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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

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Key info

  • 2 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 5 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Spanish, Dutch, French, German, Other languages on request, Thai, Danish
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Hotel pick up
  • Instant confirmation
  • Free Cancellation - 24hrs notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

Experience new adventures and learn new skills with an instructor by your side. Designed for Open Water divers who want to improve their abilities. Go deeper and learn underwater navigation skills. Choose 3 more adventures that interest you... night diving? fish identification? peak performance buoyancy?

  • Make five dives with an instructor and practice something different on each dive (deep diving, navigation, buoyancy, photography, etc.).
  • Gain experience and improve your scuba skills.

Dive center

Assava Dive Resort

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Assava Dive Resort is a beautiful resort located on the southern beaches of Koh TaoWe are an award winning PADI Career Development Centre offering dive courses and dive experiences for beginners to professionals. 

Our dive center offers small groups for both diving courses and fun divers and we alternate dive site locations daily, to give our guests a better underwater tour of the island during their limited stay. Our team of Instructors come from all over the world, so we can provide your dive services in a variety languages

We focus on providing dive opportunities for all - youth, adults, groups, and individual travellers who want to met others. We are are proud to be awarded the PADI Eco Centre designation and to provide Adaptive Services, keeping convseravtion and humanities in mind during all of our water activities 

Assava is a beachfront facility, set in a tranquil environment - providing the perfect setting for backpackers, single travellers and families with pricing to accommodate all budgets. We have a restaurant and bar on site (The Cove) as well as a swimming pool, bike rental, and watersports rental equipment (kayak, paddleboards, snorkeling gear). 

PADI 5 Star CDC Wi-Fi (FREE) Dive shop 6 PADI Instructors Max. 4.0 divers / guide Nitrox (for a fee)

Address: 14403 Km from your location
22/44 Moo 3, Chalok Baan Kao, Koh Tao, No State, 84360, Thailand

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 5 open water dives
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
  • BCD
  • Mask/snorkel
  • Fins (open heel)
  • Wetsuit (shorty)
  • Open water dives
  • Regulator
  • Dive computer
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • Flashlight (torch)

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 12+
  • Min. certification: Open Water Certification required
  • Min logged dives: 4 logged dives required

What to expect

The Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about advancing your skills. Available also in eLearning, the first phase of this training is Knowledge Development, which includes lessons on popular specialty dives. In the second phase you'll practice underwater navigation and buoyancy, try deep diving and make three specialty dives of your choosing. During the final phase, after some skill practice with your instructor, you'll make five open water dives. There's no exam because this course is truly about having fun and gaining experience. For every specialty dive you complete, you can earn credit toward PADI® specialty certifications.

Other Information

Confirmation

  • You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after booking
  • In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

Pick Up Information

Pre-arranged, the Assava Taxi (well marked) can pick you up at your hotel and drop you off after diving. Contact us directly if you would like to stay at Assava Dive Resort. All room types from budget dorms to beachfront bungalows are available at our resort.

Please indicate your hotel name and address on the checkout page

The dive center will reconfirm your pick up time and location at the latest one day in advance

Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to the activity
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