Day 2: Advanced Open Water in Bayahíbe — Five Dives to 30 Meters

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Day 2: Advanced Open Water in Bayahíbe — Five Dives to 30 Meters

A one‑day, instructor‑led Advanced Open Water course in Bayahíbe that includes five adventure dives (two required) and prepares you to dive to 30 meters.

Day 2: Advanced Open Water in Bayahíbe — Five Dives to 30 Meters.

Duration
7 Hours
Location
Bayahíbe
Operator
Punta Cana Scuba Diving
Category
Scuba
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Set from the shorelines of Bayahíbe in the Dominican Republic, this Advanced Open Water day compresses focused, instructor‑led training into a single seven‑hour session designed to deepen skills and expand the depth limits of recreational diving.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

CERTIFICATION

PADI Advanced Open Water — certified to 30 m

Complete the five adventure dives and earn the PADI Advanced Open Water certification that allows dives to 30 meters/100 feet worldwide.

CORE SKILLS

Deep diving and underwater navigation

Two required adventure dives focus on deep‑dive planning and handling the physiological challenges of depth, and on refining compass and visual navigation underwater.

TAILORED TRAINING

Choose three elective adventure dives

Beyond the two required dives you and your private PADI instructor select three additional adventure dives — from buoyancy control to wreck exploration or photography — to match your interests.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

This is a concentrated, hands‑on training day with five in‑water adventure dives guided one‑on‑one by a private PADI instructor; aside from the two mandated modules (Deep and Underwater Navigation), the remaining dives are chosen and paced to your interests to build confidence and new skills.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this day works for — and how participants should expect to engage.

1
Active FamiliesSuitable for participants across age ranges — the offer is listed as 'All Ages.'
2
Divers Building SkillsAimed at those seeking structured, skills‑based dives; the format includes required modules plus electives you select with your instructor.
3
Solo AdventurersAppropriate for individual divers who want private, instructor‑led progression through the five adventure dives.
4
Multi‑generation GroupsThe 'All Ages' designation means mixed‑age groups can participate, with instructors tailoring dives accordingly.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

This is a single‑day course with a stated duration of 7 hours; plan to meet the operator at the designated check‑in point.

What to Bring

Coordinate gear and personal requirements directly with Punta Cana Scuba Diving and your private PADI instructor when you check in.

Meeting Point & Operator

Meet at Punta Cana Scuba Diving by El Tour Caribet for check‑in and briefing with your instructor.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the course?

The course duration is 7 hours.

How many dives are included?

The course includes five adventure dives.

Which dives are mandatory?

Two dives are required: the Deep Adventure Dive and the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive.

What certification will I receive?

Upon completion you will be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and will be able to dive to 30 meters/100 feet.

Where do I meet for the course?

Meeting point is Punta Cana Scuba Diving By El Tour Caribet.

Can I choose the other dives?

Yes — you plan your learning path with your private PADI instructor and choose the three elective adventure dives to match your interests.