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Diving in Koh Tao - Advanced Open Water Course (3 Days)
3 days
Multi-Day
About this activity
The Advanced Open Water Course (AOW) is a 2-day course that takes the Open Water Diver to the next level. This course offers 5 dives of which the deep dive and the underwater navigation dive are mandatory dives whilst the student may select any 3 dives such as photography, search & recovery, peak performance buoyancy, night diving, naturalist to name just a few. After completion of the AOW course, the student receives AOW certification and may dive to a maximum depth of 30m with experience.
The schedule is as follows:
Day 1 - Start anytime | Orientation: complete paperwork & receive materials
Day 2 - 08:30 am to 5:00 pm | Theory and 2 adventure dives - optional night dive at 6.00 pm
Day 3 - 05:55 am to 11:00 am | 2 adventure dives - optional night dive at 6.00 pm if not done on day 2
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The schedule is as follows:
Day 1 - Start anytime | Orientation: complete paperwork & receive materials
Day 2 - 08:30 am to 5:00 pm | Theory and 2 adventure dives - optional night dive at 6.00 pm
Day 3 - 05:55 am to 11:00 am | 2 adventure dives - optional night dive at 6.00 pm if not done on day 2
Included
- Meals: water, coffee, tea & snacks on the dive boat only
- Accommodation: 2 nights in basic fan room accommodated by the dive supplier
- English speaking tour guide: Dive instructor
- Others: Diving course consisting of 1-2 classroom session covering knowledge reviews and 5 dives (PADI standards), PADI Advanced Open Water Manual, certification & diving equipment
- Transport to and from the resort from Koh Tao pier
Not included
- Travel Insurance (Compulsory)
- Meals
- All other expenses not stated as included in the above
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Participants must currently hold PADI certification for Open Water Diving to participate in this course
- It is not possible for children to book Advanced Open Water
- Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
- Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- Diving at Koh Tao can be done year round. The very best season is March - April being whale shark season and July - September, which normally has great visibility and plenty to see below surface. Note that September - November is the monsoon season where occasional rain showers may be expected
- Minimum age is 15 years
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctorใ
Features
Adrenaline
70%
Sport
70%
Tourism
65%
Aquatic
55%
