ADVANCED OPEN WATER SCUBA DIVING COURSE THAILAND

Koh Tao Advanced open water course in Thailand: 2 days, 5 dives and 2 nights accommodation included.

The PADI Advanced Open Water Certification is a natural progression once completing the PADI Open Water Course. This course is scheduled over 2 days and consists of 5 Adventure dives from the list below (2 of which must be Deep and Navigation) On completion of this exciting course you will be awarded with the “Advanced Open Water Diver” certification, which allows you to dive down to a depth of 30 metres.

The real beauty of the advanced course is that it enables you to dive deeper to 30 metres enabling you to see more species and get more from your dives. It also improves your confidence and builds on the fundamentals. If you plan to dive as a continuing hobby, then the advanced course is highly recommended.

The deep dive will be conducted at Chumporn or South west pinnacle, 2 of koh tao’s best dive sites. In order to get the best experience of these 2 sites you must be an advanced open water diver. This enables you to get down to the bottom and dive with grey reef sharks and large groupers. Very occasionally a large whale shark my stop by!

learn Scuba diving in Koh Tao Thailand on your gap year or career break

Rounded Rectangle: KOH TAO ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVE OPTIONS: During your PADI Advanced open water course on Koh Tao, you will have to choose 5 of the following options. (Deep dive and peak performance buoyancy are compulsory) Koh Tao Advanced Open Water Diving Course: Dive option 1: Deep Dive Koh Tao Advanced Open Water Diving Course: Dive option 2: Night Dive Koh Tao Advanced Open Water Diving Course: Dive option 3: Multi Level Dive Koh Tao Advanced Open Water Diving Course: Dive option 4: Peak performance buoyancy Koh Tao Advanced Open Water Diving Course: Dive option 5: Search and recovery Koh Tao Advanced Open Water Diving Course: Dive option 6: Underwater photography Koh Tao Advanced Open Water Diving Course: Dive option 7: AWARE Fish ID

Koh Tao Open Water Diving Course Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect to happen during the Advanced Open Water Diving course?

When completing your Advanced open water course on Koh Tao, you can expect the Advanced open water course diving course to last about 2 days.

The Advanced open water diving course consists of 5 scuba dives, during these dives

Why Is Koh Tao a great place to complete your advanced open water diver course?

Completing your Advanced Open Water Diving Course in Koh Tao is great for several reasons. Firstly the island itself is a tropical paradise both in and out of the water. Any time spent here is a wonderful experience, even more so when learning to dive. There is a fantastic social scene and cool laid back vibe that makes winding down after a long day on the open water course even better. Enjoying a beer chatting to other open water diving course students and watching the sun set is not to be missed!

Why compete your PADI Advanced Open Water Course in Thailand and in Koh Tao?

There are many different reasons why completing your padi advanced open water course in Thailand is a good idea. Thailand’ diving industry is well developed, for good reason. The standard of the dive sites in Koh Tao and Thailand are world class, fantastic corals and a wide diversity of marine life await the open water course student. This makes the entire learning experience more enjoyable. Thailand is in the tropics where it is hot all year, this means the water, both in the gulf of Thailand and the andaman sea is always warm, up to 30C. This enables you to be be more comfortable in the water for longer with outh using thick and heavy wetsuits. Some divers in Thailand choose to not even wear one. Learning to dive in Thailand is also great due to the low cost of living. If you like eating thai food and don’t get hammered every night, then your money can last a long time in Thailand. As mentioned before, Thailands diving industry is well developed and the dive schools maintain high safety standards. When learning to dive in Thailand you never have to worry that the diving equipment in not looked after. Lastly learning to dive in Thailand, particularly Koh Tao, will mean that you are surrounded by other like minded open water students, set on a tropical paradise island. Sure beats learning in a freezing English quarry with zero visibility.

Why should you do your PADI Advanced Open water diver course?

Your open water diver course opens allows you to dive to 18 metres, literally this bearly scratched the surface. There is so much more ocean to explore down at 30 metres. Aprat from this the advanced open water course treaches you more about diving deeper and how to do this safely. The depth limits are in place on the open water course for good reason, once you start diving deeper you really need to know more about decompression sickness, and the advanced open water course teaches you this.

Why should you book your Padi Advanced Open Water Course with Xtreme Gap?

We are proud to say that we genuinely love diving. Xtreme Gap is run by professionally qualified divers, who have completed their Divemaster qualifications in Thailand, at the dive school we have partnered with. We are well placed to offer you pre departure advice about any aspect of you trip and advanced open water course, whether it be places to eat and explore on Koh Tao to what in the world a DIN valve is. If you want the security of dealing with a properly informed team about your travel experience, then talk to us. Unlike other travel companies, we will not just sit on the other end of a telephone line reciting a brochure at you. We feel this will add more to your open water diving course experience.

If that is not a good enough reason, we are also one of the best value Scuba diving operators on the planet!

What will I see during my PADI advanced Open Water Course in Koh Tao?

Beautiful marine life and gorgeous corals await you, along with Grey reef sharks, Whale Sharks, trigger fish, angel fish, groupers, box fish, sting rays, parrot fish and lots of tanned happy and sexy diving students.

Do I need prior experience before I do my PADI Advanced Open Water Course?

Yes you need your padi open water course qualification or equivalent. If you do not have this then we can train you in Koh Tao.

What should I wear during the PADI Advanced Open Water Course?

On you PADI Advanced open water course in Koh Tao, you will be given all the equipment you need. Just bring a pair of swim shorts.

Do I need any extra equipment on the PADI Advanced Open Water Course?

No. We have all the equipment you need to complete your open water course. For those wanting to take their diving further, for example on the Divemaster course, it is advisable to have a dive computer. However you must purchase DAN insurance (divers insurance, if your travel insurance does not cover diving).

Will I be in a group during my PADI Advanced Open Water Course?

Most likely, depending upon how busy the school is at the time, however it has been known for people to experience one to one instruction on their advanced open water dive course.

What is the next course from the PADI Advanced Open Water Course?

The next course up from the PADI open water course in the rescue diver course.

How old do I have to be to do the PADI Open Water Course?

To book you open water course with us you have to be 18

Are the any minimum requirements for the PADI Advanced Open Water Course?

There are some minimum requirements to complete your advanced open water diving course. You mast pass a padi medical and also hold you PADI open water certification.

Advanced Open Water Scuba Diving course Thailand

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Advanced Open Water Scuba Diving Course Thailand

Completing your Advanced Open water Scuba diving course on your gap year is easy with Xtreme Gap. Your Advanced open water diving course certification allows you to dive to 30 metres and really opens up the possibilities in the world of diving. Below you can read all about gaining your advanced open water diving certification, but remember Xtreme Gap is owned and operated by qualified professional divers, so feel free to contact us if you have further questions about the course or Diving in Thailand.