PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Koh Phangan
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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Koh Phangan
By Asia Blue - Scuba
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THIS COURSE INCLUDES
- Choose from a long list of PADI Adventure Dives.
- 5 Open Water Dives, over 2 days, from local dive sites.
- All required learning materials and dive equipment.
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certification.
- Resort Transfers. Taxi fee is payable if located in Thong Nai Pan. No Haad Yuan or Haad Tien transfers.
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 10-60, max of 20 per group
Duration: 2 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian
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- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- All required dive equipment
What's not included- Free accommodation is not included during Full Moon or peak periods
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Resort transfers are free from most locations around the island. Transfers from Thong Nai Pan incur a 200 THB taxi fee each way. Transfers are not available from Haad Yuan or Haad Tien.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 169026P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 169026P3
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- chrisbI5580VH0 contributionsTake the plungeWater temp was perfect , maybe slightly too warm. But a comfortable dive non the less. Vendors were knowledgeable and happy to help. Shop taxi picked us up from our accommodation which made transport very easy. Friendly staff and crew.Written June 4, 2024
- Cindy L0 contributionsAmazing tour companyEven though I used a different tour company, due to boat issue, the diving company I used have shared the boat with blue scuba. I eventually had the diving instructor Jane from Blue scuba as my diving buddy, she was amazing, really knows the marine animals and showed me all the beautiful fishes around sail rock Thank you Jane!!Written December 13, 2023
- W4676NPmichaelar0 contributionsOutstanding experienceMy first scuba Dive. My wonderful instructor Jannes made it an outstanding experience for me. His instructiions were absolut clear. The Dive was playful and joyful. I felt absolutely safe and guided all the time. He showed me a lot of different fish and on board he explained them with a book. But be careful. It is highly addictive and its possible you will plan the next diving course after that Thank you so much, Jannes for this heartfilling experience.🙏😘🙏Written November 4, 2023
- ruxintheworld0 contributionsSail Rock (Koh Tao)A really beautiful place for diving with so many beautiful fish and lovely corals. It is a very popular site for diving. A truly special place.Written September 12, 2023
- hannahjS5539IS0 contributionsAmazing experience!Such a good day, team were all really good and the instructor Lilly was amazing, made me feel so at ease in the water. Was feeling a bit nervous to try diving but as soon as I got there everything was explained so clearly and everyone was so friendly. Food was good too.Written September 2, 2023
- lisazF3097YL0 contributionsNice BUTNice tour (snorkeling in koh tao) but very unhelpful when the mask fell in the sea and they just stood there watching without helping. They charged us 1000 baht.Written August 20, 2023
- R8201MAnathaliel0 contributionsAmazing experienceMy family and I are just back from an amazing trip to Sail Rock as newly qualified Open Water Divers! Our instructor, Jannes was amazing and made the open water course a wonderful experience for us all. We all came to the course with different levels of confidence but with Jannes, we felt really calm and looked after. He is clearly so passionate about what he does and took extra care in engaging with the kids so that they felt enthusiastic and confident about everything! The whole team and crew were great to be around on the boat and couldn’t have wished for a better experience. Bucket list ✅Written August 18, 2023
- anonymousturtle73620 contributionsReally amazing staff and great groupings for advanced diversI did a bunch of fun dives at Sail Rock with this shop, and was so impressed with all of the staff at Asia Blue. Ash was an amazing divemaster who catered the dives to the experience level of the divers, found loads of amazing wildlife, was super attentive, and led us through really long dives which I appreciated a lot. Also a super fun person to dive with and so sweet! Storm was also super great to dive with, as he found loads of wildlife and we had super long dives as well. Lili, Olesya, Tom, the boat captain, and crew Miu and Ao were all such a pleasure on the boat as well and all so attentive and caring. The groupings by Jannes were also absolutely incredible. Divers are grouped by level, even if it means creating more groups. This says a lot about how much the staff here cares about the experience of the diver, regardless of how much extra time/cost it might take. I was always paired with other experienced divers in very small groups of 1 - 2, which was amazing. Asia Blue also now own one of the biggest and nicest boats on the island, which makes a difference on the hour long boat ride to Sail Rock which can sometimes be rocky. Breakfast (coffee, fruit, eggs, etc) and lunch (rice, curry, pasta, fruit, etc) was super nice to have on the boat.Written August 16, 2023
