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Advanced Certification

Advanced Certification

Advanced Open Water Diver Course

Take your diving skills to new depths with our Advanced Open Water Diver course. Designed to expand your knowledge and capabilities beyond beginner courses, this program offers a range of exciting experiences and specialty diving activities.

 

Academics:

  • Complete your PADI e-learning, watch instructional videos, and take tests online at your own pace before meeting your instructor.

  • No final exam or pool session required for the Advanced Open Water Course.

Requirements:

  • Open Water Diver certification and a minimum age of 12.

  • Younger divers may participate in specific training dives (consult with your instructor).

  • Open to divers aged 12 and above, certified as PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent.

  • Complete the standard Medical History Form or secure a physician's approval before class.

Transportation:

  • Each student is responsible for their own transportation to and from the pool, beach, and boats, as well as transporting their gear. (Optional pick-ups available for an extra $30 per person)

Weather:

  • As ocean conditions can be unpredictable, it's advisable to allocate extra time in your schedule to account for any potential changes.

Medical Considerations:

  • Most individuals with good cardiovascular and respiratory health can obtain physician approval easily. If you can answer NO to all the questions on the Medical History form, you may not require a doctor's approval.

What to Expect:

  • Gain additional open water experience under the guidance of your instructor.

  • Explore a variety of specialty diving activities from shore.

  • Increase your recommended depth rating from 60 to 100 feet.

  • Meet prerequisites for various Specialty Diver courses.

  • Qualify for diving activities exclusively available to "Advanced Divers Only."

Included in the Course Cost:

  • PADI e-learning, and five open water training dives.

  • Educational materials and instruction.

  • Use of equipment, air tanks and weights (excluding specific items)

  • Certification card processing.

  • Use of Scuba gear (buoyancy control device, regulator, dive computer, tanks and weights).

  • Private instructor

  • 5 training dives in the ocean from shore (Shore dives can be upgraded to boat dives for an additional $40 per person per training day)

Not Included:

  • Transportation to and from dive/training locations (Optional pick-ups available for an extra $30 per person)

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuity

Required Equipment (provided by student):

  • Personal scuba gear (mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit).

  • Specialty items depending on selected training dives (compass, dive light, safety sausage, writing slate).

  • Gear rentals available ***contact for pricing***

Getting Credit:

  • Each dive may count towards the first dive of a corresponding Specialty Diver Course.

  • Check with your instructor if you've earned credit for a Training Dive if you've already taken a specialty diver course.

Course Cost:

  • $650 per person

  • Group rate of $550 per person for groups of two or more that do the course together


*** Discounts available for locals, and for those booking one or more courses or guided dives. Please contact for price.***


Take the next step in your diving journey and join our Advanced Open Water Diver course. Explore new depths, unlock exciting specialties, and expand your scuba skills with us. Contact us today to enroll or learn more.

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