Two Courses. One Island.

Open Water Advanced
Open Water.
Combined PADI Course Package

From your first underwater breath to your next big adventure. Give yourself six days to discover what you can do.

A scuba diver exploring Tioman’s blue water
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Your First ChapterLearn to Dive
A diver beside a coral-covered wreck
02Go Further
Kampung Genting · Tioman Island
PADI Open Water + Advanced Open Water06 Days of Discovery
Your Island Time
6 Days / 5 Nights
A Complete Learning Journey
2 PADI Courses
Learn in the Ocean
4 + 5 Training Dives
Good Things Included
15 Meals

Start With Curiosity. Leave With New Skills.

One Trip.
A Whole New World.

Learn the essentials. Build your confidence. Then discover where your diving can take you.

This six-day, five-night package brings Open Water and Advanced Open Water into one Tioman stay. Start with your first skills, earn your Open Water certification, then continue into five new Adventure Dives with your instructor.

Explore Open Water Course Details

01 / Follow Your Curiosity

Small Steps.
Extraordinary Places.

Your instructor sets the pace. These are the stages of your learning journey; dive order and timing depend on progress, conditions and ferry arrangements.

01 / Get ComfortableOW

Your First Underwater Breath.

Get to know your equipment, work through the dive theory and practise core skills in confined water. Learn how to breathe, communicate and move with control.

Knowledge DevelopmentConfined-Water Skills
02 / Meet the OceanOW

Make Those New Skills Yours.

Put your practice into action during four open-water training dives. Complete the required knowledge and water skills to earn your first PADI scuba certification.

Four Open-Water DivesYour First Certification
03 / Keep ExploringAOW

A New Way to See the Blue.

Add five Adventure Dives, including Deep and Underwater Navigation. Develop more confidence and explore new skills. Your instructor confirms the three elective dives for your age, interests and conditions.

Five Adventure DivesAdvanced Open Water

Each certification requires successful completion. Maximum AOW depth: 30m from age 15; 21m for ages 12–14. Actual dives follow your experience, conditions and instructor’s plan.

02 / The Details, Taken Care Of

Your Course.
All Together.

  • PADI Open Water Diver Course
  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course
  • Dive Equipment
  • Dive Log
  • Instructor Fee
  • Total of 15 Meals *Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 5 Nights Accommodation
  • TDB T-Shirt
  • Free-flow Beer

Package Price Excludes

  • Transportation Fee
  • Marine Park Fee
  • Holiday Surcharge Fee (RM50 Per Person Per Trip)
  • Anything Not Listed Above

Your Room Arrangement

Private rooms require full occupancy: single 1, twin 2, triple 3 and quad 4. Compatible packages may share when the resort, exact room type, number of nights and arrival date match.

03 / Your Place on the Island

Same Adventure.
Your Kind of Stay.

Compare the complete course package by resort and room. Every price below is per person for six days and five nights.

Choose a room rate to update your package selection. Available arrival dates are shown at checkout.

04 / Before the First Splash

Ready to Begin?
Let’s Make It Clear.

12+Minimum Age for This Combined Course
No Licence?Start With Open Water, Then Progress
Can I Start Without a Diving Licence?

Yes. You start with Open Water training, so no previous scuba certification is needed. You must successfully complete the Open Water requirements before progressing to Advanced Open Water. Your instructor will guide that progression.

What Are the Age and Swimming Requirements?

The combined programme requires a minimum age of 12 because Advanced Open Water starts at that age. Open Water includes a 200-metre swim or 300-metre snorkel and a 10-minute float. Ages 12–14 receive junior certifications with a maximum AOW depth of 21 metres; from age 15 the AOW maximum is 30 metres. Applicable junior supervision rules apply.

Will I Receive Both Certifications?

You earn each PADI certification after meeting its knowledge and practical requirements. Open Water includes confined-water skills and four open-water dives. Advanced Open Water adds five Adventure Dives, including Deep and Underwater Navigation. Course completion depends on your progress and suitable conditions.

How Do I Reserve My Dates?

Choose your resort and room option, then add the package to your cart. Review your cart and continue to checkout to choose available arrival dates. Packages sharing a room use the same arrival date. Fill in the lead contact details and pay in full. Full-house and seasonal closure dates are unavailable.

Can Friends on Different Packages Share a Room?

Yes, compatible packages can share when they use the same resort, exact room type, number of nights and arrival date. Private rooms require their full occupancy: one guest for single, two for twin, three for triple and four for quad. Review your room arrangement at checkout.

What Should I Prepare Before Arrival?

Bring swimwear, a towel, personal toiletries and comfortable island clothing. Contact us about your course study preparation and complete the medical questionnaire before travelling. Arrange medical clearance if your questionnaire requires it.

Package Terms at a Glance
  • Your Price & Room. Rates are per person for your selected package. Private rooms require the selected room’s full occupancy. To share across packages, the resort, exact room type, number of nights and arrival date must match. Dorm beds are booked per person.
  • What Is Included. Only the inclusions listed for your selected package apply. Ferry tickets, Marine Park fees and the holiday surcharge of RM50 per person per trip are excluded from the package rate. Confirm applicable holiday dates and the package’s other listed exclusions before booking.
  • Your Island Plans. Itineraries and activities depend on weather, sea conditions and operational arrangements. Ferries are independently operated and schedules may change; reconfirm your sailing and let us know about changes promptly.
  • Payment, Cancellation & Refunds. Full payment is required at checkout. Submit cancellation and refund requests at least 30 days before the scheduled start date; approval is subject to the full policy. Approved website-booking refunds return 90% of the total, with a 10% deduction.

A Week You’ll Keep Coming Back To

Come for the Island.
Leave With a New Passion.

Choose Your Package

Part 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.

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

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A Little Inspiration

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