LEARN TO MASTER YOUR SKILLS

The Advanced Open Water Diver course helps build confidence and expand your diving skills through five (5) dive immersions including Underwater Navigation, Deep Diving, and three (3) other specialties that you may choose like Fish Identification, Night Diving, Peak-Performance Buoyancy, Digital Imaging, Search & Recovery, and Underwater Naturalist, among others.
The course is offered in two (2) stages:
- Knowledge Development: The Advanced Diver course is the only core training offered by PADI that does not include a final exam. Instead, this training is more about acquiring a deeper level of practice, confidence, and experience in advanced diving scenarios. Kindly enter here to enroll and complete the theory portion of your five (5) advanced specialties directly with PADI Online: https://www.padi.com/courses/advanced-open-water?irra=20496
- Advanced Specialty Dives: You will complete a total of three (3) advanced open water immersions at the Escambrón Marine Park on your first day, and then complete the remaining two (2) specialty dives boat diving in Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa. This will allow for you to gain experience both shore and boat diving, as well as complete the required training including the deep dive at “The Wall” in GuánicAmazing.
- Theory review on each advanced specialty
- Five (5) advanced training immersions
- Excellent facilities with lockers, showers, restrooms and gift shop
- SCUBA gear rental with BCD, regulator and tanks
- Snorkeling gear with mask, snorkel, fins, and weights also included in the individual and private trainings
- All stages under direct supervision by a certified PADI Instructor
- PADI Advanced Diver certification license upon completion
- Towels; please bring with a bathing suit
- Swim wear; rashguard or wetsuit is available for purchase or rent if desired
- Transportation; rental car, taxi or Uber is recommended
- Must be 12+ years. Children between 10-11 years old can take this course, but we recommend first taking the PADI Seal Team program in the pool to help them master their skills before heading out into open water environments
- Open Water Diver certification from a recognized diving organization (PADI, NAUI, SSI)
- A Medical Statement must be signed to confirm that you are in good health, otherwise get a signed physician approval
- A Liability Release and Statement of Understanding must be filled and signed by all participants
- Purchase and complete the E-learning theory on-line directly with PADI
We offer the following three (3) options to conduct your training:
1. INDIVIDUAL TRAINING
This is the our most common training option which allows you to book the specific dates to conduct the aquatic sessions; always considering the weather and staff availability. It is the preferred mode because of the small group logistics allowing more individual quality training with a maximum of five (5) participants. The full required training can be done in either two (2) or three (3) days, typically running from 8am until 2pm. Our recommendation is the 3-day program to separate the confined water from the open water sessions, which can be done in our heated pool in Guaynabo. However, the 2-day program is typically the most popular among our clients for scheduling logistics. Your flexibility is greatfully appreciated in order to coordinate accordingly.
2. PRIVATE TRAINING
This is a unique service that we are happy to offer for exclusive private training. This allows our customers to receive a higher level of training and personalized attention scheduling the aquatic sessions at their best convenience. For private training, the rate is simply double of the Individual Training mode and no other participants may join the group aside from your party.
This option may be required to complete the training if no other participant signs up for your specific date, or reschedule at a more convenient time. Your flexibility is greatfully appreciated in order to coordinate accordingly.
If you would like to book this exclusive service, kindly click here to coordinate.
3. GROUP TRAINING
As with the group events, this training modality is available with a 50% discount from the regular Individual Training mode, when a group of fifteen (15) or more friends and family participants is formed. This training mode is coordinated with a minimum of two (2) PADI Professionals to assure safety and can be provided in different dive sites, again subject to weather and staff availability. Beginning with an orientation meeting, your PADI Instructor will discuss the dive theory review and logistics to provide an amazing experience for your group.
Hey, who doesn’t love a bargain? We are happy to offer the following discounts on all tours and trainings to our customers:
- $25 off per person when booking for 2+ participants
- 50% off for groups of 15+ participants (perfect for birthdays, special celebrations, and corporate events)
- $10 off when bringing your full gear
- $10 off for Copamarina guests @ GuánicAmazing
Select your preferred location on the links below for prices and available discounts. Please consider our cancellation policy below to provide you with the best possible service. For more information, do not hesitate to contact us at customerservice@scubadogs.net or call 787-783-6377.
We hope to see you in the water very soon. Best fishes!! =)
GUáNICAMAZING @ COPAMARINA, GUáNICA

Cancellation Policy:
Payment is required to make your reservation; this confirms your commitment with us. Our duty is to coordinate all resources needed to render the best available service; that is our commitment to you. Full refunds are applicable for cancellations notified 48 hours prior to the reservation date. A 50% refund is applicable for cancellations notified 24 hours prior to the reservation date. We do not offer refunds for no-show, cancellations made less than 24 hours, or extreme circumstances on-site that may be life threating like thundering, near drowning scenario, or a “Mayday” call. Safety is always priority #1. At Scuba Dogs we strive to be Diver’s Best Friend and we sincerely appreciate your support and understand.
Availability Agreement:
All bookings are subject to change due to factors like weather conditions, staff availability, quorum and unexpected events.