

Curso Advanced Open Water
Offered by Haliotis Dive Center Faial
Horta, Horta
Course Description
Elevate your diving capabilities with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course offered by Haliotis, a certified PADI dive center. This program is meticulously designed to build upon the foundational skills acquired during your Open Water Diver certification, enabling you to explore deeper and more diverse underwater environments. The curriculum includes five PADI Specialty dives, with mandatory components in Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation. Deep Diving will equip you with the knowledge to safely plan and execute dives between 18 and 30 meters (60 and 100 feet), focusing on physiological effects and safety protocols. Underwater Navigation hones your ability to plan and follow compass courses, significantly boosting your independence and confidence beneath the surface.
The remaining three specialty dives are tailored to your interests and the unique opportunities available at Haliotis's dive sites, which include renowned locations like Berlengas (Peniche) and Sesimbra. Popular choices often encompass wreck diving, night diving, drift diving, peak performance buoyancy, and underwater photography. Each elective dive introduces new techniques and environments, broadening your diving horizons and preparing you for a wider array of aquatic adventures. This hands-on approach ensures practical mastery in real dive conditions.
Upon successful completion of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, you will be certified to dive up to 30 meters (100 feet), opening doors to a more extensive range of diving activities and sites. This certification is a critical step for any diver eager to gain more experience and delve deeper into the underwater world. The course emphasizes practical application and gaining experience in varied diving scenarios, significantly enhancing your underwater confidence and abilities.
Haliotis operates with a commitment to quality diver education, as reflected in their Google rating of 4.6 stars. While specific monthly climate data for the dive locations is not detailed here, the Portuguese coast generally offers varied conditions suitable for advanced training throughout much of the year. The center's instructors are experienced professionals dedicated to guiding students through each specialty dive, providing practical insights and ensuring skill mastery. The focus remains on hands-on learning within authentic dive environments, preparing you thoroughly for future explorations.
What's included
- Equipo completo de buceo (jacket, regulador, traje, aletas, máscara, snorkel)
- Manual digital y material didáctico oficial PADI
- Tasas de certificación y emisión del carnet
- 4 inmersiones en aguas confinadas (piscina)
- 4 inmersiones en aguas abiertas con instructor
- Botellas de aire comprimido y plomos
- Seguro de buceo durante la formación
Requirements
- PADI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)
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