The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is designed to enhance your experience, skill and knowledge as a diver in various diving environments. The class is conducted over two days plus one evening orientation, and is scheduled during weekends beginning Saturday afternoon at 12:00pm. See our Calendar for our monthly dates.

Training for the Advanced Open Water course is divided into five categories:

1) Underwater Navigation
2) Deep Diving
3) Wreck Diving
4) Peak Performance Buoyancy
5) Night Diving

Our course cost includes classroom orientation, five ocean boat dives(Weather permitting), tanks, weights, certification fees, all course materials and books.

Students need to supply their own snorkeling and scuba equipment for the course, as well as any required accessories. All Florida Scuba Depot students are eligible for special discount pricing on equipment purchased in our retail dive center. Rental equipment is available. (There is an additional rental fee for wetsuits and underwater lights.)

You must be at least 12 years of age and a certified Open Water diver to participate in the PADI Advanced Open Water course. Upon successful completion of the class, you will receive your PADI Advanced Open Water Certification Card.

A minimum of four students is required for the course to run at this price. Student instruction is available at an additional cost of $100 per student for less than four.