What is included in the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver?

Five adventure dives, All equipment and tanks, PADI instructor, Boat transfers and refreshments and PADI materials and certification fee. We provide all dive equipment, tanks and weights.

How long does it take?

2–3 days. It starts at 8:30 am and runs on consecutive days. Allow a spare day in case the sea is rough.

What do I need before I book?

PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water or an equivalent certification. Age 12 or older (12–14 earn Junior Advanced Open Water).

Can I pay the theory on PADI eLearning?

Yes, where the option is offered. PADI eLearning is paid to PADI and is not refundable. Classroom theory with us is refundable before the course starts, like everything else.

What if I need to cancel?

Cancel any time before your activity starts for a full refund. Payment is final once the boat trip starts. PADI eLearning is paid to PADI and is not refundable.

Can you pick us up from our hotel?

Yes. Free tuk-tuk pickup from hotels within about 5 km of the centre, and from Mirissa. Staying further away? Pickup is possible at a cost. Ask us for a price.

PADI Advanced Open Water Course Sri Lanka

PADI coursesCertified divers

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

The next step after Open Water. Five adventure dives build your skills and confidence, and open up the deeper sites such as Rock Wall and the Wombat Wreck.

You'll do the Deep and Underwater Navigation dives, plus Peak Performance Buoyancy, Fish Identification and Boat Diving.

Course outline

Day 1
Planning
Theory review (or your eLearning), dive planning and gear preparation.
Day 2
Deep and Navigation
The two required adventure dives, including a deep dive to 30 m.
Day 3
Three more adventures
Peak Performance Buoyancy, Fish Identification and Boat Diving.

Included

Five adventure dives
All equipment and tanks
PADI instructor
Boat transfers and refreshments
PADI materials and certification fee
Free tuk-tuk pickup within about 5 km, and from Mirissa

Not included

Accommodation and meals

What to bring

Your Open Water card and logbook
Swimwear, towel and reef-safe sunscreen

Before you book

PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water or an equivalent certification.
Age 12 or older (12–14 earn Junior Advanced Open Water).

From a guest

Chathuraga was a super friendly dive instructor, and we felt safe underwater at all times. He took plenty of time for the lessons in the course and was always very helpful. You can immediately tell that the dive school has a very family-like atmosphere. Every day, tea and cookies were served during the briefing.

OlePADI Open Water course · Baden-Württemberg, Germany · Mar 2025 ★★★★★ · TripAdvisor

Good to know

Cancel any time before your activity starts for a full refund. Payment is final once the boat trip starts.
PADI eLearning is paid to PADI and is not refundable.
Pay on the day in cash or by card. Card payments have a 3% fee.
Staying further away? Pickup is possible at a cost. Ask us for a price.

From$350per student