PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Tulum

Already certified and ready to take your diving to the next level?

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course helps certified divers become more comfortable, more capable, and more confident underwater — all while exploring some of Tulum’s most incredible dive environments.

In the Riviera Maya, that can mean improving buoyancy and navigation, gaining confidence at depth, and unlocking iconic cenote dives like Angelita and El Pit.

At Flying Fish Tulum, we teach in small groups with experienced instructors who tailor the course to your experience level and interests.

From $8,900 MXN per person

2-day course + Open Water certification required + Ready for deeper cenote dives

Why Take the Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Tulum?

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Unlock More Cenote Dives

Many of the Riviera Maya's most iconic cenote dives require stronger buoyancy, better trim, and greater confidence underwater. Advanced Open Water helps you develop the skills needed to access more challenging cenote dives in Tulum, such as Angelita and El Pit.

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Explore New Dive Environments

Advanced Open Water is practical, hands-on learning designed to expand your experience underwater. Through five Adventure Dives you'll explore Tulum's varied dive environments while continuing to build confidence and develop skills beyond the basics.

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Experienced Local Instructors

All of our instructors have advanced cave and technical diving backgrounds, bringing valuable experience to key skills like buoyancy and navigation. Combined with years of diving in the Riviera Maya, you'll learn with professionals who know Tulum's dive sites inside and out.

What you need to know

Who is this for

  • Minimum age
    Participants must be a minimum of 12 years old

  • Open Water Certified

    Must hold a PADI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent from another recognized training organization).

  • Health Requirements
    Before diving, everyone completes a short medical questionnaire to make sure scuba diving is suitable and safe for them.

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What to expect

Your Advanced Open Water course includes five Adventure Dives over two days. Two dives are required:

  • Deep Dive

  • Underwater Navigation

You’ll then choose three additional Adventure Dives. Popular options include:

  • Peak Performance Buoyancy

  • Fish Identification

  • Underwater Naturalist

Adventure Dives are chosen based on conditions, experience level, and your interests. If there's something specific you'd like to focus on, just ask and we'll let you know what's possible.

You’ll also complete PADI e-learning before or during the course, which usually takes around 6–8 hours.

What's included?

Everything you need to complete your Advanced Open Water Diver certification - with no hidden extras.

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PADI e-Learning access

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All necessary dive equipment

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All cenote entrance and boat fees

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Round-trip transport from dive shop

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Lunch, snacks, fruit and water

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What Happens After Certification?

Once certified, you’ll be qualified to dive deeper and feel more confident exploring a wider range of dive environments.

For many divers in Tulum, this means finally experiencing iconic cenote dives like Angelita and El Pit.

You’ll also leave the course feeling more comfortable, more capable, and ready to explore more challenging dive sites with confidence.

Whether you want to continue developing your skills or just enjoy more adventurous diving, Advanced Open Water opens up new possibilities underwater.

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Ready to Explore More?

You've built the foundations - now it's time to gain confidence, refine your skills, and experience more of what diving has to offer.

From deeper dives to iconic cenotes like Angelita and El Pit, Advanced Open Water opens up new possibilities underwater.

$8,900 MXN per person

(Based on a minimum of 2 people / maximum group size of 4)

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver FAQs

Do I need a certain number of dives before taking the Advanced Open Water Diver course?

No. You only need to be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent) to enrol in the Advanced course.

What dives are included in the Advanced Open Water course?

The course includes five adventure dives. Two dives are required for all students: Deep Dive and Underwater Navigation Dive. The other three adventure dives are chosen from a range of options depending on local conditions and what the dive center offers.

We can help you select the best adventure dives based on conditions, availability and your interests.

How deep can I dive after completing Advanced Open Water?

Advanced Open Water Divers are certified to dive to a maximum depth of 30 meters (100 feet).

Is there an exam in the Advanced Open Water course?

No final exam is required. The course focusses mainly on gaining experience through adventure dives with short knowledge reviews for each dive.

Will Advanced Open Water let me dive cenotes in Tulum?

Advanced Open Water helps build the confidence and experience needed for deeper and more challenging cenote dives in Tulum, including sites like Angelita and El Pit.

Some cenotes are suitable for newer divers, while others require stronger buoyancy, trim, and comfort underwater.

If there is a question that we haven't answered, please reach out!