PADI Advanced Open Water
Ready to level up?
Take the next step with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Advanced Open Water Diver course at Emerald Coast Scuba in Destin.
No, you don’t have to be “advanced” — you can start right after Open Water!
Course Investment
Full Course (5 Dives): $475
PADI eLearning (Required): $240
Gear Package: $100
Complete all 5 Adventure Dives over 2 days and earn your Advanced certification.
Need to Spread Out the 5 Dives?
You can complete the course at your own pace.
If not done in one weekend:
$100 per Adventure Dive (5 total required)
Plus your boat spot
Plus gear package
You’re in control of your schedule.
The 5 Dives
REQUIRED
Deep Dive (60–100 ft)
Underwater Navigation
+ 3 Adventure Dives of Your Choice
Choose from:
Wreck
Night
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Search & Recovery
Underwater Photography
…and more!
Each dive also counts toward specialty certifications — so you’re building experience while having fun in the Gulf.
Less classroom. More diving. More confidence.
If our schedule doesn’t work for you, we’ll build a custom class just for you.
