SSI advanced open water course
Ready to take your diving skills to the next level? The SSI Advanced Open Water Course is the perfect way to expand your underwater knowledge and experience. In just two days, you’ll explore five exciting specialties, gain valuable skills, and earn a certification that allows you to dive up to 30 meters (100 feet).
This course is designed for certified divers who want to improve their skills, and discover new underwater environments—all under the guidance of our expert instructors.
Course content
Buoyancy & Navigation
Night & Limited Visibility
Buoyancy & Navigation
- Improve your body position, lower your air consumption and increase your bottom time
- Learn how to use a dive computer and natural navigation techniques
Deep & Wreck
Night & Limited Visibility
Buoyancy & Navigation
- Learn to safely dive to a maximum depth of 30m
- Explore and learn special considerations that should be taken when diving on wrecks
Night & Limited Visibility
Night & Limited Visibility
Night & Limited Visibility
- Witness the underwater world come alive at night
- Experience bioluminescent plankton and unique marine life behavior
Who Can Join?
This course is ideal for:
- Certified divers looking to gain new skills and experience
- Ages 12 and above (Junior Advanced open water certification available for 12yrs+)
- Anyone with a passion for exploring diverse dive environments
Course Schedule (November - April)
Duration: 2 Days
- Day 1: Morning dives at Koh Waeo (8:30–12:30) – Perfect Buoyancy & Navigation
- Day 2: Morning dives at Koh Waeo and Tin Lizzy (8:30–12:30) – Deep & Wreck
- Day 1 or 2: Evening dive at Pansea (6:00–8:00 PM) – Night & Limited Visibility
- During May till October the course dives will be done over 2 days on the full day trips
Course Schedule Full day trips (May - October)
Duration: 2 Days
The Advanced course can be done on any of the full day trips over 2 days with a total of 5 or 6 dives, see the dive schedule for more info or please message us for more info, for example
- Day 1: Perfect Buoyancy & Navigation
- Day 2: Deep & Wreck & waves tides & currents
What’s Included?
- Use of all scuba gear during training
- Certification upon successful completion, valid worldwide
- Fruit and Water (Breakfast & Lunch on the full day trips)
Why train with us
- Experienced, friendly instructors dedicated to your safety and success
- Flexible scheduling to fit your holiday plans
- Half Day trips from Bangtao beach to cut down on travelling times (November - April