SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Course

Overview

Available languages

German

English

French

Spanish

72 hours

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During the deep dive, you learn how to plan dives to deal with the physiological effects and challenges of deeper scuba diving.

The other knowledge and skills you get vary with your interest and the adventures you have – e.g. buoyancy control, drift diving.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

You will plan your learning path with your instructor by choosing from a list of Adventure Dives. Depp diving and navigation are mandatory dives and then you can choose 3 more adventure dives for the course and you get a sixth dive for free. During the deep dive, you learn how to plan dives to deal with the physiological effects and challenges of deeper scuba diving. The other knowledge and skills you get vary with your interest and the adventures you have – e.g. buoyancy control, drift diving.

What‘s Included

Soda/Pop

Bottled water

Use of SCUBA equipment

Snacks

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Scuba instructor

Sun protection (hats, sun screen etc.)

Tips

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SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Course

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Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Outstanding Advanced Adventurer Course with TamaDive
Dreamer28772325230,,Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My experience with TamaDive in Tamarindo was fantastic from start to finish. The team was responsive, well-organized, and made sure everything ran smoothly. The equipment was in great condition, and the overall setup was very professional. A special mention to Miguel, who was truly the best instructor I’ve ever had. His clear communication, precision, and to-the-point teaching style made the Advanced Adventurer SSI course an incredible learning experience. I picked up so many small but important improvements that have already made my diving much more enjoyable. The dives near Las Catalinas islands were exciting and unlike anything I’ve seen before. We were lucky to encounter sharks and giant manta rays, making the experience even more unforgettable. The crew was professional, safety-focused, and ensured a smooth dive experience. I highly recommend TamaDive to anyone looking to advance their diving skills in Tamarindo or just for having a great day at sea!
One of the best dive I ever had
Louise lacoste,,Jan 1, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
THE BEST DIVE EVER !! I had dive many times before but because of COVID I was a bit rusty and scared to dive again…The entire team was amazing, friendly, funny and good vibe which made the experience 10 times better. I saw sharks, turtles, rays, bunch of fishes… I came home and couldn’t stop talking about how amazing it was ! I would definitely recommend diving with them and can’t wait to do it again myself when I come back to Costa Rica.
Great diving!
Compass03677476688,,Aug 12, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I just spent a couple of days diving with TamaDive and enjoyed it a lot! While my husband did his Advanced Open Water, I joined him and Remo for most of the dives. Remo is a great teacher and guide :) The trips went very smoothly and we got to see a lot of animals (sharks, whales, turtles, plenty of fish...) from shore and under water. All in all, we can highly recommend diving with TamaDive in Costa Rica! Thanks!
Highly recommended, well organized.
20natalyt,,Jun 14, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommended, well organized, run on a timely scheduled manner, excellent briefing, helpful pleasant crew, and new equipment. I reached an all-new level in my diving skills working with Franco on my certifications for PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver. Franco is a great instructor. He has knowledge, experience, patient, sensitivity, and passion for scuba diving. Franco and Jesus made diving in Tamarindo an unforgettable life experience. There a lot of sea life to see in Tamarindo - abundant fishes schools, rays, octopuses, and sharks!
Fantastic experience
S1656HSphilm,,Apr 5, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time doing our advanced OW with tama dive. Franco was a great instructor and made sure we were always feeling safe and having fun! The equipment and boat were great quality. Can't wait to back!!
THE best dive company!!
Nancymc1ntosh,,Apr 4, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The whole experience with Franco and Tamadive was exceptional from start to finish (the equipment, guidance, knowledge, safety, and of course the marine life too). We were picked up from our hostel in Tamarindo and driven to the dive centre (free of charge) where we were quickly suited and booted with new diving gear (coffee and the best cake ever were also provided, yum!). On our dives we saw sting rays, manta rays, turtles, white tip reef sharks, dolphins, loads of fish and a whale shark! From zero diving experience at the start, to getting my Advanced Open Water Diver Certificate, Franco was always patient with me- I can’t recommend him and his business enough. Thanks for such an amazing first experience diving!