Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Tenerife: what’s included, price and when to take it
Take the next step after Open Water and build confidence in more varied dive environments.
Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Tenerife: what’s included, price and when to take it
Take the next step after Open Water and build confidence in more varied dive environments.
The Advanced Open Water Diver course in Tenerife is the natural next step if you already have an Open Water certification and want to feel more confident, explore different dive environments and expand your limits with professional supervision. 🤿 It is not only for expert divers: it is designed to help certified divers keep learning while doing real dives with an instructor.
Quick answer: the Advanced Open Water Diver course usually includes 5 Adventure Dives, commonly with Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation as required dives, plus 3 additional dives depending on the dive centre and local conditions. In Tenerife, prices vary depending on agency, eLearning, equipment, insurance and logistics, but many courses are roughly in the €280 to €450 range. Always confirm exactly what is included before booking.
This guide does not replace the final information from the dive centre, because each school may work with different packages, agencies and conditions. 🧭 But it will help you understand what you are paying for, who the course is best suited to and what to ask before booking. If you are still comparing levels, start with our guide to Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water and Advanced course differences.
🤿 What is the Advanced Open Water Diver course?
The Advanced Open Water Diver course is a continuation course for already certified divers. 🐠 Its goal is to give you experience in different diving situations, such as deep diving, underwater navigation, buoyancy control, wreck diving, boat diving, night diving or underwater photography, depending on what the centre offers and what conditions allow.
According to PADI, the Advanced Open Water Diver course is built around 5 Adventure Dives, including the Deep Adventure Dive and the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive. You can check the official reference here: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver. 🤿
- You do not need to be an expert: you need an Open Water Diver certification or equivalent.
- It is a practical course: you learn by diving, not only by studying theory.
- It usually includes 5 dives: two are commonly required and three may vary.
- It expands your experience: depth, navigation, buoyancy and new environments.
- It may open more guided dive options: some sites require more experience or advanced certification.
- It does not make you an expert overnight: it gives you tools, but real confidence grows with dives.
🧭 What’s included in an Advanced Open Water course in Tenerife?
Tenerife is a strong place to take the course because the island offers volcanic seascapes, walls, deeper dive sites, possible wreck dives and conditions where navigation and buoyancy can be practised in a very real way. 🌋 A typical programme combines 5 instructor-led dives, theory or eLearning, briefings, underwater exercises and certification processing if it is included in the package.
| Course element | What it usually includes | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Dives | 5 Adventure Dives with an instructor. | Whether they are shore dives, boat dives or a mix. |
| Required dives | Deep dive and underwater navigation. | Actual maximum depth and dive site conditions. |
| Optional dives | Buoyancy, wreck, boat, night, photography or others. | Which options the centre can offer during your dates. |
| Equipment | Sometimes full kit, tank and weights. | Whether computer, wetsuit, insurance or rental are extra. |
| Certification | Digital certification after completing the requirements. | Whether certification fees and eLearning are included. |
Advanced Open Water Diver price in Tenerife
The price of the Advanced course in Tenerife depends on the centre, training agency and what is included in the package. 💶 As a realistic guide, many courses are around €280 to €450, but the final price may change if it includes eLearning, certification fees, rental equipment, insurance, boat dives or specific dive sites. Some local offers may look cheaper at first, while more complete packages can cost more.
That is why you should never compare only the headline price. 🧾 A cheaper course may not include certification, eLearning, insurance or full equipment rental; a higher price may include better logistics, smaller groups or more interesting dive sites. For a wider cost overview, read our guide to diving prices in Tenerife.
FED tip: for an Advanced course, do not choose only the lowest price. Check whether the centre works with certified instructors, controlled group sizes, clear briefings, checked equipment, dive computers, clear insurance conditions and dive sites suited to your real level. On dives involving depth, navigation or wrecks, the quality of supervision matters a lot.
What will you learn?
The most valuable part of the Advanced course is that it takes you beyond the same easy dive profile. 🧭 You practise navigation, improve buoyancy, manage depth with more awareness and understand how dive planning changes when the profile becomes more demanding. This is especially useful if you later want to join more varied guided dives or travel to destinations where additional experience is expected.
✅ Who should take Advanced Open Water?
The Advanced Open Water Diver course makes sense if you already have Open Water and want more confidence, more experience and access to more varied dives. 🤿 It can also be a smart choice if you have only done a few dives after your first certification and would rather keep progressing with instructor feedback than simply accumulate dives without structure.
It may be right for you if…
- You already have Open Water Diver and want structured progression.
- You want better buoyancy control and calmer air consumption.
- You are interested in wrecks, walls or deeper dives, always within recreational limits.
- You want to dive while travelling where some centres ask for advanced certification.
- You lack confidence navigating underwater or using a compass.
- You want to try different specialities before choosing one in depth.
It may be better to wait if…
- You finished Open Water a long time ago and have not dived since: a refresher may be better first.
- You still struggle with basic buoyancy: a few calm guided dives may help before Advanced.
- You only want to go deep: the real goal is learning, not chasing metres.
- You do not know what the price includes: ask for a clear breakdown before booking.
If you are not certified yet, start with the Open Water Diver course in Tenerife. 🐠 If you are already certified and simply want to enjoy guided dives without taking a course, you can explore options such as diving in Las Chafiras or read our general guide to scuba diving in Tenerife.
❓ FAQ about Advanced Open Water in Tenerife
How many dives are included in Advanced Open Water?
It usually includes 5 Adventure Dives. In PADI, deep diving and underwater navigation are required, while the other three depend on the centre, environment and your goals. 🤿
How deep can I dive with Advanced Open Water?
With many recreational agencies, Advanced Open Water allows dives down to 30 metres within training and experience limits. Every dive still needs to be planned according to conditions, buddy, guide and your real comfort level. 🧭
How long does the Advanced course take in Tenerife?
It often takes 2 or 3 days, depending on logistics, number of trips, boat availability, the centre’s schedule and whether you complete the theory in advance. 📅
Do I need a lot of dives after Open Water?
You do not need to be an expert, but you should be certified as Open Water or equivalent and feel reasonably comfortable underwater. If you have not dived for a while, ask about a refresher first. ✅
Does the price always include equipment and certification?
No, not always. Some centres include equipment, insurance, eLearning and certification fees; others list them separately. Always ask what is included before booking. 💶
Is Advanced Open Water the same as a speciality course?
No. Advanced introduces you to several different dive areas. A speciality course goes deeper into one specific topic, such as wreck diving, nitrox, deep diving or buoyancy. 🐠
In short, the Advanced Open Water Diver course in Tenerife is worth considering if you want to progress with supervision, gain confidence and open the door to more varied dives. If you are unsure whether to do it now or wait, you can contact Family Elite Divers and we will help you compare options with selected local partner centres.
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