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updated 6/27/04

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If you are a person looking to get certified with a group of people you know, please contact us for special rates for non-posted Open Water Diver Courses to suit your schedule.

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Even though PADI only requires an Advanced Open Water student to participate and successfully complete 5 training dives; our Advanced Open water students choose to participate in as many as 9 dives; at no additional cost to them!  These dives are also eligible as completed dives toward a related Specialty Course!

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Want to learn more about the underwater environment?  Contemplating your first night dive?  Are you sick and tired of coming up 100 yards away from your entry point?  Ever wondered what it is like to ride an underwater scooter?  You can dive all of these scenarios and so many more in just one class!  Should you have any questions that this web page is not able to answer for you, please e-mail us at info@calcoastdivers.com for more information on this, or any other course(s) that interests you! 

Prerequisites: PADI Junior Open Water Diver / PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent; Note there is no minimum amount of completed dives in order to participate in this course! (ages 12-15 receive the PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver Certification)

Tuition:              $225 – 425.00* Boat Ticket: prices vary depending upon

Textbook/videos:    $39.00     boat and destination $75-85.00 (US)                 

SCUBA Rental:        $55.00                                             

*Tuition will vary depending upon course location and the number of dives available

Hotel Accommodations are only necessary for classes whose check out dives are conducted over the weekend on Catalina Island and are recommended for students living outside the area where the check out dives are conducted.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

In addition to mask, fins, snorkel, booties, and gloves

1)  whistle                        2) primary dive light                3) back up dive light

4) dive knife                    5) dive slate (either wrist mount or BC mounted is fine)

THE ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE

          The PADI Advanced Open Water Certification requires the completion of 5 dives.  As part of the five dives you must complete at least one navigation dive and one deep dive prior to becoming certified as an Advanced Diver.    We offer three different Advanced Diver courses to help you gain familiarity with your local dive sites or explore new ones knowing you are with a trained professional who has explored the site before! 

*Are you working towards a degree?  Our courses are transferable to most institutions for college credit!  E-mail us at info@calcoastdivers.com for more information!*

About the Courses

          The grand total for the course will vary depending on which course style you choose.  All courses are offered on a monthly payment plan and may cost you as little as 40 dollars a month and as little as four days to complete your certification course!  Each class will have an optional, but highly recommended, field trip where a lecture on personal gear will be given.  At that time each student will have an opportunity to consult with their instructor in order to ensure every student gets the gear that is right for them! 

          Each course has been designed to explore some of the better dive locations in the area as well introduce you to some of the ecology typical to that location.  We begin each course with an orientation to review a few key points about the course.  Each Advanced course includes a free refresher course where you will be given an opportunity to brush up and hone your dive skills.  You should notice there are no class lectures per se.  This is one of the few courses offered that is largely based on diving a lone!  This course feels less like a class and more like a vacation!  Once you have completed your course you will be able to dive to a depth of 100 feet/30 meters and will receive the Advanced Open Water Diver Certification.

 The Advanced Open Water Diver Course San Diego

Tuition:                  $225.00     *Hotel Accommodations: Up to student           

Textbook:               $39.00        Boat Ticket: prices vary depending upon

SCUBA Rental:         $55.00        destination $75 to 100 (US)

*Hotel Accommodations are recommended for students living outside the area.

Total Number of Dives: 5

Electives: Deep Dive, Navigation Dive, Night Dive, Wreck Dive, and one additional optional dive* to be chosen from: DPV (underwater scooter), Underwater Photography, or A.W.A.R.E Fish ID

TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE

Should you have any questions on this type of schedule please contact us at info@calcoastdivers.com for more information.

The Advanced Open Water Diver Course Santa Catalina Island

Tuition:              $275.00    *Hotel Accommodations: Up to student            Textbook:           $39.00       Boat Ticket: $45.00

SCUBA Rental:     $55.00                                                          

*Hotel Accommodations may be arranged by us for a nominal fee.  Please contact us at info@calcoastdivers.com for more information.

Total Number of Dives: 5-6 available

Electives: Deep Dive, Navigation Dive, Night Dive, Wreck Dive, Underwater Photography, and A.W.A.R.E Fish ID and any additional dives* to be chosen from: DPV (underwater scooter), Peak Performance Buoyancy, or Underwater Naturalist

TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE

Should you have any questions on this type of schedule please contact us at info@calcoastdivers.com for more information.

The Avalon Experience and Advanced Open Water Diver Course Santa Catalina Island

Tuition:              $425.00     Hotel Accommodations: Seasonal            Textbook:           $39.00       Boat Ticket: $45.00

SCUBA Rental:     $55.00                                                          

Hotel Accommodation prices fluctuate widely depending upon the time of year you wish to dive at Catalina.  As a rule of thumb the highest rates are during deason (the summer months) and are less during the winter months.  While it is more expensive to travel during the summer months the water may be as warm as 72 degrees, while the winter months often offer better visibility. 

We also offer packages for non-divers who may be joining you on your trip!  Contact us at info@calcoastdivers.com for more information.

Total Number of Dives: 5-12 dives available (as much as you want to dive!)

Electives: Deep Dive, Navigation Dive, Night Dive, Wreck Dive, Underwater Photography, and A.W.A.R.E Fish ID and any additional dives* to be chosen from: DPV (underwater scooter), Peak Performance Buoyancy, or Underwater Naturalist

TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE

Should you have any questions on this type of schedule please contact us at info@calcoastdivers.com for more information.

The Advanced Open Water Diver Course Channel Islands

Tuition:               $275.00      *Hotel Accommodations: Up to student            Textbook:            $39.00         Boat Ticket: $75.00 – 105.00SCUBA Rental:                $55.00                                                          

*Hotel Accommodations are only necessary for classes whose check out dives are conducted over the weekend on Catalina Island

Total Number of Dives:  6 available plus a FREE Project A.W.A.R.E. Specialty Card!

Electives: Deep Dive, Navigation Dive, Night Dive, Underwater Photography, DPV (underwater scooter), and A.W.A.R.E Fish ID and any one additional dive* to be chosen from: Peak Performance Buoyancy, or Underwater Naturalist

TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE

Should you have any questions on this type of schedule please contact us at info@calcoastdivers.com for more information.

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