SDI Advanced Adventure Diver

Course Overview & Training Objectives

The SDI Advanced Adventure Diver program provides certified open water divers with a direct, practical sample of five distinct specialty areas without requiring five separate standalone courses. Two core dives are mandatory—Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation—supplemented by three instructor-approved elective adventure dives. Successful completion extends the diver's certified operational envelope to 30 meters.

Operational Envelope

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

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 2 to 3 Days
• Required Training Dives: 5 in-water dives
• Classroom & Theory: 6 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

SDI Open Water Scuba Diver (or Junior) or equivalent; min age 18 (10–14 for Junior with depth restricted to 21m/70ft)