PADI Adventure Diver

Complete three Adventure Divers (underwater photography, fish identification, etc.) and earn the Adventure Diver certification, a subgroup of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course.

The Adventure Diver course is a subset of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course. Have you always wanted to try digital underwater photography, fish identification or dry suit diving? There’s a long list of scuba adventures you can take part in during this program. Complete three Adventure Dives and you earn the Adventure Diver certification. It’s a great opportunity to work with your instructor to build your scuba skills and gain more confidence. Get a taste of what you like and enjoy scuba diving more than ever.

What the Course Entails

You can choose what you’re most interested in learning. Need to work on your buoyancy skills? Try the Peak Performance Buoyancy Adventure Dive. Want to know what you’re looking at down there? Try the AWARE - Fish Identification or Underwater Naturalist Adventure Dives. You’ll plan your path with your instructor, go over what you need to know and dive in quickly.

Course Duration: 2 Days

Course Pre-requisites

Course Flow

This PADI adventure can be done in any of the resorts listed below.

  • Sharm El Sheikh
  • Hurghada
  • Marsa Alam
  • Palau


  • How Can I Get Started?

    Register for Advanced Open Water Diver Online - PADI’s eLearning option - to get started immediately. The web-based system lets you learn about seven of the most popular Adventure Dives at your own pace through an easy to use, interactive program. You also have access to an online version of the Adventures in Diving manual and can complete sections for other Adventure Dives as directed by your PADI Instructor.

    You can also choose to read the Adventures in Diving manual and watch the Adventures in Diving video (a book and DVD package). Stop by your local PADI Dive Centre and Resort to enrol in the course, get your materials and start learning. Your PADI Instructor will meet with you to schedule knowledge review sessions along with your Adventure Dives.

    What is the next adventure?

    You can continue the adventure with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification. Some of these dives will contribute towards your next qualification.

    Holidays featuring this Course

    Solo Divers

    Atmosphere Resorts & Spa

    Philippines, The Visayas

    The Atmosphere Resort has an ideal location and offers comfort, quality and easy access to some of the top diving areas in the Philippines including Apo Island and the Dauin Marine Sanctuary.

    • Boutique Resort
    • PADI 5* dive centre & Free NITROX
    • Volcanic sand beach
    • Choice of restaurants
    • Ideal for families & couples
    • 20 minutes from Apo Island

    Solo Divers

    Atmosphere Resorts & Spa

    Philippines, The Visayas

    The Atmosphere Resort has an ideal location and offers comfort, quality and easy access to some of the top diving areas in the Philippines including Apo Island and the Dauin Marine Sanctuary.

    • Boutique Resort
    • PADI 5* dive centre & Free NITROX
    • Volcanic sand beach
    • Choice of restaurants
    • Ideal for families & couples
    • 20 minutes from Apo Island

    Solo Divers

    Borneo Mabul Resort

    TBC

    The Borneo Divers Mabul Resort occupies a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach on the north of Mabul Island just 45 minutes away from Malaysia Borneo by speedboat.

    • Divers resort with 30 rooms
    • Full board inc 3 boat dives per day
    • Unlimited house reef diving
    • Dive Sipadan/Mabul/Kapalai
    • Pool/Restaurant/TV Room
    • Suitable for all types of traveller

    Solo Divers

    Blue Star Dive And Resort

    Philippines, The Visayas

    Blue Star Dive and Resort is a peaceful boutique stay in Anda, Bohol, offering ocean-view rooms, relaxed dining, and a PADI 5-Star dive centre with easy access to vibrant reefs.

    • Located on Bohol Island
    • PADI 5 Star Dive Resort
    • Swimming Pool & Sea-view Jacuzzi
    • Beautiful House Reef & Dive Sites
    • Small and Intimate Resort
    • Restaurant and Bar

    Solo Divers

    Movenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna

    Red Sea, Hurghada

    The Mövenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna is beautifully situated on a peninsula with a private beachfront, offering stunning views and an ideal setting paired with extensive luxury facilities.

    • Prime Red Sea Location
    • Spacious Accommodations
    • Extensive Leisure Facilities
    • Spa and Restaurants for dining
    • Wide Range of Activities like Golf and other sports

    Solo Divers

    Allegro Cozumel Resort

    Mexico, Riviera Maya

    The Allegro Cozumel Resort is situated right on San Francisco Beach on the famous island of Cozumel where two worlds of adventure co-exist, the fun in the sun and the amazing undersea world.

    • Located on Cozumel Island
    • Private sandy beach
    • All Inclusive resort
    • Pro Dive Mexico on-site
    • Located on Playa Del Carmen
    • Family Friendly with Kids club

    Solo Divers

    Allegro Cozumel Resort

    Mexico, Riviera Maya

    The Allegro Cozumel Resort is situated right on San Francisco Beach on the famous island of Cozumel where two worlds of adventure co-exist, the fun in the sun and the amazing undersea world.

    • Located on Cozumel Island
    • Private sandy beach
    • All Inclusive resort
    • Pro Dive Mexico on-site
    • Located on Playa Del Carmen
    • Family Friendly with Kids club