PUERTO RICO SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Three Dives, One Certificate: PADI Adventure Diver from Puerto Rico, Las Palmas, Spain
A compact, approx. 3-day program that converts three qualifying adventure dives into a PADI Adventure Diver certification—this guide explains prerequisites, required dives and optional electives.
Three Dives, One Certificate: PADI Adventure Diver from Puerto Rico, Las Palmas, Spain.
The PADI Adventure Diver program run by Blue Water Diving in Puerto Rico, Las Palmas, Spain lets certified open-water divers notch additional, focused dives into a recognized qualification. Complete any three Adventure Dives to earn the PADI Adventure Diver certification, or extend the program to five specified dives to progress to the Advanced Open Water Diver level.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fast path to PADI Adventure Diver
Finish any three Adventure Dives and you’ll earn the PADI Adventure Diver certification; the program is designed as a focused, practical set of dives that build experience and confidence in the water.
Two required core dives: Deep and Underwater Navigation
The program includes two core Adventure Dives—Deep and Underwater Navigation—that establish essential skills before you select the remaining dives to suit your interests.
Tailor the final dives to your interests
After the two core dives, choose three additional Adventure Dives from a menu that includes Boat Diver, Night Diver, Wreck Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search and Recovery, Underwater Naturalist, AWARE Fish Identification, Underwater Photographer and Enriched Air (Nitrox) options.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
Over roughly three days you execute focused adventure dives with an instructor from Blue Water Diving: two mandated core dives (Deep and Underwater Navigation) plus additional chosen adventure dives. Complete three adventure dives and you graduate as a PADI Adventure Diver; if you complete the two core dives plus three more (five total), you can earn the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
CERTIFICATION
Fast path to PADI Adventure Diver
Finish any three Adventure Dives and you’ll earn the PADI Adventure Diver certification; the program is designed as a focused, practical set of dives that build experience and confidence in the water.
CORE SKILLS
Two required core dives: Deep and Underwater Navigation
The program includes two core Adventure Dives—Deep and Underwater Navigation—that establish essential skills before you select the remaining dives to suit your interests.
ELECTIVES
Tailor the final dives to your interests
After the two core dives, choose three additional Adventure Dives from a menu that includes Boat Diver, Night Diver, Wreck Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search and Recovery, Underwater Naturalist, AWARE Fish Identification, Underwater Photographer and Enriched Air (Nitrox) options.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your log book; the Adventures in Diving crew pack is provided by the operator. You will receive a medical statement as part of booking confirmation that must be completed prior to diving.
Enriched Air (Nitrox) is offered as an elective but will incur additional fees; confirm equipment and fee details with the operator when booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many dives do I need to earn the PADI Adventure Diver certification?
Complete any three Adventure Dives to earn the PADI Adventure Diver certification.
Can I use the Adventure Diver toward Advanced Open Water Diver?
Yes — if you complete the Deep Adventure Dive, Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive and three additional Adventure Dives (five total), you can earn the Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
What are the prerequisites?
You must hold a PADI Open Water Diver certification or a qualifying certification from another organization; a medical statement is also required.
How long does the program take?
The program runs approximately 3 days.
What does the price cover and how much does it cost?
The listed rate is €180 per person. Confirm with Blue Water Diving which course materials, dives and extras are covered at that rate when you book.
What equipment or materials are provided?
The Adventures in Diving crew pack is provided by the operator; you should bring your log book and complete the required medical statement prior to diving.