Advanced Open Water Diver
Build on your Open Water skills. You go deeper, learn to find your way underwater, and try new kinds of dives.
Advanced Open Water Diver
Build on your Open Water skills. You go deeper, learn to find your way underwater, and try new kinds of dives.
Duration
2 days
Depth limit
30 ft
Ratio
1:4
Certification
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Prerequisites
What you need before the course starts
What you will learn
What you will be able to do by the end
Day by day plan
What you do each day
Deep Dive and Navigation
You do a deep dive and learn to find your way underwater.
Adventure Dives
You pick three adventure dives that you like.
What's included
Part of your course fee
Not included
Things you sort out yourself
Equipment and gear
The dive gear you use in this course
Advanced BCD
A good quality jacket to control your floating
Regulator with Octopus
Your main air supply plus a spare one
Wetsuit (5mm or 7mm)
A thicker suit to keep you warm on deep dives
Dive Computer
Helps you plan dives and track depth and time
Compass
Helps you find your way underwater
Surface Marker Buoy
A float that shows the boat where you are
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
This card is accepted around the world. You can use it to dive and take more courses in other places.
Common questions
Questions people often ask before they sign up
What adventure dives can I choose from?
Common picks are Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Photography, Fish Identification, Wreck Diving, and Night Diving.
Do I need to complete all dives in 2 days?
No. You can spread the dives over more days or weekends.
What's the maximum depth I can dive after this course?
You can dive to 100ft (30 meters). You need the right training and gear.
Can I take this course if I haven't dived recently?
Yes. If your last dive was 6 or more months ago, we suggest a refresher dive first. It helps you get your basic skills back.
Check with us before you travel
Courses depend on the weather and on when the instructor is free. Some courses need a minimum number of students. You also need to be fit to dive under PADI rules.