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Advanced Open Water — PADI Certification
Take Your Diving to the Next Level
Ready to go deeper, stay longer, and sharpen your dive skills?
The PADI Advanced Open Water (AOW) course lets you expand your abilities while diving some of the most spectacular reefs in the world — from manta cleaning stations in Raja Ampat to the volcanic seamounts of the Banda Sea.
Available aboard both Calico Jack and Anne Bonny, this course blends adventure with learning. You’ll refine your technique, build confidence, and experience a wider range of dive environments under expert instruction.
Who It’s For
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Certified divers (PADI Open Water or equivalent)
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Divers looking to increase confidence, depth range, and navigation skills
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Guests joining Calico Jack or Anne Bonny expeditions who want structured training during their trip
The AOW course is designed for divers who already feel comfortable in the water and want to add new dimensions to their diving experience.
What’s Involved
The PADI Advanced Open Water course includes five adventure dives — two core dives and three elective dives chosen with your instructor.
Core dives:
- Deep Dive (to 30 metres / 100 ft) — experience greater depths safely.
- Underwater Navigation — learn to use a compass and natural references confidently.
Sample elective dives:
- Drift Diving (Raja Ampat & Komodo)
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- Night Diving
- Boat Diving
- Fish Identification
- Digital Underwater Photography
Each dive is preceded by a detailed briefing and debriefing session, tailored to the environment you’re in.
Course Duration: 2–3 days
Maximum Depth: 30 metres (100 ft)
Certification
Upon completion, you’ll receive the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certification, valid worldwide.
It allows you to dive deeper (up to 30 metres) and opens the door to specialty courses like Rescue Diver, Nitrox, and Deep Diver.
Location
The AOW course is available onboard both yachts, depending on itinerary and conditions:
- Calico Jack: Best suited for experienced divers on scheduled expeditions through Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, and Komodo.
- Anne Bonny: Ideal for private groups wanting a more flexible training schedule.
Each location offers world-class dive sites for adventure dives — from manta encounters to coral walls and drift dives through current-swept channels.
Requirements
- Minimum certification: PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Minimum age: 12 years (Junior AOW) / 15 years (standard)
- Good health and recent dive experience recommended
- Dive insurance is strongly encouraged
Price
$380 USD per person – includes all instruction, PADI materials, and certification fees.
Diving Courses With Calico Jack Charters
Expand your skills and confidence underwater with our range of PADI-certified courses, from first-time experiences to advanced specialities aboard Calico Jack and Anne Bonny.
Enriched Air (Nitrox) PADI Certification
Advanced Open Water PADI Certification
Open Water Diver PADI Certification
Bubble Maker (Ages 8+)
Discover Scuba Diving (DSD)
