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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Duration:

2 days

Highlights

​Build confidence, improve your skills, and explore new types of diving—no “advanced” experience required.

 

What’s Included:

  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (dive up to 30 m / 100 ft)

  • 5 dives total, including a 2-tank boat dive in the Cozumel Marine Park

  • Choose 3 specialty dives, such as Deep, Drift, Navigation, Search & Recovery, or reef-focused specialties

  • PADI e-learning included (complete theory before arrival)

  • All scuba equipment included (BCD, regulator, mask, fins, tanks & weights)

  • Easy shore access on Day 1; boat diving on Day 2

  • All profits support coral restoration

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Requirements:

  • Open Water Diver certification required
    (Available with us prior to the course)

 

Schedule & Location:

  • We offer this 2-day course every Wednesday–Thursday. 

  • Day 1: Shore dives (shallow reef, max 6 m / 20 ft) from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.

  • Day 2: Boat dives in the Marine Park (up to 30 m / 100 ft) from  9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

 

Bundle & Save:

  • Bundle with PADI Open Water Diver (save 5%)

  • Apply Fish ID or Peak Performance Buoyancy, as adventure dives

  • Bundle with Research Diver and earn both certifications in one week (save 5%)

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Details

  • Reefs visited: Villa Blanca Reefs, Cozumel, Mexico

  • Meeting point: Sand Dollar Sports lab

  • Food and transportation are not included.

  • Languages available: English and Spanish

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Please bring

  • Swim Suit 

  • Towel 

  • Long-sleeve T-shirt or rash guard. Do NOT wear sunscreen or skincare products prior to diving. Even 'reef safe" ones have non-biodegradable compounds that damage corals.

  • Reusable water bottle

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Cancellation Policy

As a small non-profit that relies on course revenue to support our restoration work, please note that all of our courses include both theoretical and technical components. Once your booking payment is finalized, our automated system will email you access to the Course Manual so you may review the theoretical materials prior to the technical portion.

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  • Course Materials represent 25% of the total course cost and are non-refundable once access has been provided.

  • Cancellations made at least two weeks in advance are eligible for a 50% refund of the course cost.

  • Cancellations made one day prior, on the day of the course, or no-shows are not eligible for any refund.

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Bad Weather Policy​​

As Cozumel is an island, seasonal changes in wind direction can affect water activities, including scuba diving and snorkeling. During the winter months, when winds come from the north, northeast, or northwest and exceed 15 knots, the Harbor Master will close the port to all water activities in the interest of safety.

In the event of a port closure, all training for this course will be rescheduled once the port reopens.​

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