BETHLEHEM SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Bethlehem’s Lake Hydra: Push Beyond 60 ft in the PADI Advanced Open Water Course
A focused, two-day program (ages 16+) that pairs PADI eLearning with five open-water dives at Lake Hydra to sharpen navigation skills and complete deep and specialty dives.
Bethlehem’s Lake Hydra: Push Beyond 60 ft in the PADI Advanced Open Water Course.
This PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course stages a compact, confidence-building progression: a self-paced PADI eLearning component followed by in-person dives at Lake Hydra, where divers practice navigation and undertake deep and specialty dives to expand experience below 60 feet.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Five Open-Water Dives to Build Experience
The in-person portion includes five open-water dives at Lake Hydra, giving you structured repetitions to refine buoyancy, buddy procedures, and task-loading under real conditions.
Practical Compass and Site Navigation
Navigation practice is a core element of the course—expect targeted exercises to read bearings and manage underwater route-finding under instructor supervision.
Deep Dive Training — Explore Below 60 ft
The syllabus includes in-person deep-diving sessions designed to acclimate divers to greater depths and the equipment considerations that come with them.
What the day feels like
What the two-day course feels like
The course starts with PADI eLearning to cover theory at your own pace, then shifts to Lake Hydra for concentrated in-water time: multiple, focused dives that layer navigation drills, specialty skills and a supervised deep dive so you leave with broader practical experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs over two days total; plan around those consecutive days to complete five open-water dives and the required in-water training.
Students must bring a dive computer, compass, dive knife, whistle and a surface marker buoy (SMB); rental equipment (regulator, octo, BC, gauge, 7mm wetsuit, boots, gloves, hood, mask, fins, snorkel, tank & weights) is provided.
Course fee is $599 per diver; transportation to Lake Hydra is not included and must be arranged separately. To book, submit an inquiry and instructor Raul will contact you with available dates.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The course is conducted over two days total.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 16 years old.
How much does the course cost?
The price is $599 per diver.
What does the course include?
The program includes PADI eLearning, five open-water dives at Lake Hydra, and a full set of rental equipment including regulator, octo, BC, gauge, 7mm wetsuit, boots, gloves, hood, mask, fins, snorkel, tank and weights.
Is transportation to the dive site included?
No — transportation to Lake Hydra is not included in the ticket price and must be arranged separately.
How do I book or get dates?
Send a booking inquiry; instructor Raul will reach out with available dates. For questions call 212.645.1234 (select 1 for sales) or email [email protected].
What personal gear must I bring?
Students must bring a dive computer, compass, dive knife, whistle and a surface marker buoy (SMB).