Advanced Open Water

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, offered by Sri Lanka Diving Tours, is your next step in scuba diving education, building directly on your Open Water certification. This program is structured to enhance your diving skills and confidence, allowing you to explore deeper and more varied underwater environments. You will complete five PADI Adventure Dives under the direct supervision of an experienced instructor, pushing your boundaries and expanding your diving capabilities. The course is designed to be accessible immediately after your Open Water certification, making it a convenient way to gain further experience.

This advanced course involves five specific Adventure Dives, focusing on different aspects of underwater exploration. Three core dives are mandatory: Deep Dive, where you'll learn to manage the physiological effects of deeper water and improve your depth perception; Underwater Navigation, refining your compass skills and natural navigation techniques; and Peak Performance Buoyancy, crucial for efficient and environmentally conscious diving. You then select two additional Adventure Dives from a range of specialties, such as Night Diving, Digital Underwater Photography, or Wreck Diving, tailoring the experience to your personal interests and the local dive sites.

Sri Lanka Diving Tours provides a comprehensive learning experience for the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course. All five Adventure Dives are included, alongside PADI e-learning materials for the theoretical components, ensuring you have the knowledge to complement your practical skills. Full equipment rental is provided, so you don't need to worry about gear, and all boat charges for the dives are covered. You will be guided by a certified PADI Instructor throughout the course, ensuring safety and effective skill development. Upon successful completion, you will receive your PADI e-certification, officially recognizing your advanced diving abilities.

This course is an excellent opportunity to log more dives and refine your techniques in the diverse underwater landscapes Sri Lanka has to offer. By mastering skills like improved buoyancy control and learning to manage different diving situations, you'll discover new ways to enjoy scuba diving. The certification opens up more dive sites worldwide that require or recommend advanced training, allowing you to experience a greater variety of marine life and underwater topography. It's a significant step towards becoming a more proficient and versatile diver.