Advanced Open Water

Elevate your diving skills with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certification at Southpoint Divers. This course is designed to build upon your Open Water Diver foundation, offering five specialized adventure dives. Two dives are mandatory: Deep Diving, which will train you to safely explore depths between 18 and 30 meters (60-100 feet) while managing pressure effects, and Underwater Navigation, focusing on enhancing your compass skills and visual navigation techniques. These practical sessions are conducted from a boat, providing access to Key West's renowned dive sites.

Beyond the core requirements, you'll select three additional adventure dives tailored to your interests and the unique offerings of Key West. Popular choices include Wreck Diving, where you can explore iconic sites like the Vandenberg wreck, or Night Diving to witness the nocturnal marine life. Other options may encompass Peak Performance Buoyancy, Drift Diving, or Underwater Photography, allowing for a truly personalized learning experience. This hands-on approach ensures you gain confidence and broaden your underwater capabilities.

Upon successful completion of the Advanced Open Water Diver course with Southpoint Divers, you will be certified to dive to a maximum depth of 30 meters (100 feet). This certification signifies a significant step in your diving journey, equipping you with the experience and knowledge to tackle a wider variety of dive environments and conditions. You will have experienced diverse diving activities, making you a more proficient and versatile diver ready for future underwater explorations.

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification is the logical next step for certified Open Water Divers looking to expand their horizons. It unlocks the possibility of exploring deeper wrecks, enjoying drift dives along vibrant reefs, or capturing stunning underwater images. This course is essential for anyone aiming to become a more competent and adventurous diver, opening doors to further PADI specialties and advanced training.