PADI Advanced Open Water Certification - Ft Lauderdale Hollywood FL
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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certification Course
Take your diving skills to the next level with Deep Current Systems' comprehensive PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification course. Our experienced PADI instructors provide personalized, professional training that builds confidence and competence across multiple diving specialties, preparing you for more challenging and rewarding dive experiences throughout South Florida and beyond.
What's Included:
This all-inclusive certification package provides everything you need to advance your diving skills:
- PADI eLearning: Complete your academic training online at your own pace with PADI's interactive digital coursework covering all five adventure dive specialties
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Five Adventure Dives: Hands-on training across multiple diving disciplines to expand your skills and experience
- Deep Dive (required): Explore depths between 60-100 feet and learn deep diving techniques and safety procedures
- Underwater Navigation (required): Master compass navigation and natural navigation techniques
- Three Elective Dives: Choose from specialties including Wreck Diving, Night Diving, Drift Diving, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Fish Identification, Search and Recovery, Multilevel/Computer Diving, and Underwater Photography/Videography
- Boat Dives: One to two boat dives exploring South Florida's incredible ocean dive sites
- Equipment Rental: Professional-grade scuba equipment—the same quality gear our instructors dive with personally
- Air Fills: All tank fills for training dives included
- Flexible Dive Sites: Dive locations selected based on weather conditions and scheduling to ensure optimal training conditions
- PADI Certification: Upon successful completion, receive your internationally recognized PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification
The Deep Current Advantage:
Our Advanced Open Water course focuses on building real-world diving skills with experienced instructors who provide personalized coaching in small groups. You'll train with professional-grade equipment and explore South Florida's diverse dive environments, from deep wrecks to drift dives in the Gulf Stream. We select dive sites based on conditions and your learning objectives—not convenience—ensuring you get the best possible training experience.
Course Structure:
The PADI Advanced Open Water course is designed to expand your diving capabilities through five adventure dives. You'll begin with PADI's comprehensive eLearning program, studying the theory behind each specialty at your own pace. Then you'll complete your required Deep and Navigation dives, followed by three elective adventure dives of your choice. Each dive builds specific skills while giving you a taste of different diving specialties, helping you discover what aspects of diving interest you most.
Prerequisites & Requirements:
- Current PADI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent from another agency)
- Minimum age: 12 years old (Junior certification) or 15 years old (full certification)
- Good general health (medical clearance may be required)
- Students must provide their own mask, snorkel, and fins
Popular Elective Dive Choices:
Wreck Diving: Explore South Florida's abundant shipwrecks and artificial reefs—perfect for this region's incredible wreck diving opportunities
Night Diving: Experience the underwater world after dark and discover the nocturnal marine life that emerges when the sun goes down
Drift Diving: Master techniques for diving in currents—essential for South Florida's Gulf Stream drift diving
Peak Performance Buoyancy: Fine-tune your buoyancy control for better air consumption, longer dives, and reduced environmental impact
Why Advanced Open Water?
The Advanced Open Water certification opens doors to more exciting diving opportunities. You'll be qualified to dive deeper (up to 100 feet), join advanced dive trips, explore more challenging dive sites, and pursue specialty certifications. Many dive operators worldwide require Advanced Open Water certification for their best dive sites, and this course gives you the skills and confidence to safely enjoy them.
Why Choose Deep Current Systems:
We serve divers throughout Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami with professional instruction that prioritizes skill development and real-world experience. Our instructors are passionate about creating capable, confident advanced divers who are truly prepared for diverse diving conditions. You'll train with quality equipment, in small groups, with flexible scheduling and dive site selection based on optimal conditions—not just what's convenient.
Ready to Advance Your Diving?
Contact us today to schedule your PADI Advanced Open Water certification course and unlock new diving adventures with South Florida's premier dive training facility.
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