PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
AOW 10,000THB
ask about our discount for booking both OW + AOW
ask about our discount for booking both OW + AOW
Already a certified diver? If you want to increase your skills and have fun while you do it, join us for the Advanced Open Water course. We highly recommend this course for all divers, whether you're fresh out of your Open Water certification, or if you've got some fun dives under your belt. When you're ready to take this PADI course, Koh Tao is the ideal location, as our variety of dive sites give you the opportunity to advance your skills as you explore the underwater world while diving Koh Tao's best dive sites. Over 2 days and 5 dives, you'll get certified to dive to 30m, learn underwater navigation, and experience your choice of three additional adventure dives (see options below).
We can also include 2 nights of accommodation at nearby Tropicana resort, the cost is 400B per night, per room. View room options.
With our small group sizes, expert instruction, and top quality equipment, Ocean Sound Dive & Yoga is the perfect place to take your diving to the next level.
We can also include 2 nights of accommodation at nearby Tropicana resort, the cost is 400B per night, per room. View room options.
With our small group sizes, expert instruction, and top quality equipment, Ocean Sound Dive & Yoga is the perfect place to take your diving to the next level.
GoPro rental is included!
PADI Advanced Open Water Booking
If you'd like to reserve your spot to dive with us, please book online below or send us an email with your requested course(s) and dates.
If you prefer to chat in person, email us with your ferry arrival information and we will arrange a free taxi pick up to bring you from the pier to our dive school to discuss the course and show you around. No commitment or deposit necessary, but please note you must arrive the day before your desired start date to give us time to organize everything for you! Pickups are available from 8:45am-4pm, and must be arranged at least 1 day in advance, prior to 5pm, please!
If you prefer to chat in person, email us with your ferry arrival information and we will arrange a free taxi pick up to bring you from the pier to our dive school to discuss the course and show you around. No commitment or deposit necessary, but please note you must arrive the day before your desired start date to give us time to organize everything for you! Pickups are available from 8:45am-4pm, and must be arranged at least 1 day in advance, prior to 5pm, please!
Prerequisites
- Minimum 12 years of age
- Open Water Diver certification or equivalent certification from another organization
- Recent dive experience, within 1 year. If it has been over one year since your last dive, please allow an extra day for a Scuba Review. The SCUBA review includes 2 dives, giving you the opportunity to refresh your Open Water skills while getting to experience the beauty of the underwater world in the waters of Koh Tao. The cost is 3000B.
ONLINE BOOKING
This is a booking deposit for the Advanced OW course, which will be deducted from your total balance on arrival.
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- Once we receive your booking, we will respond quickly with a welcome email confirming your start date and give you additional information.
- Your deposit is non-refundable. Should you wish to change the date, please let us know well in advance and we will do our best to assist!
Dive Times
Morning dives - 06:20 return 11:30 (2 dives)
Afternoon dives - 11:20 return 16:30 (2 dives)
Night dive - 17:30 return 20:15 (1 dive - Tue/Thur/Sat)
All trips depart from Ocean Sound
Morning dives - 06:20 return 11:30 (2 dives)
Afternoon dives - 11:20 return 16:30 (2 dives)
Night dive - 17:30 return 20:15 (1 dive - Tue/Thur/Sat)
All trips depart from Ocean Sound
Dive Options
The PADI Advanced course includes two mandatory dives: a deep dive, which certifies you to a maximum depth of 30m, and a navigation dive (an introduction to navigational techniques to help you find your way underwater). The rest of the course is your choice of 3 of the following dives. Options are sometimes dependent on the dive schedule.
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- Night Dive (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings)
- Fish identification
- Wreck Dive the Sattakut 742 (Available every Wednesday + Friday morning)
- Underwater Photography (use your own camera, or rent a GoPro for 500B, includes all your photos from 2 dives)