Who this course is for:

• Any certified open water scuba diver who wishes to expand their diver knowledge and skill set
• Any certified open water scuba diver who would like to advance in dive training
• Any certified open water scuba diver who would like to experience an introduction to SDI specialties

Course Prerequisites:

• Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent
• SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent, SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent*

*Note: Junior divers (10-15) can only take specialties approved for their age

Limits for Junior Divers:
Deep Diving: Maximum depth for divers 10-15 is 21 metres/70 feet
Dry suit; minimum age 12
Wreck: Limited penetration minimum age 15

You don’t have to be “advanced” to take this course – you can start right after earning your SDI Open Water Scuba Diver certification.

This course helps build your confidence, knowledge and expand your scuba skills through five different Adventure Dives. You will try out different specialties while gaining experience under the supervision of your Letts Dive Instructor. You log dives and develop capabilities as you find new ways to have fun scuba diving.

The SDI Advanced Adventurer class has two required dives, Deep and Navigation.  You will then have three additional dives to round out your experience.  We do have dives that we recommend based on our dive locations and site limitations/capabilities, as well as being open to your input, dive wishes, and goals. 

Additionally, each Adventure Dive can be used toward the first dive of each of the corresponding Specialty Course (including Deep and Navigation Specialties). If you’ve already taken a specialty diver course, ask your instructor if you’ve earned credit towards your SDI Advanced Adventurer course as an Adventure Dive.

YOU MUST BE SIGNED UP FOR THIS CLASS NO LATER THAN ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE CLASS – Forms and eLearning must be done three days prior to the first night of class.  The eLearning may take you 8 to 12 hours or more to complete.  Additionally, if there are any reasons that you would need to get a physician to sign your medical release for the course this must also be done by three days before the first date of class.  

If the eLearning or forms are not completed prior to the start of the class, you will need to be rescheduled to another class and a $150 rescheduling fee will be assessed.

Classes are held "locally" and in Key Largo, check the specific class date to see the course location.

• All classes require a 4 person minimum. 
• "Local" classes are held at Lake Denton and Hudson Grotto
• Classes held in Key Largo will have associated Charter fees.  
• Classes held in Key Largo may need a short meeting before the class for paperwork and to go over compass navigation.
• Tips, food, and lodging are not included in the course price.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE/HAVE THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL GEAR/ACCESSORIES:

• Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Boots  
  • (Mask must be non-mirrored and fins must be scuba fins, not snorkel or freediving fins)
• BCD
• Regulator set with SPG and depth gauge or better (i.e. A.I. computer/transmitter)
• Audible emergency surface signaling device (whistle)
• Visual emergency surface signaling device - Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) and a reel (able to be deployed at the safety stop if needed)
• Adequate exposure protection for local dive conditions.
• Cutting tool
• Dive computer
• Compass
• Logbook

Additional recommended equipment/accessories include:

• Gloves - not required but you will want gloves for dives in Key Largo (Spiegel Grove, Duane, Bibb, etc.) to descend the mooring lines.
• Dive slate

You may also use or be required to purchase specialized gear depending on the Adventure Dives that you participate in (lights, camera, etc.).

As an "add on class", once you have signed up for Advanced Adventure Diver, you can add SDI Computer Nitrox for 10% off.  This is a great addition to your certifications and will benefit you when you do your Deep Dive and possibly Wreck dive in some locations.  This certification is a recommended "must" for anyone who will be doing a lot of diving.

***Ask us about INTEREST FREE FINANCING (6 or 12 months), available for all learning packages and gear.***