Advanced Open Water Diver
This course is the next step in your continued dive education. If you would like to improve your dive skills, learn more about different dive environments and specialty diving techniques, and become a more self reliant and independent diver, this course is for you.
Availability: In Stock
Prerequisites
To enroll in the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, you must:
- Hold a basic Open Water Diver certification.
- Have a completed and clear PADI Medical Questionnaire form (provided by Portsmouth Scuba).
- If you have any medical conditions that are contraindications to diving, a doctor’s signature can serve as approval for participation.
What Will You Learn?
This course is designed to expand your diving skills and introduce you to advanced and specialty dive techniques under the guidance of a certified PADI Instructor.
The course consists of five dives, two of which are mandatory:
- Deep Dive
- Underwater Navigation Dive
For the other three dives, you’ll have the option to choose from various specialties, such as:
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- Underwater Photography or Videography
- Diving with Nitrox (Enriched Air)
- Wreck Diving
- Fish/Creature Identification
- Computer/Multilevel Diving
- Underwater Naturalist
Each dive will have a corresponding section of coursework to complete, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the skills and concepts covered in your dives.
How Can You Start Learning Now?
You have two options to begin your coursework:
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PADI eLearning:
- Enroll in the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver eLearning program at PADI.com to start immediately.
- Study at your own pace from home using an interactive online platform.
- Please note that PADI charges separately for eLearning materials.
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PADI Home-Study Materials:
- Pick up the Adventures in Diving Manual and Adventures in Diving Data Carrier (Item #70014) from our retail shop.
- This option provides the same content as the eLearning but in book form. Choose the method that suits your learning style best!
Either way, contact us at Portsmouth Scuba to sign up and get started.
What Scuba Gear Will You Use?
You’ll use the standard scuba gear you’ve been trained with as an Open Water Diver, including:
- BCD (Buoyancy Control Device)
- Regulator
- Mask, Snorkel, Fins, and Booties
- Tanks
Depending on the dives you choose, additional specialty gear may be required, such as:
- Dive Computer
- Underwater Compass
- Reel
- Underwater Flashlight
- Slate or Fish Identification Slate
- Underwater Camera
Cost
Course Cost: $550.00
Optional Boat Dive: + $220.00
Included in the Course Cost:
- PADI Adventures in Diving Manual and Data Carrier (Item #70014)
- PADI PIC (Certification Application)
- One Classroom Session
- Five Open Water Dives
- Tanks Included
- Rental Discount (40%): BCD, Regulator, Weights, Wetsuit, Hood, and Gloves
Not Included:
- Mask
- Snorkel
- Boots
- Fins
- Logbook
If you have any questions or need assistance with gear or materials, feel free to call us or stop by the shop. We’re excited to help you take this next step in your diving journey!
