Description
Only a boat’s ride away from Kota Kinabalu city, take this opportunity to polish up your diving skills with this Go Advanced Programme.
The PADI Advanced Open Water course covers underwater phenomena, diving procedures, diving environment and deep diving procedures. It consists of two core and three elective dives.
The two core dives are Navigation and Deep Dive and the elective dives are Fish Identification, Peak Performance Buoyancy and Boat Diver.
Explore the best diving sites of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park with Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures.
Highlights
Equipment rentals
All park entrance, diving and jetty fees
PADI Advanced Open Water certification
Vegetarian buffet lunch
Return boat transfers
Location
Enjoy the best of both worlds in Kota Kinabalu city. You can step away from the bustling city life and take a boat ride to one of the islands or a drive to the hiking sites nearby, everything is within your reach.
Itinerary
Day 1
08:30: Meet Downbelow staff at the jetty and transfer by boat to Downbelow Dive Centre on Gaya Island.
09:15: Meet your instructor for course introduction and registration arrangement.
13:00: Vegetarian buffet lunch at our dive centre.
14:00: PADI course.
16:00: Boat transfer to marina. Make your own way to Downbelow Eco Lodge (KK Times Square) and check-in.
Day 2
08:30: Meet Downbelow staff at the jetty and transfer by boat to Downbelow Dive Centre on Gaya Island.
09:15: PADI course.
13:00: Vegetarian buffet lunch at our dive centre.
14:00: PADI course.
16:00: Awarded successful certification followed by boat transfer back to marina. Make your own way back to the lodge.
Day 3
12:00: Check-out from Downbelow Eco Lodge.
Downbelow Eco Lodge
A one-night stay in an air-conditioned private room with en-suite bathroom located at the heart of Kota Kinabalu Times Square to accommodate you and your travelling partner!
Refreshments on the island
Vegetarian buffet lunch
After your sessions, you can have a relaxing rest by the island or take a stroll along the beach. You can join other sessions available, such as snorkeling or go for another dive session.
You can also discover more of the Kota Kinabalu City within walking distance from your room.
All park entrance, diving, and jetty fees
Air-conditioned private room with en-suite bathroom
Equipment rental (mask, snorkel, fins, BCD, regs, wetsuit)
PADI Advanced Open Water Course Certification
PADI Advanced Open Water Course with eLearning
Refreshments on the island
Vegetarian buffet lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Diving computer
Personal expenses
Swimwear
Sunscreen
Arrival by flights
- You can fly to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) direct from Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
In lieu of the Covid-19 pandemic, you can opt to postpone your trip once it is safe to travel again. Kindly contact the property owner for more information.
Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures is a Destination Management Company specialising in authentic, responsible customised travel for companies, organisations and independent travellers. Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures are fully licensed under the Ministry of Culture, Arts & Tourism Malaysia.
- Divers must show proof of current PADI Open Water qualification or equivalent. Ensure you are “Fit to Dive” by completing the medical form. Any “YES” answer will require a doctor to complete the form.
- Due to the course being performance based, finishing times may vary due to individual achievements. Additional charges may apply should a student diver need an extra day to complete the performance requirements to certify.
