Welcome to the SCUBA Steve's Advanced Open Water Course!! During this course you will polish the skills you learned during Open Water training, learn how to navigate and plan for dives, and much more! This course consists of 6 adventurous dives spread over 2 days in a single weekend. On Saturday we head to the Gulf to explore 3 amazing shipwrecks making your AOW certification a truly memorable experience!! On Sunday we head to Hudson Grotto to complete the required dives of deep, navigation, and limited visibility.

1) Open Water Certification

2) 15 years of age

3) Your own dive computer and dive light (which I can assist you with)

4) An adventurous spirit

7+ days before, full refund minus deposit

4-6 days before, 50% refund or 100% credit

Less than 96 hours before, no refund but 70% credit toward future offering

Sunday - We will meet at Hudson Grotto at 9:00AM and will complete 3 dives - Navigation, Deep, and limited visibility as well as explore the grotto!

Dive into history on our Shipwreck Trek, one of the most unique and exciting dive experiences the Bradenton area has to offer. This signature three-dive trip takes you on a tour of three remarkable underwater sites, each with its own story and character waiting to be explored beneath the warm Gulf waters.

Your adventure begins on the Docs Barge at 60', where three tanks rest alongside the sunken barge, creating an expansive artificial reef system bursting with marine life. Schools of fish weave through the structures as soft corals and sponges blanket every surface, making this an incredible starting point for your underwater journey.

Next, you'll drop down to the Sailboat at 60', a charming wreck that sits upright on the sandy bottom, her mast still reaching toward the surface as if she were ready to catch the wind once more. The Sailboat is a favorite among underwater photographers and divers of all experience levels.

Your final dive brings you to the Debbie Ann at 45', a beloved local wreck known for its impressive marine biodiversity. Lionfish, goliath grouper, snook, and moray eels are just a few of the residents you might encounter as you make your way through this storied vessel.

Whether you are a seasoned diver or just getting your fins wet, the Shipwreck Trek is an unforgettable experience that showcases the best of Bradenton's underwater world. Book your spot today and see for yourself why this trip keeps divers coming back again and again.