The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is the next step for certified divers who want to improve their skills and gain more underwater experience. This training program developed by Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) allows divers to explore new types of dives and develop advanced diving abilities.
With Underwater Academy Europe, students participate in guided training dives designed to improve safety, awareness, and confidence underwater.
This course is designed for certified divers who want to become more experienced and discover new underwater environments, continuing their diving education.
Course Overview
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course allows divers to expand their knowledge through specialty adventure dives.
During the course you will:
- dive up to 30 meters / 100 feet
- improve your underwater navigation skills
- experience different types of diving
The training program organized by Underwater Academy includes five adventure dives, including two mandatory dives:
- Deep Dive
- Underwater Navigation Dive
The remaining dives can be chosen from several adventure dive options, such as:
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- Wreck Diving
- Night Diving
- Enriched Air Nitrox
- Fish Identification
Course Requirements
To participate in the course with Underwater Academy, students must meet the following requirements.
Minimum Age
12 years old (Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification available)
Required Certification
PADI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent.
Medical Condition
Students must complete the PADI medical questionnaire. In some cases, a physician’s approval may be required.
What the Course Includes
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course with Underwater Academy typically includes:
- PADI digital learning materials
- dive briefings before each adventure dive
- five adventure training dives
- supervision by a certified PADI instructor
- internationally recognized PADI certification
Depending on the course package, it may also include:
- scuba diving equipment during training
- diving insurance
Skills You Will Learn
During the course with Underwater Academy, you will develop advanced diving skills.
These include:
- deep diving up to 30 meters
- underwater navigation using natural references and compass
- improved buoyancy control
- air management and dive planning
- increased awareness of the marine environment
This course helps divers become more confident and capable underwater explorers.
Course Locations
Courses organized by Underwater Academy Europe take place in carefully selected diving environments suitable for advanced training.
Main training locations include:
📍 Malta
📍 Italy – Mediterranean Sea
Dive sites are selected to provide ideal conditions for deep diving, navigation practice, and adventure dives.
Why Choose Underwater Academy
With Underwater Academy, you can develop your diving skills with experienced instructors and training based on internationally recognized PADI standards.
Our courses stand out for:
- high safety standards
- experienced instructors
- real diving experience
- progressive training approach
Our goal is to help you become a more skilled and confident diver.
Book Your Course
Would you like to improve your diving skills with Underwater Academy?
👉 Book your course
👉 Request more information
👉 Contact our instructors
Our team will help you choose the best training dates.
FAQs
The course includes five adventure dives, each focused on developing specific diving skills.
Yes. The Advanced Open Water Diver course can be started immediately after completing the Open Water Diver certification.
The Advanced Open Water Diver certification allows divers to dive up to 30 meters / 100 feet.
No. The course is specifically designed to help certified divers build experience and confidence
In many courses organized by Underwater Academy, the equipment required for training is included. However, divers may choose to use their own equipment for comfort.
Continue Your Diving Journey
Related Courses
After completing the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course with Underwater Academy, you can continue your diving education with more advanced training programs.
PADI Rescue Diver
One of the most important courses for improving diving safety.
You will learn how to prevent and manage diving emergencies.
PADI Enriched Air Nitrox
One of the most popular diving specialty courses.
It allows divers to extend dive time and reduce surface intervals.
PADI Deep Diver Specialty
This course focuses on techniques and procedures for safe deep diving beyond 30 meters.
PADI Divemaster
The first professional level in the PADI ( Professional Association of Diving Instructors ) training system, ideal for divers who want to turn their passion into a professional career.