Why Advanced in Koh Phi Phi
- King Cruiser Wreck — one of the best wrecks in Southeast Asia.
- Hin Daeng and Hin Muang — whale sharks in season (March-April).
- Night dive at Shark Point — active blacktip sharks, octopus, mantis shrimp.
Our advice
Many divers do Open Water (3-4 days) + Advanced (2 days) in 5-6 days at Phi Phi. Combo price: ~22,500 THB. You leave with the 2 certifications for life.
Namely
- No plane within 24 hours following the last dive (decompression risk).
- No alcohol 24 hours before each dive.
- Advanced certificate valid for life, no expiration, no renewal.
Tip: If you're aiming for Divemaster or Instructor one day, Advanced is a prerequisite. You might as well do it here (price 30-40% cheaper than in Europe).
Detailed programme
Jour 1 — matin
Diving navigation
Mandatory exercise: underwater compass, navigation by compass, marked distance.
Jour 1 — après-midi
Deep diving (up to 30 m)
Mandatory exercise: effect of depth, air management, diving to 28-30 m.
Jour 1 — soir (optionnel)
Night diving
If chosen from the 3 dives to choose from. Lamp provided, nocturnal biodiversity (octopuses, squid, moray eels).
Jour 2 — matin
Dive of choice 1
Your choice: wreck (King Cruiser), underwater photography, advanced buoyancy.
Jour 2 — après-midi
Dive of choice 2
Choose from: drift, multilevel, fish identification, search and recovery.
Jour 2 — fin
Certification
Signature of the logbook, delivery of the Advanced card.
Included / Not included
Included
- 5 adventure dives (2 days)
- All equipment
- Dedicated instructor
- Manual and digital resources
- Certification fees (SSI or PADI of your choice)
- Lunch both days
Not included
- Marine fees (600 THB per boat trip)
- Administrative fee (800 THB)
- PADI option (+900 THB vs SSI)
- Accommodation