Kona Coast
Children with AED
EFR Instructor
Boat Diver
Deep Diver
Digital Underwater Photography
Dry Suit
Enriched Air Nitrox
Search and Recovery
Underwater Naturalist
Wreck Diver
AWARE Coral Reef Conservation
Underwater Navigation
Assistant Instructor
PADI AWARE
Peak Performance Buoyancy
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.