# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Advanced Open Water Course - Ocean Boat Dives
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Ready to take your diving skills to the next level? The NAUI Advanced Open Water Diver course at Depth Finder’s Scuba is designed for certified divers looking to enhance their abilities, gain confidence, and explore new underwater environments.

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
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/punta-gorda/advanced-open-water-course-ocean-boat-dives/200029620603444
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Punta Gorda
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3853 Acline Rd #116, Punta Gorda, FL, United States, Florida 33950
- **lat**: 26.88366
- **long**: -82.00845
- **full address**: 3853 Acline Rd #116, Punta Gorda, FL, United States, Florida 33950

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Advanced Open Water Course - Ocean Boat Dives being held?
  - **A:** Advanced Open Water Course - Ocean Boat Dives takes place on Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 3853 Acline Rd #116, Punta Gorda, FL, United States, Florida 33950.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Advanced Open Water Course - Ocean Boat Dives?
  - **A:** Advanced Open Water Course - Ocean Boat Dives is organized by Depth Finder's Scuba.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Advanced Open Water Course - Ocean Boat Dives is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Punta Gorda, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Advanced Open Water Course - Ocean Boat Dives sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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