PADI Advanced Open Water

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is the best way for new divers to expand your diving experience under the supervision of a professional PADI Instructor.

The typical PADI Advanced Open Water program is about gaining experience in different areas of diving such as Deep, Night, Navigation, etc.  You will find that many dive centres/instructors simply supervise divers during these dives allowing divers to gain experience, however, there is often a “hands off” approach when it comes to these dives offering the students very little actual instruction.

The Ocean Quest Difference…

At Ocean Quest, we’ve tailored our Advanced program to provide hands-on instruction in key areas of diving, ensuring students not only gain experience but also actively develop their skills. This approach helps build confidence, making diving more enjoyable both during the program and long after. Throughout the course, students will complete real-world dives in Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search and Recovery, Deep Diving, Navigation, and Night Diving, enhancing their abilities and broadening their diving expertise.

Pool Dive Included – Our Advanced Open Water program offers an evening pool dive allowing you to hone your skills, practice with your drysuit and work on your buoyancy control.

Prerequisites

• Open Water Diver/Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)
• 12 years old
• Recent diving experience within 12 months. No drysuit experience required. We can introduce you to drysuit diving in the program. If you have not completed a dive within the past 12 months, please contact Ocean Quest prior to registering

Medical Statement

All students must complete a Medical Statement prior to any in water activities. Please consult Ocean Quest if you answer “yes” to any of the medical questions as you may need to see a physician prior to the course start date.

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Price includes:

• Advanced Open Water eLearning
• Basic Equipment (Regulator, BCD, Tanks and Weights
• 1 x Pool Dive
• 5 x Ocean Dives

What’s Needed?

• Drysuit – Rentals available for $75.00 – includes Undergarments, Hood, Boots and Gloves
• Dive Computer – Rentals available for $30.00
• Compass – Rentals available for $15.00
• Dive Light – Rentals available for $20.00
• Fins – Rentals available for $30.00
• Knife, whistle and light stick package – Student Price $80.00 (Reg $95). Yours to keep!
• All of the above can be purchased as Add-Ons through our online Course Registration

Upgrade to earn your Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty certification for $129.99! Includes one additional dive during your course. The extra dive allows you to gain additional training to improve your buoyancy, trim and propulsion techniques with our expert instructors plus get another certification! The regular price for the PPB Course is $349.99 (plus rentals).

Upgrade to earn your Enriched Air Nitrox certification for $269.95! Includes one additional evening in your Advanced course. Nitrox allows you to almost double your bottom time while staying within your “limits”.  This popular course teaches you how to plan and conduct nitrox dives, analyze tanks, and enjoy the many benefits of nitrox. The regular price for the Enriched Air Nitrox certification is $289.99.

If you are looking to purchase any of the needed equipment, Ocean Quest offers special student pricing and expert advice on most items. Contact Ocean Quest staff for more information.

Mask and Snorkel Requirement

Due to the importance of fit, comfort and hygiene, the PADI Open Water Course does not include a Mask and Snorkel. Students are expected to provide their own personal mask and snorkel for the program. Ocean Quest students receive a 15% discount off all diving masks and snorkels.

Learn more about the benefits of owning your own Mask and Snorkel