Course Overview
The Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about advancing your skills. You'll build on what you learned in your Open Water course and explore new types of diving under instructor supervision.
In just 2-3 days, complete 5 adventure dives including the required Deep and Navigation dives, plus 3 electives of your choice. The Maldives offers incredible opportunities for deep dives on thilas, night diving with sharks, and drift diving through channels.
Adventure Dives
Deep Dive
Learn techniques for diving safely to 30m (100ft). Explore the effects of depth on colors and air consumption.
Underwater Navigation
Master compass navigation and natural navigation techniques. Find your way back to the boat with confidence.
Night Dive
Experience the reef at night when nocturnal creatures emerge. Perfect for Maaya Thila shark dives.
Drift Dive
Let the current carry you through Maldivian channels. Essential for diving the famous kandus.
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Fine-tune your buoyancy control for effortless diving and better air consumption.
Fish Identification
Learn to identify the amazing marine life you'll encounter in the Maldives.
Prerequisites
- PADI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)
- Minimum age: 12 years (Junior) or 15 years for Deep dive
- Adequate health and fitness for diving
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Course Video
Video coming soon - Advanced Open Water adventures