It is one of the most common questions divers ask before booking a trip. Do you need your Advanced Open Water certification for diving the Blue Hole? The short answer is no, but read on before you pack your fins.
Advanced Open Water certification is preferred. That said, it is not required when you dive under the supervision of a certified dive professional. Open Water certified divers can make the trip. The right safety practices and procedures open the door for divers of all certification levels.
Not Fully Confident in Your Open Water Certification?
Some divers earned their Open Water cert but have not logged many dives since. Others have not been in the water in a while. Travel can shake your confidence before a big dive. If any of that sounds familiar, a deep dive preparation dive is the right move.
The Great Blue Hole descends to 130 feet. A deep dive prep exposes you to depths greater than 60 feet in a controlled setting. You build real comfort before your big day. You show up ready instead of nervous.
Who Can Go Diving the Blue Hole?
The list is wider than most people expect. Open Water divers, Advanced Open Water divers, Rescue Divers, and Dive Professionals are all welcome. Your certification level does not keep you out. Proper preparation and an experienced dive professional by your side bring everyone in safely.
The team has guided divers of every certification level to the Blue Hole. Safety is the priority on every dive. Check out what past divers say about their experience on our reviews page.
Ready to Book Your Blue Hole Dive?
Do not let uncertainty about your certification level hold you back. Scuba School and Family Dive Center will match you with the right dive plan. Need a deep dive prep first? No problem. Ready to book the Blue Hole today? Even better. Reach out to the team and let’s get you in the water.