Advanced Open Water
PADI Advanced Open Water
Build confidence, improve your diving skills and explore new underwater experiences around Unawatuna.
Overview
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Ready to take your diving to the next level? The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course helps you build confidence, improve your diving skills and explore new underwater experiences.
Develop better buoyancy, navigation and dive techniques while discovering different types of diving around Unawatuna.
The course
Advanced Open Water Course
Already a certified diver and ready for the next step? The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course helps you build confidence, improve your diving skills and explore new types of diving.
The course includes 5 adventure dives over at least 2 days, with your instructor guiding you throughout each dive. Instead of long theory sessions, the course focuses on learning through practical experience.
You'll work on skills such as buoyancy, navigation, deeper diving and underwater awareness while exploring the dive sites around Unawatuna.
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification allows you to dive to 30 metres, opening up more opportunities to explore deeper dive sites.
Adventure dives
Advanced dive overview
During the Advanced Open Water course, you'll complete 5 adventure dives. Two dives are required, while the remaining dives can be selected based on your interests and local availability.
Deep Dive
Explore deeper waters and learn how diving changes beyond 18 metres. You'll practise deep-diving procedures and learn how depth can affect your dive.
Underwater Navigation
Improve your navigation skills and learn how to use a compass and natural references to navigate underwater with greater confidence.
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Improve your buoyancy, body position and fin-kicking techniques. Better buoyancy helps you move more efficiently and comfortably underwater.
Night Dive
Experience Unawatuna after dark and discover marine life that becomes active at night. Learn night-diving procedures, communication and navigation using a dive light.
Wreck Dive
Explore one of Unawatuna's exciting wreck sites while learning important wreck-diving procedures and safety considerations.
Drift Dive
Learn the basics of drift diving and how to work with the natural movement of the water while maintaining control and communication with your buddy.
Underwater Photography
Learn the basics of taking better underwater photos, including buoyancy, composition, positioning and the use of light.
Fish Identification
Discover more about the marine life you encounter while learning how to identify different fish and understand their behaviour.
Adventure dive options depend on local dive-site conditions, availability and your instructor's recommendations.
Why dive with us?
Safety, professionalism & unforgettable dives
We prioritise safety, professionalism and unforgettable underwater experiences.
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A Friendly & Experienced Team
Our experienced dive team brings more than 20 years of local diving knowledge in Unawatuna, helping you feel comfortable and confident throughout your course.
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Courses Tailored to You
From beginner courses to advanced diving, we provide personal guidance based on your experience, interests and goals.
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Dive in Comfort & Safety
With professional diving procedures, clear briefings and well-maintained equipment, we help you enjoy every dive with confidence.
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Explore Unawatuna & Galle
Our dive sites are just 10-15 minutes away by boat, giving you easy access to reefs, marine life and exciting wrecks.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Courses are available daily, depending on availability and sea conditions.
Yes. You can choose your adventure dives with your instructor based on your interests and local conditions.
The course can typically be completed in 2 days.
You must be a certified Open Water Diver or have an equivalent certification.
The course includes 5 adventure dives.
Options may include Deep, Navigation, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night, Wreck, Drift, Underwater Photography and Fish Identification, depending on availability.
Take your diving further
Contact us for more information or book your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course now.