Master the Depths: The SDI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Ormond Beach, FL
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days, 12 total hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for divers with good basic fitness; moderate swimming endurance recommended
Overview
Take your scuba skills to the next level with the SDI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Ormond Beach, Florida. Over two days, hone your navigation, buoyancy, and specialized dives in local reef and wreck environments.
SDI ADVANCED OPEN WATER CLASS
Ages 15+ • 2 Days (6 hours per day)
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About This Adventure
Elevate your diving skills with the Advanced Open Water Diver course! Over two days, enhance your navigation and buoyancy techniques while exploring deep diving and three specialty dives of your choice. Earn credits towards specialty certifications and choose from exciting options like underwater photography, wreck diving, and more.
Advance your skills!
Duration
2 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
Perfect Your Buoyancy
Practice buoyancy control early to conserve air and protect delicate marine life during dives.
Plan Specialty Dives Ahead
Select your specialty dives before the course to tailor your learning and maximize underwater fun.
Check Local Weather
Florida’s coastal weather can change quickly; monitor forecasts to ensure safe surface conditions.
Hydrate and Rest
Stay hydrated and well-rested before diving days to optimize your performance underwater.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Florida spiny lobster
- Southern stingray
History
Ormond Beach's shipwrecks serve as historical dive sites, linking divers to Florida’s maritime heritage.
Conservation
Dive operators adhere to strict guidelines to protect coral reefs and marine habitats from damage.
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Adventure Hotspots in Ormond Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Dive Mask & Snorkel
Clear vision and easy breathing at the surface are vital for navigation and dive prep.
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Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)
Crucial for controlling your position underwater, improving safety and dive comfort.
Dive Computer
Tracks depth and time to manage decompression limits and dive profiles accurately.
Underwater Camera
Capture your specialty photography dive memories and local marine life vividly.
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