
Advanced Open Water Course – with PADI eLearning
The PADI Advanced Open Water Course, which certifies you to 30 metres, is the exciting next step after your Open Water Course.
Duration:
- 2 Days with *eLearning completed
Pre-requisites:
- Open Water Diver certification
- 12 years of age or older
- Medically fit to dive *See RSTC Medical
- No flying 18 hours after the dives
- Also staying on Phi Phi Island for minimum 2 nights
Level up your diving skills!
Exploring to 30 metres, learning how to navigate and playing with the magical glow-plankton at night are some of the highlights of this course. Additionally, you can learn about Shark Conservation, Underwater cleanups or photography!
Not to mention honing your buoyancy, computer planning skills and overall buddy skills. Unlike the Open Water Course, the Advanced is more diving based rather than theory based. This is because you learned the core elements of dive theory during certification. Therefore now the emphasis is on new diving techniques and experiences.
Phi Phi Island is a great place to earn your 30 metres certification which you can take around the world on future diving adventures.
By signing up for PADI eLearning Online, you will recieve your e-Learning product which is called ‘Advanced Open Water (no video)’. Then you can work on this in your own time at home.

Advanced Open Water eLearning – Knowledge
To begin, you’ll explore the chapter on how to ‘Think like a Diver.’ This section helps increase your self-awareness as a diver, especially when using new equipment, such as a compass, slates, or cameras during the course. For example, this module guides you to always put your safety first, teaching you how to prioritize safety above all else.
Next. you will read and complete knowledge reviews for the compulsory modules; ‘Deep’ and ‘Navigation’ before choose 3 more. Most divers choose Night dive, Buoyancy plus one more.
Classroom Learning – If you prefer to learn on site, you can add just a half day to study with us in a comfortable, sea-view classroom with hammocks and printed manuals. Not to mention, this relaxed environment offers added support to help you succeed in your diving education.
Study in your own language – Firstly, start by creating an account on PADI to begin learning right away. eLearning is available in multiple languages, and you can choose an English-speaking instructor or request training in your preferred language for a customized experience.
Theory:
- ‘Thinking Like a Diver’ chapter
- ‘Deep Dive‘ and ‘Navigation‘ compulsory chapters and knowledge reviews
- Additional 3 Dive chapters that you wish to do
- Read and complete ‘Peak Performance Buoyancy‘ even if you don’t wish to do the dive
- If you are interested in any ‘Specialty Courses‘ in the future, choose a dive in that area because you get 1-dive credit for that particular specialty.
- No quizzes or exams! Just a Quick Refresher Quiz when you sign up to assess your knowledge!

The Fun Stuff!
Once you complete your homework, you can go to the marine park to enjoy the dives! Your 5 Advanced training dives are completed over 2 days.
Firstly, we begin with easier dives, such as ‘Buoyancy’ or ‘Fish ID,’ for example. These dives are less skill-intensive, allowing us to build your confidence before moving on to more challenging dives like Deep Diving and Navigation.
In addition, we want you to feel completely at ease in the water before advancing to deep dive techniques or exploring a shipwreck. This approach ensures you’re prepared and comfortable with each step.
Furthermore, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a night dive, playing with plankton and learning dive computer skills. Whether studying fish species or trying underwater photography, these experiences make for an unforgettable adventure
Adventure Dives for Advanced Open Water Course:
- Deep Dive *Required
- Navigation Dive *Required
- Peak Performance Buoyancy *Recommended
- Wreck Dive *Surcharge
- Night Dive
- Underwater Naturalist
- Boat Diving
- Search & Recovery
- Rescue
- Underwater Digital Imaging *Camera Rental 1,000 or take your own
- PADI AWARE – Fish Identification
- PADI AWARE – Shark Conservation
- PADI AWARE – Dive Against Debris
Each Advanced Open Water dive gives you a taste for something new and exciting, therefore if you love one area in particular, you can enroll in a PADI Specialty Course to learn more!

Small Groups and Personalized Instruction
Our dive courses prioritize flexibility, detailed guidance, and small class sizes.
Typically, we maintain a student-to-instructor ratio of 2:1, with a maximum of four students per class. This setup ensures you receive personalized attention and plenty of time to build a strong connection with your instructor.
This approach allows us to focus on your individual needs and goals as a diver.
Moreover, our eco-focused PADI Instructor Team is dedicated to supporting you at each stage of your diving journey, helping you develop the skills and confidence to become a skilled and environmentally-conscious diver.

One Day Programs
Finally, ff you are short on time don’t worry because you can complete a PADI Adventure Dive (+800 THB on top of daily diving rate), in addition to the Adventure Night Dive (2,500 THB) and also the PADI Adventure Diver Course!