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PADI OPEN WATER AND ADVANCED PACKAGE
Start with the foundations, then keep building while everything is still fresh.
The PADI Open Water and Advanced package is for beginners who want more than the first certification. You begin with the full Open Water course, then continue into Advanced Open Water to build confidence, improve your diving, and experience more of Koh Tao underwater.
With Flow Divers, this is not about rushing through two courses. It is about learning properly, getting comfortable in the water, and finishing with more experience, more confidence, and a much better idea of
the kind of diving you enjoy.
FROM YOUR FIRST BREATH TO ADVANCED DIVING
Some people only want to try diving. Others already know they want to go further.
This package is for the second kind of diver —
someone who wants to start from the beginning, then keep going while the skills, confidence and excitement are still fresh.
Over five days, you complete your PADI Open Water Diver course first, then move straight into the PADI Advanced Open Water course. You go from beginner training to deeper dives, navigation, buoyancy practice, wreck diving, night diving and more experience around Koh Tao.
START PROPERLY
You begin with the basics: equipment, safety, pool practice, buoyancy, communication and your first four ocean training dives.
The goal is not just to pass the course.
It is to feel ready for the dives that come next.
SEE MORE OF KOH TAO
Advanced Open Water opens up more dive options around Koh Tao.
You can experience deeper sites, wreck dives, night diving, navigation and better buoyancy control, depending on schedule and conditions.
KEEP BUILDING
Once the Open Water course is complete, the Advanced course gives you five more dives with an instructor.
You practise new skills, dive different sites, and start to understand how diving changes with depth, navigation, light, conditions and dive planning.
FINISH MORE CONFIDENT
By the end, you have completed two PADI certifications and nine dives.
More importantly, you have spent five days building comfort, awareness and confidence underwater.
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
Before choosing your dates, here are the main details to plan around —
how long the package takes, what is included, and how the two courses fit together.
THE KEY DETAILS
Duration: 5 full days
Course price: 23,800 THB per person
Certifications: PADI Open Water Diver and PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Training: full Open Water course followed by full Advanced Open Water course
Open Water dives: 4 ocean training dives
Advanced dives: 5 Adventure Dives
WHAT WE TAKE CARE OF
We’ll organise the main course essentials for you: private instructor, PADI eLearning, full scuba equipment, pool training, ocean training dives, dive planning, diving insurance, and refreshments during the course.
START THE THEORY BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Once your booking is confirmed, we’ll help you get set up with your PADI eLearning, so you can start the theory before the course begins.
This makes the first day feel smoother and gives you more time to focus on the practical training once you are here.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Work through the theory at your own pace before you arrive. It covers equipment, safety, dive planning, underwater communication and the basic ideas you need before training in the water.
WHEN YOU MEET US
You do not need to arrive knowing everything.
We’ll go through the important parts with you, answer your questions, and make sure you feel ready before each in-water session.
HOW THE PACKAGE IS STRUCTURED
The package is split into two clear parts.
First, you complete the PADI Open Water Diver course.
This gives you the foundation: pool training, safety skills, buoyancy practice and four ocean training dives.
Then, you continue into PADI Advanced Open Water.This gives you five more dives with an instructor, including deep diving,
navigation and other experience dives suited to the schedule, conditions and course plan.
PADI OPEN WATER COURSE
Your first certification.
The Open Water part is where everything begins. You learn how the equipment works, how to communicate underwater, how to control your buoyancy, how to manage basic dive skills, and how to dive safely with a buddy.
This part includes pool training and four ocean training dives around Koh Tao.
PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER COURSE
Your next step straight after Open Water.
The Advanced part is less classroom-style and more experience-based. You complete five Adventure Dives, each focused on a different part of diving.
Your course plan includes dives such as Deep, Navigation, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Wreck and Night, depending on schedule, conditions and suitability.
HOW YOUR OPEN WATER AND ADVANCED PACKAGE RUNS
Five days to go from beginner training to two PADI certifications, with pool practice first, then nine ocean dives around Koh Tao.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Once your booking is confirmed, we’ll help you get started with your PADI eLearning so the first day feels smoother.
DAY TWO — FIRST OCEAN DIVES
You complete Open Water Dives 1 and 2, using the skills from the pool with your instructor close by throughout.
DAY FOUR — ADVANCED DIVES
You begin your Advanced course with experience dives that build on your Open Water skills and help you feel more confident underwater.
DAY ONE — POOL TRAINING
You meet at Flow Divers, set up your equipment, and spend the day in the pool learning the core skills before heading to the ocean.
DAY THREE — FINAL OPEN WATER DIVES
You complete Open Water Dives 3 and 4, then finish the first certification part of the package.
DAY FIVE — FINAL ADVANCED DIVES
You complete the remaining Advanced Adventure Dives and finish the package as a certified PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water Diver.
Please note: the exact schedule can change depending on boat times, dive sites, conditions and your course plan.
Send us your dates before booking and we’ll help confirm the best schedule for your course.
