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

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%

Diving in Koh Tao - Advanced Open Water Course (3 Days)