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Advanced Open Water Diver

Build confidence, go deeper, and try new dive types.

Depth limit30m / 100ft
Typical duration2–3 days
PrerequisitesOpen Water Diver
Ideal forNew divers wanting more experience

Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD)

The Advanced Open Water course expands your skills, builds confidence, and raises your depth limit to 30m / 100ft.


What You Learn

  • Deep diving (mandatory)
  • Underwater navigation (mandatory)
  • Three additional adventure dives such as:
- Wreck diving - Night diving - Drift diving - Buoyancy mastery - Photography

Prerequisites

  • Open Water Diver certification
  • Minimum age 12–15 depending on agency

Duration

2–3 days

Depth Limit

30m / 100ft

Recommended Gear Upsells

  • Dive computer
  • SMB + reel
  • Torch for night dive
  • Backup light
  • Slate or underwater compass

👉 See: Advanced Gear Guide


Perfect Destinations for AOWD

  • Cozumel (drift)
  • Maldives (deep)
  • Bali (night + wreck)
  • Red Sea (wrecks)

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