PDI Advanced Open Water Diver Course
Take your diving to new depths with hands-on adventure training over two rewarding days.
The PDI Advanced Open Water course is a structured two-day program designed to help certified divers build confidence, expand their skill set, and explore the underwater world with greater competence and safety.
Over two full days, participants complete five adventure dives across a range of disciplines, each introducing new techniques and environments that go well beyond the basics of entry-level certification. The curriculum is practical and immersive, placing divers in real conditions with direct guidance from a qualified instructor.
This course suits divers who have completed their Open Water certification and want to pursue more challenging and varied diving experiences. The program is rated easy in terms of entry requirements, making it accessible to recently certified divers who are ready to progress.
Each dive is paired with a knowledge review that reinforces safe diving practices and prepares participants for more advanced exploration in the future. By the end of the course, graduates are equipped to dive to a maximum depth of 30 metres and handle a broader range of underwater situations.
Course Highlights
Earn your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification upon successful completion of five adventure dives.
Dive to a maximum depth of 30 metres, opening up a wider range of dive sites and underwater experiences.
Complete an underwater navigation dive and develop the ability to orient yourself confidently below the surface.
Receive one-on-one instruction from a certified dive professional throughout all in-water sessions.
Work through structured knowledge reviews that reinforce dive theory and safe practice at every stage.
Complete the full certification pathway in just two days, making it ideal for travellers with limited time.
Course Itinerary
Begin with an introduction to the Advanced Open Water program, course requirements, and an overview of the five adventure dives you will complete. Your instructor will guide you through the first knowledge review session to prepare for the water.
Complete your deep adventure dive, descending to depths of up to 30 metres under close instructor supervision. This dive introduces the physiological effects of depth and reinforces procedures for safe ascent and buoyancy management.
Use a compass and natural reference points to navigate underwater routes with precision. This skill-building dive improves spatial awareness and self-reliance, which are essential for independent diving.
Choose from a selection of elective dives such as peak performance buoyancy, fish identification, or underwater photography, depending on availability at the dive site. Each dive is supported by a dedicated knowledge review and in-water practice.
Conclude the course with a full debrief covering performance across all five dives and a review of your dive logbook. Upon meeting all requirements, you will receive your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
What Is Included
Included
- PADI Advanced Open Water course instruction
- Five guided adventure dives over two days
- All required course materials and knowledge reviews
- Scuba equipment rental for the duration of the course
- Certification fees and digital certification upon completion
- Supervision by a qualified PADI instructor throughout
Not Included
- Transport to and from the dive site or center
- Personal travel or diving insurance
- Meals and beverages
- Optional underwater photography equipment
- Gratuities for instructors
Important Information
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