Advanced Open Water Scuba Diving Course in Bali
Advanced Open Water Scuba Diving Course in Bali
2 Days • Weekly
Dive with Sanctum Dive
This course is a great way to improve skills already achieved in the Open Water Diver course, while expanding your certification level as a diver. The Advanced course is often taken soon after the completion of the Open Water certification and allows new divers the opportunity to advance their techniques under the supervision of an instructor.
Over the span of 2 days, you will complete 5 specialized Adventure Dives in the dynamic waters of Nusa Penida. This certification expands your global depth limit from 18 meters down to 30 meters (100 feet), fine-tunes your buoyancy, and introduces you to advanced underwater navigation techniques.
What's Included
What's Included
- Digital Learning Materials
- 5 Specialized Adventure Dives
- Professional Mentorship
- Full Equipment Rental
- International Certification
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: Precision Navigation & Reef Control
- 08:00 AM – Meet & Gear Fitting: Arrive at the dive center to meet your instructor, check your digital theory progress, and prep your equipment.
- 09:15 AM – Adventure Dive 1: Peak Performance Buoyancy (Elective): Head to a sheltered coral slope like Toyapakeh. Learn advanced breathing techniques and weight distribution to hover completely weightless, protect the reef, and drastically improve your air consumption.
- 11:00 AM – Surface Interval: Relax on the boat with fresh fruits and light snacks while your instructor briefs you on navigation patterns.
- 12:00 PM – Adventure Dive 2: Underwater Navigation (Core): Master the use of an underwater compass. Practice navigating precise kick-cycle distances, executing square patterns, and using natural typography (like sand ripples and reef walls) to always find your way back to the boat.
- 01:30 PM – Debrief & Logbooks: Return to the shop to log your metrics and plan your deep dives for the following day.
Day 2: Depth Mastery & Drift Gliding
- 08:00 AM – Deep Dive Briefing: Prepare for increased depth. Your instructor will review safety limits, pressure changes, and gas management.
- 09:15 AM – Adventure Dive 3: Deep Diving (Core): Safely descend past your previous limitations down to a maximum of 30 meters along a vertical wall. Observe how colors change at depth, experience the physical effects of increased pressure, and monitor your dive computer closely.
- 11:00 AM – Surface Interval: Enjoy refreshments while moving to a site with an active tidal stream.
- 12:00 PM – Adventure Dive 4: Drift Diver (Elective): Put your advanced skills to the test along Nusa Penida's northern reefs (such as SD Point or Ped). Learn how to check currents, execute a negative entry, and glide effortlessly with the water column while maintaining a safe buddy formation.
- 01:15 PM – Adventure Dive 5: Boat/Fish Identification (Elective): Complete your final elective dive, practicing proper boat exit techniques or focusing on identifying the complex marine families unique to the Coral Triangle.
- 02:30 PM – Graduation: Return to the center, finalize your digital paperwork, and celebrate your graduation as an Advanced Open Water Diver
Agencies
Agencies
- PADI
- SSI
Languages
Languages
- English
- Indonesian
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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