SSI Advanced Open Water – Premium DIR Training (30m)

Explore New Limits. The SSI Advanced Open Water course is your next step in diving exploration. Over 2-3 days, you will complete 5 Adventure Dives—including the mandatory Deep and Navigation dives—and get certified to dive to 30 meters worldwide.

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Course Overview
What's Included?

Level Up Your Diving: Customize Your Adventure.

At XR Explorers, we believe every dive should open new opportunities for exploration. The SSI Advanced Open Water course is designed for certified divers eager to take their skills to the next level.

This course allows you to experience five different diving specialties, giving you a taste of specialized training without committing to a full specialty course just yet. It is all about flexibility, confidence, and refining your technique using our signature DIR (Doing It Right) configuration and premium equipment.

Course Structure: 5 Adventure Dives

This course consists of 5 dives completed over 2-3 days.

1. The Mandatory Core (2 Dives): Per new SSI standards, every student must complete:

  • Deep Diving: Experience the thrill of diving to 30 meters (100 feet) while understanding gas management and NDL limits.

  • Navigation: Never get lost again. Master compass use and natural navigation techniques.

2. The Electives (Choose 3 Dives): You can customize the rest of your course. We highly recommend:

  • 🚀 EXCLUSIVE: Scooter / DPV Diving: XR Explorers is the only school in Kuwait offering experiences on world-renowned Seacraft DPVs. Feel the adrenaline of flying underwater while piloting the industry's best scooter.

  • Perfect Buoyancy: Refine your trim and reduce air consumption.

  • Enriched Air Nitrox: Extend your bottom time.

  • Night Diving: Explore the mysteries of the ocean after dark.

  • Other options: Wreck, Dry Suit, Boat Diving, or Photo/Video.

Why Train with XR Explorers?

  • DIR Standards: Even at the advanced level, we train you in a high-end backplate and wing system.

  • GCC Regional Training: While based in UAE & Kuwait, we offer this course for groups across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman.

  • Exclusive Gear: We are the only facility where you can try Seacraft DPVs and high-end tech gear during your advanced training.

Course Details

  • Duration: 2-3 Days (Flexible scheduling)

  • Max Depth: 30 meters / 99 feet

  • Sessions: 1 Academic Session per Specialty + 5 Open Water Dives

Prerequisites

  • Certification: SSI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)

  • Minimum Age: 10 years (Note: Deep Diving requires age 15; Junior divers aged 12-14 have depth restrictions).

  • Health: Medically fit for diving.

Equipment Note: Standard DIR diving equipment is included. Specialty equipment such as DPVs (Seacraft), Drysuits, and Cameras are available for rent at an additional cost.

Free Training Consultation

Unsure which path is right for you? We offer free expert consultations to answer your questions and help you map your diving goals. Whether you are in Kuwait, KSA, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, or Oman, let's talk before you book.

💬 Chat on WhatsApp:

🇰🇼 Kuwait (+965 9925 2915)
🇦🇪 UAE (+971 555 610 100)

Video consultations via Zoom/Teams are also available upon request.

Your class includes:

  • SSI Digital Learning Materials
  • Full DIR configuration and premium equipment (not rental jackets)
  • SSI Advanced Adventurer certification (Internationally Recognized)
  • 5 Open Water Speciality Dives
  • Excludes speciality gear rentals, like DPVs, Drysuits, Photo and video equipments, etc..

Meticulously Crafted for Advanced Divers. Powered by DIR. Only at XR Explorers.

For divers ready to expand their skills and dive deeper.

Limitless Explorer Bundle -
Expand Your Limits

The Limitless Explorer Bundle is for certified divers looking to expand their range, fine-tune their skills, and explore new dive configurations. This bundle introduces sidemount diving for better gas management and flexibility, while the Deep Diver course extends your depth limits safely. XR Foundations lays the groundwork with precision buoyancy, trim, and team diving skills. We also include your choice of Enriched Air Nitrox or Computer Diving to improve dive planning and extend bottom times.

Courses Included:

  • XR Foundations (Single or Double Configuration)
  • Enriched Air Nitrox OR Computer Diving
  • Recreational Sidemount Diver
  • Deep Diver

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DISCOVER THE
XR EXPLORERS WAY

WHY WE
TEACH

DIR

At XR Explorers, we believe in teaching divers the best techniques, from day one. That’s why we follow the DIR (Doing It Right) philosophy, a diving system designed for efficiency, safety, and long-term growth.

Most dive schools start with standard jacket-style BCDs and various equipment setups, but we do things differently—because we know there’s a better way to dive.

What is DIR Diving, and Why We at XR Explorers Choose It?

At XR Explorers, we believe in doing things the right way from the very beginning. That’s why we exclusively teach and dive using the DIR systemDoing It Right.

DIR (Doing It Right) is a holistic, team-based approach to scuba diving that emphasizes safety, efficiency, and simplicity. It’s not just about equipment—DIR is a complete system that includes gear configuration, dive planning, team protocols, and in-water skills. Every element is streamlined to minimize task loading and maximize control, making dives safer and more enjoyable.

DIR diving was developed through years of exploration in the most demanding environments—deep caves, wrecks, and technical dives. But its principles apply to every diver, from beginners to professionals.

At XR Explorers, we’ve made a conscious decision to teach only the DIR system. We believe DIR creates better, safer, and more competent divers. Our instructors dive this way. We train this way. We trust DIR because it works.

By choosing DIR, we provide:

Consistent equipment setups, so teams can work as one cohesive unit

Streamlined gear, reducing drag and complexity

Standardized procedures, for smooth communication and emergency readiness

A philosophy of team diving, where divers support each other at all times

We don’t just want you to learn how to dive—we want you to dive well. That’s why we’re committed to DIR training and philosophy.



Why Choose DIR?

Most dive schools teach standard recreational scuba diving, using jacket-style BCDs, mixed equipment setups, and minimal focus on team diving. These programs are often designed to get people underwater quickly—but not necessarily to develop divers with advanced skills, control, or confidence.

At XR Explorers, we believe there’s a better way. That’s why we exclusively teach DIR —a complete system built on consistency, simplicity, and safety.

Here’s why DIR is the smarter choice, and why we believe every diver should start with it from day one.

DIR diving uses a streamlined backplate and wing system, offering better balance, trim, and buoyancy control compared to bulky jacket-style BCDs. It’s simpler, more efficient, and reduces drag, making every dive smoother and safer.

DIR’s consistent gear setup ensures everything is in its place—minimizing task loading and making it easier to handle emergencies. When the whole team dives the same way, coordination becomes second nature.

With a strong team-diving philosophy, DIR focuses on clear communication and shared procedures, so you’re never diving alone. And in emergencies, everyone knows exactly what to do thanks to standardized responses and training.

Finally, DIR isn’t just for beginners. It’s a scalable system designed for recreational divers who may later advance into technical, cave, or deep diving—without having to relearn or change gear setups along the way.


START THE
RIGHT WAY!
LEARN TO DIVE
DIR.



Why learn a system that you’ll eventually have to unlearn? At XR Explorers, we believe that starting with DIR from your first dive sets you up for success. You’ll learn the same principles that professional, technical, and cave divers use, giving you a strong foundation for any future diving adventure.

Experience the difference. Train the XR Explorers way. Train DIR.

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