PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course

The PADI Advanced Open Water Course is designed for certified divers who want to expand their skills and experience in the underwater world. This course allows you to build on the skills you learned in the PADI Open Water Course, while gaining hands-on experience in a variety of exciting diving activities. It is ideal for divers looking to take their skills to the next level and explore new areas of scuba diving.

Over the course of 2 to 3 days, you will complete five adventure dives, each focused on a different aspect of diving. You will also develop your ability to plan dives and improve your skills in different diving environments. Whether you want to improve your buoyancy control, explore deeper depths, or learn underwater navigation, this course offers a well-rounded dive experience.

Course Structure:

• Required Dives: Two core dives—Deep Dive (up to 30 meters) and Underwater Navigation dive.
• Elective Dives: Three additional dives that can include options such as,

• PADI Enriched Air Diver
• PADI Wreck Diver
• PADI Night Diver
• PADI Cavern Diver
• PADI Sidemount Diver
• PADI Underwater Propulsion Vehicle
• PADI Drift Diver
• PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy
• PADI Underwater Navigator
• PADI Search and Recovery
• PADI Boat Diver
• PADI Dive Against Debris
• PADI Fish Identification
• PADI Underwater Naturalist
• PADI Digital Underwater Photographer
• PADI Underwater Videographer
• PADI Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) Diver

Skills You Will Learn:

• Navigating underwater using a compass and natural references.
• Managing buoyancy in challenging environments.
• Diving to deeper depths (up to 30 meters).
• Practicing different techniques and specialty dives based on your interests.

Course Requirements:

• Minimum Age: 12 years old (with a maximum depth of 24 meters for those under 18; 30 meters for those over 18).
• Prerequisite: Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or an equivalent qualification from another recognized agency).
• Time Commitment: 3 days to complete the course.

This course offers an exciting opportunity to gain new skills, dive deeper, and explore various aspects of scuba diving in a practical setting. Upon completion, you will be a more confident diver, capable of handling diverse diving situations and expanding your underwater exploration possibilities.