PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course Tenerife | PADI AOWD
Go beyond the basics and transform the way you dive. The PADI Advanced Open Water program is your gateway to greater freedom, allowing you to build essential skills, explore exciting specialties, and safely unlock depths of up to 30 meters.
Why Choose the PADI AOWD Course?
Explore different diving environments
The PADI program is the most recognized scuba certification in the world. This course focuses on practical application, allowing you to sample different types of specialty diving. You’ll complete 5 Adventure Dives under the guidance of our professional PADI instructors. By the end of the course, you will become a significantly better diver, and your certification will allow you to dive to 30 metres.
The Gateway to Advanced Training
Think of the Advanced Open Water course as the key that unlocks your future as a diver. In the PADI training pathway, this certification is a prerequisite for your next big steps, including the Rescue Diver course and most advanced specialty training, such as Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, and Search and Recovery. By completing this program, you aren’t just gaining experience—you are building the foundation required for your entire diving journey.
Price
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver: €449
No Hidden Costs: You won't pay extra for gear rental or certification processing. The price includes 5 adventure dives, theory, certification, full equipment, and insurance. We always limit the number of participants to make sure we can provide you with good quality personalised training.
What You Will Learn
- Deep Diving: Safely plan and execute dives up to 30 meters.
- Underwater Navigation: Master your compass skills and natural navigation.
- 3 Elective Dives: Choose from options like Peak Performance Buoyancy, Boat Diving, Night Diving, or Underwater Naturalist.
Prerequisites
- PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent from another recognized agency).
- Minimum age: 12.
- Medical fitness to dive.
Course Structure
The PADI Advanced Open Water course includes five open water dives. Your training starts with a briefing from your instructor, followed by the dive where you practice specific skills.
Course Duration
The PADI Advanced Open Water course typically takes 2-3 days. You will do 5 dives during your training.
Deep Dive & Navigation (Mandatory)
These are the core skills. You will learn to use a compass and depth gauge accurately, and how to plan deep dives (down to 30m) while managing your air and nitrogen levels.
Three Elective Dives
You can tailor your course to your interests. We usually recommend:
- Peak Performance Buoyancy: Master your hovering and trim.
- Fish Identification: Learn to spot and name the diverse marine life in the Atlantic.
- Wreck Diving: Learn the etiquette of diving around a sunken vessel.
- Search and Recovery: A practical, fun skill that tests your problem-solving.
- Night Diving: Explore the sea and the marine life after sunset
Why Tenerife is the Perfect Place for your PADI AOWD
Training in the Atlantic Ocean offers conditions you won't find in a swimming pool or a lake.
- Abades & South-East Coast: We utilize sites like Abades, Tabaiba, and Las Eras. These sites offer volcanic rock formations, shipwrecks, and diverse depths, allowing you to train in real-world conditions.
- Year-Round Diving: Thanks to the Canary Islands' climate, you can complete your Advanced Open Water certification at any time of the year, with visibility often exceeding 20-30 meters.
- Marine Life: During your training dives, it is common to encounter sea turtles, rays, and even the elusive angel shark.
Other PADI Courses
Not sure how you want to continue your dive journey after the PADI Advanced Course? We usually recommend the Nitrox Course and Deep Dive specialty which allows you to dive down to 40m. Alternatively, you may be interested in continuing with the Navigation, Wreck or Rescue PADI Specialty.
PADI vs SSI Advanced Open Water
Unsure about PADI vs SSI? The truth is, both are globally recognized and highly respected. The course content is nearly identical; what matters most is the quality of your instructor. If you’ve already started your journey with SSI, you can easily switch to PADI (or vice versa) without losing progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
I didn’t do my Open Water course with PADI. Can I still join?
Absolutely. We welcome divers from all recognized training agencies (SSI, NAUI, CMAS, etc.). As long as you have a valid Open Water Diver certification, you are ready to start your Advanced training with us.
How deep can I go with my certification?
The PADI Advanced Open Water certification qualifies you to dive to a maximum depth of 30 meters.
What if I'm nervous about deep diving (30 meters)?
It is perfectly normal to be a bit nervous! That is exactly why we do this course under instructor supervision. We take it one step at a time, gradually increasing your comfort and confidence. You will never be pushed beyond your limits; we focus on making sure you feel safe and in control at every depth.
Is this harder than the Open Water course?
Most people find it easier! You will spend less time in a classroom and more time underwater. The course is much more hands-on and focused on practical, real-world experience.