PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course

Complete your diver training in Nilaveli with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course. You'll increase your dive depth to 30 metres and practice 3 adventure dives.

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course

After completing the PADI Open Water Course, the next step is the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course. You will complete five dives; Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation are mandatory, with three additional dives to choose from:

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Day 1: Deep diving and underwater navigation

On Day 1, hotel pick up is at 8:30 am, taking you to the diving centre in Nilaveli. After receiving your equipment, you will head to the dive site. You will master deep diving and underwater navigation, learning to dive up to 30 metres and navigate underwater with a compass. Post dives, you will be returned to your hotel.

Days 2 and 3: Adventure dives

Days 2 and 3 will focus on the three adventure dives you selected, offering a chance to explore the sea bed of Nilaveli. Upon successful completion of all exercises, you will have finished the Advanced Open Water Diver course.

Requirements

Completion of the PADI Open Water Course is required for the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certificate.

Hotel pick up

This activity includes pick up from hotels in Nilaveli. If staying elsewhere, you must reach Ward No. 1, 9th Mile Post on your own.

Important information

Post-activity, wait at least 24 hours before flying or ascending to high altitudes.