Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD)
The Advanced Open Water course expands your skills, builds confidence, and raises your depth limit to 30m / 100ft.
What You Learn
- Deep diving (mandatory)
- Underwater navigation (mandatory)
- Three additional adventure dives such as:
Prerequisites
- Open Water Diver certification
- Minimum age 12–15 depending on agency
Duration
2–3 daysDepth Limit
30m / 100ftRecommended Gear Upsells
- Dive computer
- SMB + reel
- Torch for night dive
- Backup light
- Slate or underwater compass
👉 See: Advanced Gear Guide
Perfect Destinations for AOWD
- Cozumel (drift)
- Maldives (deep)
- Bali (night + wreck)
- Red Sea (wrecks)
After This Course
Advanced Gear Upgrades
Step up your equipment for deeper, more technical dives

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CRESSI Leonardo 2.0 Underwater Single-Button Scuba Dive Computer, 3 Modes: Air, Nitrox, Gage, User-Friendly Menu - Designed and Made in Italy
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Garmin Descent™ G1, Rugged Dive Computer, Multiple Dive Modes, Activity Tracking, Slate Gray
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Wurkkos DL30 Dive Light - Super Bright Max 3600 Lumen 5000K 90CRI 100m Underwater Flashlight for Diving IPX-8 Waterproof Submersible Flashlight with USB Charger
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Cressi Adult Snorkeling Fins with Self-Adjustable Comfortable Full Foot Pocket | Perfect for Traveling | Agua: made in Italy
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