Telephone: 01935 353525
Take the plunge.
Unlock deeper Adventures with
PADI Advanced Open Water
This is your gateway to breathtaking new dives, more confidence, and adventures.
You've earned your fins, now dive into new depths, new skills and a vibrant community of passionate explorers
"Cannot recommend Dive Academy enough"
"Courses are led by experienced instructors who cover all the topics in a clear and thorough manner, they cater to every individual's ability and never leave you feeling out of your depth."
- Oscar
"Undoubtedly recommend this course!"
"Dive Academy's expertise, training and teaching have impressed me beyond belief with quality of training and willingness to make sure you are prepared being put ahead of everything else."
- Alex
"Jurassic Coast diving has been tremendous"
"Completed Open Water and Advanced Open Water with Dive Academy, with knowledgeable and patient teaching they've enable me to explore and appreciate a whole new world that was right on my doorstep."
- Jeff
Photograph © James Neal 2025
Take the plunge.
Unlock deeper Adventures with
PADI Advanced Open Water
This is your gateway to breathtaking new dives, more confidence, and adventures.
You've earned your fins, now dive into new depths, new skills and a vibrant community of passionate explorers
"Cannot recommend Dive Academy enough"
"Courses are led by experienced instructors who cover all the topics in a clear and thorough manner, they cater to every individual's ability and never leave you feeling out of your depth."
- Oscar
"Undoubtedly recommend this course!"
"Dive Academy's expertise, training and teaching have impressed me beyond belief with quality of training and willingness to make sure you are prepared being put ahead of everything else."
- Alex
"Jurassic Coast diving has been tremendous"
"Completed Open Water and Advanced Open Water with Dive Academy, with knowledgeable and patient teaching they've enable me to explore and appreciate a whole new world that was right on my doorstep."
- Jeff
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Take your diving to the next level
From £569 per person
Five coached adventure dives that build real confidence, sharper judgement and calm control at depth
Depth rating to 30 metres (21m for Junior AOW)
Students must be PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent certified to complete this course, however there is no minimum number of dives required.
Price includes:
all tuition and PADI Advanced Open Water Diver eLearning via your phone, tablet or computer
Course length:
Two days, five dives
Make sure you bring:
Full equipment (rental equipment is available if you don't yet have your own)
Take the plunge, unlock deeper adventures
This is your gateway to breathtaking new dives, more confidence, and adventures most divers only dream about.
Five coached adventure dives that build real confidence, sharper judgement and calm control at depth.
What will I do?
You'll be encouraged to think about what you're doing before, during and after every dive in the same way that more experienced divers do.
You'll develop your dive planning, knowledge of gas management, situational awareness and navigation skills. At the end of the course you'll be qualified to dive to 30m with a similarly qualified buddy - but more importantly you'll have the confidence to be a more independent diver.
Discover more adventures
As part of your course you must complete the Deep and Underwater Navigation dives. While the other three dives are elective, the actual content of your course will depend on location, but might include such activities as wreck diving, search and recovery diving, basic rescue skills, peak performance buoyancy and delayed surface marker buoy use.
You will also have the opportunity on check-out to add an additional PADI speciality with a substantial saving - choose from PADI Dry Suit Diver or PADI Delayed Surface Marker Buoy Diver. These are essential for UK diving and will count towards the five you need to achieve the rating of PADI Master Scuba Diver so it's worth taking the opportunity to get one at a discount during your Advanced Open Water Diver course.Booking
Why go Advanced?
Excitement
Experience the thrill of diving to 30 metres, to wrecks and amazing places, guided by world-class PADI Instructors
Adventure
Try new adventures, such as diving deeper, dry suit use, wreck diving, delayed surface marker buoy use, peak performance buoyancy or search and recovery diving
Exploration
Many bucket-list dive sites are Advanced only, don't be left behind!
Skills
Learn new skills led by friendly, expert instructors who make every moment safe, supportive and unforgettable
Confidence
Go from hoping to knowing. Smooth buoyancy, clear navigation and cool problem solving, even at 30 metres
Recognition
Earn a PADI certification recognised worldwide. Your Advanced certification opens doors to more sites, more boats, and buddies who want you on their team
Learn | Explore | Belong
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions we get asked most about PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, if we haven't covered yours then pop your question in the chat box and we'll get right back to you
How soon after Open Water can I take Advanced Open Water?
Right away. Many divers do AOW immediately to keep learning while skills are fresh.
My Open Water certification isn't PADI, can I do this?
Yes, for most other agencies / certifications you can continue your training with PADI, give our friendly team a call on 01935 353525 or drop details of your certification into the chat on the bottom right of this page, and we'll check it and come back to you
I haven't dived for a while, can I do this?
You'll need the skills that you learned in your Open Water Diver course to take this course. It's important that these are fresh, so if you haven't dived for twelve months or more then you'll need to complete a PADI Reactivate (refresher) in the pool prior to completing Advanced Open Water. Give the team a call and we'll sort a bundle discount for booking both.
Can I add Dry Suit training?
Yes, you can add a Dry Suit Diver speciality and even better, you'll benefit from a special bundle price. Just choose that option in the booking window.
I've heard using a DSMB is essential on some UK sea dives, can I add the full certification?
Using a delayed surface marker buoy is an essential skill for UK diving, to mark your position so that your dive boat skipper or other water users know where you are, but also it serves as a useful aid when making ascents off of a shot line. You can add the full DSMB course to your Advanced Open Water certification (as a bundle) by choosing the option in the booking window.
Can I add both Dry Suit and DSMB?
You can only add one certification during the weekend, therefore via the booking window you can only choose one or the other for the weekend of your course. However if you want to do both then book the Dry Suit bundle, and talk to the team prior to your course weekend. We will arrange for you to do the DSMB additional dive on another occasion and you can still book at the bundle price.
What kit do I need?
Bring your own if you have it. Rental is available. As a Dive Academy member, you'll get free kit rental on courses beyond Open Water Diver, as well as discounts in store on acquiring your own items and a whole host of other benefits designed to get you diving with our supportive community of divers. Ask us for details.
What are the days like?
Think two full, fun days with focused coaching, clear briefings and exhilarating achievement. You'll go home tired, but a better diver.
OPtions
Choose Your Advanced adventure
PADI advanced open water diver basic
£569
Includes eLearning
Expert coaching
Five Adventure Dives
Air fills included
PADI certification on completion
Dry Suit Diver not included
DSMB speciality not included
ADVANCED plus incl.
PADI DRY Suit DIVER
£769
(save £100)
Everything in AOW Basic
Dry Suit Diver speciality
Dry suit skills integrated
Counts toward Master Scuba Diver
Use of school dry suit
Use of warm under-suit
Bundle saving of £100
ADVANCED PLUS INCL.
PADI DSMB DIVER
£749
(save £100)
All Advanced Open Water benefits
Delayed SMB Diver speciality
Additional DSMB theory session
Confident DSMB deployment
Deploy from mid-water
Counts toward Master Scuba Diver
Bundle saving of £100
Site entry fees and rental kit are not included in the above prices, however free rental is available with a Dive Academy membership, ask us for details
Tel: 01935 353525 Email: [email protected]
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