ADVANCED OPEN WATER COURSE
Already certified? Ready for the next step? … Take the plunge & become Advanced open water diver!
In just 2 days you will be a Advanced Open Water Diver, giving you a lot of benefits and expanding your underwater experiences.
As a newly certified diver or already more experienced you gain valuable experience building up on what you will learn in 5 extra dives with your Instructor in a small group of max. 4 students.
You can choose which dives you are interested in for your personal Advanced Course (including options like Wreck Diving, Photography or Night Diving) and as you will get a ticket to dive to 30 metres (100 Feet) you will then hold a certification opening the doors to all the best dive sites worldwide.
You will take 5 dives spread over two days including the Deep & Navigation dive with one of our experienced multilingual Instructors to take you to the next level…
Now it’s time to take the plunge!
This is How you get to the next level:
over 2 days you will take 5 dives including the deep & navigation dive to dive to 30 Metres (100 Feet)
Depending on your personal schedule we will adjust the program for you and move elements of your personal course to accommodate for your holiday plans, but in general, these are the parts of your training:
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Part 1: Theory & Land practice
The theoretical part of the course is very “lightweight” compared to your initial course and a lot more focused on your interests in scuba diving.
You will receive your own Advanced Open Water E-Manual which contains information about all the existing activities and adventure dives worldwide.
Out of these you will choose 3 dives as your elective dives on top of the 2 mandatory dives, which are your deep and navigation dives.
Once chosen you will work through the chapters which explain all the important information specific to this area of diving, plus a little section called “Thinking like a diver” which will make you more aware about the basics and safety you learned in previous courses.
For some dives, like navigation, there may be a little land practice before you go on the boat to make it easier for you to visualize the dives at hand.
There is no exam at the end of this course, you will pass the theory once you reviewed the Knowledge Reviews with your instructor.
Part 2: Your 5 Adventure Dives
You will take a total of 5 Adventure Dives over two or three days depending on your choice of dives, time frame and preference.
We always try to adjust your schedule depending on the dive sites chosen for the day as well as comfort and experience level.
In general, some of the dives like Navigation or Buoyancy Control Diving ask for slightly shallower sites and we use those to get started to work on air consumption, general underwater skills and to get to know each other on Day 1 of your course.
As you will be taking a Deep Dive, we generally combine this with some other dives that are naturally deeper (like our favourite, Wreck Dive) on the second day of the course.
Depending on your choice of dives you may be joining our night dive trip on either day of your course, take another dive on either day or simply stay another day and take the remaining dive together with a fun dive to get even more experience. It’s up to you!
Your Dive options:
It will be tricky to do an ice or altitude dive on Koh Tao, but these are your local options here:
- Deep Dive (mandatory)
- Navigation Dive (mandatory)
- Rescue Adventure Dive
- Wreck Dive
- Night Dive
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- Search and Recovery
- Underwater Naturalist
- Project AWARE Fish I.D.
- Boat Diving
- DPV (Underwater Scooter)*
- Underwater Imaging*
*extra charges apply for equipment rental (1,500 THB/Trip)
You can read more about these dives in the description of the Specialties they relate to, as each individual Adventure dive counts as the first dive of that specialty…
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How it works …
To give you an idea of what your course will look like,
here’s an example schedule:
Day 1
ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE
Day 1 - Full Day
Introduction & Paperwork, Theory & Land practice
– Lunch –
Shallow dives (Navigation & 1 or 2 more)
Day 2
ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE
Day 2
Dive Trip 2:
Deep Dive & 1 or 2 more elective dives depending on your choice
Possibly a Night Dive
However, we can be flexible with your schedule. You can book your private course or contact us to request a different schedule that fits your vacation time!
THE ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE PREREQUISITES:
To become a Advanced Open Water Diver there are some minimum requirements:
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Minimum Age
The minimum age to sign up for the Junior-Advanced Open Water Diver is 12 years. The full certification course can be started with 15 years.
Please note: Divers 12 – 15 years old are limited to a depth of maximum 21 metres and have to dive under supervision of an adult until they reach the age of 15.
Minimum Certification Level:
To become a Advanced Open Water Diver, you will have to be certified as a Open Water Diver (or hold an equivalent certification of another recognized training agency).
Medical Statement
Insurance
To comply with our dive insurance requirements, you will need to have proof (logbook etc.) of a dive within the last 6 months otherwise you will need to take part in our Crystal Dive Scuba Review before taking part in the course to receive our insurance cover.
advanced open water – What’s included?
