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.

4.9/5 from advancing divers

Wreck & deep specialists

Spiegel Grove • Duane • Bibb

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

What's Included

PADI Advanced eLearning

All premium Scubapro gear

Wreck & reef sites (conditions permitting)

Flexible 2‑day schedules

Certification processing

Small groups or private option

How Your Advanced Course Flows

Navigation briefing and buoyancy tune‑up for Advanced

Step 1

Briefing + Navigation

Review eLearning, plan dives, then complete the Underwater Navigation adventure dive with compass patterns and natural nav.

Deep adventure dive for Advanced Open Water

Step 2

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 adventure dive on the Spiegel Grove/Keys

Step 3

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

Wreck‑Focused Track

Prioritize Deep, Navigation, and Wreck adventure dives on premier Keys wrecks (conditions permitting).

Spiegel Grove • Duane • Bibb

Requirements & Prerequisites

PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
Age 12+ (Junior Advanced for 12–14)
Good health; medical questionnaire (doctor's clearance may be needed)
Recent diving or refresher recommended if it's been a while

Ready for Advanced Adventures?

Train on legendary Florida Keys wrecks and reefs with friendly pros. Build confidence, extend your limits, and unlock new dive sites worldwide.