Scuba Joey

PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver Course

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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course

Ready to take your diving skills to the next level? 🌊 The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is designed to expand your abilities, increase your confidence, and unlock new underwater adventures. Whether you’re looking to dive deeper, explore wrecks, or refine your navigation skills, this course offers the perfect mix of education and adventure.


What You’ll Learn

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about building your skills through hands-on experience. You’ll complete five adventure dives tailored to your interests and goals, including:

  1. Deep Adventure Dive: Learn to manage the challenges of diving to 100 feet (30 meters).
  2. Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive: Hone your compass skills and improve your underwater navigation.
  3. Three Elective Dives: Choose from a variety of options, such as wreck diving, night diving, or peak performance buoyancy.

With every dive, you’ll gain practical skills and confidence to handle new diving environments.


Why Choose the Advanced Open Water Course?

This course is your gateway to a world of possibilities. Here’s what makes it worth it:

  • Go Deeper: Explore sites up to 100 feet (30 meters).
  • Try New Adventures: Experience unique dives like wrecks, night dives, or underwater photography.
  • Boost Your Confidence: Build critical skills in navigation, buoyancy, and dive planning.
  • Path to Specialty Diving: Lay the groundwork for certifications like Rescue Diver or specialty courses.

Course Requirements

To enroll in this course, you must:

  • Be a certified Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
  • Be at least 12 years old (for Junior Advanced Open Water Diver).
  • Padi Medical Release form (Contact us for any issues or answers that might be Yes).

Equipment Requirements

To enroll in this course, you must:

  • Bring your own scuba gear (rentals available at our shop)
  • Specialty Equipment Provided: (Reels, Lights, Lift Bags, GoPro, Slates and Pencils). We can also help with any personal gear recommendations.

What’s Included

Our Advanced Open Water Diver course offers everything you need for success:

  • Five adventure dives led by a certified PADI instructor.
  • Boat and/or shore dive access fees (varies by dive site).
  • PADI Advanced Open Water certification upon completion.

What’s Not Included

  • Personal dive gear (Rental Gear can be provided).
  • Transportation to dive sites.
  • Any extra specialty equipment for elective dives (e.g., underwater cameras for photography dives).
  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver eLearning materials.

Why Train with ScubaJoey?

With years of experience and a passion for diving, I provide personalized instruction in small class sizes to ensure you get the attention you need to grow as a diver. My focus is on safety, fun, and building the confidence you need to take on new underwater challenges.


Pricing and Schedule


FAQs About the Advanced Open Water Course

1. Do I have to be advanced to take this course?
Not at all! The term “advanced” simply means this course helps you progress beyond the Open Water certification.

2. What if I’m nervous about deep or night dives?
No worries—this course is about learning at your pace. I’ll ensure you feel comfortable and prepared before each dive.

3. What gear do I need?
You’ll need your basic dive gear. Any specialty gear for elective dives will be provided or available for rent.

4. How do I sign up?
You can order the e-learning above at any time and use it at any dive shop. To schedule your classes and checkout dives contact me for more information!


Start Your Advanced Adventure Today

Ready to dive deeper, explore more, and gain the confidence to take on new underwater challenges? The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course is your next step. Let’s make it happen—contact me today to learn more or sign up! 🌊