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SSI Advanced Open Water Diver – 2 Days in Koh KoodTake your diving to the next level with the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver course at Koh Kood Divers. Designed for certified Open Water Divers, this course helps you improve your skills, gain confidence and experience new types of diving while exploring the tropical waters around Koh Kood.During the course, you'll complete 5 training dives with an experienced SSI instructor. You'll develop your buoyancy, underwater navigation, awareness and overall diving ability, while gaining experience at greater depths.2-Day Program: Day 1: Three training dives focused on improving your diving skills, control and confidence underwater. Day 2: Two additional training dives, including deeper diving and further skill development.We keep our groups small, with a maximum of 4 students per instructor, giving you plenty of personal attention and time to improve.The course includes SSI digital learning materials, professional SSI instructor, full scuba equipment, 5 training dives, boat trips, hotel pickup, lunch, snacks and drinks on the boat.After successfully completing the course, you'll receive your internationally recognized SSI Advanced Open Water Diver certification, allowing you to enjoy a wider range of dive sites and diving experiences.Duration: 2 days Experience required: Open Water Diver certification or equivalent Training dives: 5 dives Group size: Maximum 4 students per instructor Location: Koh Kood, ThailandImprove your skills. Go deeper. Build confidence. Become a better diver.

We have daily trips throughout high season and our weekly schedule is Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun trip around Koh Kood, cost is 1000 THB per snorkeler & Tue/Thu/Sat Trip to Koh Rang Marine Park, cost is 1400 THB per snorkeler (incl 200 THB Marine Park Entry fee). Children under 9 are half price. Our boat departs from Bang Bao bay at 9am daily and for the Koh Kood trip should arrive back around 3pm and for Koh Rang trip we should arrive back around 5pm. The above prices include: • Snorkelling equipment • Snorkelling guide • Resort pickup & drop-off • Lunch, snacks and refreshments • Visits to different dive sites daily(Whatsapp/Line) Email: bookings@kohkooddivers.com www.kohkooddivers.com

SSI Open Water Diver – 3 Days in Koh KoodBecome a certified scuba diver in just 3 days with Koh Kood Divers. The SSI Open Water Diver course is designed for beginners and gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to dive independently with a buddy anywhere in the world.Your course combines online SSI theory, confined-water training and 4 open-water dives in the warm tropical waters around Koh Kood. We keep our groups small, with a maximum of 4 students per instructor, so you receive plenty of personal attention and time to become comfortable underwater.3-Day Program: Day 1: Confined-water training – learn and practice the essential scuba skills in shallow, protected water. Day 2: Open Water Dives 1 & 2 – put your new skills into practice and start exploring underwater. Day 3: Open Water Dives 3 & 4 – develop your buoyancy, confidence and diving skills while enjoying real dive sites.The course includes SSI digital learning materials, professional SSI instructor, full scuba equipment, 4 open-water training dives, boat trips, hotel pickup, lunch, snacks and drinks on the boat.After successfully completing the course, you'll receive your internationally recognized SSI Open Water Diver certification, allowing you to dive to a maximum depth of 18 metres with a buddy.Duration: 3 days Experience required: None – complete beginners welcome Minimum age: 10 years Maximum depth: 18 metres for adults (age restrictions apply to Junior Open Water Divers) Group size: Maximum 4 students per instructor Location: Koh Kood, ThailandLearn to dive. Build real confidence underwater. Discover a whole new world.

SSI Perfect Buoyancy SpecialtyMaster your buoyancy. Perfect your technique. Become a better diver!Good buoyancy control is one of the most important skills in scuba diving. The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty is designed to help you become more comfortable, confident, and efficient underwater.During this course, you'll work closely with your SSI instructor to improve your diving technique through practical exercises and underwater challenges.What will you learn?- Perfect Your Weighting Discover how to determine the correct amount of weight for your equipment and body, helping you achieve neutral buoyancy without unnecessary effort.- Master Your Breathing Control Learn how to use your breathing to make small adjustments to your position in the water, allowing you to hover effortlessly without constantly adjusting your BCD.- Improve Your Trim & Body Position Practise maintaining a streamlined, horizontal position underwater to reduce drag, improve your swimming efficiency, and minimise contact with the reef.- Hovering & Buoyancy Challenges Practise maintaining neutral buoyancy at different depths, hovering motionless, and completing underwater exercises without touching the bottom.- Fine-Tune Your BCD Control Learn how to make precise adjustments to your buoyancy compensator, improving your control during descents, ascents, and throughout your dive.- Improve Your Air Consumption By reducing unnecessary movement and improving your efficiency underwater, you may find yourself using less air and enjoying longer dives.- Protect the Marine Environment Learn techniques to avoid accidentally touching or damaging delicate corals and marine life.What does the course involve?Digital learning: Complete your SSI theory materials to understand the principles of buoyancy control.Practical training: Work with your instructor on weighting, breathing, body positioning, and buoyancy exercises.2 open-water training dives: Put your new skills into practice while exploring the beautiful underwater world around Koh Kood.SSI certification: Upon successful completion, receive your SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification.Whether you've recently completed your Open Water course or already have dozens of dives under your belt, this specialty will help you develop greater control and confidence underwater.Stop fighting your buoyancy and start enjoying the feeling of effortless diving!Join Koh Kood Divers and take your underwater skills to the next level. ????

