Advanced Open Water

The Advanced Open Water Diver course at Diving Santa Teresa allows you to extend your underwater exploration capabilities, reaching depths of up to 30 meters. This certification is built upon your Open Water Diver foundation, introducing you to five distinct adventure dives. These typically include deep diving, crucial for understanding the physiological effects of deeper water, and underwater navigation, honing your ability to find your way using a compass and natural references. You will also gain experience in areas like night diving, exploring the nocturnal marine world, and potentially wreck diving or drift diving, depending on the specific sites available near Santa Teresa.

This program is designed to build confidence and expand your diving skills, making you a more proficient and comfortable diver. You'll learn practical techniques for deeper dives and improve your overall situational awareness underwater. The course emphasizes hands-on experience, allowing you to try out different types of diving and discover what interests you most. By completing these dives, you'll gain valuable knowledge and practical abilities that open up a wider range of dive sites and experiences globally.

Diving Santa Teresa offers this advanced training with instructors fluent in German, English, French, and Italian, ensuring clear communication and a comfortable learning environment for a diverse range of students. While specific details on instructor-to-student ratios or boat specifications are not provided, the center's multilingual staff indicates a commitment to accessible and personalized instruction. The focus is on practical application of skills in real diving scenarios, preparing you for more challenging and rewarding dives.

As a prerequisite, you must hold a certification as an Open Water Diver or equivalent from a recognized agency. The course includes instruction and supervised dives, but you will need your own basic scuba equipment. Diving Santa Teresa will provide any specialized equipment required for specific adventure dives, such as dive computers or specialized lighting for night dives. It is recommended to have a dive computer to monitor depth and dive time effectively during your advanced dives.