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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Koh Samui
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is designed to take certified divers beyond the basics, helping you gain new skills, dive deeper, and experience different types of environments. This course is perfect for Open Water Divers who want to increase their skills and push their limits safely under the guidance of a certified PADI instructor.
Why Take the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course?
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification opens the door to exciting new experiences and locations that many divers can only dream of exploring, it is focused on diving and building confidence through new experiences. The course consists of five Adventure Dives that introduce you to different types of diving and help you hone specific skills:
- Deep Dive: Learn to dive to depths of up to 30 meters (100 feet), expanding your knowledge of depth management and safety practices.
- Underwater Navigation Dive: Improve your underwater navigation skills using a compass and natural landmarks, enhancing your ability to explore confidently.
- Three Additional Adventure Dives: Choose from options like Night Diving, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Wreck Diving, Underwater Photography, or Search and Recovery, allowing you to customize your training based on your interests.
Once you have completed the PADI Advanced Open Water Course, you increase your maximum depth limit to 30 meters (100 feet), opening up a world of deeper dive sites and marine life encounters.
- For Junior Advanced Open Water Divers aged 12-14, are limited to a maximum depth of 21 meters (70 feet).
Requirements
- Be at least 12 years old (for Junior Advanced Open Water Diver)
- Be a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Be in good physical health and comfortable in the water
What's Included
- PADI eLearning Materials
- PADI Certification Fees
- Transfers to/from your resort
- Dive instructor
- Dive Computer
- 5 Open water dives
- Dive insurance
- Scuba equipment
- Lunch and drinks
What's not Included
- Towels
- Swim wear
- Sun Screen
What’s Included in the PADI Advanced Open Water Course?
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course includes everything you need to enhance your diving skills, increase your depth range, and explore new environments, which included:
- Five Adventure Dives:
- Deep Dive: This dive takes you up to a maximum depth of 30 meters (100 feet) and teaches you the skills and safety considerations for deeper diving, including depth and pressure management.
- Underwater Navigation Dive: Learn to use a compass, natural navigation techniques, and improve your ability to explore dive sites independently and with confidence.
- In addition to these two core dives, you’ll choose three more Adventure Dives based on your interests and the dive site location. Some popular options include: – Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night Diver, Wreck Dive, Underwater Photography (Digital Underwater Imaging), Search and Recovery Dive.
- In-Water Training with a Certified PADI Instructor: During each dive, a certified PADI instructor will guide you through new techniques and ensure you’re comfortable and confident with each skill.
- PADI Certification: After successfully completing the course, you’ll receive the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification that qualifies you to dive up to 30 meters (100 feet) and opens up new diving opportunities, including access to deeper and more challenging dive sites.
What areas are covered for FREE Transfer?
Do I need to have the PADI Open Water Diver certification to enroll?
Yes, you need to be a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent from another organization) to take the Advanced Open Water Diver course.
What is the minimum age requirement for the PADI Advanced Open Water course?
The minimum age is 12 years old. Divers aged 12-14 earn the Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification, which includes depth restrictions and requires adult supervision.
How long does the course take?
The course typically takes 2–3 days to complete, though timing can vary based on location and dive center schedules. Some dive centers may offer flexible schedules to complete the five required dives.
What dives are required for the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course?
The course includes two mandatory dives: Deep Dive and Underwater Navigation Dive. For the other three Adventure Dives, you can choose from options like Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night Diving, Wreck Diving, and others, depending on your interests.
How deep will I be certified to dive after completing this course?
The Advanced Open Water Diver certification qualifies you to dive up to 30 meters (100 feet). Junior Advanced Open Water Divers (ages 12–14) are limited to a maximum depth of 21 meters (70 feet).
Do I need to complete any knowledge development or exams?
Yes, there is some knowledge development required, which can be completed through PADI eLearning or a manual. You’ll review safety and dive planning topics for each Adventure Dive but won’t need to take a formal exam.
Is it safe to do deep dives and other advanced dives at this level?
Yes, the course is designed to ensure safety by teaching you specific skills and techniques under the guidance of a PADI instructor. You’ll be introduced to depth management, buoyancy control, and other safety practices to help you dive safely and confidently.
What’s next after I complete the Advanced Open Water Diver course?
After completing the Advanced Open Water Diver course, you can further your training with the PADI Rescue Diver course, which enhances your safety skills and prepares you for emergency situations. You can also pursue PADI specialty courses like Enriched Air (Nitrox), Wreck Diving, or Underwater Photography, depending on your interests.
