Advanced Adventure Diver Course

The SDI Advanced Adventurer Diver course is the perfect next step to help certified divers gain experience, explore different types of diving, and build confidence through a variety of specialty dives. This course introduces you to new underwater adventures while helping you improve your diving skills in a fun and supportive environment.

The course can be done in cenotes and ocean dive sites around Playa del Carmen, offering excellent visibility and a wide range of diving conditions perfect for exploring new specialties.

Course Topics Include:

  • Navigation and underwater compass use

  • Deep diving techniques and planning (to a max depth of 30m/100ft)

  • Advanced buoyancy control and body positioning

  • Night diving, limited visibility, or light usage

  • Wreck diving awareness and basic procedures

  • Marine life identification and environmental awareness

  • Introductory experience in 5 different specialty areas

Course Structure:

  • Academic Sessions: Covering dive planning, specialty dive theory, safety procedures, and equipment considerations

  • Open Water Dives: 5 dives in different specialty areas, allowing you to experience a range of dive types and build new skills under the supervision of an instructor

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age: 12 years old

  • Minimum certification: SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent

Certification Outcome:
Upon successful completion, divers will earn the SDI Advanced Adventurer certification. This course allows you to dive in a variety of conditions up to a depth of 30 meters/100 feet and is an excellent way to discover which specialties interest you most. Recommended follow-up courses include Deep Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox and SDI Sidemount.