The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is the next step on your diving journey. It’s designed to help you gain more experience, confidence, and discover new types of dives under the guidance of an instructor. During the course, you’ll try, for example, a deep dive, underwater navigation, and you’ll also choose specialties based on what interests you most – such as wreck diving, night diving, or perfect buoyancy control.
PADI Advanced OWD course
Unlike the basic course, this won’t be about learning from scratch, but about honing your skills in real-world situations. Every dive is a practical experience that will open up new possibilities and give you more confidence underwater.
With us in Egypt, the course takes place in a relaxed holiday atmosphere from a boat, tailored to the specific conditions and needs of the participants. The sea temperatures are pleasant year-round, with excellent visibility. Under the guidance of an instructor, you’ll experience various types of dives that will open doors to new opportunities. For example, many dive sites and liveaboard itineraries are limited to a minimum certification level of Advanced Open Water Diver.
Location: Hurghada or Marsa Alam, Egypt
Dives are primarily conducted from a dive boat
Course Duration: 2 – 3 days, depending on your abilities and group pace
Price includes:
- Complete course according to PADI standards
- International PADI certification
- 5 dives
- 2 days on the boat including lunch and soft drinks, 12L air tank + weights
.. and of course, an instructor
Equipment rental is not included in the price of this course, but we can arrange it.
What to expect
5 themed dives – two mandatory and three based on your choice and preferences
Mandatory dives:
Deep dive (up to 30 m, Junior AOWD up to 21m)
Underwater navigation (compass, natural navigation)
Optional dives
(choose from the following):
Night Diving
Wreck Diving
Peak Performance Buoyancy (PPB)
Underwater Photography
…and many more depending on the location and conditions, but ICE DIVER probably won’t be happening with us here 😀
Course entry requirements
Minimum age: 15 years (or 12 years for Junior Advanced OWD)
Valid PADI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
Basic medical fitness for diving
What to bring
Copy of travel document, OWD certification
Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and a good mood
Diving equipment, if you have it
Course Duration
2-3 days (usually 5 dives during two boat trips to various Red Sea locations)
The theory is straightforward and involves self-study with the help of PADI eLearning or a manual, and of course, before each dive, we’ll go over the specifics of that dive, its benefits, as well as potential risks and how to prevent them.
What you’ll gain
Greater confidence underwater
Experience with various types of dives
Internationally recognized PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification
Authorization to dive up to 30 meters (Junior up to 21 m)
Each dive within the Advanced Open Water Diver course is actually the first dive of a specific specialty course. Specialty courses are more extensive in content, usually involving 2-4 dives on a given topic with more detailed information.
If a certain type of dive interests you, you can seamlessly transition into the corresponding specialty course. Choose from our selection of SPECIALTY courses.
Course FAQs:
Do I need to be a perfect diver to take the Advanced course?
No – the course is about learning directly during dives. Basic OWD experience is sufficient.
What about the theory?
There are no tests like in OWD – it’s mainly about practical dives and brief study before them.
Can I choose which dives I'll do?
Yes, two are mandatory (deep and navigation), the rest you choose based on your interest and the site’s possibilities.
How deep will I be able to dive?
After completing the course, you’ll be authorized to dive up to 30 m (Junior up to 21 m).
What if I don't have my own equipment?
No problem – we can provide equipment either included in the price or for a small extra charge (by arrangement).
If you have further questions about the course, dates, or accommodation in Hurghada, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll be happy to help you prepare for your next step into the world of diving.