Overview
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Koh Samui
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is designed to take certified divers beyond the basics, helping you gain new skills, dive deeper, and experience different types of environments. This course is perfect for Open Water Divers who want to increase their skills and push their limits safely under the guidance of a certified PADI instructor.
Why Take the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course?
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification opens the door to exciting new experiences and locations that many divers can only dream of exploring, it is focused on diving and building confidence through new experiences. The course consists of five Adventure Dives that introduce you to different types of diving and help you hone specific skills:
- Deep Dive: Learn to dive to depths of up to 30 meters (100 feet), expanding your knowledge of depth management and safety practices.
- Underwater Navigation Dive: Improve your underwater navigation skills using a compass and natural landmarks, enhancing your ability to explore confidently.
- Three Additional Adventure Dives: Choose from options like Night Diving, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Wreck Diving, Underwater Photography, or Search and Recovery, allowing you to customize your training based on your interests.
Once you have completed the PADI Advanced Open Water Course, you increase your maximum depth limit to 30 meters (100 feet), opening up a world of deeper dive sites and marine life encounters.
- For Junior Advanced Open Water Divers aged 12-14, are limited to a maximum depth of 21 meters (70 feet).
What's Included
- PADI eLearning Materials
- PADI Certification Fees
- Transfers to/from your resort
- Dive instructor
- Dive Computer
- 5 Open water dives
- Dive insurance
- Scuba equipment
- Lunch and drinks
What's not Included
- Towels
- Swim wear
- Sun Screen
Requirements
- Be at least 12 years old (for Junior Advanced Open Water Diver)
- Be a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Be in good physical health and comfortable in the water
Itinerary
What’s Included in the PADI Advanced Open Water Course?
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course includes everything you need to enhance your diving skills, increase your depth range, and explore new environments, which included:
- Five Adventure Dives:
- Deep Dive: This dive takes you up to a maximum depth of 30 meters (100 feet) and teaches you the skills and safety considerations for deeper diving, including depth and pressure management.
- Underwater Navigation Dive: Learn to use a compass, natural navigation techniques, and improve your ability to explore dive sites independently and with confidence.
- In addition to these two core dives, you’ll choose three more Adventure Dives based on your interests and the dive site location. Some popular options include: – Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night Diver, Wreck Dive, Underwater Photography (Digital Underwater Imaging), Search and Recovery Dive.
- In-Water Training with a Certified PADI Instructor: During each dive, a certified PADI instructor will guide you through new techniques and ensure you’re comfortable and confident with each skill.
- PADI Certification: After successfully completing the course, you’ll receive the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification that qualifies you to dive up to 30 meters (100 feet) and opens up new diving opportunities, including access to deeper and more challenging dive sites.
FAQ
What areas are covered for FREE Transfer?
Do I need to have the PADI Open Water Diver certification to enroll?
Yes, you need to be a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent from another organization) to take the Advanced Open Water Diver course.
What is the minimum age requirement for the PADI Advanced Open Water course?
The minimum age is 12 years old. Divers aged 12-14 earn the Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification, which includes depth restrictions and requires adult supervision.
How long does the course take?
The course typically takes 2–3 days to complete, though timing can vary based on location and dive center schedules. Some dive centers may offer flexible schedules to complete the five required dives.
What dives are required for the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course?
The course includes two mandatory dives: Deep Dive and Underwater Navigation Dive. For the other three Adventure Dives, you can choose from options like Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night Diving, Wreck Diving, and others, depending on your interests.
How deep will I be certified to dive after completing this course?
The Advanced Open Water Diver certification qualifies you to dive up to 30 meters (100 feet). Junior Advanced Open Water Divers (ages 12–14) are limited to a maximum depth of 21 meters (70 feet).
Do I need to complete any knowledge development or exams?
Yes, there is some knowledge development required, which can be completed through PADI eLearning or a manual. You’ll review safety and dive planning topics for each Adventure Dive but won’t need to take a formal exam.
Is it safe to do deep dives and other advanced dives at this level?
Yes, the course is designed to ensure safety by teaching you specific skills and techniques under the guidance of a PADI instructor. You’ll be introduced to depth management, buoyancy control, and other safety practices to help you dive safely and confidently.
What’s next after I complete the Advanced Open Water Diver course?
After completing the Advanced Open Water Diver course, you can further your training with the PADI Rescue Diver course, which enhances your safety skills and prepares you for emergency situations. You can also pursue PADI specialty courses like Enriched Air (Nitrox), Wreck Diving, or Underwater Photography, depending on your interests.
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