PADI Advanced – Level Up Your Diving!
Step beyond Open Water with a five-dive PADI Advanced course run from Tarifa. Learn deep and navigation skills in the Strait of Gibraltar and choose electives like currents or wrecks to build real-world confidence.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Be comfortable swimming, able to perform surface swims and entries, and manage gear; good breath control and no medical restrictions.
Wildlife
History
The Strait of Gibraltar has long been a major maritime corridor; parts of the area fall within the Parque Natural del Estrecho, established to protect marine and coastal ecosystems.
Conservation
Instructors promote low-impact diving—avoid contacting Posidonia meadows and follow neutral-buoyancy drills to minimize damage to benthic habitats.
Yellow Submarine
PADI Advanced – Level Up Your Diving!
Yellow Submarine is a Rhodes, Greece-based marine excursion operator featured on The Adventure Collective. The company operates the unique "NEMO," known locally as the Yellow Submarine. Visitors board the vessel to enjoy panoramic views from the top deck, then descend to an underwater cabin fitted with 22 giant windows that frame marine habitats. The underwater cabin provides close-up observation of fish, seabed formations, and coastal marine life without needing to snorkel or dive. The Daily Cruise includes a live diving show that brings sea life up close and complements the underwater viewing experience. The vessel layout combines an open top deck for sun and sightseeing with an enclosed viewing cabin below deck for underwater scenes. Yellow Submarine schedules the Daily Cruise in Rhodes, offering regular departures suitable for guests seeking a short marine excursion. The operation emphasizes accessible underwater viewing by using the enclosed cabin rather than requiring personal diving equipment. Photography is commonly possible through the cabin windows, giving opportunities to document the underwater scenery. Information about routes, times, and booking appears through The Adventure Collective listing and local tourist information points in Rhodes.
Schedules and availability change seasonally; consult The Adventure Collective listing or local Rhodes tourist information for current timetables, booking procedures, and any visitor requirements before planning a trip.
Location
Rhodes, Greece
Operating from Rhodes Island
Vessel
NEMO - Yellow Submarine
Surface deck and underwater cabin
Underwater Windows
22
Giant viewing windows below deck
Cruise Type
Daily Cruise
Scheduled as a daily experience
Confirm availability through The Adventure Collective listing or local Rhodes tourist information to secure a seat on the NEMO Daily Cruise.
Bring your Open Water card
You must present your Open Water certification and logbook; copies won’t replace original cards for course sign-in.
Check tidal windows
Sites are tide- and current-dependent—ask instructors for optimal dive windows and expect drift conditions.
Layer for boat rides
Wind on the short transfers cools you down fast; bring a light windbreaker and sun protection.
Practice buoyancy before deep dives
Advanced course dives demand precise buoyancy control—do a few pool or shallow refresher dives if needed.
Mask and snorkel
A well-fitted mask improves comfort and underwater photos during navigation drills.
Exposure suit (5mm+ or semi-dry)
Water can be cool year-round; thicker suits reduce fatigue on multiple dives.
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Surface marker buoy (SMB)
Useful for drift dives and taught as part of safety procedures during the course.
Logbook and certification card
Needed to document prior dives and for course sign-in and certification processing.