PADI Advanced Open Water Course
Koh Samui, Thailand
Elevate your diving skills with the PADI Advanced Open Water Course in Koh Samui. This 2–3 day certification program unlocks deeper dives, underwater navigation, and specialized training at world-clas
Highlights
- •Complete 5 adventure dives including Deep Dive and Underwater Navigation
- •Explore top Gulf of Thailand dive sites like Sail Rock and Chumphon Pinnacle
- •Small group ratios (max 4 divers per instructor) for personalized training
- •Learn from multilingual PADI instructors (10+ languages available)
- •Earn an internationally recognized PADI Advanced Open Water certification
- •Flexible scheduling to fit your holiday plans
Itinerary
Review advanced diving concepts with your instructor at the dive center in North Chaweng.
⏱ 2-3 hoursPractice skills in shallow water or a controlled environment near Koh Samui.
⏱ 2-3 hoursDepart for full-day dive trips to Sail Rock, Chumphon Pinnacle, or Southwest Pinnacle via speedboat (60–90 min transit).
⏱ Full dayComplete 3 adventure dives (e.g., Deep Dive to 30m, Underwater Navigation, Peak Performance Buoyancy).
⏱ 6-8 hours (including surface intervals)Finalize remaining dives (e.g., Night Dive, Wreck Dive) and complete certification paperwork.
⏱ 6-8 hoursWhat's Included
- ✓PADI Advanced Open Water manual (digital or physical)
- ✓All scuba diving equipment (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, tanks, weights)
- ✓PADI certification fees
- ✓Speedboat transfers to dive sites
- ✓Lunch, snacks, and drinking water on dive days
- ✓Multilingual PADI instructor
- ✓Dive insurance under PADI Asia Pacific program
- ✓Hotel pickup/drop-off in Chaweng, Bophut, and Choeng Mon areas
Not Included
- ✗VAT (7%) not included in listed price
- ✗Personal dive computer (available for rent)
- ✗Underwater camera rental
- ✗Alcoholic beverages
- ✗Tips for crew/instructors
What to Bring
- 🎒Swimwear
- 🎒Towel
- 🎒Sunscreen (reef-safe)
- 🎒Sunglasses and hat
- 🎒Dive logbook (if available)
- 🎒Certification card (if already Open Water certified)
- 🎒Cash for optional rentals or tips
Good to Know
- ℹ️Minimum age: 12 years (12–14 year-olds earn Junior Advanced Open Water certification)
- ℹ️Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)
- ℹ️Medical clearance may be required (diver medical form to be completed)
- ℹ️Dive sites are weather-dependent; alternatives may be offered
- ℹ️Non-swimmers cannot participate
- ℹ️Course can be completed in 2 days with eLearning (theory done online in advance)
- ℹ️Maximum depth: 30 meters (for Deep Dive adventure)
- ℹ️Group size: Maximum 4 divers per instructor
- ℹ️Operates 363 days/year (closed only on Jan 1 and April 13)
Logistics
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before course start. Full refund if canceled due to weather (operator decision).