- tomerg6480 contributionsTwo thumbs up! 👍 👍Awesome Team, very professional.. It was an amazing experience - even picked me up from my hotel, Jannis was fantastic instructor! Thanks again for a great day!🙏😊Written August 7, 2023
- MandaMin0 contributionsSail Rock with Asia Blue is amazing!!We had some incredible days with Yannes and the whole Asia Blue team. We did the open water course without any experience and felt that we were in very good hands. Yannes had a lot of patience, always reassuring and praising us. We felt really safe and welcome! We even ended up adding a fun dive on the fly and would probably do more if we had more time. We would definitely recommend this dive school and would love to dive with them again sometime! Also, Sail Rock is amazing. We saw a lot of underwater life 🐠🐟🐡Written July 11, 2023
- Biffro0 contributionsMemorable divingThis was a brilliant trip and we really enjoyed it. Michaela in the dive centre was really helpful and responsive, and booked us on to the trip and arranged a pick up and drop off for us. The boat trip to and from the site was a bit choppy, but the boat was modern and comfortable, and the trip was well organised. The food was also really good and we appreciated some breakfast given the early start. Our dive master, Johannes, was fantastic. He was informative and passionate about diving and sea life, he was so attentive and we felt calm and safe with him. The diving was amazing and we saw shoals of barracudas, trevally, Queen fish and bat fish with so much more. There were so many anemones and soft coral at the second spot, and both sites were teeming with life. Sail Rock is an amazing dive site with so much to see and we would love to come back.Written June 25, 2023
- Trip374270717720 contributionsPerfect PlaceThere is nothing that was not on point. Best place with best prices in koh phangan. The staff is nice and friendly but also professional. The boat tour and food on the boat was very good. Everything on point.Written June 5, 2023
- isabellasth0 contributionsLovely diving with the amazing instructor Ash!I loved diving here, it was absolutely beautiful. For being a not so experienced diver, I felt completely safe with my instructor.Written June 3, 2023
- 618supreets0 contributionsMy family's first ever dive!!Im 51 yrs old and have never been diving or for that matter in the ocean. Francois, Julian and Tae took us on a life changing experience -+ diving in Koh Phangan. Anything i say will sound like a cliche. But i cannot not say it. Magical, Mind Blown, life altering experience. Such beautiful sights, the fishes, the corals, the life down there. AMAZING. Recommended a 100%. Talk to Francois at Asia Blue. He know how to take care of you.Written May 25, 2023
- Danoman890 contributionsCouldn't ask for a better experience!Incredible dive site, but more importantly a very comfortable and well run trip. Great food on the boat, and great, experienced dive masters. Saw huge schools of barracuda and trevally, and even a whale sharks. Dive could not have been any better!Written May 5, 2023
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Victoria R
3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
I had an absolutely amazing time here. Francios and his team are incredibly informative, helpful, kind and funny. The instructors are really knowledgeable and a joy to be around! I had the pleasure of working with Francios and he was probabaly the best instructor I could have asked for. He felt like a gift from the universe and was always making sure i felt safe, was understanding the material, and was having a good time. Francios was super patient with me and as well especially because this was the first time I ever went diving but am now certified PADI under the guidance of Asia Blue and Francios and I am so ecstatic about it. If you are looking for a fun place that is going to keep you safe happy and comfortable, Asia Blue is your guy!! Enjoy!!
Written October 4, 2022
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Thank you Vicky for the beautiful and kind review. You made it a pleasure to teach and you are a natural under water, born a mermaid :) Hope to see you back for some more laughter and fun.
Written October 6, 2022
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Jaquie Notte
2 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
More than recommend! Amazing team and super well organized business with good fares. I did my advance diving with Valerio, ask for him!!! He has been a perfect instructor, really devoted to make you have the best time in Koh Phangan. Everyone working at Asia Blue will make you want to share their passion of diving.
