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Advanced Open Water Diver Course

Expand your underwater capabilities beyond entry-level diving through supervised adventure and specialty training dives focused on navigation, buoyancy refinement, and deeper reef planning.

Duration

Continuing education multi-dive course

Pricing

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Pelagic shark cruising through open blue Red Sea waters along an offshore reef

Who This Activity Suits

Certified Open Water divers wanting more confidence in currents, deeper profiles, and varied Red Sea dive environments.

Prerequisites & Training Notes

Entry-level autonomous diving certification required. Exact qualifying agency equivalencies, depth limits, and elective dive combinations are confirmed by our training professional.

Service details marked for confirmation are reviewed directly with guests prior to booking confirmation.Approved agency course title · Required core specialty dives · Depth allowance

Typical Outline

  1. 1Pre-course review of core dive planning and navigation theory.
  2. 2Core navigation and deeper-water training dives with instructor briefing.
  3. 3Elective training dives tailored to local conditions (such as buoyancy, drift, or night/wreck orientation).

What Is Included

  • Supervised open-water training dives
  • Instructor coaching and post-dive skill feedback
  • Standard tanks and weights

Exclusions & Possible Additional Charges

  • Certification materials/registration fees (quoted upfront)
  • Boat fees, park permits, or equipment rental if not included in chosen package

Equipment Information

A personal or rental dive computer and underwater compass are used during navigation and deeper training dives.

Pickup & Transfer Arrangements

Hotel transfers are coordinated alongside boat or shore training days.

Operational & Environmental Notes

Training depth progression depends on diver comfort, weather, and agency standards.

All itineraries, departure times, and dive-site selections depend on sea conditions, weather, and maritime authority operational approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I complete the Advanced course on Ras Mohammed or Tiran boat trips?

Often yes—training dives can be integrated into regular boat schedules when sea conditions and boat itineraries align.