WHO CAN JOIN THE PADI OPEN WATER AND ADVANCED PACKAGE
You do not need previous diving experience to start this package, but there are a few simple requirements we will check before training begins.
AGE AND EXPERIENCE
No previous diving experience is needed to start this package, as the Open Water course begins with the basics and builds step by step.
Because the full package includes Advanced Open Water, the complete package is usually suitable from 12 years old.
WATER COMFORT
You do not need to be a perfect swimmer, but you should feel comfortable in the water.
Before certification, PADI asks students to complete basic water skills, including a swim and a 10-minute float or tread-water exercise.
MEDICAL FORM
Every student needs to complete
a scuba medical questionnaire before the course.
If anything needs checking, we’ll let you know whether medical clearance is needed before diving.
TIME AND ENERGY
This is a full five-day package, with theory, pool training, ocean dives and early or afternoon boat schedules.
It is a brilliant way to learn, but it is still a full few days, so it helps to arrive rested and ready to focus.
YOUR DIVES, PROFESSIONALLY CAPTURED
Your first nine ocean dives are a big part of your diving story.
If you choose the All-Inclusive Deluxe option, professional photos are included on some of your dives,
so you can enjoy the course while someone else captures the moments properly.
This is especially nice for the Open Water and Advanced package, because you are not just doing one course.
You are going from beginner to Advanced, and it is worth having something beautiful
to look back on.
During training dives, your instructor’s main focus is your safety, comfort and progress.
If you would like photos or video, the best option is to arrange someone dedicated to capturing the dives properly.
NEED HELP WITH ACCOMMODATION?
Your PADI Open Water and Advanced package takes place over five days, so staying somewhere comfortable and
easy to reach can make the whole experience feel smoother.
Flow Divers can help with diving and accommodation options on Koh Tao.
Send us your dates, who you are travelling with, and which package you are interested in, and we’ll help point you in the right direction.
MAKE IT DELUXE
Want a little more from your Open Water and Advanced package?
The All-Inclusive Deluxe option keeps the same five-day course schedule, but adds a few extras around your training days.
ALL-INCLUSIVE DELUXE — 32,500 THB PER PERSON
Deluxe extras:
Professional photos on some of your dives
Flow Divers T-shirt
Lunch on all five course days
Choose the Deluxe option in the booking section below.
BOOK YOUR PADI OPEN WATER AND ADVANCED PACKAGE
Ready to start properly and keep building?
Choose the standard Open Water and Advanced package, or make it Deluxe with professional photos, lunch and a Flow Divers T-shirt included.
Not sure whether to book the package or start with Open Water only?
Send us your dates, experience level and travel plans, and we’ll help you choose the setup that makes the most sense.
PADI Open Water and Advanced Package in Koh Tao
Price range: ฿23,800 through ฿32,500
WHAT COMES AFTER THE PADI ADVANCED DIVER COURSE?
After the PADI Advanced Open Water Course, you can keep building experience through fun dives,
Rescue training or PADI Specialties that match the kind of diving you enjoy most.
EXPLORE SPECIALTY COURSES
If one part of the Advanced course really stands out,
a PADI Specialty course can help you go further.
Deep, Wreck, Navigation, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night, Photography, Videography and marine-life courses are all possible directions
depending on your level and interests.
CONTINUE TOWARDS RESCUE DIVER
If you want to become a more aware and capable diver, the PADI Rescue Diver course is a strong next step after Advanced Open Water.
It is a different kind of course — more focused on problem-solving,
awareness, and helping others —
and many divers see it as one of the most rewarding courses they complete.
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR OPEN WATER AND ADVANCED PACKAGE
Helpful answers to the questions that often come up before booking the full Open Water and Advanced package.
Do I need any diving experience before this package?
No. This package starts with the PADI Open Water Diver course, so it is suitable for beginners.
How long does the package take?
The usual schedule is five full days.
The exact timing can change depending on boat schedule, dive sites, weather, conditions and your course plan.
What certifications will I get?
You complete the PADI Open Water Diver certification first, then the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
How many ocean dives are included?
The package includes four Open Water training dives and five Advanced Adventure Dives, so you complete nine ocean dives in total.
What is included in the price?
The standard package includes private instructor, PADI eLearning, full scuba equipment, pool training, ocean dives, diving insurance, and refreshments such as coffee, tea, water, fruit and cookies.
Can I take a break between Open Water and Advanced?
The usual package is designed as a five-day flow, but schedules can sometimes be adjusted depending on availability, conditions and your travel plans.
If you would prefer a slower pace, ask us before booking.
Can I fly after the course?
You should leave enough time between diving and flying. After multiple dives, DAN recommends at least 18 hours before flying.
Is this package too much for a beginner?
Not if you have enough time and energy for the full schedule.
The package starts from the beginning, then builds step by step. If you are nervous or unsure, send us a message before booking and we’ll help you decide whether to start with Open Water only or book the full package.
Still have a question?
If you are unsure about anything before booking, send us a message with your dates and what you’d like to do. We’ll get back to you and help you choose the right next step.