About this tour
Earn your PADI Advanced Open Water certification over two days in Koh Phangan with five dives at local sites. You'll choose which adventure dives to specialise in, work through the learning materials at your own pace, and finish with full equipment and credentials ready for deeper exploration. Resort transfers included; those based in Thong Nai Pan cover their own taxi.
Highlights
- Five open water dives across two days
- Select your own adventure dive specialisations
- All gear and certification provided
- Local dive sites around Koh Phangan
- Resort transfers (most areas)
- Coffee and water on the boat
What to expect
You'll complete five dives with experienced instructors at established sites near Koh Phangan. The course splits theory and practical work across the two days, so expect classroom time mixed with water time. Dives go deeper than Open Water level, and you'll focus on the specialisations you've chosen—whether that's navigation, deep diving, or something else. The pace is manageable but requires concentration and decent fitness. You're responsible for getting yourself to the dive centre unless you're staying at a resort offering transfers.
Good to know
You need moderate fitness and no serious health conditions—spinal injuries, pregnancy, and poor cardiovascular health aren't compatible. Bring your certification card and logbook. Thong Nai Pan residents pay their own taxi to the centre. Free accommodation isn't offered during full moon or peak season.
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