PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

The Advanced Open Water Diver program gives you the opportunity to take your diving skill to the next level through three new areas of diving.
You complete your Deep Dive, Underwater Navigation Dive, Night Dive and two other dives for a total of five to attain your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

That’s what the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about. You don’t have to be “advanced” to take it – it’s designed to advance your diving, so you can start right after earning your PADI Open Water Diver certification. The course helps build confidence and expand your scuba skills through different Adventure Dives. You try out different specialties while gaining experience under the supervision of your PADI Instructor. You log dives and develop capabilities as you find new ways to have fun scuba diving.

PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers who are at least 12 years old are ready to step up and enroll in an Advanced Open Water Diver course. Young divers may only participate in certain Adventures Dives – check with your PADI Instructor.

If you’re already an Adventure Diver, you only need to complete two more Adventure Dives to earn the Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

What the Course Entails

This certification includes five dives, including the Deep Diver, the Underwater Navigation Diver and three of the following: You’ll plan your learning path with your instructor by choosing from a long list of Adventure Dives. There are two required dives – Deep and Underwater Navigation – and you choose the other three, for a total of five dives. During the Deep Adventure Dive, you learn how to plan dives to deal with the physiological effects and challenges of deeper scuba diving. The Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive refines your compass navigation skills and helps you better navigate using kick-cycles, visual landmarks and time.

The other knowledge and skills you get vary with your interest and the adventures you have – photography, buoyancy control, fish identification, exploring wrecks and many more.

Course Duration: 2 Days

Course Pre-requisites

Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver at least 12 years of age is eligible to take the Advanced Open Water Course.

Course Flow

If you’re already an Adventure Diver , you only need to complete two more Adventure Dives to earn the Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

How Can I Get Started?

Sign up for Advanced Open Water Diver Online – PADI’s eLearning option – to get started immediately. The web-based system lets you learn about seven of the most popular Adventures Dives – including the required Deep and Underwater Navigation Adventure Dives, plus Boat, Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Naturalist and Wreck Adventure Dives. You study at your own pace through an easy to use, interactive program. You also have access to an online version of the Adventures in Diving manual and can complete sections for other Adventure Dives as directed by your PADI Instructor. You can also choose to read the Adventures in Diving manual and watch the Adventures in Diving video (a book and DVD package). Stop by your local PADI Dive Centre and Resort to enrol in the course, get your materials and start learning. Your PADI Instructor will meet with you to schedule knowledge review sessions along with your Adventure Dives.

What is the next adventure?

Advanced Open Water Divers of at least 15 years of age can be included in Wreck or Deep Diver Specialty courses and continue on to the PADI Rescue Diver . If you are between 10 and 14 there is the option for you to complete the PADI Junior Rescue Diver.

Holidays featuring this Course

Solo Divers

Hilton Fayrouz Resort

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

The Hilton Fayrouz is situated in the heart of Naama Bay and is within easy reach from all the shops, malls, cafes, bars and restaurants Naama Bay has to offer.

  • Hilton’s flagship resort in Naama bay
  • Beachfront promenade location
  • BB, HB & FB board basis
  • Relaxed laid back atmosphere
  • Choice of restaurants and bars
  • 4 outdoor pools including a kids pool

Solo Divers

Hilton Fayrouz Resort

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

The Hilton Fayrouz is situated in the heart of Naama Bay and is within easy reach from all the shops, malls, cafes, bars and restaurants Naama Bay has to offer.

  • Hilton’s flagship resort in Naama bay
  • Beachfront promenade location
  • BB, HB & FB board basis
  • Relaxed laid back atmosphere
  • Choice of restaurants and bars
  • 4 outdoor pools including a kids pool

Solo Divers

Hilton Dreams Resort

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

The Hilton Sharm Dream is set back from the gently shelving bay amidst beautiful grounds and swimming lagoons, making the perfect place for relaxation just 20 minutes from the airport.

  • Great resort just outside Naama Bay
  • Choice of 4 restaurants
  • 314 with balcony or terrace
  • All inclusive resort
  • Quiet setting away from the nightlife
  • Emperor Divers close by

Solo Divers

Hilton Dreams Resort

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

The Hilton Sharm Dream is set back from the gently shelving bay amidst beautiful grounds and swimming lagoons, making the perfect place for relaxation just 20 minutes from the airport.

  • Great resort just outside Naama Bay
  • Choice of 4 restaurants
  • 314 with balcony or terrace
  • All inclusive resort
  • Quiet setting away from the nightlife
  • Emperor Divers close by

Solo Divers

Falcon Naama Star

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

At the Falcon Naama Star Hotel we offer a great value for money. The hotel has 180 elegantly furnished rooms fully equipped. The Hotel Beach- "Viva Beach " is only 10 minutes away from Naama Bay.

  • Families, couples & groups
  • In the heart of Naama Bay
  • Variety of board basis to sort all
  • Sauna & beauty services
  • Two refreshing pools
  • Diving with Emperor Divers

Solo Divers

Falcon Naama Star

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

At the Falcon Naama Star Hotel we offer a great value for money. The hotel has 180 elegantly furnished rooms fully equipped. The Hotel Beach- "Viva Beach " is only 10 minutes away from Naama Bay.

  • Families, couples & groups
  • In the heart of Naama Bay
  • Variety of board basis to sort all
  • Sauna & beauty services
  • Two refreshing pools
  • Diving with Emperor Divers

Solo Divers

Captain Don's Habitat

Bonaire, Bonaire

Captain Don’s Habitat offers guests great accommodation. The surrounding world class dive sites are brimming with underwater delights such as rays, sharks and dolphins!

  • 24 ocean view rooms/16 bungalows
  • Bed and Breakfast basis
  • Car Hire/Internet/Restaurant/Bar/Spa
  • Dive centre on-site
  • Great for all types of divers
  • Resort overlooks the sea

Solo Divers

Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino

Bonaire, Bonaire

The Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino is ideally located along the west coast of Bonaire with fantastic diving. This bustling resort is great for families, couples and divers alike!

  • 126 oceanfront and garden rooms
  • Located close to restaurants and bars
  • Pool/Spa/Baby Sitting/Casino/Gym
  • Dive centre on-site
  • Room only basis
  • Great for divers and families

Solo Divers

Lahami Bay Beach Resort

Red Sea, Hamata

The Lahami Bay Beach Resort is surrounded by pristine natural, untouched surroundings, reflecting an Oriental Maritime and a Mediterranean style.

  • 5* resort with great house reef diving
  • Set in beautiful gardens
  • Excellent Restaurant/Bar/Spa/Pool
  • Perfect for those seeking quality
  • 220 rooms with terrace or sea view
  • HB or AI board basis

Solo Divers

Lahami Bay Beach Resort

Red Sea, Hamata

The Lahami Bay Beach Resort is surrounded by pristine natural, untouched surroundings, reflecting an Oriental Maritime and a Mediterranean style.

  • 5* resort with great house reef diving
  • Set in beautiful gardens
  • Excellent Restaurant/Bar/Spa/Pool
  • Perfect for those seeking quality
  • 220 rooms with terrace or sea view
  • HB or AI board basis