PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course allows you to take your diving to the next level. Develop your skills in five new areas including, Deep Diving, Night Diving, Underwater Navigation, Wreck Diving, Drift Diving or Boat Diving! The new "Thinking like a diver" section is perfect for newer divers moving on from Open Water, as it helps you to understand the thought process and theory behind dive planning. 

1. Enrollment Fee with PADI Manuals: $330
   • View the calendar below and enroll online now.
2. Enrollment Fee with PADI eLearning: $280 + PADI eLearning
   • Interested in learning at home? Purchase the PADI Advanced Open Water eLearning course by clicking the link below and start training today.

                                  Frequently Asked Questions: 

What Is the PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver Course?

At Seminole Scuba, the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about building confidence, expanding your skills, and experiencing new types of diving—with one of our experienced instructors by your side.

You’ll:

• Improve your buoyancy and control

• Practice underwater navigation

• Complete a deep dive

• Choose three additional Adventure Dives based on your interests

From local wrecks to night dives and drift diving in South Florida, this course opens the door to a whole new level of diving.

How Hard Is the Advanced Open Water Scuba Course?

One of the biggest misconceptions is that Advanced Open Water is “harder” than Open Water.

In reality—it’s not.

The Open Water course takes you from never diving to becoming a certified diver. That’s the biggest leap.

The Advanced course is different. It’s about:

• Building on skills you already have

• Gaining confidence through real diving experiences

• Learning by doing—not sitting in a classroom

At Seminole Scuba, we keep it relaxed, fun, and focused on helping you grow as a diver—not testing you.

What’s the Difference Between Open Water and Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver?

The Open Water Diver course teaches you the fundamentals:

• Equipment setup

• Buoyancy basics

• Safety procedures

The Advanced Open Water course is where you:

• Fine-tune your skills

• Explore different types of diving

• Gain experience in real-world conditions

Here’s what makes Advanced Open Water different:

• Minimal classroom time

• No final exam

• 5 total dives

• 2 required dives: Deep + Navigation

• 3 elective dives based on your interests

Think of it as a “sampler” of diving specialties—perfect for discovering what you love most.

What Dives Will I Do?

You’ll complete five Adventure Dives:

Required:

• Deep Dive (down to 100 ft / 30m)

• Underwater Navigation

Your Choice (based on availability and interest):

At Seminole Scuba, popular options often include:

• Wreck Diving (a local favorite in Florida!)

• Peak Performance Buoyancy

• Night Diving

• Drift Diving

• Underwater Photography

We’ll help you choose dives that match your goals—whether that’s improving skills or just having fun exploring.

BONUS: Each Adventure Dive can count toward a future Specialty Certification.

How Long Does It Take to get Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver Certified?

• Book Learning: ~6–8 hours (done at home)

• In-water training: typically 2 days

We offer flexible scheduling at Seminole Scuba, so you can fit this into a weekend or combine it with your next dive trip.

What Are the Requirements to get Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver Certified?

Getting started is simple:

• Must be a certified Open Water Diver

• Minimum age: 12 (Junior certification) or 15 (full certification)

• Medically fit to dive

That’s it—no extra dives required beyond your Open Water certification.

Is Advanced Open Water Worth It?

Absolutely—and most divers say they wish they did it sooner.

With Advanced Open Water, you:

• Become a more confident, capable diver

• Qualify to dive deeper (up to 100 ft / 30m)

• Unlock access to more dive sites and experiences

• Start working toward specialty certifications

At Seminole Scuba, this is often where divers really fall in love with diving.

How Deep Can You Go in the Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver Course?

With Advanced Open Water certification, you can dive:

• Up to 100 feet / 30 meters

Want to go deeper? We can help you continue with the PADI Deep Diver Specialty.

How Much Does It Cost to get Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver Certified?

Boat Pricing varies depending on class location and scheduling, but at Seminole Scuba, we focus on:

• Small, personalized classes

• High-quality instruction

• A supportive, local dive community

Contact us or stop by the shop for current pricing and course dates or check out our monthly calendar.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re newly certified—or even if you’ve been diving for a while—this is the perfect next move.

Join Seminole Scuba and:

• Expand your skills

• Dive local wrecks and reefs

• Build confidence with expert instructors

Let’s take your diving to the next level.