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ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER 

Deep dives, navigation, night dives, wreck dives…

Gives you access to 99% of the world’s dive sites.

This second level allows you to push your limits and develop your skills by exploring different scuba diving specialties.

You will build your independence by learning how to navigate underwater and manage air consumption to adapt your bottom time at depth.

You will experience different diving conditions, such as near-total darkness, by choosing the night dive.

You will reach a higher level of control over your underwater movement by focusing on buoyancy mastery.

Throughout this PADI course, you will steadily build your confidence as a diver.

PHIPHI UNDERWATER

contact@phiphi-underwater.com

 

+66 80 861 7319  (Whatsapp)

Available 7 days a week

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COURSE STRUCTURE
5 dives split on 2 days

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Required Dives :

  • Deep Dive

  • Underwater Navigation Dive

  • + 3 adventure dives in the specialties of your choice

 

Contact us to complete the theory in advance.

Schedule :

Day 1 :

  • Morning or afternoon: 2 specialty dives + theory

Day 2 :

  • Morning & afternoon: 2 specialty dives + theory

  • Evening: Night dive + theory

Prerequisites :

  • Minimum age:

    • 12 years (Junior Advanced Open Water)

    • 15 years (Advanced Open Water)

  • Certified Open Water Diver, Level 1, or equivalent

 

Maximum Depth :

A PADI Advanced Open Water Diver is trained to dive to a maximum depth of:

  • 21 meters (Junior Advanced Open Water)

  • 30 meters (Advanced Open Water)

 

Price :

11,400 baht

OPTION: 6 DIVES OVER 3 DAYS

5 training dives + 1 exploration dive (fun dive)

Day 1 :

  • Morning or afternoon: 2 specialty dives + theory

Day 2 :

  • Morning or afternoon: 2 specialty dives + theory

Day 3 :

  • Morning or afternoon: 1 specialty dive + theory

  • 1 exploration dive (fun dive)

 

Price :

12,600 baht

WHAT’S INCLUDED :

  • Full scuba equipment

  • 5 or 6 dives from the boat

  • PADI theoretical training

  • PADI Advanced Open Water certification

  • Insurance

  • Small group: maximum 2 divers per instructor

  • Meals

 

This PADI course includes both practical and theoretical training.
You can contact us to complete the theory online before your trip to Thailand, saving valuable vacation time.

REQUIRED DIVES :

Deep Dive:
Descend and master dives up to 30 meters.
Understand the impact of depth on air consumption and nitrogen saturation to manage your bottom time.

Navigation Dive :
Develop your independence by learning to navigate underwater with your compass.
Practice navigation both during the day and at night using natural landmarks.

 

YOUR CHOICE OF 3 SPECIALTY DIVES :

  • Night Dive :
    Experience the surreal atmosphere of near-total darkness.
    Observe nocturnal marine life using special lighting and safety techniques.

  • Peak Performance Buoyancy :
    Take your underwater movement control to the next level.
    Learn to dive like a fish with perfect neutral buoyancy.
    Ideal technique for underwater photography.

  • Underwater Photography :
    Capture magical moments beneath the surface.
    Learn composition, lighting, and distance techniques.
    Photograph marine life and take home your underwater memories.

  • Kled Gaeow Wreck Dive :
    Explore the exceptional Kled Gaeow wreck.
    Discover the extraordinary density of fish inhabiting this 47-meter-long ship, sunk in 2014.

 

DIVING CONDITIONS :

The Hat Nappa Thara – Moo Koh Phi Phi National Park hosts exceptionally rich and diverse marine life.
Conditions allow access to marine park sites year-round.
The dive sites around Koh Phi Phi offer spectacular biodiversity to explore.

 

PRACTICAL NOTES :

  • A 600 baht Marine National Park fee is added to the course price (200 baht on subsequent days).

  • No fee applies for beach training dives.

  • Please complete the medical questionnaire to confirm you are fit for scuba training.

  • Dives take place from 7:00–12:00 or 12:30–17:30.

  • We dive in small groups to ensure personalized service.

 

OUR INSTRUCTORS :

Our French\English\Thai-speaking instructors are certified and experienced PADI professionals.
You can complete the Advanced Open Water Diver entirely in your preferred language.
We guide you at every step with professionalism and care.

NEXT STEPS AFTER ADVANCED: 

After your Advanced Open Water Diver certification, you will have access to:

  • Exploration dives in the National Park

  • Additional specialties to refine your skills

  • Rescue Diver training to progress toward professionalism

  • Divemaster level if you wish to become a professional dive guide

BOOK YOUR COURSE :

Our courses offer personalized service in small groups.
Contact us to check available dates and book your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver training. One simple appointment is enough.

 

An unforgettable experience awaits you!

PHIPHI UNDERWATER

contact@phiphi-underwater.com

 

+66 80 861 7319 (Whatsapp)

Dive Tribe

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Tonsay bay

Phi Phi island

Tambon Ao Nang

Thailand

TAT : 32/01276

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