Advanced Open Water Course

Take your scuba training to the next level with the Advanced Open Water course at Mac’s, designed to expand your skills and confidence beyond the beginner level. This program introduces divers to a variety of specialties, offering a comprehensive understanding of different diving techniques, environments, and challenges. Participants will learn how to navigate new underwater conditions, improve buoyancy and control, and gain knowledge in areas such as underwater navigation, night diving, and deep diving. Each specialty provides valuable experience that enhances overall diving ability, preparing you to handle a wide range of underwater scenarios safely and confidently. With a combination of theory and practical applications, the course ensures that divers not only understand advanced concepts but also know how to apply them effectively during dives.

Following the introduction to these specialties, divers will participate in multiple open water dives across different environments. These guided dives provide hands-on experience in situations such as night diving, boat diving, and exploring greater depths, allowing participants to apply their newly acquired skills in real-world settings. Each dive is structured to build confidence, improve technique, and expand comfort in diverse underwater conditions. By the end of the course, participants will have a broader understanding of diving and enhanced proficiency in handling more challenging dive scenarios. Completion of the program earns the SSI Advanced Open Water certification, a recognition of skill and achievement that opens the door to a wider range of diving adventures. This course is ideal for divers looking to grow their abilities, explore new environments, and experience the thrill of advanced scuba diving with the guidance of knowledgeable instructors.