The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification is a prerequisite to signing up for Gordo Banks.  It's the next step after the Open Water course, designed to help divers gain more experience and confidence under the supervision of a PADI professional. It includes five adventure dives, with two core dives—Deep and Underwater Navigation—and three elective dives of your choice, such as Night Diving, Wreck Diving, or Peak Performance Buoyancy. Each dive introduces you to new techniques and environments, expanding your diving abilities and knowledge.