AOWD itinerary
AOWD itinerary – PADI / IFDI Advanced Open Water schedule
Day 1
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Day 1
8:00–08:30 AM – Hotel pickup (depending on your hotel’s location)
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9:00 AM – Departure by speedboat to Koh Tao. During the journey, your instructor will provide a comprehensive briefing about the day’s dives and the Advanced Open Water course.
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10:30 AM – Arrival at Koh Tao
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PADI: Complete your first two Adventure Dives, typically including Underwater Navigation and one Adventure Dive of your choice.
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IFDI: Complete your first Adventure Dive, during which all required skills are integrated into the training.
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11:30 AM – End of the first dive. Travel to the second dive site
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12:00 PM – Lunch served on board, followed by a detailed briefing for the second dive.
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1:00 PM – Preparation for your second dive with your instructor. Practice the required skills based on your selected Adventure Dives.
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2:30 PM – End of the second dive. Return by speedboat to Koh Samui.
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4:00 PM – Arrival at the pier and transfer back to your hotel
Day 2
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Day 2
8:00–8:30 AM – Hotel pickup (depending on your hotel’s location)
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8:40 AM – Arrival at the pier and preparation of your scuba equipment with your instructor.
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9:00 AM – Departure by speedboat to Sail Rock. During the journey, your instructor will provide a detailed briefing for the day’s dives.
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9:50 AM – Arrival at Sail Rock. The first dive is usually the Deep Adventure Dive, descending to a maximum depth of 30 meters (100 ft) while practicing the required skills.
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11:00 AM – End of the first dive. Enjoy a light brunch on board, followed by a comprehensive briefing for the second dive.
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12:30 PM – Preparation for the second dive with your instructor. Complete the remaining Adventure Dive skills while exploring the spectacular reef and marine life around Sail Rock.
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2:00 PM – End of the second dive. Return by speedboat to Koh Samui
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3:00 PM – Arrival at the pier and transfer back to your hotel

