Training · PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Advanced Open Water in Puerto Rico.

You don’t have to be “advanced” to take it. It’s the course that advances your diving: five adventure dives over two days, including your first deep dive, with an instructor next to you the whole time.

From $550 + tax
5 dives · 2 days
Ages 12+
San Juan or Vega Alta, then Aguadilla

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At a glance

PADI Advanced Open Water

From $550 per person, plus tax · PADI eLearning bought separately

For Open Water divers who want more experience and confidence.

Age: 12 and up
You need: Open Water Diver, or the equivalent from any agency
Time: PADI eLearning at home, then 2 days in the water
Where: Day 1 in San Juan or Vega Alta; day 2 is the deep dive in Aguadilla
Group: Up to 4 students
Included: Tanks and weights
Gear: Bring your own, or rent it for $35, plus tax
Dive computer: Required: bring yours or rent one for $10 when you book

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Open dates

Pick your town for day 1, then tap an open date to book. What you see here is live from our booking calendar.

How the course works

PADI eLearning, at home. It’s required, and it’s bought separately from PADI. Buy it through our link so it connects straight to your instructor. If it isn’t done, you can’t start the water days and we’ll have to reschedule.
Day 1, San Juan or Vega Alta. Adventure dives from a protected shore site, including underwater navigation: compass work and finding your way back without one.
Day 2, Aguadilla. Your deep dive, plus the rest of your adventure dives. Plan for the drive. We confirm the meeting point and start time for day 2 with you.

The five dives

Two are set by PADI: Deep and Underwater Navigation. You choose the other three with your instructor, based on what you want to get better at.

Each adventure dive is a taste of a specialty. Some can count toward the full specialty later, like Peak Performance Buoyancy or Night Diver.

When you finish, you’re a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, certified to dive to 30 meters (100 ft).

Before you come

Finish your eLearning and bring proof that it’s complete (your eRecord).
Bring your certification card and a dive computer, or rent one when you book.
Bring a swimsuit, a towel and dry clothes.
Rental gear is BCD, regulator, mask, snorkel and fins. Add it when you book.

After Advanced

Most divers add Nitrox next, then Rescue Diver. Or pick a specialty and get really good at one thing. See the full training path.

Advanced Open Water questions

Do I have to be an experienced diver?

No. You can start right after Open Water. The course is how you get the experience.

How much does Advanced Open Water cost?

From $550 per person, plus tax. PADI eLearning is bought separately from PADI. Rental gear is $35 and a dive computer is $10, plus tax, if you need them.

Is eLearning required?

Yes. Finish it before day 1. Students who haven’t finished it can’t start the water days and will need to reschedule.

Where is the deep dive?

In Aguadilla, on day 2, so plan for the drive. We confirm the meeting point and start time for day 2 with you.

I’m certified with another agency. Can I take it?

Yes. Any open water certification from a recognized agency works.

What is the minimum age?

12 years old.

Can I cancel or reschedule?

Cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled time for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are charged in full. You can reschedule once, depending on availability. Read the full policy.

Ready to go further?

Book online, then do your PADI eLearning before day 1. Questions? Call (787) 436-7047 or WhatsApp us.

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