PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course

Okinawa Diving Certification AOW

PADI Advanced Open Water (AOW for short) is based on the basic diving skills learned in the Open Water Diver (OW) course. This course will let you experience various types of advanced diving skill. After obtaining AOW, the diving depth limit will be increased from 18m to 30m for OW. You can also experience different types of diving, such as night diving, underwater photography, and underwater propellers.

After obtaining the AOW, you will be able to experience more things while diving, and the fun will be greatly increased. (The maximum coach : trainee ratio is 1:4)

If necessary, the itinerary can be customized.

All students who have completed the course can enjoy our store’s student discounts, which are applicable to all activities and equipment purchases.

PADI Course Benefits

International Certification : PADI certification is globally applicable and can be enjoyed in any region of the world.
Professional teaching : With PADI training and certification to ensure an excellent learning experience.
Learning Step by Step : PADI courses are suitable for beginners to professional level, cyclic advanced courses, and those with no assignment requirements.
Safety First: PADI always puts safety first and strictly follows safety standards for teaching.

Participant age

10 years old-60 years old

Minimum number of participants

2 people (if you only have 1 person, please contact us to confirm)

Course fees

66,000 yen (tax included)/1 person

*If only 1 person ends up taking the class - additional fee is 3,000 yen per dive / payable on site

Time required

2 days           

The first day is from approximately 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

The next day is from about 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

*The time and location may be adjusted due to the number of participants or weather

Course Outline

• Theory Class
• 5 adventure dives (2 compulsory courses + 3 elective courses)
• Electice Courses Options:
• 1. Boat Dive
• 2. Peak Performance Buoyancy
• 3. Fish Identification
• 4. Search & Recovery
• 5. Digital Underwater Photography (Extra 5000yen/head) 
• 6. Night Dive  (Extra 8000yen/head) 

Fees include

• All venue and boat fees, coaching fees, equipment fees, oxygen cylinder fees and insurance fees
• Padi advanced open water diving license application fee

What do I need to bring?

1. Swimsuit (it is recommended to wear your swimsuit under your normal clothes before gathering)
2. beach slippers
3. towel
4. One ID photo ( electronic file is also acceptable)
5. Please bring your own anti-dizziness medicine if necessary*

Please note

• * It is prohibited to flight within 18 hours after diving.
• When booking, please accurately enter the English name, height, weight, shoe size, representative’s mobile phone number, etc. of all participants.
• Participants must have completed the PADI Open Water course .
• People with circulatory/respiratory diseases, high blood pressure, otitis media, epilepsy, diabetes, liver disease, pregnant women, and those who have consumed excessive amounts of alcohol the day before/that day are prohibited from participating in this tour.
• Be sure to read and confirm the health checklist .
• Contact lenses may be lost in water, so it is recommended to wear daily disposable contact lenses.
• The coach will take free photos for passengers under safe conditions, and a download link will be provided after the event.
• If only minors are participating, a guardian will need to sign a consent form to participate.
• Children under 11 years old are not allowed to participate alone.
• Our store may use photos from the event for promotional purposes. If you do not want us to use your photos, please inform the coach before the event.