PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certification in ,
Complete 5 Adventure Dives (Deep + Navigation required) with a 2‑day boat schedule in Key Largo. Day 1 check‑in 11:30 AM Day 2 morning check‑in 7:45 AM.
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PADI Certified
Is the PADI Advanced Open Water Certification Course Course Right for You?
The PADI Advanced Open Water Certification Course in Key Largo allows divers aged 12 and older to enhance their skills. This program includes deep diving and underwater navigation, helping you gain confidence and experience in varied underwater environments.
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PADI Advanced Open Water Certification Course Course Requirements & Prerequisites
Review every requirement before selecting a course date.
Prerequisite certification: PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying equivalent from a recognized agency).
Minimum age is typically 12 for Junior Advanced Open Water Diver; adult certification levels vary by age and standards.
A completed Diver Medical Questionnaire is required before in-water training; physician clearance may be required based on responses.
You should arrive comfortable with core Open Water skills, buddy procedures, and basic dive planning.
Bring your certification card and relevant logged-dive history so your instructor can match Adventure Dive planning to your current experience.
PADI Advanced Open Water Certification Course Course Curriculum: Skills You Learn
This course is knowledge development only. Every skill has to be signed off before you are certified.
What you will learn
Skills and takeaways
- Plan and execute deeper dives with better gas management and situational awareness.
- Navigate confidently using compass headings, natural references, and return planning.
- Improve trim, buoyancy, and task management while maintaining buddy and environmental awareness.
- Build practical confidence to dive a wider variety of sites with an appropriate buddy team.
Assessment
- You are evaluated in-water by your instructor during all five Adventure Dives using PADI performance standards.
- Deep Dive and Underwater Navigation are mandatory and must be completed to standard; the remaining three Adventure Dives are selected with your instructor.
- Assessment emphasizes control, planning discipline, buoyancy, navigation accuracy, and safe decision-making under realistic dive conditions.
PADI Advanced Open Water Certification Course Course Schedule: Day-by-Day Itinerary
Exact call times and what happens in each half of the day, so you can plan the rest of your trip.
Weather day
Built-in contingency
Morning
- If the Atlantic closes, we move you to the next available day at no cost
Afternoon
- Pool and theory work can proceed in almost any conditions
What's Included in All Courses
Identical in every format. Private and Private Boat add more on top.
Not Included (Purchased Separately)
What You Walk Away With
A certification is only worth what it lets you do next.
You earn
PADI Advanced Open Water Certification Course
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification upon successful completion of all required Adventure Dives.
Expanded training depth privileges up to 30 m / 100 ft for certified adults (Junior limits apply by age).
A stronger foundation for continuing education such as Rescue Diver and selected specialty pathways.
PADI Advanced Open Water Certification Course Course Options & Pricing
The same certification and the same curriculum in every format. What changes is how many students share your instructor.
Course
$749
Current course price
Complete 5 Adventure Dives (Deep + Navigation required) with a 2‑day boat schedule in Key Largo. Day 1 check‑in 11:30 AM Day 2 morning check‑in 7:45 AM.
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