01 / 05Required Adventure
Deep Adventure Dive
Explore beyond your Open Water depth range with your instructor. Practise planning, gas management and awareness of the effects of depth.
Up to 30m From Age 15 · 21m for Ages 12–14
PADI Continuing Education · Tioman Island
Advanced
Open Water.
You Know the Ocean. Now Get to Know It Better.
Five new adventures. More confidence. A whole new perspective on the blue, with your dive buddy beside you.
Stay Packages From RM 1,368 / Pax
Your Next Chapter Starts Here02 / Beyond the Basics
- Your Island Stay
- 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Learn by Diving
- 5 Adventure Dives
- A New Depth Range
- 30 Metres · Ages 15+
- Your Starting Point
- OW Certified
01 / Keep Your Curiosity
Same Ocean.
New Possibilities.
You do not need to be an advanced diver to start. This is how you become one.
Build on your Open Water skills with five instructor-led Adventure Dives. Practise deeper dive planning, sharpen your navigation and discover the kind of diving you enjoy most.
02 / Five Dives. Five New Perspectives.
Find Your
Next Adventure.
Deep and Navigation are the foundations. Our programme adds wrecks, buoyancy and the ocean after dark.
30m is the maximum certification depth for ages 15+. Junior divers aged 12–14 are limited to 21m. Your instructor confirms elective dives and the dive plan for your age, experience and conditions.
02 / 05Required Adventure
Underwater Navigation
Find your way with more confidence. Combine compass work, natural landmarks and distance estimation to navigate underwater with purpose.
Compass Skills · Natural Navigation
03 / 05TDB Adventure Selection
Wreck Adventure Dive
Discover a different underwater landscape. Learn to recognise wreck hazards and observe the life around a wreck, with attention to buoyancy and awareness.
Wreck Awareness · Observation Skills
04 / 05TDB Adventure Selection
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Make small adjustments that change the way you dive. Refine your weighting, trim and breathing, then practise a relaxed, controlled hover above the reef.
Better Trim · More Control
05 / 05TDB Adventure Selection
Night Adventure Dive
See a familiar reef in a new light. Learn dive-light handling, underwater light signals and orientation while discovering the ocean after sunset.
Light Signals · A New Perspective
03 / Three Days, All Together
More Diving.
Less Planning.
Your stay package brings the course, equipment, meals and two island nights together. Choose your accommodation. We’ll help with the diving.
3D2NFive Adventure Dives
Six Meals · Two Island Nights
Six Meals · Two Island Nights
Your Course Package Includes
- PADI Course & Training Materials
- Instructor Fees & Five Adventure Dives
- Scuba Equipment & Dive Logbook
- Two Nights at Your Chosen Resort
- Six Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- TDB T-Shirt With a Social Media Review
- Free-Flow Beer During Your Certification Course at TDB Tioman
- PADI Certification on Successful Completion
Transport and Marine Park fees are extra. Holiday surcharge: RM50 per person per trip, excluded from the package rate. A seventh meal is charged separately. Room sharing must match the selected occupancy; empty-bed charges may apply. Check your product and booking summary for the final total.
04 / Make Yourself at Home
Dive Your Way.
Stay Your Way.
The same five adventures, with a stay that suits you. All prices are per person for the three-day, two-night package.
01Stay Close to Your Dive Buddy
Explore the AccommodationTDB Tioman Resort
From RM 1,368 / Pax
02A Beachfront Island Stay
Explore the AccommodationIdaman Beach Holiday Resort
From RM 1,388 / Pax
03Chalets Among Tropical Gardens
Explore the AccommodationAguna Resort
From RM 1,388 / Pax
04An Easygoing Village Escape
Explore the AccommodationImpian Inn
From RM 1,488 / Pax
Already Have Your Island Stay?
Course Only RM 1,250 / Pax
Without accommodation. Contact the team to arrange your course.
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Choose Package & Add to Cart
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Choose Your Arrival Date
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Your Details & Full Payment
Review guest numbers in your cart, then choose an available arrival date for each package at checkout. Full dates and seasonal closures are managed by our team.
05 / Before You Take the Next Step
A Little Prep.
A Bigger Adventure.
Bring your certification, your curiosity and a few questions. We’ll help you feel ready for what comes next.
Talk to Your Dive BuddyYour Entry Checklist
- Open Water CertifiedPADI Open Water Diver or a qualifying equivalent.
- Age 12 or AboveJunior certification and a 21m limit apply to ages 12–14.
- Ready to DiveComplete the medical questionnaire and obtain clearance if required. Discuss any refresher needs with us.
- Prepare Before ArrivalBring your certification details and logbook. Ask us about the knowledge preparation for your adventures.
Do I Need Lots of Dives Before AOW?
No additional logged dives are required beyond your Open Water certification. You need a PADI Open Water Diver or qualifying equivalent certification. Tell us when you last dived so your instructor can discuss your readiness and any refresher needs.
What Are the Age and Depth Limits?
The minimum age is 12. Divers aged 12–14 earn Junior Advanced Open Water certification, with a maximum depth of 21 metres and applicable adult supervision requirements. From age 15, the maximum certification depth is 30 metres. Actual dive depth depends on the plan, conditions and your experience.
Which Five Adventure Dives Will I Do?
Deep and Underwater Navigation are required. TDB’s published programme also includes Wreck, Peak Performance Buoyancy and Night adventures. Your instructor confirms the elective dives according to age requirements, conditions and availability. A Wreck Adventure Dive does not qualify you for wreck penetration.
Is There a Final Written Exam?
There is no final written exam. You still complete the required knowledge development, reviews and practical skills for your five Adventure Dives. Certification depends on successfully meeting all course requirements.
How Long Is the TDB Package?
The stay package is three days and two nights, with five Adventure Dives, six meals and two nights at your chosen accommodation. Ask the team about preparation before arrival. Dive order and timings depend on weather, ferry schedules and instructor planning.
How Do I Choose Dates and Pay?
Choose your resort and room package on the product page and add it to your cart. Review the number of guests in your cart, then proceed to checkout to choose an available arrival date for each package. Enter the lead guest’s contact details and pay in full. Dates that are full or closed for the monsoon cannot be booked.
What If I Cannot Complete the Course?
Full course fees apply if you do not meet the certification requirements. Under TDB’s published arrangement, you may return within one year for further assessment, paying for accommodation and meals. Weather-related non-completion is subject to the booking policy; contact us to discuss your circumstances.
Please tell us at least 14 days before a requested travel-date change. Read the cancellation and refund policy before booking, including arrangements if weather prevents course completion.
Booking TermsPart of the TDB Family
Your TDB Story
Keeps Going.
For current and former TDB students, there is more to look forward to. Enjoy student savings on fun dives and scuba equipment, plus a little extra during your certification course.
Keep the Adventures Coming
10%Off
Fun Dives
Your student fun dive discount, at these TDB locations.
More Locations Coming Soon · Semporna
Find Your Next Favourite Gear
20%Off
Scuba Diving Equipment
On scuba diving equipment purchased at TDB Scuba Dive Equipment.
A Little Extra With Your Course
On Us.
Free-Flow Beer
Complimentary during your certification course at TDB Tioman.
TDB Tioman
Kampung Genting · Tioman Island
Kampung Genting · Tioman Island