Recreational Courses
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Advance your diving skills with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course in Playa del Carmen and Mahahual. Gain confidence through real dives and new underwater challenges.
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From 9000 MXN
2- 4 days
5+ dives
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Three different progression paths for deeper skills and extended dive experience
STANDARD
What's Included:
5 dives
eLearning
Full equipment rental
Certification processing
Duration:
2 - 3 days
Price:
9000 MXN
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DEEP EXPLORER
What's Included:
All in Standard plus:
Deep Diver Course
3 deep dives (8 dives in total)
Deep Diver eLearning
Credit toward the Divemaster and the Master Scuba Diver certifications
Duration:
4 - 6 days
Price:
14300 MXN
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TIME EXTENDER
What's Included:
All in Standard plus:
Enriched Air Nitrox Course
Enriched Air Nitrox eLearning
Credit toward the Master Scuba Diver certification
Duration:
2 - 3 days
Price:
11500 MXN
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STANDARD
What's Included:
5 dives
eLearning
Full equipment rental
Certification processing
Duration:
2 - 3 days
Price:
9000 MXN
Book Now
DEEP EXPLORER
What's Included:
All in Standard plus:
Deep Diver Course
3 deep dives (8 dives in total)
Deep Diver eLearning
Credit toward the Divemaster and the Master Scuba Diver certifications
Duration:
4 - 6 days
Price:
14300 MXN
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Course Details
CALENDAR
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OVERVIEW
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The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course helps you build confidence and expand your diving abilities through practical, experience-based training dives. You will develop core skills in depth, navigation, and different underwater environments while gaining more comfort and control in real dive conditions.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is for certified Open Water Divers who want to gain experience, improve control underwater, and explore new types of diving with guided training and structured progression.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver eLearning / knowledge development access
Five open water training dives with instructor supervision
All required dive planning and briefing sessions
Full scuba equipment during training dives
Certification processing upon successful completion
Deep Explorer
Additional Deep Diver training dives (3 extra dives)
Extended depth-focused experience and supervision
Time Extender
Enriched Air Nitrox training integration
Nitrox knowledge development and dive planning support
BENEFITS OF THE COURSE
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Gain real experience beyond entry-level diving
Increase comfort and confidence underwater
Access a wider range of dive sites and conditions
Develop stronger control, buoyancy, and awareness
Build a foundation for specialty and professional training
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
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Plan and conduct deeper recreational dives safely
Improve underwater navigation using compass and natural references
Strengthen buoyancy control and overall dive stability
Experience different specialty-style adventure dives
Build confidence through varied real dive conditions
EXPECT
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COURSE STRUCTURE
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The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is structured through a combination of knowledge development and five open water training dives designed to build confidence, improve control, and expand your diving experience across different environments.
Course Preparation
Online eLearning or guided knowledge development covers core concepts including dive planning, safety procedures, navigation, buoyancy principles, and introduction to advanced diving techniques. This prepares you for practical application during in-water training.
Open Water Training (5 Dives)
Five instructor-led adventure dives form the core of the course. Each dive focuses on a specific skill area such as deep diving, underwater navigation, buoyancy control, and additional experience dives. These sessions develop real-world diving confidence and competence.
Multi-Course Extensions
Deep Explorer (Advanced + Deep with 3 extra dives)
This pathway expands your training with additional deep diving experience beyond the standard program. You complete the full Advanced Open Water structure plus a dedicated Deep Diver focus and three extra dives designed to increase depth comfort, awareness, and control.
Time Extender (Advanced + Nitrox)
This option integrates Enriched Air Nitrox training into your Advanced Open Water program. You complete Nitrox knowledge development alongside your dives, learning how to extend bottom time, optimize gas use, and improve dive planning efficiency.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
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PADI Open Water Diver certification
Minimum age 12 years
Medical clearance if required by Diver Medical Form guidelines
PADI FEES
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MULTI COURSE OPTIONS
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Expand your Advanced Open Water experience by combining training paths that match different diving goals. Each option is designed to go beyond certification and build real underwater experience, confidence, and control in varied conditions.
Deep Explorer (AOWD + Deep + 3 extra dives)
Take your depth experience further with a focused progression into deeper diving. This pathway emphasizes control, awareness, and comfort at depth, helping you develop strong decision-making skills while exploring beyond standard limits through additional guided dives.
Time Extender (AOWD + Nitrox)
Extend your underwater time and improve dive planning efficiency with Enriched Air Nitrox. This pathway focuses on optimizing gas use, increasing no-decompression limits, and developing smarter, more relaxed diving habits across all your dives.
If you want a custom combination or a tailored progression path, contact us and we’ll design your ideal training package.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Please take a moment to review our Terms and Conditions before booking.
All participants must complete a Diver Medical Form before any in-water activity.
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Rescue Diver
Enriched Air Nitrox
Deep Diver
Sidemount Diver
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS
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A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is due before the start of the course.
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Accommodation Options
In Mahahual, we can help arrange comfortable ocean-side accommodation close to the training base, available for students and divers joining any course or dive program.
Cabañas
Eco-designed cabins built from certified Zapote wood, offering a relaxed, nature-connected stay. Each cabana features a king-size bed, private bathroom with hot water, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. A comfortable option for solo travelers or couples.
Suites
Our superior option, located on the upper floor with private balconies and beautiful ocean views. Suites are equipped with either a king or queen bed, private bathroom, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi, offering added comfort and privacy during your stay.
Both options combine convenience, comfort, and proximity to daily dive activities.
Ask about availability and rates when planning your trip.
Why train with us
Recreational training is about building confidence, comfort, and enjoyment in the water while developing solid diving skills. In Mahahual, relaxed conditions help you progress at your own pace, while Playa del Carmen adds variety through different dive sites and environments. Whether you are starting your journey or continuing your education, you are supported with clear guidance and a focus on safe, enjoyable diving.