Already Open Water? Level up with adventure dives at our PADI centre in Cidade Velha — about 30 minutes from Praia. Peak Performance Buoyancy, navigation, night, deep and wreck — €300 (~2 days).
Advanced Open Water builds on your Open Water skills with 5 adventure dives. You gain confidence in new environments and can dive deeper (up to 30 m with a buddy) once certified.
You train on Santiago’s south coast — no other dive school operates here, so your group is alone on the site. Warm Atlantic water, volcanic rock and historic wrecks.
Complete the PADI eLearning chapters before each session when you can. Day sessions start at 9:00; the night dive starts at 20:00. Day finish between 15:00 and 19:00 depending on the group.
Meeting point: Cidade Velha Diving on Google Maps.
Introduction · knowledge review (Peak Performance Buoyancy and Underwater Navigation) · two dives to apply and practice your skills.
Preparation: read and study Peak Performance Buoyancy and Deep Diving before Day 1.
End: between 15:00 and 19:00, depending on group progress.
Knowledge review: Night Diving · one night dive to apply your skills.
Preparation: read and study the Night Diving section before the session.
End: between 21:30 and 22:30, depending on group progress.
Knowledge review: Deep Diving and Wreck Diving · two dives to apply what you’ve learned · logbook completion · final talk and course debrief.
Preparation: read and study Search & Recovery and Wreck Diving before Day 2.
End: between 15:00 and 19:00, depending on group progress.
On the south coast there is no other dive school — you practise buoyancy, navigation, night, deep and wreck without sharing the site with charter boats. Ideal after Open Water, and the step before Rescue Diver.
Staying in Praia? About 30 minutes by hiace. Full rates on the price list.
€300 all-inclusive at Cidade Velha Diving (equipment, adventure dives and certification). About two days, including one night dive.
Yes. You need a PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent) certification. Minimum age 12 (Junior limits apply).
Five adventure dives: Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Navigation, Night, Deep and Wreck — over two days with an evening night dive.
No. We are the only dive school operating on the south of Santiago Island, so your group is alone on the site.
Many divers continue with Rescue Diver (€350) — the natural next step toward Divemaster.
WhatsApp us your dates — we will confirm availability for Advanced Open Water.