PADI Advanced Open Water

Take your diving skills to the next level with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course.

This course is designed for certified Open Water Divers looking to expand their capabilities and experience new underwater adventures.

With a focus on practical skills, the course allows you to explore different types of diving while gaining more confidence and competence.

What’s Included

Instruction: Comprehensive guidance from experienced, PADI-certified instructors who specialize in the Adventure Dives you choose.

PADI Advanced Open Water eLearning: Access to online study materials that cover the theory behind each Adventure Dive, allowing you to learn at your own pace.

Adventure Dives: Five exciting Adventure Dives, including the mandatory Deep and Underwater Navigation Dives, plus three elective dives of your choice.

All Equipment Provided: All necessary dive gear, including specialized equipment for your chosen Adventure Dives, is included.

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certification: Earn your certification, which is recognized worldwide and allows you to dive up to 30 meters (100 feet).

Contribution to PADI AWARE: Your course fee includes a donation to PADI AWARE, supporting marine conservation and protecting our oceans.

Certification Benefits: Upon completing the course, you’ll be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, allowing you to dive up to 30 meters (100 feet) and opening up a world of new dive sites and adventures.

Path to Further Education: The Advanced Open Water Diver certification is a stepping stone to more specialized training, including PADI Rescue Diver, Master Scuba Diver, and various specialty courses that allow you to dive deeper into your areas of interest.

Prerequisites

Minimum Age: Participants must be at least 12 years old. For those aged 12-14, there’s a Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification available.

Certification Requirement: You must be a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent) to enroll in this course.

Physical Health: A good level of physical fitness is recommended. You’ll need to complete a medical questionnaire prior to beginning the course.

Course Duration & Schedule

Flexible Scheduling: The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course can be completed in as little as two days, depending on the dives chosen and your availability.

Customizable Pace: If you prefer a more relaxed pace, we can spread the course over several days or weekends to fit your schedule.

Private Courses Available: One-on-one instruction is available for those seeking a personalized learning experience tailored to their interests and pace.

FAQs

  • During the Deep Dive, you’ll reach depths of up to 30 meters (100 feet), depending on local conditions.

  • Yes, aside from the Deep and Underwater Navigation Dives, you can choose three additional Adventure Dives that interest you most.

  • Your instructor will assess your comfort level throughout the course. If you’re not ready for deeper dives, we can adjust the training to match your experience.

  • While it is beneficial to gain more experience, yes you can! Many divers continue directly into the Advanced Open Water course to build on their skills and gain more varied experience.