Advanced Open Water

The SSI Advanced Adventurer course at DPM Diving is your gateway to exploring a wider range of underwater possibilities. This program is specifically designed for certified divers eager to build upon their existing skills and gain exposure to various specialized diving techniques. You'll experience five distinct SSI Specialty dives, offering a practical introduction to areas like deep diving, wreck exploration, night diving, and underwater photography, among others. This course allows you to sample different diving disciplines without the commitment of full specialty certifications, helping you identify your true underwater passions. Upon successful completion, you will be certified to dive to a maximum depth of 30 meters (98 feet), significantly expanding the types of dive sites and marine environments you can explore.

DPM Diving focuses on hands-on learning, with minimal classroom theory, ensuring you spend maximum time in the water honing your abilities. Their experienced instructors are dedicated to guiding you through each new skill, emphasizing safety procedures relevant to each specialty. This approach ensures you gain confidence and practical experience across a variety of challenging yet rewarding diving scenarios. The course is structured to provide a solid foundation for further advanced training, making you a more versatile and knowledgeable diver.

This program is an excellent stepping stone for divers looking to enhance their capabilities and comfort in diverse underwater conditions. By engaging with different specialty dives, you'll gain valuable insights that can inform your decision on which SSI Specialty courses to pursue next. It's a dynamic and educational way to enrich your diving adventures and discover more of the incredible underwater world. DPM Diving's commitment to diver education shines through in this course, offering a well-rounded experience that balances skill development with exploration.

As a certified diver, you already possess the foundational skills. The Advanced Adventurer course at DPM Diving builds directly on this, introducing you to the techniques and considerations for deeper dives, limited visibility conditions, or navigating wrecks. This progression is crucial for unlocking more advanced dive sites and understanding the nuances of different underwater environments. It’s a logical next step for anyone serious about expanding their diving horizons and gaining a deeper appreciation for the underwater realm.