Three Days to Deeper Blue: PADI Advanced Open Water in Protaras

PROTARAS WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE

Three Days to Deeper Blue: PADI Advanced Open Water in Protaras

A three-day PADI Advanced Open Water course that covers five dives—including deep and navigation dives—with options such as wreck and night diving; this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.

Three Days to Deeper Blue: PADI Advanced Open Water in Protaras.

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Location
Protaras
Operator
Taba Diving Centre
Category
Water Activities
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Elevate your diving skills with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Protaras. Over three focused days you complete five dives—among them a deep and a navigation dive—while choosing three additional adventure dives to build experience and confidence under a PADI Instructor.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE COURSE

Five dives across three days

The program consists of five dives spread over three days, designed to broaden skills beyond Open Water through targeted adventure dives.

THE SKILLS

Deep and navigation specialties

Two required dives—deep and navigation—are paired with three elective adventure dives you select to match your interests and learning goals.

THE OPTIONS

Choose wreck, night, photography and more

Beyond the core dives the course offers options such as wreck or night diving and other adventure specialties to expand practical experience.

What the day feels like

What it feels like to dive this course

Three concentrated days of guided instruction lead you through five dives that advance your confidence and underwater competence—combining mandatory skills-focused dives with electives that let you tailor the experience.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this course suits—and who should wait.

1
Advanced recreational diversWell suited to divers seeking structured, skill-focused progression beyond Open Water certification.
2
Teen divers (12+)Ages 10 and older.
3
New or inexperienced diversNot ideal for complete beginners—this is an advanced-level course intended for divers progressing from initial certification.
4
Divers seeking specialty exposureA good match for divers who want to sample specialties such as wreck or night diving while building core advanced skills.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration & Schedule

Three days total; the course runs 8 hours per day. The operator will contact you to schedule specific dates and times.

What to Bring

Bring a swimsuit and personal essentials; further gear details are provided by the operator prior to the course.

Booking & Start

You will be contacted to arrange the course schedule and start details.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Advanced Open Water course?

The course runs over three days, with approximately eight hours of scheduled activity per day.

How many dives are included?

You complete five dives over the three days, including a required deep dive and a navigation dive plus three adventure dives of your choice.

What types of adventure dives can I choose?

Options include wreck, night, navigation, photography and other adventure dives as selected for the course.

Is there a minimum age to participate?

Yes—participants must be at least 12 years old to enroll in this course.

How do I arrange the course dates?

The operator will contact you to schedule your course and confirm dates.

What should I remember to bring?

At minimum, bring a swimsuit; the operator will provide further guidance on gear and personal items to bring.