Written March 24, 2020
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Thanks for the review Jaquie. We are very happy you enjoyed your training with Val and Asia Blue. You know where we are when you want to do your Rescue Diver Course! 😊
Written March 30, 2020
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KimManiac
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Solo
What a great time with you guys and girls. I learned so much, had great talks and of course amazing dives!
Best Place to go, if you want to have a good time while doing you diving license. They take great care of you and show you just the perfect inside of what it means to be a good diver.
Thanks so much!
Best Place to go, if you want to have a good time while doing you diving license. They take great care of you and show you just the perfect inside of what it means to be a good diver.
Thanks so much!
Written April 8, 2022
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Thank you Kim for joining us to complete your advance course. It was a pleasure teaching you and having you on the party island. Hope to see you return soon and to go to the next level.
Written April 8, 2022
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Caroline
2 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
Yesterday I finished my Advanced Open Water Course with instructor Val. It were 2 amazing days. Everything was taken care of, and there was breakfast and lunch on the boat, unlimited ice-cold Coca Cola and sun decks with pillows to chill after diving. Val has been a great and patient teacher for me, thanks! Now I can proudly call myself an advanced open water diver 👌 would definitely recommend to go here for diving, whether going on a fun dive or doing a course!
Written October 29, 2019
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Hi Caroline v,
Congrats on becoming a PADI Advanced Diver and leaving us an amazing review.
Asia Blue Team.
Written November 13, 2019
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Jess
England, UK10 contributions
We dived with Boris and he was so knowledgeable and really put me at ease (I was nervous after not diving for a while). Really great guy and the rest of the staff were awesome too.
Written July 21, 2019
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Hi Jess,
Congratulations on becoming a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver. Thanks for the great review!
Asia Blue Team!
Written July 28, 2019
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Jennifer L
Brisbane, Australia14 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
Francois and Michaela were super accommodating and made sure everything ran smoothly. It was super easy to organise and all I had to bring was a towel, everything else is catered for including pick up and drop off so it’s super stress free :)
Written July 27, 2022
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Hi Jen, was really nice having you with us and being your diving buddy. Congrats on completing your AOW with us and we hope to see you back soon.
Written August 2, 2022
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Gite Bois Vieux
1 contribution
Feb 2022
I did my Advanced Open Water with Asia blue and everything was perfect : staff at the office were so nice, we had transport from our hotel to the boat, amazing instructors and really cool dives ! I recommend recommand you to dive with them in KPG :)
Written February 14, 2022
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Thanks Cloé for giving in under peer pressure and completing the advance course with us. :)
Hope you enjoy your stay on the island and to see you for more dives
Written February 15, 2022
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Jenny Z
Tokyo7 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
We had a fantastic time diving at Sail Rock. Lyn at front office was so friendly and helpful and sorted us out with a slightly unusual transfer of a PADI course we’d paid for earlier in the year but couldn’t go to. We finished our Advanced certification with Michael, who made us feel safe and comfortable. Lunch on the boat was also ace. We had a blast.
Written November 15, 2019
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Hi Jenny Z,
Congratulations on becoming a PADI Advanced Diver. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review.
Asia Blue Team.
Written November 24, 2019
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Tiina Maria
3 contributions
Aug 2019
I came in with the intention of doing the Open Water course and leaving right after - ended up staying my whole vacation on Koh Phangan and signing up for the Advanced course as well. The team at Asia Blue were absolutely wonderful: professional instructor that helped me feel relaxed from my very first breath underwater all the way to the exams, awesome crew that I had a blast with on and off the dive boat, such a great atmosphere all around! Can't wait for my next holiday, I'll definitely be returning.
Written October 4, 2019
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Hi tiinamariav,
Congrats on becoming a PADI Advanced Diver. Thanks for the awesome review.
Asia Blue Team.
Written November 13, 2019
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Travelling Jules
2 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
So I decided to take the plunge!!!! I was scared at first having never dived before but I felt safe from beginning to end. Super friendly and professional.... The facilities and the staff rocked!!!!!
Thanks guys....
U made my trip....
Thanks guys....
U made my trip....
Written October 2, 2019
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Hi Livelifetothemaximum,
Well done and thank you for the review. See you next time.
Asia Blue Team.
Written November 13, 2019
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