Advanced Open Water Diver Course (AOW)

Take Your Diving Skills to the Next Level with AOW 🌊🤿

The Advanced Open Water Diver Course (AOW) is the perfect next step after earning your Open Water certification. This AOW course helps you refine your diving skills, gain confidence, and explore new underwater adventures. Unlike the beginner course, it focuses on advanced techniques such as deep diving, underwater navigation, and specialty dives tailored to your interests.

Advanced Open Water Diver Course

Why Choose the Advanced Open Water Diver Course (AOW)?

✅ Gain Experience & Confidence – Improve buoyancy, navigation, and safety skills.
✅ Explore Deeper Depths – Dive up to 30 meters (100 feet) under supervision with AOW training.
✅ Personalized Learning – Choose from different AOW adventure dives, including wreck diving, drift diving, and night diving.
✅ Expand Your Diving Opportunities – Some dive sites require an AOW certification.

AOW Course Structure

The Advanced Open Water Diver Course (AOW) consists of five adventure dives:

📍 Two Core Dives (Mandatory in AOW)

  1. Deep Dive – Learn to manage gas consumption, pressure effects, and safety at depths of 30 meters (100 feet) in your AOW training.

  2. Underwater Navigation – Master compass navigation, natural navigation, and distance estimation to become a more skilled AOW diver.

📍 Three Specialty AOW Adventure Dives (Choose Any 3)

🔹 Wreck Diving – Explore sunken ships and artificial reefs in your AOW course.
🔹 Night Diving – Experience the ocean’s nocturnal creatures with torchlight.
🔹 Drift Diving – Learn how to handle currents and move effortlessly underwater.
🔹 Peak Performance Buoyancy – Enhance your control, air consumption, and movement.
🔹 Search & Recovery – Practice retrieving lost objects using lift bags and search patterns.

Who Can Join the AOW Course?

✔️ Certified Open Water Diver (or equivalent certification)
✔️ Minimum age: 12 years old (Junior Advanced Open Water for ages 12-14)
✔️ Good health and fitness for diving

AOW Course Duration

🗓 2 Days (5 Adventure Dives)
📍 Conducted in an open water environment with an instructor

What’s Included in AOW Course?

✅ Full Scuba Gear Rental
✅ Dive Instructor Guidance
✅ AOW Certification Fee
✅ Logbook & Training Materials

Additional costs may apply for certain specialty dives (e.g., wreck diving with entrance fees).

Why Take the AOW Course?

🔹 Discover new dive sites that require an advanced certification.
🔹 Increase your safety awareness with better buoyancy and emergency handling skills in AOW training.
🔹 Boost your confidence for independent diving adventures.
🔹 Prepare for higher-level courses like the Rescue Diver Course after AOW.

FAQs About Advanced Open Water Diver (AOW) Course

1Do I need to be an expert diver to take the AOW course?
No, the AOW course is designed for Open Water Divers looking to improve their skills.
2What if I’m not confident about deep diving in the AOW course?
Your instructor will guide you step-by-step, ensuring your safety and comfort.
3Can I take the AOW course right after Open Water?
Yes! Many divers continue immediately after their Open Water Diver Course.
4Will I get a new certification after the AOW course?

Yes, upon completion, you’ll receive the Advanced Open Water Diver (AOW) certification.

5How many dives will I complete in the AOW course?

You will complete 5 adventure dives as part of the AOW training.

6Can I choose my adventure dives in the AOW course?
Yes! Apart from the two required dives, you can select three more based on your interests.
7What equipment do I need for AOW?
All necessary scuba gear is provided. However, you can bring your own if preferred.
8What’s the maximum depth I can dive after AOW certification?
After AOW certification, you can dive up to 30 meters (100 feet).
9Is there an exam for the AOW course?
There is no final exam, but you will complete knowledge reviews for each adventure dive.
10How long does my AOW certification last?

Your AOW certification does not expire, but regular diving is recommended to maintain your skills.

Sign Up for Your AOW Adventure Today!

🚀 Ready to level up your scuba diving skills? Book your Advanced Open Water Diver Course (AOW) now and unlock new underwater experiences!

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