Advanced Open Water Prerequisites and Timing - Koh Tao Dive Guide

Advanced Open Water Prerequisites and Timing

Advanced Open Water Prerequisites and Timing

Summary

Yes, you can start Advanced Open Water immediately after completing your Open Water certification. Many divers on Koh Tao do this back-to-back, with the course typically starting the day after their final Open Water dive.

Details

• No mandatory waiting period exists between Open Water and Advanced Open Water certifications
• Your Open Water card must be fully issued before enrollment (requires log book completion and final exam)
• Advanced OW typically takes 2-3 days on Koh Tao and costs $280-350 USD
• The course includes 5 dives: Wreck, Navigation, Deep Dive, and two electives (Peak Performance Buoyancy, Fish Identification, etc.)
• Many WeGoDive partner schools offer package discounts when booking both courses together
• Back-to-back training allows you to maintain muscle memory and dive conditioning from your initial certification

Related questions

• How much does the Advanced Open Water course cost?
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• Can I book both Open Water and Advanced OW at the same time?

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