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Next Steps for Open Water Divers
Already a PADI Open Water Diver? Take your scuba skills further with the Advanced Open Water course. Becoming a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver let's you go deeper and explore more of the ocean. You can also choose from a variety of specialty courses, including Enriched Air, enjoy longer dives and less fatigue while diving.
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver: Dive up to 30m/100ft
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification is a scuba diving qualification that allows certified divers to explore deeper waters—up to 30 meters (100 feet)—and gain experience in different types of diving, such as navigation, deep diving, or night diving.
PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver: Dive longer and feel less fatigue
Enriched Air Diver is the most popular PADI® specialty course. Enriched air, also known as nitrox or EANx, contains less nitrogen than regular air. With reduced nitrogen intake, you can enjoy longer dives and shorter surface intervals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The next logical step is the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course. This course is designed to advance your scuba skills immediately after your initial training. It helps you build confidence and expand your scuba skills through different Adventure Dives.
Becoming a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver allows you to dive deeper, extending your depth limit from 18 meters (60 feet) to 30 meters (100 feet). This opens up a wider variety of dive sites and marine life encounters that aren't accessible to entry-level divers.
No, you do not need to be an experienced diver. You can enroll in the course immediately after earning your PADI Open Water Diver certification. The course is designed to help you gain experience under the supervision of an instructor, making it a great way to log more dives while learning.
The Enriched Air (Nitrox) specialty course allows you to enjoy longer dives and reduce surface intervals. By breathing gas with a higher percentage of oxygen and less nitrogen, your body absorbs less nitrogen during the dive, which many divers report leaves them feeling less fatigued after a day of diving.
Once you are a certified diver, you can choose from a wide variety of PADI specialty courses. Popular options include Enriched Air (Nitrox), Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, and Peak Performance Buoyancy. These courses allow you to focus on specific diving interests and improve your skills in those areas.
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