Advanced Open Water

Elevate your diving capabilities with the Advanced Open Water Diver course offered by Divecol in Cartagena. Building directly on your Open Water certification, this program is designed to enhance your skills and confidence, allowing you to explore deeper and more diverse underwater environments. The course comprises five specialized dives, each supervised by a certified PADI instructor, focusing on practical application and skill refinement. You will gain valuable experience in areas such as deep diving, drift diving, underwater photography, and wreck exploration, expanding your underwater horizons significantly.

This hands-on training takes place in the rich waters surrounding Cartagena, with practical dives conducted either along the Barú Peninsula or within the Rosario Islands archipelago. These locations offer varied dive sites suitable for advanced training. The curriculum is structured to increase your comfort and proficiency in different diving conditions, preparing you for a wider range of underwater adventures. The price of 1,920,000 COP includes your PADI certification, all necessary learning materials, and the use of essential diving equipment, ensuring a complete and accessible learning experience.

Divecol provides instruction in English, Spanish, and French, catering to a diverse international clientele. The course is ideal for those seeking to push their boundaries beyond basic certification and gain practical experience in specialized diving techniques. Each dive is carefully planned and executed under the guidance of experienced professionals, ensuring safety and maximizing learning outcomes. This course is a crucial step for any diver aiming to achieve greater autonomy and explore the full spectrum of what scuba diving offers.

Upon successful completion of the Advanced Open Water Diver course, you will be qualified to dive to a maximum depth of 30 meters (approximately 98 feet), opening up a new tier of dive sites previously inaccessible. This certification is a prerequisite for further specialized training, such as PADI Specialty courses or the Rescue Diver program. By mastering advanced techniques and gaining exposure to different diving scenarios, you are well-prepared for more challenging dives and a lifelong journey in the underwater world.