Four members of my family planned to get scuba certified. I checked the internet and found offered classes for small groups at half the price of the local dive shops.
Bill Digney (also know as the "Happy Leprechaun"), is the dive manager and master instuctor. He was our instructor. The reason the classes are less expensive is that he works out of his van and your classroom is right on the beach. This is perfect. He did a fantastic job and we all had a great time. He even came to our condo to give the final written test. That is real "Aloha" spirit.