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PADI Open Water Diver course

Barracuda Fish pictures in Koh Samui and Koh Tao, Thailand.

Would you like a ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure?

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world; you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with us to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program.

What do I need to start?

  • Minimum age 10
  • Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can participate in the PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience
  • Click here to download Divers Medical Questionnaire This form is in PDF format and requires the latest version of Adobe Reader to view this file.

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What will I do?

Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water dives to a maximum depth of 18 meters.

How long will it take?

  • 3 to 4 days
Fish shoals in Koh Samui and Koh Tao, Thailand.

PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. We generally conduct our courses over a relaxed 4 days schedule, with the first 2 days spent practicing in the pool and class, with the last 2 days conducting your Open Water Training Dives.

Your underwater adventure can begin in the comfort of your own home with the PADI Go Dive Manual or CD-ROM! You can view these materials at your own pace and then review with our Instructor on your arrival. This will reduce class time and maximize dive time and can also allow you to complete the course in as little as three days.

How many Dives will I make?

The Open Water Diver course has 4 training dives in the ocean and 5 pool dives;

What will I need?

  • PADI Go Dive Manual
  • Log Book

Where can I go from here?

Continue the adventure with PADI’s Adventures in diving program; you next step in exploring the underwater world.

Would you like to make a Career out of Diving?

Entering into a new exciting and challenging career will allow you to go places, diving, meet new people and do things underwater that you never believed possible!

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PADI Open Water

Options Price Early Booking Price*

Eco (4 Beach dives) (seasonal)

8650 THB 7785 THB

Basic (2 Beach & 2 Boat Dives)

13100 THB 11790 THB

Classic (4 Boat Dives)

14400 THB 12960 THB

Premium (4 Boat Dives + Go Dive Manual, PADI Logbook, Dive Planner, Intsructions for Use and Crew Pack Pouch)

15800 THB 14220 THB

Openwater + Advanced Package

22770 THB 20493 THB

Opewnater+Advanced+EFR + Rescue Package

38970 THB 35073 THB

* Early Booking bonus secured with 30% Deposit 30 days advance

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Referral & Scuba Review

Options Price Early Booking Price*

Scuba Review Pool only

700 THB 630 THB

OPW Referral & 2 Boat Dives

5890 THB 5300 THB

OPW Referral & 4 Boat Dives

9250 THB 8325 THB

Speed Boat Supplement

500 THB 450 THB

* Early Booking bonus secured with 30% Deposit 30 days advance

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Course Prices Include

  • Hotel Transfers
  • Lunch & Light refreshments on Dive Tours
  • Equipment Rental
  • Tanks, weights and Boat Fees

 

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