KEY LARGO WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Two Days in Key Largo: Go Beyond the Open Water — Deep, Navigate and Wreck Dive
A 2-day, five-dive PADI Advanced Open Water course in Key Largo that sharpens navigation and buoyancy, introduces deep and wreck dives, and awards certification to 100 feet.
Two Days in Key Largo: Go Beyond the Open Water — Deep, Navigate and Wreck Dive.
Set among the reefs and wrecks of the Florida Keys, the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Key Largo is an experience-based, two-day program that moves you from basic open-water skills into deeper, more varied dive environments. The course is taught from the operator’s boat and focuses on five instructor-led Adventure Dives designed to build confidence and expand what you can do underwater.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Five Adventure Dives to Expand Your Skillset
Over two days you complete five instructor-led Adventure Dives—underwater navigation, peak performance buoyancy, deployable SMB, a deep dive and a wreck dive—each aimed at widening your comfort and capability in open water.
Reefs, Wrecks and Variable Conditions
The course places you on Key Largo’s reefs and wrecks, giving hands-on experience in varied environments where deep and wreck diving skills are practiced alongside navigation and buoyancy work.
Certification that Opens Deeper Sites
On successful completion you earn PADI Advanced Open Water certification, which allows you to dive to 100 feet and opens access to a broader range of dive sites.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
The course is compact and hands-on: after completing PADI eLearning before arrival, you spend two days on the water with an instructor, practicing specific skills in real conditions from the boat and building toward deeper and more technical dives.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is (and isn’t) for
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
You must finish the PADI Advanced Open Water eLearning prior to arrival (approximately 6–8 hours) so in-water time is dedicated to instructor-led skill dives.
All course dives are conducted from the operator’s boat; plan for instructor-led, on-water sessions and boat-based entry and exit procedures.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the course take?
The course runs two days of in-water training, approximately 4 hours each day; planning for a third day as a weather buffer is recommended.
What are the prerequisites?
Divers must be at least 12 years old, in good health, and already certified as a PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent from another agency.
Do I need to complete any coursework before I arrive?
Yes — you are required to complete the PADI Advanced Open Water eLearning prior to arrival (about 6–8 hours).
What dives are included in the five Adventure Dives?
Typical Adventure Dives include underwater navigation, peak performance buoyancy, deployable SMB, a deep dive and a wreck dive (the wreck dive may be adjusted based on conditions).
How deep can I go after certification?
After completing the course you are certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, which allows you to dive to 100 feet.
Can I take this immediately after my Open Water course?
Yes — the Advanced course can be taken immediately after completing the PADI Open Water Diver certification.