SSI Advanced Open Water Course 2 Days | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
- Expand Your Dive Skills – Enhance your underwater knowledge and confidence through advanced techniques and specialty dives.
- Experience Five Adventure Dives – Includes deep diving, navigation, and three other specialty dives such as night, buoyancy, or wreck diving.
- Dive Deeper & Go Further – Explore new depths up to 30 metres, opening access to exciting dive sites and marine life encounters.
- Flexible Learning – Study online at your own pace with SSI’s digital materials before your practical training sessions.
- Globally Recognised Certification – Earn an SSI Advanced Adventurer certification, accepted worldwide and a great step toward professional-level diving.
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What You Can Expect
1 Day
- 08:15Meet our SSI Instructor at Star Marina Jetty, Shangri-la’s Tanjung Aru Resort
- 08:30Proceed 20 minutes boat transfer to dive base
- Adventure Dive 1: Perfect Buoyancy Adventure Dive 2: Underwater Navigation
- 12:30Lunch
- 13:30Proceed to dive centre
- Adventure Dive 3: Wreck Dive
- 16:00Depart back to the mainland jetty. All timings are estimated and provided for reference purposes only. Actual timings may vary due to unforeseen circumstances.
2 Day
- 08:15Meet our SSI Instructor at Star Marina Jetty, Shangri-la’s Tanjung Aru Resort
- 08:30Proceed 20 minutes boat transfer to dive base
- Adventure Dive 4: Boat Diving Adventure Dive 5: Deep Dive
- 12:30Lunch
- 14:00Depart back to the mainland jetty. All timings are estimated and provided for reference purposes only. Actual timings may vary due to unforeseen circumstances.
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How To Get There
Route A: If you are NOT staying at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort & SPA
- Take a taxi to STAR Marina Jetty, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort & SPA.
- On the provided map, look for the “Tourist Entrance Gate.” There is no signboard, but walk towards the STAR Marina Jetty, where our SSI Instructor will be waiting for you.
Route B: If you are staying at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort & SPA
- From your room, take a short walk directly to the STAR Marina Jetty, where our SSI Instructor will be waiting.
Surcharge(s)
Private Charter: 6–10 Seater Vehicle
Additional charge of RM 300 per vehicle. Please inform the tour provider in advance. Subject to available.
Reminders
Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: High blood pressure, Heart disease, Acrophobia, Asthma, Epilepsy, Pregnant women
Participants must be 12 years old and above to register for the course.
No flying on dive days. Please allow 18–24 hours of no-fly time after diving.Arrange your flights accordingly.
No Mount Kinabalu Park day tours on dive days. Please allow 18–24 hours of no Mount Kinabalu Park day tours after diving.
In the event of schedule changes or cancellations caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure events, the Travel Operator reserves the right to modify routes, timetables, itineraries, and accommodations if circumstances beyond our control make it necessary.
Please prepare a digital copy of your passport photo for registration purposes.
Participation in the diving adventure is not allowed for individuals with the following conditions: hypertension, heart disease, asthma, epilepsy, or for pregnant women.
Participants with recurring medical conditions who wish to join the Diving Course or diving activities must provide a Doctor’s Letter of Consent. However, participation is subject to approval by our team.
If a participant is unable to complete the course or achieve the required skills within the designated duration, an additional fee of MYR 430.00 per person per day (for two dives) will apply.
All guests must sign a Liability/Release Form (Waiver) before or upon arrival and comply with all diving and safety regulations of the resort. Diving or snorkeling activities will not be permitted until the form is signed and witnessed.
The Liability Release Form must be fully understood and signed by all participants before commencing any tours or activities.
Smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking areas. Please avoid any actions that could cause a fire in your room or anywhere on the premises. Smoking in non-smoking rooms will incur cleaning and repair charges, including replacement of bedding, curtains, wallpaper, and any damages.
Participants must refrain from touching or disturbing turtles, marine life, and coral reefs. Failure to comply may result in exclusion from subsequent diving or snorkeling sessions.
Jellyfish season typically occurs mid-year and/or at the end of the year. Please exercise caution and immediately inform our guides if stung. Jellyfish are common but usually cause only mild irritation or itching.
We highly recommend customers purchase comprehensive travel insurance before traveling to Borneo. Insurance should cover medical expenses (including emergency evacuation), personal liability, trip cancellation, curtailment, and loss of luggage. Choosing suitable coverage helps avoid major disruptions and unexpected costs. Your safety is our top priority—please select your travel packages with care.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Meeting Point
Location Name: STAR Marina Jetty (Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort)
Address: STAR Marina Jetty
FAQ
The SSI Advanced Adventurer program requires participants to complete five different adventure dives. These typically include a deep dive and a navigation dive, along with three other specialty dives chosen from options like night diving, perfect buoyancy, or wreck diving. This structure allows you to try out various specialties and expand your skills.
Yes, the SSI Advanced Adventurer program is designed to be accessible to divers with prior Open Water Diver certification from recognized agencies like PADI. It allows you to upgrade your diving skills and experience new specialties, ensuring your diving education continues seamlessly, regardless of your initial certification platform.
The SSI Advanced Adventurer program is an intermediate diving course allowing certified Open Water divers to try five different specialty dives. It enhances underwater knowledge and confidence through advanced techniques, covering areas like deep diving and navigation. This program helps divers explore new depths up to 30 meters and experience various dive environments.
This program expands your dive skills by introducing advanced techniques and specialty dives. You'll gain confidence in navigation and deep diving, enabling you to explore depths up to 30 meters. This opens up access to more challenging and exciting dive sites, offering new marine life encounters and broader diving opportunities worldwide.
The SSI Advanced Adventurer certification is globally recognized and accepted worldwide, similar to PADI's equivalent. Both organizations adhere to international standards, ensuring that your certification is valid at dive centers around the globe. This allows you to continue your diving adventures confidently with either credential.
The SSI Advanced Adventurer program includes five distinct adventure dives. Core dives typically cover deep diving and underwater navigation. For the remaining three, participants often get to choose from a selection of exciting specialties such as night diving, perfect buoyancy control, or wreck diving, allowing for a tailored learning experience.
The SSI Advanced Adventurer program offers flexible learning. You can study the theoretical components online at your own pace using SSI’s digital materials. This self-study preparation is completed before you engage in the practical training sessions, which involve guided dives with an instructor, ensuring a balance of theory and hands-on experience.
You can book the SSI Advanced Adventurer program conveniently through KKday. Booking via KKday allows you to easily secure your spot for the 2-day course in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and benefit from a streamlined reservation process for your dive training. This ensures a hassle-free experience from booking to your underwater adventure.
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