moderate
1.5 days
Participants should be in good health and capable of swimming moderate distances comfortably.
Take your scuba skills beyond the basics with Dive Isla Bella’s 1.5-day Advanced Open Water course in Marathon, Florida. Master navigation, deep dives, and night diving across six thrilling boat trips.
$800 per Person | Next step in our scuba education | 1.5-Day Course
Join our engaging 1.5-day advanced scuba diving course, perfect for ages 10 and up! Experience three thrilling boat trips and six dives, enhancing your skills in navigation, deep diving, and night diving. With personalized instruction and flexible agency options, this course promises to boost your confidence and diving expertise!
Student (Ages 12+) : $800
1.5-Day Course
Please select the date on the calendar you would like, then we will follow up after your booking to confirm the details and make more detailed plans for times and days.
Some shops won't allow you to dive deeper than 60 feet without proof of passing this class. The class consists of 3 boat trips. The traditional schedule for an advanced class consists of 3 core dives: Navigation, Deep, and Night, with 2-3 electives chosen from fish id, search and recovery, peak performance buoyancy, underwater photography, and hunting. The price for the course is $625 and includes books, gear rentals, trips, and registration. Advanced open water is rated for ages 10+ years. We will need to ship you the book to complete the chapters however, there is no exam for this course. Advanced is a fun way to do 6 more dives under the supervision of an instructor! We look forward to increasing your diving skills!!!
Our philosophy of teaching is to hone your scuba ability and confidence as a safe, knowledgeable confident diver and buddy. We have no preference as to which agency you choose to represent, as we teach all 3 of them, (NAUI, PADI, SSI) We can accept referral students from any agency as both NAUI and SSI are part of the Universal Referal system. Choosing an agency is a personal choice. Our course is amalgamated to cover all skills from all of the agencies, which makes our student's training as thorough as possible. Although each agency has slightly different learning material, the core requirements of diving are the same.
Here are some of the qualities of each Worldwidely Accepted agencies.
NAUI - Regarded as one of the most thorough academic programs in the industry, Naui will come to you in the form of a traditional book, workbook, tables, and log book. This system is really great for all divers but especially for those wanting the reasons why you do everything.
SSI - Innovative, easy to initiate, Start TODAY with no additional fees. This all-digital system allows you to start your academics today and take them with you on multiple devices. SSI is perfect for all ages and covers the material well without oversimplifying the knowledge. You can preview this course online divessi.com. Once your review is complete you will need to choose Dive Isla Bella as your shop to proceed.
PADI - This system can be done online, (which has an additional fee) or per our recommendation, with a traditional learning system. There are 5 chapters in this book that need to have their corresponding " knowledge reviews" completed before completing your traditional lecture with us. PADI was the first to allow 10 yr olds to certify and in that process, has made the academic material a breeze to complete. Please, call before signing up for e-learning as this is a fee from PADI, not Dive Isla Bella's.
Ensure all dive gear fits properly and functions well before setting out on boat trips to avoid delays or complications underwater.
Drinking plenty of water before diving reduces the risk of dehydration and helps prevent decompression sickness.
Review dive site maps and compass techniques ahead of dives to prepare for navigation challenges underwater.
Bring a reliable dive light and stay close to your instructor during night dives to ensure safety and optimal visibility.
Marathon’s marine environment is part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, established in 1990 to protect these unique reef ecosystems.
Dive Isla Bella emphasizes responsible diving practices to minimize reef impact and supports local efforts to preserve reef health and marine biodiversity.
Custom-fitted to ensure clear vision and ease during surface intervals.
Tracks depth and dive time to enhance safety on multiple dives.
Provides thermal protection in cooler months for prolonged comfort underwater.
spring|fall|winter specific
Critical for night dives to illuminate surroundings and communicate with buddies.