ADVANCED PADI COURSE

EXPAND YOUR SKILLS IN THE ROSARIO ISLANDS

Anyone with a PADI Open Water certification and at least 12 years of age can begin their Advanced Open Water Diver course by downloading the theory to their device. After completing the reading, you can finish the program in just two exciting days in the Rosario Islands, Cartagena’s top diving location.

This advanced course includes 5 specialty dives: Deep and Navigation are mandatory. You may choose optional specialties such as Night diving, Underwater Naturalist, Peak Performance Buoyancy, or Fish Identification, among others.

WITH THIS PLAN, YOU MUST STAY AT LEAST ONE NIGHT IN A HOTEL ON THE ISLANDS AND WAIT AT LEAST 18 HOURS BEFORE TAKING A FLIGHT.

WHAT TO EXPECT

PHASE ONE – THEORY 

  • Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive the digital course book and reading instructions by email.

  • Study the different specialties and complete the corresponding knowledge reviews.

SECOND PHASE – PRACTICE 

FIRST DAY

  •  Meet us at the pier (Muelle de la Bodeguita), just 5 minutes from Cartagena’s historic center, at 8:00 a.m.

  • One-hour speedboat transfer to the Rosario Islands.

  • Welcome at our dive base located in one of the top hotels on the islands.

  • Theory review and equipment setup.

  • Two open water specialty dives.

  • Lunch included, followed by additional theory discussion.

  • Night dive experience.

  • Transfer to your hotel for the night on the island (hotel not included).

SECOND DAY

  • Two additional specialty dives.

  • Lunch (not included).

  • Return to Cartagena at 3:00 p.m., with arrival around 4:15 p.m.

  • Processing of your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver license.

WHAT’S  INCLUDED:

  • Access to the PADI Advanced eLearning Course

  • Entry to Rosario Islands National Park

  • Diving insurance (mandatory)

  • Roundtrip boat transfer Cartagena–Rosario Islands–Cartagena

  • Theory briefings before each dive

  • 5 certification dives with a PADI instructor

  • Full scuba gear for all training

  • Lunch on Day 1

  • PADI certification card

  • Eco-social support: A portion of your payment supports our DIVE TO HEAL program for coral restoration and adaptive dive for people with disabilities.

  • NOTE: If you are already staying on the islands, transfers and lunch are not included

    WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

    • Ground transfer to the marina in Cartagena

    • Hotel in the Rosario islans

    • Photos or videos of your dives

    • Optional gratuities.

    • Food beyond the included lunch.

    • Any services not explicitly mentioned.

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

    By booking this activity, you agree to our terms and conditions, cancellation policy, and personal data processing. SEE HERE.

    PRICES AND RESERVATIONS WITH 10% DISCOUNT LEAVING FROM CARTAGENA
    PRICES WITH 10% DISCOUN IF YOU ARE ALREADY ON THE ROSARIO ISLANDS

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