Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Bali
Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Bali
2 Days • Weekly
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Explore More, Dive Deeper!
Ready to take your diving skills to the next level? Our Advanced Open Water Diver course is designed for certified Open Water divers who want to explore a wider variety of dive sites and refine their underwater techniques. This exciting course opens the door to new adventures and makes you more confident and competent underwater. What you’ll learn:
This hands-on course focuses on experiencing and developing your skills through 5 different Adventure Dives, each designed to introduce you to a new diving specialty. Two of these dives are required and fundamental, while the other three are yours to choose from according to your interests!
The 5 Dives of your Advanced Adventure:
- Deep Dive (Required):
Learn the key considerations and techniques for diving safely to greater depths (usually up to 30 meters / 100 feet). You will understand the effects of pressure, air management, and deep dive planning. - Underwater Navigation (Required):
Master the art of navigating underwater using a compass and natural landmarks. You will develop essential skills for planning and executing underwater routes, making your explorations more efficient and self-sufficient.
Choose three adventure dives from the following (list may vary):
- Night Dive:
Discover the magic of the underwater world after sunset. Learn to communicate and navigate with a dive light, and observe nocturnal marine life, often very different from that of daytime. - Wreck Diving:
Explore the mysteries and history of wrecks. You will learn exploration techniques, safety considerations, and the importance of preserving these fascinating sites. - Peak Performance Buoyancy:
Perfect your buoyancy control for a smoother dive, reduced air consumption, and better coral protection. It’s the key to graceful and respectful diving. - Fish Identification:
Improve your knowledge of marine life. Learn to recognize different fish species and their behavior, enriching every dive. - Drift Diving:
Discover the thrill of going with the flow. You’ll learn planning and communication techniques for drift dives. - Underwater Photography or Videography:
Capture the beauty of the underwater world. Learn the basics of composition, lighting, and settings to create memorable images and videos.
What's Included
What's Included
- Digital learning materials or course book.
- 5 adventure dives supervised by a certified instructor.
- Rental of primary diving equipment (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel).
- Advanced Open Water Diver certification upon successful completion of the course.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: Buoyancy Control & Navigational Precision
- 08:00 AM – Check-in & Equipment Fitting: Meet your instructional team, verify your entry-level credentials, and adjust your advanced training equipment.
- 09:15 AM – Adventure Dive 1: Peak Performance Buoyancy (Highly Recommended Elective): Head to a sheltered reef slope. Learn how to fine-tune your trim, use your lungs for minor depth adjustments, and hover completely weightless to reduce air consumption and protect fragile marine life.
- 11:00 AM – Surface Interval: Relax on the boat or shore while your instructor runs through visual tracking and compass calibration patterns.
- 12:00 PM – Adventure Dive 2: Underwater Navigation (Core Requirement): Master the mechanics of underwater tracking. Practice measuring distances via kick-cycles and elapsed time, navigating precise kick patterns using a compass, and utilizing natural topography (such as sand ripples and rock formations) to find your way back to the boat.
- 01:30 PM – Elective Briefing: Return to the dive center to log your metrics and prepare for the specialized deep-water training profiles.
Day 2: Depth Progression & Specialized Exploration
- 08:00 AM – Deep Dive Safety Review: A thorough morning briefing covering physics, nitrogen management, gas consumption changes, and safety stop protocols.
- 09:15 AM – Adventure Dive 3: Deep Diving (Core Requirement): Safely descend past your previous 18-meter limitations down to a maximum of 30 meters. Observe color changes under pressure, experience the physical realities of depth, and practice vigilant monitoring of your dive computer gauges.
- 11:15 AM – Surface Interval: Enjoy light refreshments on the boat while preparing for your remaining elective profiles.
- 12:30 PM – Adventure Dives 4 & 5: Your Custom Electives: Complete your custom track with your chosen specialties:
- Wreck Diving / Drift Diving: Learn how to navigate moving water currents or explore historical wreckage sites safely.
- Fish Identification / Underwater Photography: Focus on identifying marine families or practicing basic composition and lighting adjustments.
- 03:00 PM – Logbook Validation & Graduation: Cross-reference your marine sightings, stamp your official dive logs, and finalize your global Advanced Open Water Diver digital certification!
Agencies
Agencies
- SSI
- ADIP
Languages
Languages
- English
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
Important
Important
A completed PADI Medical Statement is required. If any "Yes" answers are marked, a physician's written clearance is mandatory.
Cancellations
Cancellations
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