Advanced Open Water Diver (AOW)

Grande Polpo offers the Advanced Open Water Diver (AOW) course, designed for certified divers aiming to enhance their underwater capabilities and explore more diverse dive environments. This program builds upon your Open Water Diver certification, focusing on practical experience across five distinct dives. The curriculum is structured to refine essential skills such as underwater navigation, buoyancy control, and dive planning for various scenarios, deepening your understanding of the marine world. This course is a direct pathway to becoming a more confident and proficient diver.

The AOW course at Grande Polpo typically spans two days, with participants completing five dives under the expert guidance of their instructors. While specific dive sites are not detailed in the course outline, the program is designed to expose divers to a range of conditions and techniques, preparing them for a wider array of diving adventures. The PADI certification awarded upon successful completion signifies a recognized advancement in diving proficiency. This program is ideal for those seeking to push their limits beyond the basic certification.

To enroll in the Advanced Open Water Diver course, you must hold a certification equivalent to PADI Open Water Diver and possess the ability to communicate in Japanese. The course fee of 71,500 JPY covers essential teaching materials, instruction, and certification application fees. It is important to note that rental equipment is an additional requirement for this course, separate from the initial course fee. For divers interested in extending their training, additional days can be arranged at an extra cost.

Grande Polpo also offers a variety of specialty courses, such as Deep Diver and Wreck Diver, which can be pursued after or integrated with the AOW certification. These specialties allow divers to tailor their education to specific interests, such as underwater photography or exploring submerged structures. The Advanced Open Water Diver certification serves as a prerequisite for many of these advanced and specialty programs, opening doors to further exploration and skill development within the diving community.