Learn how to plan and execute dives down to 30 metres, understand narcosis, gas management, and deeper-water safety considerations.
Develop advanced navigation skills using both compass and natural landmarks — essential for leading or assisting guest dives.
Refine buoyancy, movement efficiency, and body positioning to move smoothly and safely underwater.
Choose three adventure dives (based on location), such as:
(Galileo can select the best options depending on sea conditions.)
Improve your ability to evaluate conditions, anticipate risks, and manage issues such as currents, low visibility, or moderate equipment problems.
12 years old
(Under 18s require parent/guardian consent.)
PADI Open Water Diver
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification builds on your Open Water skills and helps you gain experience, confidence, and depth capability through guided adventure dives rather than classroom-heavy training.
No. Despite the name, the course is designed for recently certified Open Water divers. It’s about progression and experience, not expertise. Many divers take it shortly after completing Open Water.
Yes. This certification is particularly useful for deck crew, chase boat drivers, and water-sports crew. It demonstrates increased water confidence, situational awareness, and the ability to dive in more varied conditions — all valued on yachts.
You’ll complete five Adventure Dives, including:
Plus three elective dives such as night diving, buoyancy, wreck, or boat diving, depending on conditions and interests.
No traditional exam. Knowledge development is completed through short theory briefings and reviews linked to each dive. Assessment is practical and performance-based, focused on safe execution rather than written testing.
You need to be medically fit to dive and comfortable in the water, but no exceptional fitness is required. The course is conducted progressively, under close instructor supervision, with safety as the priority.
The certification does not expire. However, if you don’t dive regularly, a refresher is recommended before returning to deeper or more challenging dives.
After certification, you can:
For yacht crew, it strengthens your overall water competence profile.
