Advanced Open Water Diver

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Sharm El Sheikh

Take your underwater exploration to the next level and expand your depth limits to 30 meters with our certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Sharm El Sheikh course. Designed to advance your diving skills immediately after completing your initial certification, this course focuses on building practical confidence, fine-tuning buoyancy, and introducing specialized diving activities along the Red Sea’s most spectacular coral reefs and drop-offs.

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Sharm El Sheikh program consists of 5 thrilling adventure dives completed over 2 action-packed days. Under the direct guidance of experienced PADI instructors at Butterfly Diving, you will complete mandatory Deep and Underwater Navigation adventure dives, plus select three additional specialty dives such as Wreck Diving, Peak Performance Buoyancy, or Night Diving. Earning this certification unlocks access to deeper dive sites globally and serves as a major milestone toward advanced ratings like the PADI Rescue Diver course.

What is Included in the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Sharm El Sheikh Package

Our comprehensive PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Sharm El Sheikh course includes all specialized instruction, equipment use, and daily resort transfers with zero hidden costs:

• Professional PADI Instructor Guidance: Patient 1-on-1 and small group coaching focused on refining your buoyancy, underwater orientation, and deep diving skills.
• 5 Adventure Dives: Five practical open-water training dives conducted across Sharm El Sheikh’s top dive sites, including Sharks Bay and Ras Mohammed.
• Specialized Equipment Use: Hands-on experience with dive compasses, surface marker buoys (SMBs), dive computers, and underwater flashlights.
• Complimentary Hotel Transfers: Free round-trip pickup and drop-off service from all resorts and hotels across Sharm El Sheikh throughout your 2-day course.
• PADI Certification: Digital PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification card processing upon successful completion of all course requirements.

Course Structure & Adventure Dives

Over the course of 2 days, your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Sharm El Sheikh training combines brief theory reviews with 5 distinct adventure dives:

1. Deep Adventure Dive (Required): Learn how to plan dives up to 30 meters (100 feet), manage your air supply at depth, and monitor physical effects like nitrogen narcosis.
2. Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive (Required): Master using a magnetic compass, estimating underwater distances, and navigating visual landmarks along reef contours.
3. Peak Performance Buoyancy (Elective Option): Practice precision weighting, stream your body position, and hover effortlessly over coral formations.
4. Wreck Adventure Dive (Elective Option): Explore the exteriors of sunken ships, map wreck structures, and identify potential entry hazards.
5. Night or Drift Adventure Dive (Elective Option): Experience the excitement of gliding along reef currents or observing nocturnal marine life after sunset.

Have questions about elective dive options or pickup schedules? Visit our contact page for quick assistance, or explore international diving standards on the PADI Official Website.

Prerequisites & Guidelines

Review the participant requirements before enrolling in the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Sharm El Sheikh course:

• Minimum Age: 12 years or older (divers aged 12–14 earn the Junior Advanced Open Water rating with a 21m depth limit).
• Prerequisite Certification: PADI Open Water Diver rating (or qualifying entry-level certification from another recognized agency).
• Medical Clearance: Completion of a standard PADI Medical Questionnaire prior to open water training.
• Duration: 2 days (5 adventure dives total).
• Free Cancellation: Flexible booking policy with 100% free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to your scheduled course start date.

Frequently Asked Questions About PADI Advanced Open Water

What are the prerequisites to enroll in the PADI Advanced Open Water course?
You must be at least 12 years old and hold a PADI Open Water Diver certification (or an equivalent entry-level certification from another recognized dive agency).

How long does the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course take?
The course takes 2 days to complete and consists of 5 adventure dives with no formal classroom exams—focusing primarily on practical in-water experience.

What adventure dives are included in the course?
Deep Navigation dives are mandatory. You can choose your remaining 3 adventure dives from options like Peak Performance Buoyancy, Wreck, Night, or Fish ID.

Are full rental equipment and hotel transfers included?
Yes! Your course price includes all required scuba gear, tanks, weights, certified PADI instruction, and complimentary round-trip transfers from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel.

Take Your Scuba Skills to the Next Level Today

Expand your depth limit to 30 meters and explore the best Red Sea dive sites with our PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Sharm El Sheikh course for just €240! Reserve your slot online today or contact Butterfly Diving to book your preferred training dates. You can also explore our complete range of advanced scuba continuing education courses.