Deep Diving

Minimum age

• 15 years old

Certication Requirements

• SSI Open Water Diver certification 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

Theory Sessions

• Learn about the effects of pressure, nitrogen narcosis, and gas management.
• Understand dive planning, safety protocols, and decompression limits.

2-4 Deep Dives

• Practice advanced techniques while diving up to 40 meters.
• Experience and manage nitrogen narcosis.
• Develop buoyancy control, navigation, and emergency response skills in real-world conditions.

Specialized Equipment Training

• Learn to use dive computers and other tools for deep diving safety.

Certification

• Earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification, recognized worldwide.

Course Materials

• Access to online learning materials

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.

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Day 1

Theory and Open Water Training

• Dive into deep diving theory, focusing on gas management, pressure effects, and nitrogen narcosis.

• Practice buoyancy, emergency procedures, and navigation skills in confined water.

Day 2

Open Water Deep Dives

• Complete four guided deep dives at Koh Tao’s stunning dive sites.
• Focus on applying learned skills, including safe descent and ascent techniques, monitoring gas consumption, and handling depth-related challenges.

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

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