Advanced Adventurer SSI

The SSI Advanced Adventurer course at Aquasport Diving Lanzarote offers certified divers a unique opportunity to explore five distinct specialty diving areas through open water dives. This program is designed to provide a taste of various SSI specialties, allowing you to experience different facets of diving without committing to full specialty courses. It's an excellent stepping stone for those looking to broaden their underwater horizons and discover new diving interests. The course typically involves five practical dives, each focusing on a different specialty theme, building upon your existing Open Water Diver certification.

Lanzarote's waters provide a fantastic training ground for this advanced program. While specific monthly temperatures are available, the average sea temperature hovers around 20.2°C, offering comfortable conditions for extended exploration. The underwater topography around the Canary Islands is known for its volcanic formations, potential wreck sites, and diverse marine life, creating engaging environments for specialties like deep diving, wreck exploration, and underwater navigation. The clear waters often provide good visibility, enhancing the learning experience for all five dives.

Aquasport Diving Lanzarote, a center certified by SSI, FFESSM, and PADI, ensures a high standard of training. They offer instruction in English, Spanish, and French, catering to a diverse international clientele. While specific instructor-to-student ratios are not detailed, SSI standards generally emphasize small groups to ensure personalized attention and safety. This approach allows instructors to effectively guide students through the varied skills introduced in the Advanced Adventurer program.

To enroll in the SSI Advanced Adventurer course, you must hold a certification equivalent to SSI Open Water Diver and be at least 12 years old. The course is structured to be completed over approximately three days, combining essential theoretical reviews with practical application during the five open water dives. Participants are expected to have their own basic dive gear, with specialized equipment for certain dives often provided by the center, subject to availability and course requirements.

This course serves as an ideal bridge between basic certification and more specialized training. By experiencing multiple specialties, you can make informed decisions about which SSI Specialty courses to pursue next, such as Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, or Night Diving. Completing the Advanced Adventurer program not only enhances your diving skills and confidence but also expands your potential dive sites and experiences, making you a more versatile and capable diver.