5 Adventure Dives
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
PADI Advanced Open Water Course
Explore deeper, build new skills and expand your limits – start straight after your PADI Open Water Diver course.
- Duration 2 days
- Dives 3 shore + 2 boat dives
- Boat dives from Ballycastle
- Maximum depth 30 metres
- Prerequisite PADI Open Water Diver
- Equipment All included
- PADI 5 Star dive centre – over 25 years teaching
- Full-time professional instructors
- All diving equipment included
What you'll do
Deep & Navigation
Two required Adventure Dives: Deep and Underwater Navigation.
Choose 3 more
Pick from Adventure Dives like Wreck, Drift, Night, Dry Suit, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Fish ID and more.
Shore & boat dives
3 dives from shore and 2 dives from the boat leaving from Ballycastle.
North Coast dive sites
Beautiful local dive sites along the North Coast.
About the course
Exploration. Excitement. Experiences. That's what the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about. You don't need to be "advanced" to begin – you can start immediately after completing your PADI Open Water Diver certification.
The course increases your confidence, improves your scuba skills and helps you become more comfortable in the water. It's the perfect way to gain experience while diving under the supervision of a PADI Instructor.
What to expect
- 3 dives from shore
- 2 dives from the boat leaving from Ballycastle
- New skills and techniques on each Adventure Dive
- Continued guidance from your instructor
Choose 5 Adventure Dives
Deep and Underwater Navigation are required. Optional Adventure Dives include AWARE Fish Identification, Boat, Digital Underwater Photographer, Drift, Dry Suit, Enriched Air, Emergency Oxygen Provider, Equipment Specialist, Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Project AWARE, Search & Recovery, Surface Marker Buoy, Underwater Naturalist, Underwater Videographer and Wreck.
Certification requirements
- Complete 5 Adventure Dives, including a Deep Dive and an Underwater Navigation Dive
- Complete all related knowledge reviews
- Maximum depth: 30 metres
What's included
- PADI online learning
- Full equipment (we do recommend your own mask and snorkel)
- Extra equipment when needed, such as a torch for Night
- 5 dives
Why learn with Aquaholics?
- PADI 5 Star centre, teaching for over 25 years
- Instructors with at least 10 years' teaching experience
- Full-time professional instructors – diving is what we do
- Two Marine Coastguard Agency licensed vessels
- Registered with the HSE
- Modern Scubapro school equipment
Choose your date
Pick a date and pay securely online. Questions before you book? Call 028 7083 2584 or email info@aquaholics.co.uk.
Where you'll train
- Aquaholics Dive Centre – 14 Portmore Road, Portstewart BT55 7BE. We'll confirm where to meet and your timings after you book.
- Boat dives – depart from Ballycastle
What to bring
- Swimwear
- A towel
- A bottle of water
Good to know
- You need to be a certified PADI Open Water Diver.
- You'll need to complete the PADI medical questionnaire. If you answer yes to any question, you'll need a form signed by a doctor before your in-water sessions.
- Sea sessions depend on the weather and sea conditions. If it isn't safe, we'll contact you to rearrange.
- Bookings are non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be an experienced diver?
No – you can start straight after your PADI Open Water Diver course.
Which Adventure Dives are included?
Deep and Underwater Navigation are required, and you choose three more.
How many dives are there?
Five – 3 from the shore and 2 from the boat leaving from Ballycastle.
How deep will I go?
The maximum depth on the course is 30 metres.
Is equipment included?
Yes – all standard scuba equipment, plus extras like a torch for Night when needed.
