Ages 12 & up • 3 Days • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Three days, five guided dives, and practical in-water coaching: the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course from Laganas is a focused upgrade for divers who want deeper skills and real encounters with Zakynthos marine life.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 Days
Fitness Level
Moderate cardiovascular fitness and basic swimming ability; comfortable with sustained finning and repeated surface swims.
Wildlife
History
Zakynthos’s marine protections were formalized with the National Marine Park in 1999 to protect nesting and feeding grounds for loggerhead turtles.
Conservation
Instructors follow a no-touch policy and prefer drifting or buoy-based approaches to minimize damage to Posidonia meadows and avoid anchoring on seagrass.
Ages 12 & up • 3 Days • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Confirm prerequisites
You must hold an Open Water Diver certification and be able to swim; bring your certification card to check-in at Oasis Beach Bar.
Equalize early and often
During deep and descent drills, equalize on the surface and at small depth increments to avoid ear discomfort and aborts.
Protect seagrass
Avoid fin kicks near Posidonia meadows and follow instructor buoyancy cues to prevent damage to habitat.
Bring a primary dive light
For night dives a reliable primary light and a backup are essential for signaling and navigation.
Personal mask and snorkel
Well-fitting optics improve comfort during repeated dives and make skill practice more effective.
Dive computer
Tracks depth and bottom time for deep and navigation profiles and is required for safe ascents.
Exposure suit (3mm–5mm)
Thermal protection improves bottom time and comfort in the Ionian’s variable temperatures.
summer
Primary dive light
Needed for night dives and useful for signaling during low-visibility scenarios.