Advanced Scuba Course at Elite Scuba: Dive Deep in San Diego
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Take your diving to new depths with Elite Scuba’s advanced course in San Diego. Master deep dives, navigate with precision, and earn specialty certifications in vibrant local waters.
SDI ADVANCED OPEN WATER CLASS with NITROX
Ages 15+ • 3 Days (6 hours per day)
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About This Adventure
Elevate your diving skills with the Advanced Open Water Diver course! Over three days, you'll enhance navigation and buoyancy techniques, explore deep diving, and choose three specialty dives from an exciting selection. Each dive brings you closer to earning specialty certifications, making this an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Advance your skills!
Duration
3 Days 6 Hours per day
About
The Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about advancing your skills. You'll practice navigation and buoyancy, try deep diving and make three specialty dives of your choosing (it's like a specialty sampler platter). For every specialty dive you complete, you can earn credit toward specialty certifications.
Here are some of the options: Deep, Digital Underwater Photography, Dry Suit, Limited visibility/Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search & Recovery, full face mask, Sidemount, Underwater Navigation, and Wreck Diver.
Course prerequisites
- Minimum age 15 (12 – 14 years old with parental consent)
- Open water diver certification.
- Advanced open water Diver
- EFR Primary and Secondary Care training (or qualifying training) within 24 months
- 20 logged dives
Adventure Tips
Plan for multiple dives
Ensure you bring your dive logbook and be prepared for three dives over three days.
Check gear beforehand
Verify your equipment and consider renting tanks or Nitrox if not bringing your own.
Book early
Spaces fill quickly during peak season, so reserve your spot ahead of time.
Stay hydrated
Hydrate well before and after dives to prevent decompression sickness.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Sea lions
- Giant kelp bass
History
San Diego has been a hub for maritime activity since the Spanish mission era, shaping its rich diving history.
Conservation
Elite Scuba emphasizes eco-friendly practices, including reef-safe gear and minimal ecological impact.
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Recommended Gear
Wetsuit
A properly fitting wetsuit keeps you warm in the cooler Pacific waters.
spring|summer|fall|winter specific
Dive computer
Helps monitor your depth and dive time, essential for safety.
Nitrox tank
Allows longer bottom times and faster surface intervals.
Weight belt
Provides buoyancy control during dives.