PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certification
Level up your diving with world‑class wrecks and vibrant reefs. The Florida Keys are a living classroom for deep, navigation, and specialty adventure dives—perfect for your Advanced course.
World‑Class Wrecks
Train on iconic wrecks like the Spiegel Grove, USCG Duane, and Bibb—ideal sites for deep and wreck adventure dives.
Tailored Adventure Dives
Required: Deep + Navigation. Electives often include Wreck, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night, Drift, or Naturalist.
Pro Coaching
Experienced instructors help you progress safely with modern gear and a supportive pace.
Why Advanced in the Keys?
The PADI Advanced Open Water course builds comfort and capability through five adventure dives. With calm reefs and legendary wrecks, Key Largo offers the perfect environment to hone navigation, buoyancy, and deep‑diving skills.
- 5 adventure dives over 2 days (Deep + Navigation required)
- Popular electives: Wreck, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night, Drift
- Ideal training ground: Spiegel Grove, Duane, Bibb, Benwood
How Your Advanced Course Flows
Briefing + Navigation
Review eLearning, plan dives, then complete the Underwater Navigation adventure dive with compass patterns and natural nav.
Deep + Elective
Make your Deep adventure dive (max 100 ft/30 m) and add a buoyancy or drift elective depending on conditions and goals.
Wreck/Night + Capstone
Finish with a Wreck adventure dive on a famous Keys wreck or opt for a Night dive—your instructor will tailor the plan.
Choose Your Course Format
Small Group
Efficient, social, and budget‑friendly—perfect balance of coaching and independence.
Max 4–6 per instructor
Private Course
Personalized schedule and pace—great for couples, families, or specific training goals.
Tailored electives