
Experience Details
Inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
Itinerary
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PADI Advanced Open Water training program
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PADI Instructor
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5 guided dives
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All diving equipment
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Briefing and Safety Instructions
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Water and soft drinks
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Arrive at Diving CenterMeet at Umbi Sharks Bay Diving Village. Complete registration, meet your instructor, and receive your equipment.20 minutes
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Day 1: Theory and BriefingReview PADI eLearning materials (if not completed beforehand). Course overview and dive planning. Safety briefing and equipment setup2 hours
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Dive 2: Buoyancy ControlImprove trim, air efficiency, and fine-tune movement underwater30 minutes or 1 hour
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Surface Interval & DiscussionReview dive performance and plan for next dives1 hour
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Day 2: Arrival at Diving CenterMeet again at the dive center and prepare tanks and weights. Your guide selects new reef entry points based on conditions and previous dives.25 minutes
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Dive 5: Elective Specialty DiveComplete your final specialty dive of choice30 minutes or 1 hour
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Wrap-Up and Certification ProcessingLog dives and review key takeaways. Submit paperwork and receive PADI Advanced Open Water certification30 minutes
Day 1 Navigation, Buoyancy and Adventure Diving
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18:00 AMArrive at the Diving CenterMeet your PADI instructor at Umbi Sharks Bay Diving Village, complete registration, receive your diving equipment, and get introduced to the course.30 minutes
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28:30 AMComplete the Course Briefing and Theory SessionReview the course structure, dive planning, safety procedures, and equipment setup with your PADI instructor before beginning your adventure dives.2 hours
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3
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411:30 AMRelax During the Surface IntervalHydrate, log your dive, discuss your performance with your instructor, and prepare for the next adventure dive.1 hour
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5
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61:30 PMDive #3: Elective Specialty DiveExperience another specialty dive, such as Drift Diving, Fish Identification, Wreck Diving, or another available Adventure Dive depending on conditions.1 hour
Day 1 Deep Diving and Certification
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18:00 AMArrive at the Diving Center30 minutes
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28:30 AMAttend the Daily Briefing and Equipment CheckReview the day's objectives, prepare your equipment, and receive a safety briefing before entering the water.30 minutes
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3
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410:00 AMRelax During the Surface IntervalRest, hydrate, and review your progress with your instructor before the next dive.1 hour
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5
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612:00 PMFinalize Your CertificationLog your dives, review the skills you've learned, complete the required paperwork, and finish the course requirements for your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.1 hour
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Arrive at Diving CenterMeet at Umbi Sharks Bay Diving Village. Complete registration, meet your instructor, and receive your equipment.20 minutes
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Day 1: Theory and BriefingReview PADI eLearning materials (if not completed beforehand). Course overview and dive planning. Safety briefing and equipment setup2 hours
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Dive 2: Buoyancy ControlImprove trim, air efficiency, and fine-tune movement underwater30 minutes or 1 hour
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Surface Interval & DiscussionReview dive performance and plan for next dives1 hour
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Day 2: Arrival at Diving CenterMeet again at the dive center and prepare tanks and weights. Your guide selects new reef entry points based on conditions and previous dives.25 minutes
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Dive 5: Elective Specialty DiveComplete your final specialty dive of choice30 minutes or 1 hour
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Wrap-Up and Certification ProcessingLog dives and review key takeaways. Submit paperwork and receive PADI Advanced Open Water certification30 minutes