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Experience new adventures with a PADI Instructor by your side. Fine-tune your buoyancy skills, build confidence in your navigation abilities, and try new activities like wreck diving, night diving. Continue your scuba journey with The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course. The PADI Diving Certificate can be obtained here at our Bali Dive Centre with our experienced team of PADI Dive Instructors.

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is the next step in your scuba diving education after completing the Open Water Diver certification. It allows you to expand your diving skills, gain more experience, and explore different types of diving under the guidance of a certified PADI instructor. Here's what you can expect from the PADI Advanced Open Water course:

1. Course Structure: The PADI Advanced Open Water course consists of 5 Adventure Dives, which are specialized dives in specific areas of interest. These dives include both knowledge development and practical application of skills. There is no exam like in the PADI open water course. The course typically takes 2-3 days to complete, depending on the schedule and pace of the course.
2. Adventure Dive Options: The course offers a range of Adventure Dive options, allowing you to tailor your training to your interests and diving goals. The Deep dive and Navigation Dive are mandatory. The other 3 Adventure dives you can choose but the possibility depends on the dive site and schedule. Some common Adventure Dives you can choose include, Night Diving, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Wreck Diving, Drift Diving, Enriched Air and Underwater Photography, among others. You'll choose the 3 additional Adventure Dives in consultation with your instructor.
3. Knowledge Development: Before each Adventure Dive, you'll learn the relevant dive theory and techniques through self-study using the PADI Adventures in Diving manual or e-learning materials. You'll review this knowledge with your instructor to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the dive.
4. Practical Application: During the Adventure Dives, you'll apply the skills and knowledge learned in a real diving environment. Under the guidance of your instructor, you'll practice specific skills and gain hands-on experience in the chosen dive specialty. The dives will provide opportunities to explore different underwater environments and encounter unique marine life.
5. Certification: Upon successful completion of the five Adventure Dives, you'll be awarded the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification. This certification allows you to dive to a maximum depth of 30 meters (100 feet) and further expand your diving experiences and knowledge.
6. Continuing Education: The Advanced Open Water certification opens doors to further diving education and specialization. You can pursue advanced courses, such as Rescue Diver, Divemaster, or various PADI Specialty courses that cater to your interests, such as underwater photography, wreck diving, or deep diving.

To enroll in the PADI Advanced Open Water course, you must hold a PADI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent from another recognized training agency.

The PADI Advanced Open Water course provides an opportunity to broaden your diving skills, gain more confidence, and explore different aspects of diving. It's a valuable step towards becoming a more proficient and knowledgeable diver while opening up a world of new diving experiences.