The Advanced Open Water Certification Course is your gateway to extraordinary dive adventures. Whether you’re drawn to vibrant reefs, dramatic wrecks, towering pinnacles, or unique marine encounters, this course equips you with the skills to take on the most thrilling dive sites around the globe.
Holding an Advanced Open Water certification card isn’t just about status—it’s a symbol of your competence and confidence. It shows divemasters and guides worldwide that you’re prepared for more complex and adventurous dives, giving you access to exclusive locations and unforgettable experiences.
This course is one of the most exciting steps in your scuba journey, blending education, adventure, and skill refinement into an exhilarating underwater experience.
What’s Included?
During the Advanced Open Water course, you’ll complete five exciting adventure dives. Two core dives—Deep Divingand Underwater Navigation—form the foundation of your training. Beyond these, you’ll explore additional skills and specialties that may include:
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Peak Performance Buoyancy: Perfect your underwater balance and control.
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Search and Recovery: Master patterns and techniques for finding and lifting lost items.
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Underwater Mapping: Learn to chart dive sites like a pro.
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Fish Identification: Enhance your appreciation for marine life.
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Beach Diving: Build confidence diving from the shore.
The Four Pillars of Advanced Scuba Education:
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Advanced Knowledge: Plan and execute dives in more challenging conditions.
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Equipment Mastery: Become proficient with your gear to maximize safety and enjoyment.
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Skill Refinement: Sharpen techniques to elevate every dive experience.
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Confidence Building: Develop expertise that opens up a world of deeper, more rewarding dives.
Schedule:
Saturday 8:00am to 4:00pm beach dives & pool training.
Sunday 7:00am to 5:00pm on a dive boat to local island for three more dives. PACK FOOD!
Calendar: Link to Calendar
Prerequisite: Open Water Diver
Equipment Purchase (at student discount):
- Surface marker buoy
- Reel (for wrecks & deploying emergency buoy)
- Slate (for communicating UW)
- Flashlight & backup light (for optional night dive)
- Knife or cutting Device
Includes:
- eLearning Code (SDI code is included FREE / PADI's code costs an additional $95)
- Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
- Boat Ticket to Anacapa Island or Catalina Island INCLUDED!
- 5 ocean dives with instructor. (3 boat dives at Catalina Island & 2 Redondo Beach, Malibu or Laguna Beach dives)
- Forever 10% to 20% discounts on all dive gear and next level courses.
- Invitation to exclusive group adventure trips to tropical destinations.
- Rentals INCLUDED (BCD, Regs, Weights, Tanks, Bag, Hooded Vest & Jumpsuit)
This course is FREE with purchase of Head-to-Toe Scuba Diving System
We recommend students watch the following Advanced Diver Videos by Divers Alert Network
Advanced Diver Video #1
Advanced Diver Video #2
Advanced Diver Video #3
Advanced Diver Video #4
Advanced Diver Video #5
Advanced Diver Video #6
Congratulations on Taking the Next Step Toward Advanced Diver Certification!
Welcome to an elite group of divers who strive to elevate their skills and knowledge by earning the Advanced Diver certification. Not only will you gain the respect of the diving community, but you'll also unlock the opportunity to explore some of the most pristine and exclusive underwater environments worldwide.
Here in Southern California, we’re fortunate to have access to extraordinary dive sites, including the iconic wrecks off Santa Monica and San Diego, the awe-inspiring oil platforms off the Long Beach coast, and the breathtaking vertical walls and pinnacles on the backside of Catalina Island.
Imagine earning your Advanced Diver certification while exploring one of these remarkable locations. Our experienced instructors and tailored training programs make it possible for you to achieve this milestone in some of the best diving conditions available.
Ready to take the plunge? Call us at 1-888-728-2252 to learn more and schedule your course at a site that inspires you. Let’s make your advanced diving adventure unforgettable!
