Advanced Open Water

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course at Dive Division is your next step to unlocking deeper and more diverse underwater exploration. Building directly on your Open Water certification, this program is structured around five key adventure dives. Two are mandatory: Deep Diving, which safely extends your depth limit to 30 meters (100 feet), and Underwater Navigation, crucial for mastering compass and natural reference skills. These dives are foundational for understanding the physiological aspects of deeper environments and enhancing your orientation capabilities.

Beyond the core dives, you will select three additional adventure dives tailored to your interests and Dive Division's offerings. Popular choices include wreck exploration, drift diving, night dives, peak performance buoyancy control, or underwater photography. Your PADI instructor will guide you through the planning and execution of each dive, ensuring you gain practical experience in specialized diving techniques. This course is typically completed over two days, providing ample hands-on learning opportunities.

Dive Division offers this PADI certification with instructors fluent in multiple languages, including German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Russian, ensuring clear communication and a comfortable learning experience for a diverse range of students. The center's commitment to PADI standards means you are learning from a globally recognized and respected training agency. This advanced training will significantly boost your confidence and expand your diving horizons.

Upon successful completion of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, you will be certified to dive to a maximum depth of 30 meters (100 feet). This qualification opens up a wider array of dive sites and experiences previously inaccessible. It's an ideal progression for any diver looking to gain more advanced skills and truly get the most out of their diving adventures in Curaçao and other global destinations. The skills learned are directly applicable to future diving endeavors, making you a more capable and versatile diver.