PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Go Deeper. Explore More. Dive with Greater Confidence.
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course helps you expand your skills, explore new underwater environments, and become more comfortable as a diver.This course is about gaining experience through supervised adventure dives, learning how to manage different conditions, and discovering the types of diving that interest you most.
2-3 Days
Typical course duration
30 Meters
Maximum Depth
10 Years
Minimum Age
5 Dives
Number of Open Water Dives
Course overview
You already know the basics of diving. Now it is time to experience more. The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course helps you become more confident in different underwater conditions while exploring different reefs and dive sites.
You complete five Adventure Dives with your instructor. Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation are required, and you choose three additional dives based on your interests and the conditions available during your stay.
What You Will Learn
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Plan and manage deeper dives responsibly.
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Improve your underwater navigation using a compass and natural references.
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Control your buoyancy and position more effectively.
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Use your dive computer and manage your air supply with greater confidence.
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Adapt to different underwater conditions.
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Make better decisions before, during, and after each dive.
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Explore new diving experiences under the guidance of an instructor.
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Your Deep Adventure Dive takes you beyond the depth range of the Open Water course, up to a maximum of 30 metres
Is This Course Right for You?
This course is a good choice if you already hold a PADI Open Water Diver certification or an equivalent qualification and want to:
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Gain more experience after your first certification.
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Feel more relaxed and confident during your dives.
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Improve your buoyancy and navigation.
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Explore deeper reefs and new underwater environments.
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Try specialised diving experiences without committing to a full specialty course.
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Prepare for future diving adventures in the Maldives and beyond.
This Course Is Suitable For:
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You already hold an Open Water Diver certification or equivalent.
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You are comfortable completing normal recreational dives.
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You want to improve through practical experience rather than classroom study alone.
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You are interested in deep diving, navigation, and new underwater experiences.
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You are ready to complete five supervised Adventure Dives.
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You are medically fit to dive.
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You meet the applicable age and certification requirements.
What is our Dive Training Flow?
Learning to dive is more than completing a checklist. It is a gradual process of building knowledge, trust, and confidence in the water. At Marine Quests, we guide you through each stage carefully, allowing you to develop at your own pace while enjoying the beauty of the ocean.
1. Choose your dives: Select three Adventure Dives with your instructor alongside the required Deep and Underwater Navigation dives.
2. Prepare for each dive: Learn the relevant theory, skills, equipment, and safety procedures.
3. Complete five dives: Practise your skills and explore different underwater experiences around the Maldives.
4. Earn your certification: Complete the course requirements and receive your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
We guide you through every stage without rushing the process, helping you become a calm, capable, and responsible diver.
How much does this Dive Trip Cost?
Course Only
35,000 INR
Best for guests who already arranged stay and meals.
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PADI Open Water Diver course.
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Instructor and standard scuba equipment.
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Course materials / eLearning.
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Certification processing.
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Accommodation and meals not included.
All Inclusive
1,25,000 INR
Best for guests who want one easy package with minimal planning.
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Everything in the course package.
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3N/4D Accommodation for the course stay.
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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All Transfers between Airport and course location
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International Flights*
Bed & Breakfast (Most Popular)
60,000 INR
Good for guests who want course + stay, but prefer flexible meals.
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Everything in the course package.
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3N/4D Accommodation included.
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Daily breakfast included.
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Lunch and dinner excluded or optional add-on.
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Suitable for independent travelers.
*International Flights up to 40,000 INR are Included. Any charges above this will be billed to customer.
1. Please Note, Green Tax of 6USD per night is not included.
2. All the above packages include accommodation in a deluxe room. If you want a dormitory styled accommodation, contact us and we will share the rate with you.
Why Join This Dive Trip?
Learn While You Explore
This dive trip is designed for those who want to learn scuba diving, earn a certification, or continue building confidence in the ocean. You’ll learn through real dives, real conditions, and real time in the water—making every day part of your growth.
Marine Life That Keeps You Curious
From reef sharks and eagle rays to manta rays, turtles, and even seasonal whale sharks, Ari Atoll offers some of the most exciting scuba diving in the Maldives. Every dive brings a new chance to witness something unforgettable.
Shared With the Right People
The best dive trips are never just about where you go—they’re about who you share it with. From boat rides & dive briefings to island evenings and conversations after the last dive, get together with a group of people and create memories.
What's Included in this course?
PADI eLearning & course materials
Certification processing
Instructor-led training
Dive briefings and safety guidance.
Five Adventuredives
All those that are part of package
Full scuba equipment rental
Meet Your Instructor
Veda is the founder of Marine Quests and the person you’ll probably spend the most time during your dive trip with in and around the water. He’s a PADI MSDT Instructor and Tec Diver with over 1000 dives, but more than anything, he’s someone who genuinely enjoys being underwater and sharing that experience with other people.
Over the years, diving has taken him through all kinds of environments, conditions, and adventures—some calm and effortless, others a little more challenging and unpredictable. That mix of experience shaped the way he teaches and guides today: relaxed, adaptable, and focused on making sure people actually enjoy the process instead of feeling rushed through it.
