Advanced Open Water Diver

Prices Include

• PADI Advanced E-learning pack and Ecard
• Dive equipment set including dive computer for the entire course.
• Hotel transfers from Rawai, Chalong, Kata, Karon, Patong, Kamala areas to the pier and back on both days.
• Breakfast, lunch, drinking water, tea, coffee on the boats.

Not Included

• Transfers from areas not mentioned above (can be arranged for extra cost based on location and number of students).
• Phi Phi National Park fee (if choosing Phi Phi Islands instead of King Cruiser on the second day of the course): 600 Baht/day, payable in cash on the boat.
• Beach dive option: transfers to the beach.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum age of 12 years for the Junior AOWD certification and a minimum of 15 years for the adult certification.
• PADI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent.

Why become an Advanced Open Water Diver?

• Explore Greater Depths: Gain the ability to dive down to a maximum depth of 30 meters, granting you access to some of the world’s most mesmerizing dive sites.
• Upon completing this course, you’ll earn certification to dive with advanced divers worldwide, enhancing the depth, duration, and excitement of your dives.
• Master Navigation: Hone your underwater navigation skills, allowing you to confidently find your way back to the boat or exit point during dives. Learn to use dive maps and the compass efficiently.
• Acquire experience in unique dive environments, including shipwrecks, night dives, drift dives and more.
• Perfect Buoyancy: Develop superior buoyancy control, learning how to conserve air and energy in challenging conditions.
• Guidance from Experts: Benefit from direct supervision by experienced PADI Dive Instructors who prioritize your growth.
• Try underwater photography, videography, and other captivating underwater activities.
• Prepare yourself for emergencies: choose the Rescue Diver dive or the Search and Recovery dive to learn how to look for missing objects and what to do in dive emergencies.
• Bonus Dive: Opt. for the 6-dive option, and we’ll include an additional 6th Adventure dive to enrich your training.

Advanced Open Water Diver Course Itinerary including 5 Boat Dives at Racha Islands

Day 1

07:30 – 08:00: Hotel transfers to Chalong Pier
08:30 – 10:00: Light breakfast during the boat ride to Racha Yai
10:00 – 11:00: 1st Adventure Dive at Racha Yai
11:00 – 13:00: Lunch and relaxation
13:00 – 14:00: 2nd Adventure Dive
14:00 – 15:30: Boat ride to Phuket at Racha Yai
15:30 – 16:00: Transfers back to the resorts
Day 2

07:30 – 08:00: Transfer to Chalong Pier
08:30 – 11:00: Boat ride to Racha Noi, light breakfast and theory lecture on the way
11:00 – 12:00: 3rd Adventure Dive
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch break
13:00 – 14:00: 4th Adventure Dive at Racha Noi
14:00 – 15:00: Boat ride to Racha Yai
15:00 – 16:00: 5th Adventure Dive at Racha Yai
16:00 – 17:30: Boat ride to Phuket
17:30 – 18:00: Transfer to your resort

PADI Advanced Course Overview

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course focuses on practical application, offering a taste of specialized diving activities instead of dwelling on theory.

Following your Open Water training, you can immediately embark on this course, which spans two days and includes five adventure dives from boats.

The course mandates two essential dives—a deep dive at 30 meters and an underwater navigation dive—along with your choice of three adventure dives from the following options:

Wreck dive
Drift dive
Underwater Naturalist Specialty Dive
Digital Underwater Imaging Dive
Fish Identification Dive
Search & Recovery Dive
Rescue Diver Dive
Boat Dive
Peak Performance Buoyancy Dive
Enriched Air Specialty Dive

Once you’ve made your selections, your Instructor will impart the critical skills required for mastery. Opt. for the 6-dive course if you haven’t dived in a while; it begins with a complimentary refresher dive, followed by the 5 Adventure Dives.

Advanced Open Water Diver Course Itinerary including 6 Dives at Racha Islands, King Cruiser, Shark Point and Koh Doc Mai

Day 1

07:30 – 08:00 Transfer to Chalong Pier
08:30 – 11:00 Boat ride to Racha Noi, light breakfast, equipment set up.
11:00 – 12:00 1st Adventure Dive or a refresher dive
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch break
13:00 – 14:00 2nd Dive
14:00 – 15:00 Boat ride to Racha Yai
15:00 – 16:00 3rd Dive
16:00 – 17:30 Boat ride to Phuket
17:30 – 18:00 Transfer to your resort

Day 2:

07:30 – 08:00 Transfer to Chalong Pier
08:30 – 10:00 Boat ride, light breakfast, equipment set up.
10:00 – 11:00 4th dive, Doc Mai Island: deep dive, max depth: 30 m, max dive time: 50 min.
11:00 – 12:00 Surface interval, boat ride
12:00 – 13:00 5th dive King Cruiser Wreck: max depth: 25 m, max dive time: 50 min.
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch on board, boat ride
14:30 – 15:30 6th dive Shark Point: max depth: 18 m, max dive time: 50 min.
15:30 – 17:30 Boat ride to Phuket
17:30 – 18:00 Transfer to your resort

Advanced Open Water Diver Course Itinerary including 6 Dives at Phi Phi and Racha Islands

Day 1

07:30 – 08:00 Transfer to Chalong Pier
09:00 – 11:30 Boat ride to Phi Phi Islands, breakfast on board, equipment set up.
11:30 – 12:30 1st dive/snorkeling at Phi Phi Islands
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch, relaxation
14:00 – 15:00 2nd dive/snorkeling at Phi Phi Islands
15:00 – 16:00 Boat ride to the 3rd dive site
16:00 – 17:00 3rd dive/snorkeling at Shark Point or Koh Doc Mai
17:00 – 18:30 Boat ride to Phuket
18:30 – 19:00 Transfer to your resort

Day 2

07:30 – 08:00 Transfer to Chalong Pier
08:30 – 11:00 Boat ride to Racha Noi, light breakfast, equipment set up.
11:00 – 12:00 4th dive: deep dive, max depth: 30 m, max dive time: 50 min.
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch break
13:00 – 14:00 5th dive
14:00 – 15:00 Boat ride to Racha Yai
15:00 – 16:00 6th dive
16:00 – 17:30 Boat ride to Phuket
17:30 – 18:00 Transfer to your resort