Advanced Adventurer

Discover New Depths with Koh Tao Divers

On the Advanced Adventurer course, you can explore a variety of underwater specialties, including deep diving, night diving, wreck exploration, buoyancy control and navigation. Gain more experience and have fun.

SSI ADVANCED ADVENTURER IN KOH TAO


At Koh Tao Divers, we believe diving is about uncovering new experiences and expanding your skills. That’s why the SSI Advanced Adventurer course is the perfect next step for divers eager to explore beyond the basics. As the oldest dive center on Koh Tao, we’ve guided countless divers toward their passions beneath the surface for decades.

This course offers five thrilling adventure dives, including deep diving, wreck diving, perfect buoyancy, and the magic of night diving—plus an additional deep dive to take your underwater exploration even further. Whether you’re curious about the secrets of a shipwreck, fine-tuning your underwater control, or experiencing the ocean after dark, our experienced instructors will lead you through it all.

Not sure which direction to take your diving journey? That’s the beauty of this course! It’s your chance to sample different specialties, and if one excites you, we’ll help you continue with a full SSI Specialty Course to master it.

ADVANCED ADVENTURER

Clock Icon 2 days
Diving Icon 5 dives
Wallet Icon 9,900 THB
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Upon booking we as ask for deposit.

All prices are in Thai Baht (THB) and do not include possible payment fees etc.

Minimum age

  • At least 10 years old

Certication Requirements

  • SSI Open Water Diver or equivalent.

Health

  • Completing a medical questionnaire is mandatory for all diving courses to ensure your fitness for advanced diving activities. You are required to consult a physician and obtain medical clearance before participating.

Medical Questionnaire

Course Highlights

  • Professional instruction from experienced SSI-certified instructors.
  • Five adventure dives: navigation dive, deep dive, wreck diving, perfect buoyancy, and night diving.
  • High-quality scuba equipment for all dives.
  • SSI Advanced Adventurer certification upon completion.
  • Refreshments during surface intervals.

Insurance

  • Your course includes basic accident insurance.
  • While Koh Tao Divers provides basic accident insurance for incidents that occur during our dive trips (valid for 30 days), it’s important to note that this coverage has limitations compared to plans like those offered by Dive Assure

Insurance

  • The course includes basic accident insurance provided by Koh Tao Divers, covering accidents during our dive trips (valid for 30 days). However, it's important to note that this insurance does not cover everything - evacuation costs are not included, and the coverage is limited compared to broader plans like those offered by Dive Assure.
  • 🛡️ We strongly recommend obtaining comprehensive dive insurance before the course starts.

👉 Buy comprehensive dive insurance from DiveAssure

    Day 1

    Orientation, Dive Planning, Adventure Dives
  • 10:00

    Learn about each specialty and prepare for your dives.

  • 11:30

    Departure for Dives 1 & 2

  • 18:00

    Departure for Night Diving

    Day 2

    Adventure Dives
  • 06:00

    Departure for Dives 4 & 5

  • 11:00

    Earn your SSI Advanced Adventurer certification.

Note: Schedule may vary due to weather and logistical considerations.

Insurance information for Koh Tao Divers Customers

While Koh Tao Divers provides basic accident insurance for incidents that occur during our dive trips (valid for 30 days), it's important to note that this coverage has limitations compared to plans like those offered by Dive Assure. Insurance is not included for technical diving or professional courses.
We highly recommend obtaining comprehensive dive insurance.

👉 Buy comprehensive dive insurance from DiveAssure

Included Insurance for Koh Tao Divers Customers

Your included basic insurance provides

  1. Accident Coverage

    • Up to 1,000,000 THB for loss of life, dismemberment, loss of sight, or permanent disability.
  2. Medical Expenses

    • Coverage of up to 500,000 THB per person for each accident, including hyperbaric chamber treatments for diving accidents.
  3. Exclusions

    • Evacuation costs are not included.
  4. Reimbursement Process

    • Patients must pay treatment costs upfront, and the insurance company will reimburse within 2-3 weeks.

Why choose a more comprehensive insurance?

For greater protection, including evacuation costs, we recommend comprehensive dive insurance. Plans like those from Dive Assure start at €70/year for most EU citizens and provide additional benefits, including:

  • Emergency evacuations
  • Trip cancellations
  • Extensive medical coverage

Having comprehensive insurance ensures you're fully covered, especially if you're planning multiple dives or engaging in technical diving. Contact us for advice on choosing the best insurance option for your diving

👉 Buy comprehensive dive insurance from DiveAssure

WHY CHOOSE KOH TAO DIVERS SPECIALTY COURSE?

SSI AWARD WINNER

We offer the widest range of dive training on Koh Tao, ensuring your dive journey never stops growing and highlighting our commitment to professionalism.

Multilingual

Learn with us in English, Finnish and Spanish to ensure you learn in the language you're most comfortable with.

ONLINE LEARNING

Start learning the essentials of diving from the comfort of your own home, so you can focus on the fun part of your holiday scuba diving.

Quality OVER QUANTITY

Group sizes maximum of 4 divers. Dive with us and discover the difference a focused, quality-driven approach makes to your underwater journey

Nitrox

Dive with nitrox to extend your bottom times and keep yourself safe!

SAFETY FIRST

Your safety is our priority #1. We include FREE dive insurance for our specialty courses.

COME TO EXPERIENCE THIS

How to get my certification on Koh Tao?


1

Book your scuba dive course with us today.

2

Download My SSI app to your chosen device swiftly.

3

Sign up and choose Koh Tao Divers as your facility.

4

Within 24h, get training materials in your language.

5

Finish hands-on dives at Koh Tao, discover marine wonders!

6

Get your international scuba certification. Well done!



ADVANCED ADVENTURER

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OTHER SPECIALTY COURSES

Choose which suit the for you

Nitrox
Koh Tao Divers technical divers doing nitrox dive with sidemount gear
Clock Icon 1 day
Diving Icon 2 dives
Wallet Icon 7,500 THB

The Enriched Air Nitrox course equips you with the know-how to safely use enriched air nitrox for longer bottom times, enhancing your diving experience by reducing nitrogen absorption and minimizing post-dive fatigue.

Deep Diving
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Clock Icon 1 day
Diving Icon 3 dives
Wallet Icon 8,500 THB

The Deep Diving Specialty course provides essential skills and knowledge for safely diving into deep wrecks, pinnacles, and reefs between 18 and 40 meters, preparing you for the wonders of deep underwater exploration.

Deep & Nitrox Diver Combo From Advanced Diver
Koh Tao Divers diver encountering a large school of barracudas during a deep dive
Clock Icon 2 days
Diving Icon 2 dives
Wallet Icon 9,500 THB

Extend your limits and dive deeper with the Deep + Nitrox Combo at Koh Tao Divers. This 2–3 day course teaches you to safely dive to 40 meters and use enriched air (Nitrox) for longer bottom times—ideal for exploring deeper reefs and wrecks with confidence.

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