Exploration, Excitement, Experiences. They're what the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about. And no, you don't have to be “advanced” to take it – it's designed so you can go straight into it after the PADI Open Water Diver course. The Advanced Open Water Diver course helps you increase your confidence and build your scuba skills. This is a great way to get more dives under your belt while continuing to learn under the supervision of your Aquatic World PADI Instructor. This course builds on what you've learned and develops new capabilities by introducing you to new activities and new ways to have fun scuba diving.
You'll hone your skills by completing five adventure dives that introduce you to:
One reason you'll love the Advanced Open Water Diver course is that your Aquatic World PADI instructor will introduce you to some exciting Adventure Dives including the Underwater Navigation adventure, Deep Water adventure and a selection of three other adventure dives like Peak Performance Buoyancy, Wreck Diving, Boat Diving, Night Diving, Search & Recovery Diving and more!
Prerequisites
To take this course, you must be:
The knowledge and skills you get in the Advanced Open Water Diver course vary with your interest and the adventures you have, but include:
You use all the basic scuba gear including your underwater compass. Depending on which three additional adventure dives are included in the Aquatic World course you select, you may also try out underwater photography equipment , a dive light, lift bags, a dive flag/float or other specialty gear. Scuba gear and accessories for adventure dives are not included in the Aquatic World Advanced Open Water Course fees, therefore rentals fee's may apply. Availability of rental scuba equipment will vary during the busy dive season. Check with Aquatic World in advance, or better yet let us help you select the right equipment and accessories to meet your diving needs!
PADI's Adventures in Diving Manual and DVD provide information on more than 16 types of specialty diving.You'll use them as a guidebook to improve your diving skills and prepare for new experiences and adventures.
After you've tried a specialty in the Advanced Open Water Diver course, you'll probably want to take the whole course and learn more. Be sure to ask about our Advanced Open Water Diver options while you go on one of our amazing Travel destinations!
| Start Date | Courses | Course Type | Location | Max. Places | Places Available | ||||||
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| 18 Jul 2025 | SED AOW 7/17/2025 | Advanced Openwater Diver | Alexandria Bay - Islander, Aquatic World Service Room | 5 | 0 | ||||||
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Advanced Openwater Diver
Dive the cool, clear water of the Thousand Islands while you gain experience in Naigation, Peak Perfomance Bouyance, Deep, Search & Recovery and wreck diving. We also may do a Boat dive, the Charter fee is $100.00 extra per student. Students need to provide own gear. Rental Kits are available from Aquatic World. Space is limited, sign up today. Please take a moment to go to "http://aquatic-world.com/page/open_water_diver" for the medical questionaire and instructions if you have a Yes answer. |
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| 02 Aug 2025 | BR AOW 8/2/2025 | Advanced Openwater Diver | Alexandria Bay - Islander | 6 | 6 | ||||||
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Advanced Openwater Diver
Dive the cool, clear water of the Thousand Islands while you gain experience in Naigation, Peak Perfomance Bouyance, Deep, Search & Recovery and Night diving..... Students need to provide own gear, Rental Kits are available from Aquatic World. Space is limited, sign up today.................Please take a moment to go to "http://aquatic-world.com/page/open_water_diver" for the medical questionaire and instructions if you have a Yes answer. |
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| 29 Aug 2025 | SED AOW 8/29/2025 | Advanced Openwater Diver | Alexandria Bay - Islander, Aquatic World Service Room | 6 | 6 | ||||||
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Advanced Openwater Diver
Dive the cool, clear water of the Thousand Islands while you gain experience in Naigation, Peak Perfomance Bouyance, Deep, Search & Recovery and wreck diving. We also may do a Boat dive, the Charter fee is $100.00 extra per student. Students need to provide own gear. Rental Kits are available from Aquatic World. Space is limited, sign up today. Please take a moment to go to "http://aquatic-world.com/page/open_water_diver" for the medical questionaire and instructions if you have a Yes answer. |
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| 03 Sep 2025 | Binghamton AOW 9/3/2025 | Advanced Openwater Diver | Binghamton, New York Area, Lake Hydra | 6 | 4 | ||||||
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Advanced Openwater Diver
For our Divers from the Binghamton New York Area........You have your Openwater Diver Certification and would like to take it to the next level. Advanced Open Water Diver! It's time to sign up and jump in.....These 5 dives with take place in "Lake Hydra", Bethlehem PA, with Instructor Mike Ballas..... You'll need your updated Medical Form and call to sign up early so you can start your E-Learning material....Participants are responsible for securing their Aquatic World rental dive gear if needed and purchasing their Lake Hydra dive park tickets.....Compass, 7mm wetsuit or Drysuit, Hood and gloves required... |
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