PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course – Jacksonville & North Florida
Take your scuba skills to the next level with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course! Offered on our local and international trips, this course is your next step after Open Water Certification and opens the door to exciting new dive adventures.
You’ll complete five adventure dives, including two core dives: Deep and Underwater Navigation. The other three are your choice—popular options include Wreck Diving, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night Diving, or Drift Diving, depending on local conditions.
This course is designed to:
-
Build your confidence underwater
-
Expand your dive knowledge and experience
-
Improve your buoyancy, navigation, and deep diving skills
-
Let you explore new environments like wrecks, reefs, and night dives
What’s Included:
-
Five open water dives with a certified PADI instructor
-
All required training materials or eLearning access
-
Certification upon successful completion
Prerequisites:
You must be a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and at least 12 years old.
Course Duration:
Typically completed over two days on one of our dive trips.
Why take it with us?
Our dive instructors are local experts with extensive knowledge of North Florida dive sites—from historic wrecks off the coast to freshwater springs and reefs. Whether you’re preparing for more advanced training like Rescue Diver or just want to explore deeper waters safely, the PADI Advanced Open Water course is your gateway.