SSI Deep Diving SpecialtyExplore deeper. Expand your limits. Discover a whole new underwater world!Ready to take your diving adventures to the next level? The SSI Deep Diving Specialty is designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to safely explore deeper dive sites, reaching depths of up to 40 metres (130 feet).Discover deeper reefs, fascinating underwater landscapes, and marine life that you might not encounter in shallower waters.During this course, you'll work closely with your SSI instructor to develop the techniques and knowledge needed to plan and execute deeper dives safely.What will you learn?Understanding Deep DivingDiscover how increased depth affects your body, equipment, air consumption, and available bottom time. Learn why careful planning becomes increasingly important as you descend deeper.Deep Dive PlanningLearn how to plan dives within recreational limits, calculate your available bottom time, establish safe depth limits, and prepare appropriate emergency procedures.Gas Management & Air ConsumptionUnderstand how your breathing gas consumption increases with depth and learn to calculate your gas requirements, monitor your supply, and establish safe turn pressures.Recognising Nitrogen NarcosisLearn about the effects of nitrogen narcosis, how to recognise its symptoms, and what to do if you or your buddy experience them.Buoyancy Control at DepthPractise maintaining neutral buoyancy at greater depths, where changes in pressure and equipment compression require careful adjustments.Safe Descents & AscentsDevelop controlled descent and ascent techniques, including proper equalisation, monitoring ascent rates, and completing safety stops.Understanding No-Decompression LimitsLearn how depth affects your no-decompression limits, how to use your dive computer effectively, and why staying within your planned limits is essential.Emergency ProceduresPractise responding to potential deep-diving emergencies, including low-air situations, buddy separation, and other challenges associated with deeper dives.What does the course involve?Digital LearningComplete your SSI theory materials covering deep-diving physiology, dive planning, gas management, equipment considerations, and safety procedures.Dive Planning & PreparationWork with your instructor to plan each dive, establish depth and time limits, calculate gas requirements, and discuss emergency procedures.3 Open-Water Training DivesComplete three progressively deeper training dives under the supervision of your SSI instructor. Practise buoyancy control, depth awareness, gas management, navigation, and safe ascent procedures.Training dives are conducted within your applicable depth limits and local diving conditions.SSI Deep Diving Specialty CertificationUpon successful completion, receive your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification, allowing you to plan recreational dives to a maximum depth of 40 metres, subject to your training, experience, and local regulations.Who can join?The SSI Deep Diving Specialty is available to certified divers who are at least 15 years old and meet the applicable SSI training prerequisites.You don't need to be an expert diver, but you should be comfortable with your basic diving skills and ready to expand your experience.Why choose Koh Kood Divers?At Koh Kood Divers, we focus on personalised instruction and small groups, allowing you to develop your skills at a comfortable pace.Our experienced instructors will guide you through every stage of your training, helping you build confidence and improve your understanding of deep diving.Go beyond the shallows and discover what lies beneath!Join Koh Kood Divers for your SSI Deep Diving Specialty and unlock new underwater adventures.Please note: The maximum certification depth is 40 metres, but actual training depths and dive sites depend on your experience, instructor assessment, weather, and local conditions.

SSI Night Diving & Limited Visibility SpecialtyDiscover a whole new underwater world after sunset! Our Night Diving Specialty teaches you how to safely explore the ocean at night and in limited visibility, when different marine creatures become active.The course includes: • 2 open-water training dives • Underwater navigation and dive light techniques • Night diving safety procedures and buddy communication • Exploring nocturnal marine life • Professional instruction and all required diving equipmentUpon successful completion, you'll receive your internationally recognised SSI Night Diving & Limited Visibility Specialty certification.Experience the magic of diving after dark!

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation plus a variety of 3 more specialty areas of choice before committing to full specialty training. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will experience 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. By taking this program you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full Specialty trainings any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

Full-Day Snorkeling Trip – Koh Rang Marine ParkDiscover the crystal-clear waters and colourful marine life of Koh Rang Marine Park on an unforgettable full-day snorkeling adventure!Explore 3 beautiful snorkeling sites, with approximately 1 hour in the water at each location. Swim among tropical fish, vibrant coral reefs, and maybe even spot a sea turtle!Your trip includes: • 3 guided snorkeling stops • Professional snorkeling guide in the water • All snorkeling equipment • Resort pickup and drop-off • Lunch, snacks, and refreshments • Marine Park entrance feeTrip schedule: Approximately 08:00–17:00, including resort transfers.Suitable for beginners and experienced snorkelers alike. Join us for a fantastic day exploring one of the most beautiful marine parks in the Gulf of Thailand!

Koh Rang Marine Park – Dive Into Paradise!Discover one of the most spectacular underwater destinations in the Gulf of Thailand!Escape to the pristine waters of Koh Rang Marine Park, where tropical islands, colourful coral gardens, and thriving marine life create an unforgettable diving experience.Imagine descending into warm, crystal-clear water, surrounded by schools of tropical fish and beautiful coral formations. Explore underwater rock formations, discover hidden reef creatures, and keep your eyes open for stingrays, moray eels, pufferfish, and perhaps even a sea turtle!Koh Rang Marine Park offers a wonderful variety of dive sites, from shallow coral gardens to deeper reefs, making it an incredible destination for both newly certified and experienced divers.Your full-day diving adventure includes:2–3 guided dives at carefully selected Marine Park dive sitesSmall groups with a maximum of 4 divers per guideExperienced, professional dive guidesAll required scuba diving equipmentSpacious, comfortable dive boatDelicious lunch, snacks, and refreshmentsConvenient resort pickup and drop-offDeparture days: Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, weather permitting.Trip duration: Approximately 07:45–17:00.With its beautiful island scenery, rich marine biodiversity, and stunning underwater landscapes, Koh Rang Marine Park is much more than just another diving destination. It's a full day of adventure, relaxation, and discovery in one of Thailand's tropical marine environments.Don't just visit Koh Kood. Discover the underwater paradise waiting just beyond its shores!Join Koh Kood Divers and experience the magic of Koh Rang Marine Park.Marine Park entrance fees apply separately.