Question 1

Advanced Open Water Course:

Accepted Answer

Over a course of 3 days you will complete the following dives:
Peak Performance Buoyancy​*
Underwater Navigation*​
Deep Diving*
Night Diving​
Wreck Diving or Underwater Naturalist *conditions dependent*

* indicates required program dives

Question 2

What You Will Need:

Accepted Answer

PADI e-Learning & Crew Pak
Completed Student Medical Statement
This program requires students to have their own gear. If you do not have your own gear, DiVE KS can rent items for use @ a discounted student rate. 
Required Gear
Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Boots​*
Hood/Gloves
BCD
Regulator and Alternate Air Source (Octo)  
Computer (or timing device & eRDP/RDP Table
Wetsuit (7mm preferred) or Drysuit* (if certified)
Tank & Weights
Specialty Gear
Dive Light/ Backup Light​*
Dive Knife*
Surface Marker Buoy*
Compass*
Whistle, Air Horn, etc*

* indicates gear that we do not rent

Question 3

Cost of Program:

Accepted Answer

Advanced OW Diver e-Learning: $240.00 + taxes              eLearning fees go directly to PADIAdvanced OW Diver Crew-Pak Ultimate: $158.50 - includes SMB and Whistle + Advanced Open Water Program: $825.00

Question 4

How To Enroll:

Accepted Answer

Ready to start your scuba journey? Contact us at 978-916-0041 or info.diveks@gmail.com to sign up today!
You can start now by purchasing the PADI Advanced Open Water e-Learning

Question 5

Why Train with DiVE KS?

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Small Class Sizes. Big Results.
Our classes are capped at  5 students max. That means more one-on-one time with your instructor, faster skill development, and safer, more confident diving. No overcrowded groups of 10+ divers here.

Your Schedule. Your Pace.
We build training around you—not the other way around. Traveling? Working odd hours? We’ve got you covered with flexible scheduling.

No Surprise Fees. Ever.
No eLearning transfer fees, no last-minute add-ons—just transparent pricing and top value.

Real Training. No Shortcuts.
We don't mass-produce divers. We train you to dive the right way with safety, and confidence—so you're truly ready to dive.

The Best Instructors Around. Period.
Our highly rated instructors are known for their patience, professionalism, and passion. Divers who have experienced training at different facilities constantly rate our instruction as superior.

“I started at another shop and ended up retraining with DiVE KS. It was a night and day difference  - I  felt safer and it was higher quality training – One of many students who trained with DiVE KS.

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