PADI Advanced Diver Course
PADI Advanced Diver Course
PADI Advanced Diver Course
PADI Advanced Diver Course

PADI Advanced Diver Course

Regular price $350.00 USD
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Advanced Open Water Course Details

Special Offer: Free Advanced Course

We offer a FREE Advanced Course to anyone who buys their BCD and Regulator in our shop. Call us for more details at (323) 641-7416.

Course Overview

This course can be taken after completing the PADI Open Water Diver certification. It's titled PADI Advanced Open Water Diver because it advances your diving knowledge & skills.

Why Take This Course?

  • Build confidence and expand your scuba skills.
  • Experience different specialties under the supervision of a PADI Instructor.
  • Log dives and develop new capabilities.
  • Gain credit towards PADI Specialty Diver Courses.

Course Structure

  • Prerequisites: PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver, at least 12 years old.
  • Certification Requirements: Complete 5 Specialty Dives within two ocean trips (boat fee not included).

Academic Plan

  • Required Dives: Deep Dive, Underwater Navigation and Peak Performance Buoyancy
  • Elective Dives: Choose two from a variety of Adventure Dives like photography, buoyancy control, fish identification, and exploring wrecks.

Course Materials

  • Advanced Manual: $77.58
  • ADV E-learning fee: [call for details]

Fees and Additional Costs

  • Base Fee: $350 (excluding course materials)
  • Boat Trips: 2 trips, each costing $200
  • Required Equipment Purchases: Compass, Knife, Flashlight
  • Personal Gear:
    • Purchase your mask, snorkel, fins, boots, and gloves from us for 15% off and free rental of remaining gear.
    • Rental cap of $95 per boat trip if personal gear is not purchased.

Equipment Needed

Beyond basic scuba equipment, you’ll need a compass and dive knife. Specialized gear depends on chosen Adventure Dives. Your instructor will guide you on additional gear like a lift bag for Search and Recovery diving.

Special Offer: Invest in Your Gear

Invest in your own BCD and Regulator, and we will waive the $350 base fee for the Advanced Course. Practice with your own gear during all 6 ocean dives with your instructor.

Benefits

  • Enhance your diving experience.
  • Build comfort and confidence with your own equipment.

Getting Started

Call us at (323) 641-7416 or visit our shop to get started. Purchase the Adventures in Diving manual and watch the Adventures in Diving video. Once enrolled, you’ll receive your materials and start learning. Your instructor will schedule knowledge review sessions and specialty dives.