PADI Open Water Diver

All essential equipment is included in the course fee, including free hire of a dive computer for all your dives. The course covers the PADI Open Water Diver E-Learning module, the internationally recognized PADI Open Water Diver certification card, full equipment hire, and boat fees. You'll receive high-quality instruction from experienced and qualified instructors, and enjoy tea, coffee, water, and light refreshments on the boat and at the dive center.

Join us for an unforgettable underwater adventure and start your diving journey! Contact us today to book your spot.

The PADI Open Water Diver course is scheduled over 2 and a half to 3 days.

Start: Sign up, pay deposit, start your e-Learning

Day 1 – Starts at 9am with academic sessions. Expect at least an hour’s break for lunch followed by an afternoon in the water learning your skills and techniques in the pool. Your day will be complete around 5:30pm

Day 2 – Starts at 9am with academic sessions. Your afternoon will be spent underwater completing your first 2 Open Water dives on some of the amazing sites around Koh Tao. Your day will be complete around 5pm.

Day 3 – Starts around 6:30 am where will go on our morning boat and you will complete your final 2 Open Water dives and return to the dive center for certification.

Prerequisites:

To take this course, you must be 15 years old (or 10 years old for Junior Open Water Diver certification). You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health.

Medical:

There are certain medical conditions like asthma and heart conditions which may prevent you from diving. Please read the medical statement and let us know if any of the conditions listed on the form apply to you or any of your group prior to making a booking.

Flying after diving: 

Please note when booking your holiday and transport that you should have at least 24 hours in between your last dive and flying.

If you have the time, why not take the next step in your dive journey and combine the PADI Open Water Diver course with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course? You’ll expand your knowledge, capabilities, and limits, allowing you to dive safely to 30 meters/100 feet and making you a better and more comfortable diver as well as save 10% on your Advanced course.