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.