The next step after Open Water — learn by diving.

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is built around five adventure dives. Two are required — deep and navigation — and you choose three more with your instructor. It qualifies you to dive to 30 metres.

What you will learn

  • Deep diving between 18 and 30 metres (required).
  • Underwater navigation with a compass and natural features (required).
  • Three adventure dives you choose with your instructor from: Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night Diver, Wreck Diver, Boat Diver, Drift Diver, Fish Identification, Digital Underwater Photographer, Search and Recovery, Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver, Diver Propulsion Vehicle.

How the course runs

  • Knowledge development: PADI eLearning at your own pace.
  • 5 adventure dives in the sea from our dive sites in Jeddah or Dammam, with private training beach access.
  • Electives are chosen with your instructor based on your goals and the conditions on the day.
  • On completion you receive the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

What's included

  • PADI eLearning materials.
  • All diving equipment — you can bring your own wetsuit or buy one at the center.
  • Sea (beach) entry fees.
  • Training with certified PADI instructors.

Before you start

  • 12 years or older.
  • PADI Open Water Diver (or Junior Open Water Diver), or an equivalent certification.

Why train with Diving Secrets Center

  • PADI 5-Star IDC Center (#28495).
  • Small groups: up to 4 divers per instructor.
  • PADI instructors who teach in Arabic and English.

Questions before you book? Message us on WhatsApp: 920035162.

Schedule

1 Day
Theoretical education

You will read 5 adventures

2 days
At the sea

You will dive into 5 adventures.

Course Structure

KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT

Learn about Deep Diving, Underwater Navigation, and optional specialties.

Sea Training

Apply skills in open water.

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