The PADI Advanced Open Water Course is a highly recommended follow up to your basic training. If you are planning to advance your training or you have been out of diving for a while and want to detailed refresher with a professional then PADI AOW is ideal. You and your Instructor will complete 5 adventure dives plus a 6th fun dive over 3 days that build on your basic training and take you to the next level. You will increase your depth rating to 30m/100ft and learn essential navigation skills to help you get around dive sites easier and back to the exit point. This product is good for guests staying anyway near Tamarindo, Flamingo, Potrero, and Las Catalinas.
*This course requires you to sign up and learn in the PADI e-Learning system prior to or while you are in Costa Rica. The theory section has a $185 cost when you sign in in addition to the course fees published here. Please contact us for you virtual classroom link.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Diving within 18 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to starting a new diving course. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, Diabetes etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor. Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive and or start a new level of training.
The Dive Center is located in the Car Park of BCR | Banco de Costa Rica, Playa Flamingo. This is 30 minutes north of Tamarindo. Please check how you will reach us before the day of your activity. Contact us if you need to use our shuttle bus.
We can pick up from most Hotels and Hostels in Langosta, Tamarindo, Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo, Las Catalinas and Potrero | Surfside. Please check in with and let us know where you are staying so we can confirm that a Pick Up is possible.