Advanced Open Water Diver Program (SSI)

Ready to go beyond the basics and truly expand your underwater freedom? The SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Program is designed for certified Open Water Divers who want to gain confidence, explore new types of diving, and discover which specialties excite you most.

If you’re not quite sure which specialty courses to commit to yet, this program is the perfect next step.

 

What You’ll Experience

During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you’ll complete 6 open water dives in total.

• 5 specialty training dives, each focused on a different specialty area

• 1 additional fun/training dive, giving you extra underwater time to practise skills or simply enjoy the dive

 

Each specialty dive includes a comprehensive briefing and hands-on guidance from your SSI Instructor.

 

Mandatory specialties include:

• Deep Diving

• Navigation

 

Plus, choose 3 additional specialty dives, allowing you to explore different styles of diving before committing to full specialty courses.

This program gives you a true taste of advanced diver training and shows just how valuable it can be for safer, more confident, and more enjoyable diving adventures.

 

Learn Now, Credit Later

Your Advanced Open Water Diver training counts toward full SSI Specialty certifications. You can complete the remaining dives for any specialty any time in the future, giving you flexibility and excellent long-term value.

 

Why Train with Cuddlefish Divers?

We believe in quality training, not rushing divers through courses.

 

When you sign up with us, you’ll enjoy:

• ⭐ Small class ratio – Maximum 2 students to 1 instructor

• 🌊 Conducted in local waters, so skills are practical and relevant

• 🎁 FREE dive compass included

• 🤿 6 dives instead of 5 – more experience, more confidence

• 🐠 Experienced, patient instructors focused on real-world diving

You pay for the value of the course, not just a certification card.

Who Is This Course For?

• Certified Open Water Divers ready to level up

• Divers looking to gain confidence and experience

• Those curious about specialties but not ready to commit yet

• Anyone who wants to dive smarter, safer, and with more freedom