SSI Advanced Open Water Diver
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SSI Advanced Open Water Diver
Go Beyond the Basics. Dive Deeper. Build Real Confidence.
The SSI Advanced Open Water Diver programme is designed to give you real diving experience across multiple environments while building confidence, control, and underwater awareness.
This is where you move beyond basic certification and start diving with purpose.
This Is Where You Become a Diver
You’ve mastered the basics — now it’s time to build experience.
This course helps you:
- Improve buoyancy and control
- Gain confidence in different dive environments
- Learn to plan and execute dives properly
- Explore different types of diving
- Increase your depth rating to 30 metres
What You Will Do
You will complete 5 open water dives from SSI Specialty programmes.
Mandatory dives:
- Deep Dive — extend your depth safely and confidently
- Navigation Dive — develop underwater navigation skills
Plus 3 adventure dives of your choice:
- Dry Suit Diving
- Perfect Buoyancy
- Night Diving
- Wreck Diving
- Search & Recovery
- Enriched Air Nitrox *
- Boat Diving
- Photo & Video
- Ecology programmes
(Some dives may be available on selected trips only)
*extra costs apply for the enriched air... consider the Enriched Air Speciality and have the speciality credited
Packages
Basic – £450
5 dives: Deep + Navigation + 3 choices
Best for building experience and confidence
Standard – £510
6 dives total
Includes one full 2 dive Specialty upgrade such as Dry Suit or Perfect Buoyancy
Best for faster progression
Deluxe – £560 ⭐ MOST POPULAR
Everything in Standard
PLUS Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty
Best value and fastest progression route
Already Got Some Specialties?
If you already hold 3 Specialties (including Dry Suit), you may only need:
- Deep Dive
- Navigation Dive
1 day / 2 dives option available
Course Details
Prerequisites:
Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
Minimum age:
12 years old (Junior divers certified to 21m)
Duration:
2 days (typically)
Equipment:
Mask, snorkel, and dive computer required
(Dive computer hire available — strongly recommended to own your own)
Not Sure If You’re Ready?
You don’t need to be perfect — that’s what this course is for.
We adapt training to your experience level, with full instructor support throughout.
What Happens After?
After completing Advanced Open Water, you can:
- Join club dives and trips
- Continue into full SSI Specialties
- Work towards SSI Dive Guide
- Progress to Master Scuba Diver
What Our Divers Say
“Fantastic staff that always go the extra mile.”
“Made my first scuba experience so enjoyable. The staff make you feel relaxed and at ease.”
“Exceptional instruction, tailored to your every need.”
“I couldn’t recommend the courses more highly — everyone is so friendly.”
Limited Spaces Available
We keep group sizes small to ensure quality training and safety.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Book your Advanced Open Water Diver course today and start building real diving experience.
Prior to any Diver training course students need to complete a Mandatory Medical Questionaire.
Please ensure that you have read the Medical Statement and are sure that you will be able to commence any diver training PRIOR to paying as our Training Terms Conditions apply after payment has been made.
A doctor's confirmation of fitness to dive is required if you answer YES to any medical condition on the Medical Statement.
Please note that if you need a Physician signoff most of our local surgeries WILL NOT sign this form, we suggest you contact Midlands Dive Chamber 01788 579 555 in this instance.
You can check out the Medical Statement here:
Oakham Swimming Pool
The 25m heated swimming pool at Oakham School's Leisure Centre is perfect for scuba diver training and kids' diving courses. This state-of-the-art facility provides laned sections for focused training and a comfortable, warm environment, ensuring an ideal learning experience for divers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're refining your technique or introducing children to the wonders of diving, our pool offers the perfect setting.
Our pool session(s) are on Saturday evenings from 18:00 - 20:00, with a meet at the Dive Centre prior (this time will be confirmed when you book). The time at the Dive Centre is spent on various activities depending on which course you are undertaking but for all first session this will involve introducing you to your instructor, the dive equipment you will be using in the pool, a safety briefing and the evenings activities. During non term time then we have a pool session available on a Thursday from 19:00 - 21:00.
First Aid
First Aid
Our team of highly experienced instructors will be on hand to guide you through every step of the way
