PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

PADI Advanced Open Water Course

Take your skills to the next level with 5 adventure dives. Less theory, more action.

5Adventure dives
30mMax. depth
2–3Course days
0Final exam
✓ No final exam · More action, less theory
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Your 5 Adventure Dives

You complete 5 dives total: 2 required and 3 you choose.

RequiredRequired Dives

Deep Dive

Learn to plan and execute dives between 18 and 30 meters (60-100 ft) safely.

Required dive

Underwater Navigation

Improve your compass skills and learn to navigate using visual references and kick cycles.

Required dive
ElectiveElective Dives (Examples)

Peak Performance Buoyancy

Master your water control to dive effortlessly and conserve air.

Night Diving

Discover how the reef comes alive at night and learn flashlight communication techniques.

Wreck Diving

Learn the fundamentals of safely diving around sunken wrecks.

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And more options

Underwater photography, fish ID, naturalist and more.

Each dive counts toward a specialty

All 5 adventure dives can count as the first dive of the corresponding PADI Specialty courses. You're already halfway to your next certification.

Prerequisites

What you need to enroll

  • Certified as a PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
  • At least 15 years old (12 for Junior Advanced).
  • Good physical health.

The deep ocean awaits you

Limited spots per expedition. Message us and we'll coordinate your course.

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