Advanced Open Water
The PADI Advanced Open Water Course is the perfect way to take your diving to the next level. Over five Adventure Dives, you’ll explore new types of diving — from deep and navigation to drift, buoyancy, night diving and more — while building confidence, sharpening your skills, and experiencing even more of Komodo’s incredible underwater world. With short theory sessions and plenty of time spent in the ocean, it’s a fun, hands-on course designed to make you a more capable and adventurous diver.
Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are included, making it a safe, comfortable, and unforgettable first dive experience
Duration: 2 days
Dives: 5 Ocean
Course Highlights
- Five Adventure Dives: Complete five specialty dives — including Deep and Underwater Navigation — with the option to add favourites like Night, Drift, or Peak Performance Buoyancy.
- Dive to 30 Metres: Extend your depth limit from 18m to 30m, giving you access to deeper and more exciting dive sites across Komodo.
- Skill Progression: Develop better buoyancy, navigation skills, situational awareness, and overall confidence underwater.
- Short, Simple Theory: Review your dive knowledge through a light eLearning component, allowing you to focus more on the diving itself.
- Customize Your Course: Choose Adventure Dives that match your interests and goals, creating a personalised and enjoyable learning experience.
Prerequisites
- Must be at least 12 years old (with parental consent for those under 18).
- Completion of the PADI Open Water Diver course or equivalent certification from another recognized agency.
- A medical statement confirming fitness to dive, or a medical examination if required.
What You Learn
Deep Diving
- Learn how to plan and manage deeper dives while exploring safely beyond 18 metres.
Underwater Navigation
- Practise compass work and natural navigation to move confidently through any dive site.
Night Diving (Elective)
- Experience the reef after dark using dive lights, night signals, and proper buddy procedures.
Peak Performance Buoyancy (Elective)
- Refine your buoyancy, breathing, and trim to glide effortlessly and dive more efficiently.
Fish Identification (Elective)
- Learn how to recognise common reef species and understand their behaviour underwater.
Drift Diving (Elective)
- Master safe entries, positioning, and awareness while riding Komodo’s famous currents.
What Your Day Looks Like
Day 1 – Kickoff & First Adventure Dives
Your Advanced course begins at the dive centre in the morning, where you’ll meet your instructor for a quick briefing and review of your eLearning. Once your Adventure Dives are chosen and planned, you’ll gear up and head to the speedboat for a fast ride out into Komodo National Park.
You’ll complete your first two Adventure Dives during the morning and midday — usually Navigation and one elective — practising new skills while exploring different types of sites around the park.
Between dives you’ll relax on deck with fresh fruit, snacks, great views, and plenty of time to go over your performance with your instructor.
After Dive 2, your lunch is served on board before heading out for Dive 3, a fun dive or another elective depending on your schedule and energy levels.
You’ll return to Labuan Bajo in the early afternoon with the option to chill… or gear up later for a night dive if you’ve added it to your course.
Day 2 – Deep Diving & Final Adventure Dives
Your second day begins much the same — fast boat, stunning scenery, and quick access to pristine sites. The highlight of Day 2 is the Deep Adventure Dive, where you’ll head down to a maximum of 30 metres in one of Komodo’s iconic deeper sites.
The rest of the day is spent completing your remaining Adventure Dives (usually 1–2), rounding out the skills and experiences required for the course.
As always, you’ll enjoy three dives on the boat, with lunch served after the second dive, and plenty of time between dives to rest, ask questions, and soak in the views.
If you’ve chosen a Night Dive, this is a popular evening to do it — exploring Komodo after dark and seeing the reef completely transform.