PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Dive Deeper, Dream Bigger
Take your diving to the next level with five thrilling adventure dives, including deep diving and underwater navigation.
Master new skills, explore exciting dive specialties, and boost your confidence – all while having an incredible time beneath the waves.

What You'll Learn
- Deep diving below 60 feet and discover a whole new underwater world.
- Navigate like a pro using a compass and natural references underwater.
- Perfect your buoyancy control for effortless gliding and better air consumption.
- Choose 3 exciting specialty dives from options like night diving, wreck exploration, or underwater photography.
- Build confidence through hands-on experience in different diving environments and conditions.
Course Requirements
PADI Open Water Diver certification
(or qualifying certification)
Minimum age: 12 years
Good physical health and comfort in the water
Basic scuba gear plus compass and dive computer
2-3 days for in-water training
6-8 hours for eLearning component
Real Stories from Advanced Divers
Oorja GonepavaramTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was an amazing fun diving trip to Netran. Not only did we see beautiful marine life, including lion fishes, barracudas, Eels and a HUGE turtle (!!!), Absolute SCUBA always manages to get the most amazing people together and the boat is always filled laughter, banter and fun. I would do it again in an heartbeat ????✨ Aarushi PradhanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a lovely time completing my open water Padi certification with Akshay! He's a great teacher, pushed me to get over my fears underwater and always kept the dive boat lively! ekaursirfeeraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was an amazing experience at Netrani. Akshay was a bit strict, but it was necessary as an instructor. The dives were beautiful, and I’m glad I completed my certification with Absolute Scuba. Anand GavasaneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an amazing experience with Absolute Scuba during my PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course at Netrani! The entire trip was very well managed, with seamless arrangements that made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Shaun, Mike, Anup were so helpful in each aspect. A special shoutout to trainer Akshay, who was not only highly skilled but also made the learning process fun and engaging. His guidance underwater and tips during dives were invaluable. The dive spots at Netrani were breathtaking, and thanks to the excellent organization and Akshay’s expertise, I felt confident and safe throughout. Highly recommend Absolute Scuba for anyone looking to explore the underwater world! Eeshan BhaveTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It is great dive center. I have done my PADI Open Water and Fun Dives with them. The instructors are capable and effective and the outreach is also great. 100% would recommend Samruddhi DhamaleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The experience was????????! The course was well-structured and covered everything about scuba diving. We also got reference material which was super helpful. Instructor Akshay was really encouraging and took the time to explain each skill in detail, making sure we got everything right. By the end of the course, I felt confident and excited to dive more. Highly recommend PADI! Eshita ShilimkarTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A fun experience, learnt many basic skills required for open water diving. Instructor Akshay carried us through the course with patience and made sure we were relaxed, practiced the skills well, and discussed and explained the module thoroughly. Yogesh SarpeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was good experience.. Akash VishwakarmaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a 2 day wonderfull and informative session with Akshay ????Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Frequently Asked Questions
Maximum depth varies by age: 100 feet (30m) for ages 15+ and 70 feet (21m) for ages 12-14.
Yes! You’ll select three specialty dives based on your interests and local availability.
While basic scuba gear is required, many dive shops offer rental equipment including specialty items.
The course includes five adventure dives: deep diving, navigation, and three specialty dives of your choice.
No written exam! This course focuses on practical skills and gaining experience.
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