Advanced Open Water Diver at Chidiyatapu, Port Blair
About the Activity
The Advanced Open Water Diver certification builds upon the foundation laid by the Open Water Diver course, expanding your diving skills and knowledge. You can dive deeper and get to do specialized courses.
Through a series of dives, you’ll gain experience in various specialty areas like deep diving, and navigation. This certification opens up a wider range of diving opportunities, allowing you to explore deeper and more challenging dive sites.
Chidiyatapu, situated to the south of Port Blair is a quaint village where divers frequent all the time. Preferred for its proximity, the forests here might almost make you feel as if you’ve come to the Northern Andamans. Doing your Advanced Open Water Diver Course here is a fine experience in itself.
Why book this activity?
- Once you obtain an Advanced Open Water Diver Certification, you are free to dive upto 30 m without restrictions or assistance.
- Choose amongst the wide variety of over 13 dive types for your speciality dive.
- With each specialty dive you undertake, you have the opportunity to accumulate credit towards earning PADI specialty certifications.
- Sample different types of diving before specializing in them.
- Learn to improve your buoyancy underwater and to effectively use a compass.
- Dive with very well experienced instructors and feel welcomed to the diving community.
Key features
- 2–3 Days Course
- PADI Certification
- Premium Boat Dives
- Port Blair
- Depth up to 30m
- Adventure Upgrade
Itinerary
Day 1
Compulsory Dives
09:30 AM
Arrive at your Dive Center
Arrive at your dive center, familiarize yourself with the staff and fill a couple of forms.
10:00 AM
Get Equipped
Your dive center will help you with your equipment fittings. You will be fitted with a mask, fins, booties, dive suit and a BCD of your size.
11:00 AM
Carry Out Two Compulsory Dives
Day 1 consists of 2 compulsory dives- Deep Dive and Navigation wherein you go up to 30 meters and learn to navigate underwater.
Day 2
Speciality Dives
10:00 AM
Complete your rest of the three dives!
On Day 2, you carry out three specialty dives of your choice.
04:00 PM
Receive Certification
After completing the dive, get on the boat and return to the dive center. Get changed and receive your Open Water Diver Certification!
Frequently asked questions
Important Information
Minimum age to do the advanced open water diver course is 12 years. One should be able to swim for 200m, or snorkel for 300 m and float for 10 minutes to be eligible to do this course. An Open Water Diver/ Junior Open Water Diver/ or qualifying certification is also a requirement. Complete your theory at your convenience before starting your practical sessions for a better understanding. Mention all the medical conditions truthfully so that the instructor can help you find a solution before dives in order to avoid any issues underwater. Bring an extra pair of innerwear as your wetsuit will get completely drenched. Have a light meal before diving to avoid feeling nauseous.
Cancellations & refunds
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the dive.Free rescheduling can be done until 12 hours before the dive, but it completely depends on the slot availability.
Who cannot do Scuba Diving?
People with disabilities, pregnant women, people with back issues and respiratory illnesses are strictly not allowed to Scuba Dive.
Is scuba diving safe?
Scuba Diving is a safe water activity that is done by thousands of people across the world, daily. It is recommended that you have a decent level of fitness like being able to walk for 45 mins without getting tired. All Instructors and dive masters are equipped with internationally recognized certifications and are trained in dive supervision, diver rescue and Emergency First Response (EFR).
Do I need to know how to swim?
You can do scuba diving even if you do not know how to swim. You will always be accompanied by an experienced instructor or dive master. They’re there to help you stay comfortable underwater and will assist you at all times.
What to carry?
Carry a valid government ID (mandatory for certification courses), swimwear, a towel, and a change of clothes. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a water bottle. If you’re doing a PADI certification course, also carry passport-size photos and your basic medical details.
What to wear?
Wear your swim-wear or you can even wear a quick-dry shirt and shorts. A wetsuit will be provided at the dive shop that will be worn over this. Wear flip-flops when you go to the dive shop. It is advisable not to wear sports shoes, heels or boots.