Advanced Open Water

Elevate your diving skills with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course offered by Diving With Nic. This program is designed for certified Open Water Divers eager to expand their underwater capabilities and gain more practical experience. You will undertake two mandatory dives: Deep Diving, which introduces you to the considerations and techniques for diving up to 30 meters, and Underwater Navigation, focusing on compass and natural reference skills. These core dives are complemented by three elective specialty dives, allowing you to tailor the course to your specific interests, such as wreck diving or underwater photography.

Diving With Nic leverages unique local dive sites for this advanced training. Locations like Gibraltar, renowned for its numerous historical wrecks, or Tarifa, offering deeper walls and the chance to encounter larger marine life, provide diverse environments for your specialty dives. The exact sites will be selected based on your chosen specialties and prevailing conditions, ensuring a dynamic and engaging learning experience that goes beyond standard recreational limits.

This course is the logical next step after achieving your Open Water certification. It unlocks access to a wider range of dive sites and experiences, including deeper wrecks and walls, and builds the confidence and competence needed for more challenging underwater exploration. The skills learned, particularly in deep diving and navigation, are directly applicable to future advanced diving adventures worldwide, enhancing your overall enjoyment and safety.

As a PADI-affiliated center, Diving With Nic adheres to the highest training standards. The course is conducted in English, ensuring clear communication of advanced diving concepts and safety procedures. While specific instructor-to-student ratios are not detailed, the focus is on providing personalized guidance to help you master new techniques and deepen your understanding of the underwater world. This commitment to quality training ensures you gain valuable experience under expert supervision.