SSI Advanced Adventurer Course in Bahía Solano
You are already a diver—now become a better one. The SSI Advanced Adventurer is the perfect next step after your Open Water certification. Over 2 to 3 days, you will complete 5 specialty dives in the Pacific Ocean. It’s the “sampler platter” of diving: you’ll try deep diving, navigation, and three other areas of your choice to build real-world experience.
Where Adventure Runs on Fins
Unlock the full potential of the Pacific Ocean.
What Is The Advanced Adventurer?
Think of this course as guided experience. Instead of sitting in a classroom, you are out on the boat. You will complete 5 Adventure Dives. Two are mandatory (Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation), and the other three you choose with your instructor based on your interests and the conditions in Bahía Solano (like Night Diving, Perfect Buoyancy, or Boat Diving).
How It Works (Step-by-Step)
- Step 1: Digital Learning (Home): Read the short chapters for the 5 dives you plan to do. It’s quick, practical theory focused on safety and skills.
- Step 2: Deep Dive (Mandatory): We take you below 18m (typically to 30m) to manage your gas supply and see how color and pressure change at depth.
- Step 3: Navigation Dive (Mandatory): Learn to use a compass and natural landmarks so you never feel lost underwater again.
- Step 4: Three Elective Dives: Choose your adventure!
Wreck Diving: Explore the famous Sebastian de Belalcazar shipwreck.
Night Diving: See the reef glow in the dark with bioluminescence.
Perfect Buoyancy: Hover effortlessly and save air.
Fish ID: Learn the names of the Pacific creatures.
- Step 5: Boat/Drift: Master entries and exits in currents.Step 5: Certification: Log your dives, high-five your instructor, and receive your digital SSI Advanced Adventurer card immediately.
Who it’s for (requirements)
- Prerequisite: Must be a certified Open Water Diver (SSI, PADI, NAUI, etc.).
- Age: Minimum 10 years old (Junior) or 12+ (Deep Dive requirement).
- Health: Standard Medical Questionnaire.
- Experience: You can start this immediately after your Open Water course! No minimum number of logged dives required.
New to the Pacific? We’ve got your back. We handle the navigation and currents so you can relax, drift at your own pace, and focus entirely on the magic around you.
Price & booking
Invest in your skills and confidence.
What’s included
- SSI Digital Learning Materials (Unlocked after 30% deposit)
- Digital Certification Card (Advanced Adventurer)
- Expert Instruction (SSI Certified Instructor)
- 5 Open Water Boat Dives
- Full Rental Gear (XDEEP Backplates, Reg, Wetsuit, Fins, Mask, Computer)
- Lunch & Drinks (Onboard during ocean trips)
- Ankla Azul Welcome Pack (T-Shirt, Cap, Stickers & Physical Log Sheet)
- Dive Insurance during the course
SSI Advanced Adventurer
2-3 Days
2.660.000 COP
Next level:
Stress & Rescue
You are now a competent, advanced diver. The next step is to become a safe diver for others. The SSI Stress & Rescue course is widely considered the most rewarding course in diving—it teaches you how to save lives.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as PADI Advanced Open Water?
Yes! It is the exact equivalent. The standards (5 dives, Deep + Nav mandatory) are identical. Your SSI Advanced Adventurer card is respected by every dive shop in the world.
Is there a final exam?
No! There are just knowledge reviews. This course is about diving, not testing.
Can I combine this with the Cabo Marzo trip?
Yes! We can often arrange for some of your training dives (like Drift or Boat diving) to happen during the Cabo Marzo expedition. Ask us about a custom package.
What gear is provided?
We provide high-end rental gear, including XDEEP backplates, dive computers, and compasses necessary for the navigation dive.
Can I fly after the course?
You must wait 18–24 hours after your last dive before flying. Please plan your return flight accordingly!
Need Help Starting Your Journey?
It’s normal to have questions before your trip. Here’s what we can help with:
Scheduling: Want to combine this course with fun dives?
Electives: Not sure which 3 specialty dives to pick?
Groups: Coming with friends who are also getting certified?
Send us a message, and we’ll help you plan the perfect itinerary.
What Divers Say
300+Reviews
Nicole Reynolds
“I spent three days with the Ankla Azul team for scuba diving and it was an incredible experience… Ja, the main dive master and instructor, takes pride in his diving excursions and it’s clear he has a huge love for Bahia Solano and the wildlife here.”
Magda K
“The dive center impressed us a lot – the equipment was top quality, making every dive comfortable and safe… Besides scuba diving, we had the chance to try freediving, which at the waterfall was an absolutely unique experience.”
Vinha Damanta
“I did 3 dives with the guys from Ankla Azul and all three were great… The diveshop gives much attention to safety and following the right procedures which gives you a very safe feeling. They have excellent gear almost new do they kit you out like a pro.”
Gloria Guillin Cuello
“This time, I did my first dive with Ankla Azul and three other friends. The experience was spectacular, from the beginning of the training to the practice session. Our instructor demonstrated kindness and knowledge, providing us with a safe guide.”
Adèle B
Absolutely amazing experience! The dive was unforgettable, we could hear the whales singing underwater the entire time… The team at Ankla Azul is super professional, the equipment is top quality, and everything felt very safe and well-organized.”
More Than Kicking Your Fins
At Ankla Azul, diving is more than kicking your fins. It’s patient teaching, sharp safety, and real care for the place we call home. As an SSI Instructor Training Center and an SSI Blue Oceans Center (2025 award), we blend skill-building with ocean awareness—Fish ID, coral nursery work, community education, and rescue support—so every dive grows confidence and respect for Bahía Solano’s wild Pacific.