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Scuba divers posing with hands raised in clear seawater beside a boat in Malaysia, ready for another dive
Two scuba divers floating at the surface in Malaysia, both giving peace signs while wearing full wetsuits and regulators
Stilted waterfront cabins and moored boats line a calm bay in Malaysia, viewed from the water with forested hills behind
Underwater scuba diver gliding through blue water in Malaysia, with light rays filtering down and bubbles trailing
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Underwater scuba diver gliding through blue water in Malaysia, with light rays filtering down and bubbles trailing
Scuba divers smiling and gesturing in front of a blue SCUBA DIVING banner at a Malaysia dive academy training wall
Forested coastline and calm sea near the Malaysian shore, with green hills rising above the water in bright daylight
Scuba divers posing with hands raised in clear seawater beside a boat in Malaysia, ready for another dive
Underwater scuba diver gliding through blue water in Malaysia, with light rays filtering down and bubbles trailing
Scuba divers smiling and gesturing in front of a blue SCUBA DIVING banner at a Malaysia dive academy training wall
Forested coastline and calm sea near the Malaysian shore, with green hills rising above the water in bright daylight
Scuba divers posing with hands raised in clear seawater beside a boat in Malaysia, ready for another dive
Two scuba divers floating at the surface in Malaysia, both giving peace signs while wearing full wetsuits and regulators
Stilted waterfront cabins and moored boats line a calm bay in Malaysia, viewed from the water with forested hills behind
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2-Day SDI Open Water Certification | Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Group size
Up to 10 guests
DURATION
2 days
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
At location
Group size
Up to 10 guests
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Experience the thrill of diving with the 2 Day SDI Open Water course.. The course will provide basic familiarity with dive equipment and skills through confined and open water dives up to 18 meters deep, leading to the SDI Open Water Certification.What to expect The experience includes water transfers to islands from Jesselton Ferry Terminal, fees for Sabah Park dive permit, jetty terminal, and island conservation, diving gear, course manual, logbook, and SDI certification card, and an instructor.Receive your SDI Open Water Diving Certification at the end of 2 daysBorneo Scuba Academy is run by Lin and Norris, passionate divers who love sharing their love for the water with their guests. The fun team enjoys cracking jokes and making guests feel like old friends, ensuring that you enjoy the experience as much as they do.

What You’ll be Doing

Day 1:

Diving Introduction

Day 2:

Dive Certification Training
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What’s Included

Dive gear
Boat transfer
Island fee
E card license registration upon skill’s completion & exam
Terminal jetty fee
Dive permit
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Who you’re supporting

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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Meet-up at Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal(Jesselton Point, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia)
  • 07:00am

End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

07:00AM on Day 1 - 03:00PM on Day 2

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Vegetarian food available
  • Halal food available
  • Child Friendly (Recommended Age: 10+)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    To secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.

What to Pack

  • (As you're diving for more than a day, you may like to bring two sets of swimwear, towels and ankle socks so that you will have a dry set at any time)
  • Ankle socks (as fins can rub on the back of your ankles)
  • Flip flops
  • Personal toiletries
  • Rashguard
  • Sunblock
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
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Meet your host

West Scuba Academy are run by Lin and Norris, a couple of passionate divers who love nothing more than to share their love of the water with their guests. You'll be in great hands with the team as they will do their best to ensure that you enjoy the experience as much as they do. They are a fun team who love cracking jokes and making their guests feel like old friends.
Experience: 10 years
Speaks: Fluent English, Bahasa
Acceptance rate: 11%
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