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Advanced Open Water Diver
◆Certification earned: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Step 3 of 5 on the PADI path. Next: Rescue Diver
About the course
Take your diving to the next level with five adventure dives covering deep diving, underwater navigation, and three specialties of your choice.
Unlock deeper Maldives dive sites and build confidence.
What you'll learn
✓Deep diving techniques and safety (up to 30m)
✓Underwater compass navigation and natural navigation
✓Peak performance buoyancy control
✓Three elective specialties: wreck, drift, night, fish ID, or photography
✓Advanced dive planning and risk management
Course facts
Level
Continued Education
Duration
2 days
Max depth
30 m
Minimum age
12
Prerequisites
Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent) · Minimum 12 years old (15 for full depth privileges)
What you'll achieve
✓Advanced Open Water Diver certification
✓Qualified to dive up to 30 meters
✓Enhanced navigation and buoyancy skills
✓Specialty dive experience (deep, navigation, and 3 electives)
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