PADI Advance Open Water Diver
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
You're certified — now it's time to actually get good. The Advanced Open Water course builds real underwater confidence through five specialty dives, including deep diving and navigation. Try new disciplines, master core skills, and earn credit toward PADI specialty certifications along the way.
How It Works
- 01 Complete Your eLearningAccess your PADI Advanced Open Water study materials online and work through the academic content at your own pace before your dives.
- 02 Choose Your Three Specialty DivesDeep Diving and Underwater Navigation are required. You'll choose three more from a wide range of specialty options — each one counts toward a full PADI specialty certification.
- 03 Complete Five Open Water DivesAll five dives are conducted at local Texas dive sites. Private training means your schedule, your pace, and your instructor's full attention.
- 04 Earn Your PADI Advanced Open Water CertificationComplete all five dives and your PADI Advanced Open Water certification is issued — valid for life, recognized worldwide.
Required & Optional Specialty Dives
Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation are required for every student. Choose three more from the options below — each dive earns credit toward a full PADI specialty certification.
Required (Both)
- Deep Diving — down to 30m/100ft
- Underwater Navigation — compass and natural nav
Choose Three More
- Enriched Air Nitrox
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- Night Diving
- Fish Identification
- Digital Underwater Imaging
- Search & Recovery
- Underwater Naturalist
- Dive Against Debris
- Dry Suit
- Wreck Diver
What's Included
Included
- eLearning access and study materials
- All scuba equipment — BCD, regulator, tanks, weights, dive computer
- PADI certification card
- Instructor fees
- Crew pack
Not Included
- Dive site entry fees
No hidden fees. No crowded classes. No rushed certifications.
Prerequisites
Not yet Open Water certified? Start there first — we can train you through both courses ?
What You Get Out of It
Dive to 100 Feet
The Deep Diving requirement takes you to 30m/100ft — opening up a whole new category of dive sites, wrecks, and walls.
Specialty Credits Included
Each of your five dives counts toward a full PADI specialty certification. You're not just getting one cert — you're building toward several.
Real Skill Development
Navigation, buoyancy, and deep diving are the three skills that separate confident divers from beginners. This course covers all of them.
Prerequisite for Rescue Diver
Advanced Open Water is required before you can enroll in the PADI Rescue Diver course — the next major step on the path to professional diving.
What Divers Are Saying
Common Questions
Do I need to be PADI certified to take this course?
No — any recognized Open Water certification qualifies, including SDI, NAUI, SSI, and others. If you're not sure whether your cert qualifies, just give us a call.
How many dives are required?
Five open water dives total — Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation are required, plus three specialty dives of your choosing.
Do the specialty dives count toward full specialty certifications?
Yes — each dive in the Advanced Open Water course counts as credit toward the corresponding full PADI specialty certification. If you later complete the remaining requirements for that specialty, you'll earn the full cert.
Where are the dives conducted?
We use local Texas dive sites near Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. We'll coordinate the best location based on your specialty choices and where you're located.
What comes after Advanced Open Water?
PADI Rescue Diver — which requires Advanced Open Water as a prerequisite. After Rescue Diver, the path continues to Divemaster and Instructor if you want to go pro.
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