Advanced Open Water Diver

Exploration, Excitement, Experiences

Overview

Ready to take your diving skills to the next level in San Diego? House of Scuba offers the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, designed to enhance your underwater abilities and expand your dive adventures. Before joining us, students must complete a medical questionnaire and the PADI e-learning course. As part of the course, you'll complete five Adventure Dives, including a Deep Dive and an Underwater Navigation Dive. You’ll also do 2 dives from a boat exploring one of California's biggest and most popular wrecks, the HMCS Yukon! Once certified, you'll be qualified to dive to 100 feet and explore a wider range of underwater environments. 

 


 

Additional Information

Locations
Shop: House of Scuba – 5141 Santa Fe St #A, San Diego, CA 92109

La Jolla Shores – 8300 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037

Marissa Charters – 1010 Santa Clara Pl, San Diego, CA 92109

Class Schedule

  • Saturday: Meet at 7:00 AM at La Jolla Shores for 2 dives, then a night dive at the same location starting between 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, depending on the season.
  • Sunday: Meet at Marissa Charters at 8:00 AM for 2 boat dives 

Requirements

  • E-learning must be completed prior to your first dive
  • Minimum Age: 12 years old.
  • PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent certification from another recognized agency.

 


 

What’s Included & What You’ll Need

Included:

  • Instruction from certified PADI professionals
  • 2 dive boat ticket on Marissa Charters
  • Tanks and weights provided on boat day only

Required (Student-Provided):

  • SCUBA gear: Wetsuit, BCD, Regulator, 3 Tanks for Saturday, Weights, Computer, Dive Light (also available to rent for duration of course)
  • Personal gear: Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Booties, Gloves, Hood (also available to rent for duration of course)
  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver E-learning Course

 


 

Your Next Adventure

After completing the Adventures in Diving course, increase your diving skills and explore new underwater environments by taking the Rescue Diver Course.

Already Have Your Advanced Open Water Diver Certification?

Increase your confidence and diving skills by taking the Rescue Diver Course or any number of other exciting Specialties to attain your Master Scuba Diver Rating.

Are you ready to experience one of the most adventurous activities possible? Click below to schedule your class. Still have questions? Give us a call at 858-581-2800 and ask to speak with one of our Scuba Instructors.

Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Age 10+
  • Two Days
  • Boat Dive to the HMCS Yukon Wreck
  • Night Dive
  • Starts at $299
Requirements
  • Students must complete the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver E-learning Course ($207)
  • Open Water Certification
  • Completed a Medical Statement
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