Our advanced open water package includes:
- Advanced Open Water Diver Course (max. 4 students per Instructor)
- Personal set of scuba equipment throughout your stay
- FREE use of Dive Computer
- Personal E-Book & Certification
- Crystal Dive Logbook & T-Shirt
- Multilingual personal Instructor
- Boat trips & refreshments for your dives
- Dive Insurance for your dives with us (30 days)
- Discounted Accommodation option throughout your course (2 nights)
- 10 % Discount on additional diver level courses & dive equipment purchases with us
DISCOUNTED Accommodation
For your course & diving days!
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Get Your Advanced Open Water Course at Crystal Dive Koh Tao
The Advanced Open Water Diver Course is building up on your Open Water Training, giving you a license to scuba dive to 30 metres (100 ft) together with a buddy.
Within 2 days you will take 5 dives including the Deep & Navigation dives and three elective dives of your choice. Choose between fun activities like Fish-Identification, Photography, Wreck Diving and many more.
really is “the way the world learns to dive”..!!
฿10,000
In the Advanced Open Water Course you will have to take part in a Deep & Navigation Adventure dive.
Choices for your other 3 dives include: Wreck, Night, Naturalist, Underwater Scooter (DPV), Fish-ID, Search & Recovery, Underwater Imaging, Rescue, Buoyancy Control Dives. Ask us for your options.
Advanced Open Water
In the Advanced Open Water Course you will have to take part in a Deep & Navigation Adventure dive.
Choices for your other 3 dives include: Wreck, Night, Naturalist, Underwater Scooter (DPV), Fish-ID, Search & Recovery, Underwater Imaging, Rescue, Buoyancy Control Dives. Ask us for your options.
YOUR DIVES ON VIDEO OR PICTURES
During your dives with us our in-house underwater film company, Crystal Images, can accompany you to capture your experience on film and then edit the footage into a 10-minute movie which we show at the bar that evening. The video is available to purchase by all course students after viewing so you can share your memories with family and friends.
Alternatively, our Underwater Videography team is available to provide you with personal and lasting memories of your experience and offer unique underwater video and photo services for your course. You can choose from a 10 minute land and underwater based video or 10-15 high resolution photographs.
These options are available for any diving activity with Crystal Dive and can be booked by following the link below and choosing the ‘video & photo’ option, in addition to your course booking. Please ask us about group bookings.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I start my Advanced Open Water Course every day?
In general, yes. We start our courses any given day. To secure your desired start date, we recommend booking your Advanced Open Water Course online HERE. This will guarantee your placement in a small group of maximum 4 students per Instructor.
Is it possible to change the schedule for the Advanced Open Water Course?
Our schedules are flexible and we will do everything to adjust it to your travel plans. Please contact us to arrange for a schedule that suits you within the limits of the Advanced Open Water Course performance requirements.
Is there a shorter course option available for the Advanced Open Water Course?
You are only allowed to complete a maximum of 3 training dives in a single day. As such you will need at least 1.5 days to complete the Advanced Open Water Course. If you are short on time, think about taking the Adventure Diver Course instead, which only takes one day to complete. Contact us at any time for more information.
What are the rates for accommodation in my Advanced Open Water Course?
For your Advanced Open Water Course we offer accommodation in a private AC room (choice of Double or Twin) at a discounted rate for the standard course duration of 2 nights. There are also upgrade options available for the adjacent Koh Tao Regal or Beach Club Resort. More information here or just contact us directly.
What are the minimum requirements to start my Advanced Open Water Course?
The minimum requirements for you to enroll in the Advanced Open Water Course are listed here: COURSE PREREQUISITES. If you still have questions about specific requirements or an equivalent certification, please contact us directly.
How many students will be together with me in my Advanced Open Water Course?
We pride ourselves to teach our Advanced Open Water Course personal in groups of max. 4 students per Instructor. If you still prefer a smaller group or a private course please contact us directly. On the other hand, if you travel in a bigger group, please let us know and we will arrange for multiple Instructors to teach you together.
Will I see different dive sites during my Open Water Dives in the Advanced Open Water Course?
We have 3 custom built dive boats and choose the dive sites based on your course requirements, comfort level and weather conditions. Generally, we change dive sites on a daily basis, so you will dive at the best spots available for your Advanced Open Water Course. More about our boats here.
Can I take a Go Pro on my dives for the Advanced Open Water Course?
You can take your own camera on any of the dives. Be aware though, that you may be busy with the tasks at hand. A better option may be to arrange for our In-House Video & Photo company Crystal Images to either take professional photos or a broadcast quality video of you on two of your dives of the Advanced Open Water Course. Please contact us or check out your options here.
What other courses can I take if I have some more time after my Advanced Open Water Course?
Other Questions?
Please check out our general FAQ-Page which will answer most of your questions about Koh Tao, diving, weather conditions and everything else. Anything that cannot be answered there, please just contact us and we get right back to you!
