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Earn your RAID Open Water Diver certification in 3 days in Kota Kinabalu, learning from experienced instructors. Dive in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, a short boat ride from the city, and meet a variety of marine life such as clownfish (Nemo) among the coral reefs. The course runs in small groups with no more than 4 students per instructor, and includes diving equipment as well as RAID online learning materials and final certification. Lunch on the island is provided on dive days.

Complete the RAID online learning before the course start date, then spend 3 days on site diving with experienced instructors to complete the Open Water Diver course. With no more than 4 students per instructor, you get focused guidance. Diving equipment and final certification are included.

Take a boat from DBKK Jetty in central Kota Kinabalu to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. The park is made up of five islands and colorful coral reefs, home to a wide range of marine life, from clownfish (Nemo) and small tropical fish to corals, green turtles and hawksbill turtles. The dive boat is well equipped with safety gear.

Meet the team inside DBKK Jetty at 9:00 AM and head to the boat. At 10:00 AM, after the briefing, gearing up and buddy check, start your first dive. At 11:00 AM, relax on the open deck of the catamaran, then start your second dive at noon.
At 1:00 PM, enjoy a relaxed lunch on the island, and start your third dive at 2:30 PM. Depart at 3:00 PM and arrive at DBKK Jetty around 3:30–4:00 PM.
※ The schedule above is a typical dive day and may vary depending on local conditions.
※ Marine life lives in the wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.
Meeting point :
Suria Seafront (DBKK Jetty)
16, Jln Tun Fuad Stephens, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Meeting point information:
Meet inside DBKK Jetty in central Kota Kinabalu. Look for the Borneo Dream poster at the DBKK Jetty counter next to the Grab pickup and drop-off sign.
Hotel pickup is not included, so please make your own way to the meeting point.
16, Jln Tun Fuad Stephens, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia