Advanced Open Water

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course at Dive Friends Bonaire is your next step to unlocking deeper and more diverse underwater exploration. Building directly on your Open Water certification, this program is designed to enhance your diving skills and boost your confidence. You will participate in five distinct adventure dives, with mandatory deep dives and underwater navigation exercises to build essential competencies. The course is conducted by experienced PADI instructors, ensuring you receive expert guidance throughout your training.

This advanced certification allows you to explore dive sites previously inaccessible, typically extending your depth limit to 30 meters (100 feet). You'll have the flexibility to choose three elective dives from a range of specialties, such as night diving, drift diving, wreck exploration, or mastering peak performance buoyancy. This tailored approach lets you focus on the aspects of diving that most interest you, making your Bonaire diving experience truly your own. Dive Friends Bonaire leverages its prime location to offer these practical sessions at some of the island's most renowned dive spots.

Dive Friends Bonaire offers the convenience of PADI eLearning for the theoretical portions of the course. This allows you to complete the knowledge development online at your own pace before arriving in Bonaire, maximizing your time for practical application in the water. The center is known for its commitment to diver education and safety, with instructors fluent in both English and Dutch, catering to a diverse range of international students. Their multiple locations across Bonaire ensure accessibility and can be coordinated with your accommodation preferences.

Upon successful completion of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, you will be qualified to plan and execute dives to greater depths and in varied conditions. This certification is a significant milestone, opening up a wider array of dive sites globally and serving as a prerequisite for further specialized PADI courses like Rescue Diver or various specialties. The skills and experience gained in Bonaire's clear waters and vibrant marine environment will prepare you for future diving adventures anywhere in the world.