Advanced Open Water

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (AOW) course at GoDivers is your next step in scuba diving, designed to build confidence and expand your underwater exploration capabilities. This program builds directly upon your PADI Open Water Diver certification, introducing you to new types of diving and practical skills. You will complete five open water dives, each focusing on a different specialty area. Two of these are mandatory: Deep Diving, which will take you to depths of up to 30 meters (100 feet), and Underwater Navigation, crucial for confident exploration. The remaining three dives can be chosen from a variety of exciting options, such as drift diving, wreck diving, night diving, peak performance buoyancy, underwater photography, or fish identification, allowing you to tailor the course to your interests. This theoretical knowledge development can be conveniently completed through PADI eLearning, allowing you to maximize your time in the water during your stay.

This course is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in the diverse marine environments GoDivers operates in. While specific dive site details are not provided, the PADI AOW course structure ensures you practice skills in conditions suitable for the chosen specialties. The theoretical component covers essential concepts for each specialty, preparing you for the practical application during the dives. The course typically spans 2 to 3 days, depending on your pace and the number of specialties you select, ensuring a focused and efficient learning experience. Upon successful completion, you will be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, opening doors to a wider range of diving adventures and deeper exploration.

GoDivers offers this advanced certification under the PADI banner, a globally recognized leader in diver training. The center supports instruction in English and Italian, catering to a diverse range of international divers. The prerequisite for this course is a PADI Open Water Diver certification or an equivalent from another recognized agency, along with good health and basic swimming ability. This ensures that all participants have a solid foundation upon which to build their advanced diving skills. The focus is on practical application and skill refinement in real-world diving scenarios.

By completing the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, you are not just gaining a certification; you are unlocking the potential for more challenging and rewarding dives. This qualification is often a prerequisite for further PADI specialty courses and technical diving programs. It allows you to dive to greater depths and explore a wider variety of dive sites, including those with more complex conditions or features. The skills learned, particularly in navigation and buoyancy, are transferable to virtually any diving environment worldwide, enhancing your overall diving competence and enjoyment.