Master the Depths: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Chania, Greece
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have a good basic level of fitness and comfort with swimming and snorkeling. Moderate endurance is needed for repeated dives and physical activity on boats.
Overview
Explore the vibrant underwater world off Chania, Greece, with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course. Over 2-3 days, enhance your diving skills through specialized adventure dives tailored to your interests in warm, clear Mediterranean waters.
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course
Ages 12+ • 2-3 Days • Certification
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About This Adventure
Experience the thrill of diving in Chania with the Advanced Open Water Diver Course! Over 2-3 days, enhance your skills through five specialized dives, including deep diving and underwater navigation. Choose from exciting adventure dives tailored to your interests, all while enjoying the region's safe, warm, and crystal-clear waters.
Obtaining a diving certification in Chania is ideal due to the safe, warm and clear waters, making this experience very enjoyable.!
Duration
2-3 Days - 5 hour per day
For all multi-day activities:
After booking your first date, we will get in contact with you in order to schedule the next dates that suits for you in order to complete the activity :)
Price Includes:
- Transfers
- Full equipment
- Full insurance
- Instructions, materials
- Boat transfers and PADI certification cards for courses.
About
The Advanced Open Water Diver Course will allow you to expand your skills and diving confidence. This course can be taken as soon as you have completed the Open Water Course. It consists of 5 specialized dives which can be completed within 2-3 days. There are 2 core dives, the deep dive which allows you to dive up to 30 meters, an underwater navigation dive which refines your navigational skills with a compass. The remaining three adventure dives are for you to choose depending on your interest. You can choose amongst the boat dive, search and recover dive, peak performance buoyancy dive and many more. Ask for our list of specialty dives, you’ll find there is something for all interests.
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen!
Adventure Tips
Stay Hydrated Before and After Dives
Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, especially after spending time underwater where fluid loss can be higher.
Practice Your Navigation Skills
Focus on underwater navigation techniques during your dives to improve your spatial awareness and safety.
Check Equipment Thoroughly
Ensure all your diving gear is in excellent condition to avoid issues underwater, especially your regulator and buoyancy compensator.
Acclimate to Depth Gradually
Follow instructor guidance closely for safe ascent and descent rates to prevent decompression sickness.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean moray eel
- Colorful parrotfish
History
Chania’s maritime history dates back to Venetian control from the 13th to 17th centuries, influencing the port’s architecture and local traditions.
Conservation
Locally operated dive centers promote reef-friendly diving practices to protect marine ecosystems from damage and pollution.
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Adventure Hotspots in Chania
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm in the cooler spring waters around Crete.
spring specific
Dive Computer
Critical for tracking depth and time to dive safely during deep and navigation dives.
Fins and Mask
High-quality fins and mask enhance comfort and efficiency underwater.
Surface Signaling Device
Ensures visibility and safety at the surface after dives.