Advanced Open Water Course - Ocean Boat Dives
Schedule
Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
3853 Acline Rd #116, Punta Gorda, FL, United States, Florida 33950 | Punta Gorda, FL
For students who want to complete their Advanced course in the ocean, this option offers flexibility, travel, and access to some of Florida’s most exciting dive sites.
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🌊 Popular Dive Locations
Sites are selected with students based on interests, conditions, and scheduling. Favorites include:
• The Florida Keys
• Boynton Beach
• Pompano Beach
• …and many more around South Florida
Note: Dive charters and travel expenses are not included in the course fee.
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📚 Course Requirements — 6 Training Dives
Students will complete:
• Deep Dive
• Navigation Dive
• Night Dive
• 3 Additional Dives tailored to your goals (examples: wreck, buoyancy, drift, search & recovery)
Small group sizes ensure personalized attention, hands-on coaching, and a supportive learning environment.
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✅ Included with Enrollment
• Professional Instruction
• NAUI eLearning Access
• Certification Processing
• Required Gas Fills
• Lead Weights
Not Included
• Dive boat fees
• BCD/Reg/Computer (available if needed)
• Slate & dive lights
• SMB & reel (required for boat dives)
• Lodging & accommodations
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🗓 Typical Weekend Itinerary — Ocean Advanced Course
Friday Evening
• Classroom session, paperwork, and gear checks
• Location: Depth Finder’s Scuba — 3853 Acline Road #116, Punta Gorda, FL
• Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday
• Travel to chosen dive site
• Two afternoon boat dives
• One twilight dive
• One night dive
Sunday
• Morning boat dives
• Log dives & head home!
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/AOW-Ocean
Where is it happening?
3853 Acline Rd #116, Punta Gorda, FL, United States, Florida 33950Event Location & Nearby Stays:













