Advanced Open Water Diver – Your Global Passport to Adventure
Take the next major step in your diving career. Along the ancient coastline of the Mourne Mountains, the Advanced Open Water Diver course is designed to transition you from a beginner to a truly capable, confident, and advanced explorer. Unlike other programs, this is about gaining real-world experience across five different diving specialties.
Guided by the Oceanauts team, you will complete five open water training dives—one for each specialty—after comprehensive briefings with your instructor. You have the total freedom to explore everything from Deep Diving to Navigation and Night Diving. This course is the gateway to exploring the world's best dive sites, giving you the skills to dive deeper and explore further than ever before.
Prerequisites
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Minimum Age: 12 years old.
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Certification: Must be a certified Open Water Diver (SSI or equivalent from another agency).
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Medical: Must be in good physical health (a standard medical questionnaire will be provided).
What’s Included?
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✅ 5 Open Water Training Dives: Gaining experience in 5 distinct SSI Specialties
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✅ Full premium equipment rental (Total Diving System included)
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✅ SSI digital learning materials (Theory for all 5 specialties)
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✅ SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Digital Certification Card
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✅ Comprehensive student insurance
What You Need to Bring
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🩱 Swimwear and a towel
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🧥 Very warm, windproof clothes (essential for 3 days on the Northern Irish coast!)
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📓 Your Dive Logbook to record your 5 new advanced experiences
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🥪 Packed lunch, snacks, and a large flask with a hot drink
When & Where?
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📍 Location: Locations vary across the Co. Down coastline depending on the specific dives (e.g., Deep, Navigation, or Wreck).
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⏳ Duration: 5 training dives, typically delivered over 3 days.
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📅 Scheduling: Book your live dates above. Once booked, our Dive Centre will contact you to discuss your specialty choices and finalize the schedule based on conditions.
Pro Tip: This course is highly customizable. If you have a specific interest—like Wreck Diving or Perfect Buoyancy—let us know when booking, and we can tailor your five dives to match your goals!