Advanced Open Water | Buddha View Hostel

Advanced Open Water

FOR ANY BOOKING AT THE HOSTEL, ADVANCED COURSE IS 9000 THB

Take the Next Step

Build confidence, dive deeper, and experience Koh Tao’s best dive sites

If you’re already a certified Open Water diver, the PADI Advanced Open Water Course is your chance to explore new dive environments, improve your skills, and expand your depth limit to 30 meters.

As a guest at Buddha View Hostel, you’re just minutes away from one of the island’s most established dive centers — Buddha View Dive Centre, a PADI 5-Star Career Development Centre with over 25 years of experience.

Course Overview

The course takes 2 days, is flexible in timing, and includes 5 training dives. There’s no exam or classroom, and you’ll complete the theory through PADI eLearning in your preferred language.

Before You Begin

Complete your PADI Advanced eLearning online, anytime before the dives. It covers the knowledge for each type of dive and allows you to focus on in-water training once you’re here.

Day 1 – Shore-based Training & Night Dive

Start time: 13:00 at Buddha View Dive Centre
Dives:
- Navigation Dive
- Peak Performance Buoyancy Dive
- Night Dive
Finish: Around 20:00
Training takes place from the shore or nearby dive sites depending on conditions.

Day 2 – Boat Dives

Start time: 07:30 at the dive centre
Join the boat to explore two different dive sites:
- Deep Dive (up to 30 meters)
- Wreck Dive
Finish: Around 13:00 back at the dive centre

What’s Included

PADI Advanced eLearning (in your language of choice)
5 adventure dives across varied environments
Full scuba equipment
Guidance from experienced PADI instructors
Advanced Open Water certification (dive to 30 meters)
Free transportation from Buddha View Hostel or any other meeting point on Koh Tao