Advanced Open Water Diver

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course at Mardays is designed for certified divers seeking to enhance their underwater capabilities and explore beyond the basic Open Water limits. This program involves five adventure dives, building upon your existing skills and introducing you to new diving specialties. Two dives are mandatory: the Deep Adventure Dive, which safely extends your depth to 30 meters, and the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive, focusing on improving your compass and natural navigation techniques. These core dives are essential for increasing your confidence and understanding of diverse underwater environments.

The remaining three dives allow for specialization based on your interests, with popular choices including Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night Diving, Drift Diving, Wreck Diving, and Underwater Photography. Each elective dive is conducted under the guidance of experienced Mardays instructors, providing practical experience in areas like managing buoyancy for optimal air consumption or exploring submerged structures. This course is ideal for divers eager to gain more experience, increase their depth limits, and learn new skills, making the most of the dive sites around Jávea.

Mardays offers this PADI certification, a crucial step for any diver looking to progress in their training. The Advanced Open Water certification is a prerequisite for more specialized courses such as Rescue Diver or Master Scuba Diver, and it unlocks access to a wider range of dive sites globally that have deeper or more complex conditions. By completing this course, you will be better prepared for a variety of diving scenarios and gain a broader perspective on the underwater world.

This program is structured over two days, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the learning experience without rushing. The practical application of skills in real dive conditions near Jávea provides a solid foundation for future diving adventures. The course emphasizes safe practices and responsible diving, ensuring that you not only gain new abilities but also deepen your respect for the marine environment. It's an excellent opportunity to see more of what the local waters have to offer, from intriguing wrecks to vibrant nocturnal marine life.