Advanced Open Water Diver Course

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course – Take Your Diving to the Next Level

You’ve taken your first step into the underwater world – now it’s time to expand your skills, explore deeper, and dive with even more confidence.The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course is all about new experiences, learning by doing, and unlocking more of the ocean.

Across five exciting adventure dives – including Deep and Underwater Navigation (the two required dives) plus three electives of your choice – you’ll sharpen your skills, discover new environments, and explore the limits of recreational diving.

Whether you want to dive deeper, master buoyancy, explore shipwrecks, or experience night diving, this course gives you the freedom to choose your path. By the end, you’ll be more confident, more capable, and ready for even bigger adventures.

• PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization)
• Minimum age:
• Good physical health for diving – complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire and obtain doctor’s approval if required
• No minimum logged dives – you can start right after your Open Water course

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Dive deeper – Safely plan and execute dives up to 30 meters / 100 feet
• Navigate underwater with confidence – Use a compass and natural references to find your way
• Fine-tune your buoyancy – Glide effortlessly and conserve energy underwater
• Adapt to different environments – From low visibility to currents, learn how to handle new challenges
• Explore special interests – Such as wreck diving, night diving, drift diving, or search & recovery

• 5 Adventure Dives – Deep, Underwater Navigation, plus three electives of your choice
• PADI eLearning or classroom theory sessions – Study at your own pace
• Full scuba gear rental – Including specialized equipment for elective dives if required
• Certification upon completion – Recognized worldwide
• Professional instruction – Learn from a PADI Instructor in small group settings

• Unlock deeper dive sites – Certified to 30 m / 100 ft (21 m / 70 ft for Junior divers)
• Expand your diving skills – Build experience in a variety of environments
• More dive opportunities worldwide – Access sites that require Advanced certification
• Boost your confidence – Feel prepared for more challenging dives
• Foundation for specialty courses – Many adventure dives count toward PADI Specialty Diver certifications