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(3 Days) PADI Open Water Diver Course Kota Kinabalu

Location Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
$474.40
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Kota Kinabalu's premier 5 Star Dive Center showcases a dedication to outstanding service and expert scuba diving instruction. With PADI-certified instructors leading small groups, personalized learning is at the forefront of every dive experience.

  • 🏆 PADI Open Water Diver Course: This comprehensive 3-day course includes theory classes and practical training, ensuring you become a certified PADI Open Water Diver.
  • 🌊 Each day features focused instruction with a maximum of 4 participants per instructor, allowing for personalized attention and guidance.
  • 📚 Participants receive original PADI manual books and theory DVDs, enhancing your learning experience with essential resources.
  • 🗓️ The first day’s theory class runs from 10:00 AM to 3:45 PM, preparing you for the practical sessions ahead.
  • 🚤 Practical training begins on the second day in a confined water area near Sapi Island, just a 15-minute boat ride from the city center.
  • 🌅 Complete Open Water Dive 1 and Dive 2 on the second day, followed by Dives 3 and 4 on the final day, culminating in your certification.
  • 🥗 Enjoy a delicious a la carte lunch at the island's restaurant, featuring freshly cooked meals to refuel your energy.
  • 💧 Stay hydrated with complimentary bottled water provided on the boat during your scuba diving activities.
  • 🏪 Our dive center is conveniently located just a 2-4 minute walk from the jetty, surrounded by amenities like ATMs, restaurants, and hotels.
  • 🗣️ Our multilingual team communicates in English, Chinese, and Malay, ensuring a welcoming environment for all participants.

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(3 Days) PADI Open Water Diver Course Kota Kinabalu
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • A la carte lunch in island's restaurant, cooked fresh and served fresh.
  • We provide bottled drinking water (500ml) in the boat during scuba diving activty
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Dry towel not included
  • Accommodation not included
  • Pick up and drop off service not included

Meeting point
On the first day of the course, meet at 10:00 AM. Meeting point will be in Go Aquatic dive center. The nearest landmark is Gaya Center Hotel, Suria Sabah shopping mall and Wisma Merdeka shopping mall. There is also a Petron fuel station about 80 meters from our dive center.
Return details
On the first day of the course, meet at 10:00 AM. Meeting point will be in Go Aquatic dive center. The nearest landmark is Gaya Center Hotel, Suria Sabah shopping mall and Wisma Merdeka shopping mall. There is also a Petron fuel station about 80 meters from our dive center.

1. This is a 3-day scuba diving course. On the first day, you will attend the theory class from 10:00 AM to 3:45 PM in our training room.

2. On the second day, you will attend practical scuba diving training with your instructor. We normally maintain small groups, with a maximum of 4 students per instructor.

You will begin your training in a confined water area near the beach around Sapi Island, which is about 15 minutes by boat from the jetty in the city center. During this day, you will complete Open Water Dive 1 and Open Water Dive 2.

3. On the third day, you will continue your practical diving sessions with your instructor. This will be the final day of your Open Water course.

You will complete Open Water Dive 3 and Open Water Dive 4, followed by the final exam.

4. Once you complete all dives and pass the exam, your instructor will certify you as a PADI Open Water Diver. After a few days, you will receive your PADI Diver ID (license number) through the PADI system.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers under 10 years of age.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    (3 Days) PADI Open Water Diver Course Kota Kinabalu

    Location Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    $474.40
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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