Advanced Course

Papa Hogs offers the Advanced Open Water Diver course, designed for certified Open Water divers seeking to enhance their underwater skills and experience. This program introduces you to various diving types and conditions, leveraging Cozumel's rich reefs and potential for deeper exploration. The curriculum typically includes five adventure dives, with deep diving and underwater navigation as mandatory components. You can select additional specialties like night diving, drift diving, or underwater photography based on your interests and Papa Hogs' offerings, all under the guidance of experienced instructors.

This certification is a significant step in building diving confidence and expanding your capabilities, allowing access to sites beyond the Open Water scope, such as deeper wrecks or more complex reef structures. Papa Hogs instructors are well-versed in Cozumel's prime locations for advanced training. The course fee of $400 USD includes one two-tank boat dive, providing practical application of learned skills on Cozumel's famous reefs. Upon completion, you'll be qualified to dive to greater depths and engage in a wider array of diving activities, substantially enriching your overall diving adventures.

Cozumel provides an exceptional environment for advanced diving. While specific monthly climate data is not provided, the region is known for its generally warm waters and good visibility, which are conducive to exploring diverse marine life and intricate reef formations. The advanced course allows you to explore beyond the typical 18-meter (60 ft) limit of Open Water dives, with the deep dive component often reaching depths of 30 meters (100 ft), offering a new perspective on the underwater world.

Papa Hogs supports multiple certifying agencies, including IDEA, NAUI, PADI, and SSI, providing flexibility for divers. The center also caters to an international clientele, offering instruction in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Russian. While specific details on instructor-to-student ratios or boat types are not listed, the inclusion of a two-tank boat dive suggests a focus on practical, in-water experience on Cozumel's renowned dive sites. This course is an ideal progression for those looking to maximize their diving potential in a world-class destination.