Course overview
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is the perfect opportunity for new divers to enhance their experience under the guidance of a professional PADI Instructor.
While a typical PADI Advanced Open Water program focuses on gaining experience in various aspects of diving—such as Deep, Night, and Navigation dives—many dive centers and instructors often take a "hands-off" approach during these dives. This results in minimal instruction and development of skills.
THE NORTHERN UNDERWATER EXPLORERS ADVANTAGE...
At Northern Underwater Explorers, we have customized our Advanced program to include hands-on instruction in essential diving techniques. This ensures that students not only gain experience but also actively refine their abilities, boosting their confidence and making diving more enjoyable now and in the future. Throughout the course, participants will engage in real-world dives covering Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search and Recovery, Deep Diving, Navigation, and Night Diving, enhancing their skills and broadening their diving knowledge.
Pool Dive Included – Our Advanced Open Water program features an evening pool dive where you can practice your skills, work with your drysuit, and focus on buoyancy control.
PREREQUISITES
- Open Water Diver/Junior Open Water Diver (or an equivalent certification)
- Minimum age of 12 years
- Recent diving experience within the last 12 months. No prior drysuit experience is necessary, as we can introduce you to drysuit diving as part of the program. If you haven't dived in the past 12 months, please reach out to Northern Underwater Explorers before registering.
MASK & SNORKEL REQUIREMENTS
For reasons of fit, comfort, and hygiene, courses do not include a mask and
snorkel. Therefore, students are required to provide their own personal mask and snorkel for the
program.
Northern Underwater Explorers students receive a 15% discount on all diving masks and
snorkels.
MEDICAL STATEMENT
All students must complete a Medical Statement prior to any in-water activities. If you answer “yes” to any of the medical questions, please consult with Northern Underwater Explorers, as you may need to see a physician before starting the course.
Download Medical StatementPRICE INCLUDES:
- Advanced Open Water eLearning
- Basic Equipment (Regulator, BCD, Tanks, and Weights)
- 1 Pool Dive
- 5 Open Water Dives
WHAT'S NEEDED?
- Drysuit – Rentals are available for $105.00, including Hood, Boots, and Gloves
- Dive Computer – Rentals are available for $45.00
- Compass – Rentals available for $22.00
- Dive Light – Rentals available for $34.00
- Fins – Rentals available for $42.00
SPECIAL UPGRADES AVAILABLE
Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Certification – Upgrade for $329.99! This includes one additional dive during your course, allowing you to enhance your buoyancy, trim, and propulsion techniques with our expert instructors. The regular price for the PPB Course is $449.99 (plus any rentals).
Enriched Air Nitrox Certification – Upgrade for $369.95! This includes an additional evening in your Advanced course. Nitrox diving allows you to nearly double your bottom time while maintaining safety. This popular course teaches you how to plan and execute nitrox dives, analyze tanks, and enjoy the various benefits of nitrox. The regular price for the Enriched Air Nitrox certification is $429.99.
If you are considering purchasing any necessary equipment, Northern Underwater Explorers provides special pricing for students and expert guidance on most items. Contact our staff for more details.
Private training is available for an additional $356.00. Please get in touch with Northern Underwater Explorers to arrange it. Please note that private Advanced Open Water training does not include a pool dive, but this can be added for an extra fee.
Course Price: $749.99 + GST
BASIC SWIMMING ABILITY AND COMFORT IN WATER REQUIRED
Students must complete a 200 m free swim or a 300 m swim with mask, snorkel, and fins, plus a 10-
minute float as part of the course requirements. If you’re uncertain about meeting this requirement,
please contact us for assistance.
Note: Individuals not meeting the swimming requirement will not be eligible for a refund. Please see our
Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy for additional details.
NORTHERN UNDERWATER EXPLORERS COURSE TRANSFER / CANCELLATION POLICY
We at Northern Underwater Explorers are committed to providing the highest quality training at all levels. This commitment involves extensive pre-planning and logistics before the course start date, including scheduling instructors based on group sizes, booking pool times, and organizing equipment.
Click here to review Northern Underwater Explorers’ Transfer / Cancellation Policy.We at Northern Underwater Explorers are committed to providing the highest quality training at all levels. This commitment involves extensive pre-planning and logistics before the course start date, including scheduling instructors based on group sizes, booking pool times, and organizing equipment.