Prerequisite: Open Water Diver (or Junior Open Water)
Minimum Age: 12 years old (15 for Deep Dive)
Max Depth: 30 meters (100 feet)
Duration: 2 days
eLearning: Yes
Confined Water Dives: 5 open water dives
Core Dives (Required): Deep Dive + Underwater Navigation
Elective Dives (Choose 3): Night, Wreck, Peak Buoyancy, Fish ID, Drift, Boat, Multilevel, Search & Recovery, Digital Photography, etc.
“Open Water teaches you to dive. Advanced Open Water teaches you to love it.”
Core Dive #1: Deep Dive (to 30m / 100ft)
Core Dive #2: Underwater Navigation
Elective Dives (Choose 3) – Popular Options:
| Elective | What You Learn |
| Peak Performance Buoyancy | Hover effortlessly, reduce air consumption, protect coral |
| Night Diver | Dive after dark, see nocturnal life, use dive lights |
| Wreck Diver | Explore sunken ships (non-penetration) |
| Drift Diver | Use currents to glide – like flying underwater |
| Fish Identification | Name what you see, learn behavior patterns |
| Digital Underwater Photography | Take photos worth keeping |
| Boat Diver | Entries, exits, boat etiquette |
At the end: You’re certified to 30m. You can navigate confidently. You’ve tried 3 specialties. You’re ready for almost any recreational dive.
Minimum Age: 12 years old
Minimum Age: 18 years old
Minimum Age: 15 years old
Minimum Age: 10 years old (Junior certification available)
Minimum Age: 12 years old
Minimum Age: None – any age welcome
