Advanced Open Water Diver

Elevate your diving skills with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course offered by Dive Spirit Mauritius. This program is designed to build upon your Open Water Diver certification, enabling you to explore greater depths and gain supervised experience in areas that pique your interest. Upon successful completion, you will be certified to dive to depths of up to 30 meters, significantly expanding your underwater exploration capabilities. This course is perfect for newly certified divers seeking more supervised practice and for experienced divers aiming to refine their techniques or sample specialty diving.

The curriculum includes five adventure dives, with Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation being mandatory components. These dives are crucial for safely exploring deeper sites and for mastering precise orientation techniques. The remaining three dives can be selected from a variety of exciting specialties, such as wreck diving, underwater photography, drift diving, or night diving. Each adventure dive successfully completed can also count as the first dive towards a corresponding PADI Specialty Diver course, offering a clear pathway for further specialization and skill development.

Dive Spirit Mauritius conducts this advanced training amidst the diverse and captivating dive sites of North Mauritius. You will have the opportunity to practice navigation skills in varied underwater topography and to experience deeper dives under the watchful guidance of experienced instructors. The instructors are committed to ensuring you gain valuable experience and a deeper appreciation for the unique underwater environment. Knowledge development can be conveniently pursued online through PADI or via independent study with the provided manual, covering seven popular specialty areas.

To enroll in the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, you must be at least 12 years old and hold a PADI Open Water Diver certification or an equivalent qualification. The emphasis throughout the course is on fun and practical application, allowing you to tailor your learning experience to your specific interests. This approach enhances your confidence and competence underwater, preparing you for a wider range of diving adventures. The course is conducted in English, French, and Spanish, ensuring accessibility for a diverse range of international divers.