PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course
More confidence. More skills. More ways to dive.
Exploration, Excitement, Experiences. That’s what the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about—and no, you don’t have to be “advanced” to take it. If you’ve just finished your PADI Open Water Diver course (or you’re already certified and ready for more), this is the perfect next step.
At Indy Scuba, we love Advanced Open Water because it’s equal parts skill-building and pure fun. You’ll get more dives under your belt while learning under the supervision of your PADI Instructor, and you’ll come away more comfortable in the water—ready to enjoy a bigger range of dives with more confidence.
What this course is (and why it’s so popular)
Advanced Open Water is designed to build on what you already know and introduce you to new activities and new ways to have fun scuba diving. The course is centered around five Adventure Dives. Each dive teaches something specific, and the learning is tied directly to doing—not just talking about it.
You’ll hone your skills and expand your comfort zone in a structured, supportive way. It’s one of the best “next certifications” because you can take it soon after Open Water and immediately start leveling up the dives you can plan and enjoy.
The five Adventure Dives you’ll complete
You’ll complete five Adventure Dives that introduce you to:
- Underwater Navigation
- Deeper water diving (typically in the 60 to 100 feet range)
- A sampler of three more Adventure Dives from one of PADI Specialty dive class’s
Those three additional Adventure Dives are where the course really becomes yours.
Pick dives that excite you
The fun part: your choices with Indy Scuba
One reason you’ll love the Advanced Open Water Diver course is that you and your Instructor choose from 15 types of Adventure Dives to complete your course.
Want to sharpen your buoyancy and feel more effortless underwater? Curious about taking photos? Interested in seeing what it’s like to dive a wreck, or to dive at night? PADI Adventure Dive options can include:
- Underwater Photography
- Wreck diving
- Night diving
- Diving with an underwater scooter
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
…plus more. We’ll help you choose Adventure Dives that fit your interests and help you grow as a diver.
What you learn
Advanced Open Water is about building real, practical capability—skills you’ll use every time you dive. You’ll work on techniques that increase your comfort, improve your awareness, and help you handle new environments with more control.
Because the course is dive-based, you don’t just “hear about it”—you practice it with purpose. By the end, you’ll have broader experience and a stronger foundation for wherever you want your diving to go next.
Schedule, medical statement & how to enroll
We typically run training during a monthly summer training season. The best next step is to reach out so we can help you choose a start date that fits your calendar.
You’ll also need to complete the required medical statement as part of the course process.
Ready to keep the momentum going? Contact us to enroll in PADI Advanced Open Water Diver at Indy Scuba, and we’ll help you map out your five Adventure Dives and your next set of goals underwater.
Pricing
Pricing can vary based on course details and timing. Contact Indy Scuba and we’ll provide current pricing and what’s included.