Advanced Open Water Diver

Elevate your diving skills with the Advanced Open Water Diver course at Hippocampus Beach Resort in Malapascua. This program is meticulously designed to build upon your foundational Open Water Diver certification, enabling you to explore deeper and more challenging underwater environments with enhanced confidence. The curriculum focuses on practical application and theoretical knowledge, preparing you for dives up to 30 meters. This depth certification is particularly relevant for accessing renowned sites like Monad Shoal, famous for its thresher shark encounters, a key attraction for divers visiting Malapascua.

Through a combination of classroom sessions and open water dives, you will refine essential skills such as underwater navigation, buoyancy control, and deep diving techniques. The course emphasizes understanding the physiological effects of diving at greater depths and mastering the planning and execution of such dives. You will learn to manage risks associated with deeper water and improve your ability to navigate complex dive sites, ensuring you can confidently find your way around any location. This advanced training is an excellent opportunity to expand your diving horizons and discover new underwater possibilities.

Devocean Divers, the in-house dive center at Hippocampus Beach Resort, offers this certification with experienced instructors fluent in multiple languages, including English, French, German, and Dutch, ensuring clear communication and a comfortable learning experience. The practical dives are conducted at the renowned dive sites around Malapascua, providing a chance to witness the vibrant local marine life while honing your newly acquired skills. The resort's prime location offers direct access to these exceptional dive sites, facilitating a seamless transition from theory to practice.

Upon successful completion of the Advanced Open Water Diver course, you will be certified to dive to a maximum depth of 30 meters. This significantly broadens the range of dive sites accessible to you, including the famous Monad Shoal. This certification is a crucial stepping stone for further diving adventures, opening doors to more specialized training and exploration. It is about gaining the knowledge and competence to dive deeper and explore further, all within a safe and controlled learning environment, making every subsequent dive more enjoyable and rewarding.