PADI Adventure Diver

Course Overview & Training Objectives

A modular stepping-stone milestone positioned between Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver. Divers complete any three elective Adventure Dives from the PADI Adventures in Diving syllabus (e.g. Peak Performance Buoyancy, Fish ID, Boat, Night, or Deep). Each completed Adventure Dive credits directly as Dive 1 toward the respective PADI Specialty Diver certification.

Operational Envelope

  • Max Depth: 30m (100ft)
  • Decompression: No decompression
  • Breathing Gases: Air
  • Equipment Rig: Single cylinder

Course Structure & Training Requirements

  • Course Duration: 1 to 2 Days
  • Required Training Dives: 3 in-water dives
  • Classroom & Theory: 4 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent); min age 10 (or 12 for Deep Adventure Dive)