Introduction
Take Your Diving to the Next Level
Already a certified Open Water Diver? The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Trincomalee is the perfect next step to build confidence, improve your underwater skills and explore deeper dive sites under the guidance of experienced PADI professionals.
At Blue Water Sports, you'll complete five exciting Adventure Dives while exploring some of Trincomalee's beautiful reefs, rock formations and marine life. The course is designed to make you a safer, more capable diver—not through classroom lectures, but through real diving experience. The course includes five Adventure Dives, with Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation being mandatory, alongside three additional Adventure Dives selected with your instructor based on local conditions and your interests. Upon certification, eligible divers can dive to a maximum depth of 30 metres (100 feet)
Itinerary
Your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course is typically completed over 2–3 days. You'll begin by meeting your instructor for registration, equipment fitting, and a course briefing before starting your first Adventure Dive. Throughout the course, you'll complete five Adventure Dives, including the mandatory Deep Adventure Dive and Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive, along with three additional Adventure Dives selected based on your interests, local diving conditions, and your instructor's recommendations. Between dives, you'll complete the required knowledge development, review your progress with your instructor, and enjoy surface intervals to rest and prepare for the next dive. Once you've successfully completed all course requirements, you'll receive your internationally recognised PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification, allowing you to continue exploring the underwater world with greater confidence and experience.
Experience Highlights
### **Experience Highlights** Take your diving skills beyond the basics with the **PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Trincomalee** and experience a whole new level of underwater adventure. Over the course of five Adventure Dives, you'll improve your confidence, refine your buoyancy, master underwater navigation, and explore deeper dive environments under the guidance of experienced PADI instructors. From discovering new marine life and improving your dive techniques to gaining the skills needed to explore more challenging dive sites, every dive is designed to make you a safer and more capable diver. Set in the beautiful waters of Trincomalee, this course combines professional training with unforgettable underwater experiences, helping you become a more confident explorer of the ocean.
What is included
Unlike the Open Water Course, the Advanced Open Water Diver Course focuses on gaining experience rather than repeating basic skills.
During the course you'll complete five Adventure Dives that introduce you to different aspects of scuba diving.
Required Adventure Dives
Deep Adventure Dive
Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive
Additional Adventure Dives
Depending on conditions and instructor recommendations, your remaining dives may include options such as:
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Fish Identification
Boat Diving
Underwater Naturalist
Search and Recovery
Digital Underwater Photography
The exact Adventure Dives may vary depending on local conditions, diver experience and instructor planning. PADI requires only Deep and Underwater Navigation; the remaining three are selected from available Adventure Dives.
$360
The Advanced Open Water Diver Course is typically completed over 2–3 days, depending on scheduling, weather and dive planning. You'll complete: Knowledge development Five Adventure Dives Instructor guidance throughout the course Unlike some certification programmes, there is no final written exam. The emphasis is on practical experience and building confidence underwater.
Duration
What Should You Bring?
o ensure you have the best possible experience, we recommend bringing:
Swimsuit will be provided by us
Towel
Reef-safe sunscreen
Sunglasses and a hat
Change of clothes
Underwater camera (can be arranged from our side)
Dive logbook (if you have one)
Certification card (Open Water or equivalent)
Personal medications if required
Trincomalee offers some of the best diving conditions in Sri Lanka for continuing your scuba education.
The calm sea conditions during the diving season, excellent visibility and diverse underwater landscapes provide an ideal environment to practise new diving techniques while enjoying every dive.
Training here means every Adventure Dive is more than just another certification requirement—it's a genuine underwater adventure.
Whether you're exploring reefs, improving buoyancy or navigating underwater, you'll gain practical experience in real ocean conditions.
What Is Included?
Your course includes:
Five Adventure Dives
Professional PADI Instructor
Scuba equipment
Tanks and weights
Certification upon successful completion
Why Choose Blue Water Sports?
At Blue Water Sports, we believe diving education should be both safe and enjoyable.
Our experienced instructors focus on helping every diver become comfortable, confident and capable underwater rather than simply completing the minimum course requirements.
Training in Trincomalee means you'll gain experience in one of Sri Lanka's premier diving destinations while learning skills you'll use on every future dive.
Whether your goal is recreational diving around the world or progressing towards Rescue Diver and professional-level certifications, this course provides the perfect foundation.
Learn from Experienced PADI Professionals
Train with experienced PADI instructors who provide personalised guidance throughout every dive, ensuring you build confidence while learning safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before exploring the waters of Trincomalee with Blue Water Sports
Do I need to be an experienced diver?
No. You only need an Open Water certification (or equivalent).
How deep can I dive after certification?
After successfully completing the course, eligible certified divers can dive to 30 metres (100 feet).
Is there an exam?
No. There is no final exam. You'll complete knowledge development and demonstrate your skills during the Adventure Dives.
Can I continue to Rescue Diver afterwards?
Yes. The Advanced Open Water certification is one of the key prerequisites before progressing to the PADI Rescue Diver Course (along with other PADI requirements where applicable).
Do I need to own my own scuba equipment?
No. We provide all the scuba equipment required for your course, including your BCD, regulator, cylinder, weights and wetsuit. If you have your own equipment, you're welcome to use it.
How many dives are included in the course?
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course includes five Adventure Dives, including the mandatory Deep Adventure Dive and Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive, plus three additional Adventure Dives selected with your instructor.
How many dives are included in the course?
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course includes five Adventure Dives, including the mandatory Deep Adventure Dive and Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive, plus three additional Adventure Dives selected with your instructor.
Will I receive a certification after completing the course?
Yes. Once you successfully complete all course requirements, you'll receive your internationally recognised PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification, allowing eligible divers to dive to a maximum depth of 30 metres.
What happens if the weather isn't suitable for diving?
Your safety always comes first. If sea conditions are unsuitable, we'll reschedule your dives or adjust the course schedule whenever possible to ensure you complete your training safely.
What's the next step after Advanced Open Water?
Many divers continue with specialties such as Enriched Air (Nitrox) or Peak Performance Buoyancy before progressing to the PADI Rescue Diver Course. Your instructor can recommend the best path based on your diving goals.
