OPEN WATER DIVER COURSES
The Open Water Diver course is a foundational program for novice divers. It is structured to provide essential safety protocols, fundamental physics, and practical competencies required for planning and executing independent dives with a buddy, allowing participants to depths of up to 18 meters (60 feet).
Become a certified diver
Start scuba diving and you will forever change the way you view the world. You will get to explore a peaceful underwater world filled with colorful marine life and breathtaking landscapes.
It is an incredible lifelong adventure and anyone from age 10 can learn to dive, making this safe fun sport ideal for the whole family.
Learning to dive is much easier than you think, and the globally recognized Open Water Diver program is the best way to learn.
Get Scuba certified in 3 Steps:
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Study & Pass the online course. e-learning is provided in almost all languages.
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Complete water skills training.
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Go Scuba Diving!
Training Prerequisites:
Minimum age 10.
Open Water Diver Courses require students to complete a water fitness evaluation prior to open water training. The goal of this evaluation is to determine a comfort level baseline consisting of:
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Swim assessment (200m any style or 300m using mask, snorkel and fins).
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Survival float (⏱ 10 min).
⚠️ Student must pre-study all chapters of the e-Learning theory prior to pool training session (⏱ 3 to 5 hours) ⚠️
Course Structure:
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Pool training session is mandatory.
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4 Open water dives are required.
SSI - OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE
The SSI Open Water Diver program provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to dive autonomously with an equally or more-qualified buddy, in environments equivalent with their training and to depth up to 18m.
📌 SSI recommends conducting additional experience or training dives when possible.
SSI - OPEN WATER
GOLD 🥇
13 990 THB
3 Days = 5 Boat Dives
Day #1
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Theory.
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Pool training.
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Exam.
Day #2 (Koh Racha Yai) = 2 Dives
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #1
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #2
Day #3 (Koh Racha Yai/Noi or Koh Phiphi) = 3 Dives
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #3
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #4
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Extra Fun Dive
SSI - OPEN WATER
DIAMOND 💎
14 490 THB
3 Days = 6 Boat Dives
Day #1
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Theory .
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Pool training.
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Exam.
Day #2 (Koh Racha Yai/Noi) = 3 Dives
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #1
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #2
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #3
Day #3 (Koh Racha Yai/Noi or Koh Phiphi) = 3 Dives
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #4
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Extra Fun Dive
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Extra Fun Dive
CONTINUE YOUR TRAINING
Proper scuba diving skills and experience are your tickets to dive the world’s best dive sites.
When you complete a certain number of Specialty Programs and Logged Dives, you will also automatically earn the SSI Recognition Ratings
SSI Specialty Diver - SSI Advanced Specialty Dive - SSI Master Diver.
Start your SSI Specialty training right away and earn recognition as you become a safer and more comfortable diver!
SDI - OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE
This certification course is designed to give students the necessary skills to conduct open water dives in conditions similar to their training without the direct supervision of an instructor.
SDI - OPEN WATER
GOLD 🥇
14 990 THB
3 Days = 5 Boat Dives
Day #1
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Theory.
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Pool training.
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Exam.
Day #2 (Koh Racha Yai) = 2 Dives
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #1
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #2
Day #3 (Koh Racha Yai/Noi or Koh Phiphi) = 3 Dives
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #3
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #4
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Extra Fun Dive
SDI - OPEN WATER
DIAMOND 💎
15 490 THB
3 Days = 6 Boat Dives
Day #1
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Theory.
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Pool training.
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Exam.
Day #2 (Koh Racha Yai/Noi) = 3 Dives
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #1
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #2
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #3
Day #3 (Koh Racha Yai/Noi or Koh Phiphi) = 3 Dives
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #4
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Extra Fun Dive
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Extra Fun Dive
PADI - OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE
PADI Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment.
By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.
PADI - OPEN WATER
GOLD 🥇
15 490 THB
3 Days = 5 Boat Dives
Day #1
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Theory.
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Pool training.
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Exam.
Day #2 (Koh Racha Yai) = 2 Dives
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #1
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #2
Day #3 (Koh Racha Yai/Noi or Koh Phiphi) = 3 Dives
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #3
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #4
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Extra Fun Dive
PADI - OPEN WATER
DIAMOND 💎
15 990 THB
3 Days = 6 Boat Dives
Day #1
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Theory .
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Pool training.
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Exam.
Day #2 (Koh Racha Yai/Noi) = 3 Dives
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #1
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #2
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #3
Day #3 (Koh Racha Yai/Noi or Koh Phiphi) = 3 Dives
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Open Water Course Boat Dive #4
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Extra Fun Dive
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Extra Fun Dive
INCLUDED
✅ OPEN WATER DIVER e-Learning course + Theory.
✅ Experienced Instructor.
✅ Diving equipment (BCD + Regulator + Fins + Wetsuit (Shorty 3mm) + Mask + Snorkel + Alu Air Tank (S80 = 11 l) + Weight belt + Weights)
✅ Dive Computer + Compass.
✅ Mandatory Trip Insurance + Diving Insurance.
✅ Pick up and transfer from/to Chalong, Rawai, Kata, Karon, Patong, Kamala area. (only Day #2 & #3).
✅ Breakfast, lunch, snacks and refreshments on the dive boat.
✅ OPEN WATER DIVER Certification fees.
EXCLUDED
❌ Lunch & transfer on classroom / pool days.
❌ Underwater photos and/or videos. (But they can be requested from the diving staff on board, with charges, if safety and standards requirement are met.)
❌ TIP (Crew and/or Instructor).
❌ Extra teaching days if needed.
❌ Marine National Park fees (Diver = 600 THB / Phi Phi ) are collected directly by the park rangers on the dive boat and must be paid by cash.
❌ Free Pick up and transfer services are not available from/to Phuket Town and the northern part of Phuket Island. However, these services can be arranged by the boat company.
(From 1 000 to 2 000 THB, depending on the location. Please inform us before booking.)
BOOKING
Please note that your day trip or diving course dates are only secured once payment (50% deposit or full amount) is received.
We will send an email confirmation to officially lock in your booking.
Take all the time you need to think it over!
Just please note that our spots are filled on a first-paid, first-served basis.
We take our teaching standards very seriously. While some centers maximize profits by accepting unlimited bookings and sourcing casual freelancers they even don't know on social media at the last minute, we choose a different path.
We only take bookings we can fully honor with our own trusted staff who are thoroughly trained in our high safety and service protocols.
The remaining balance be settled 36 hours minimum before the start of the first day trip or diving to ensure your reservation.
We don’t accept balance payments on the first day of a course or on the day of departure.
All payments must be made according to the payment policy outlined above.
Failure to comply with the payment policy will result in a booking status of "non-confirmation" and we reserve the right to refuse the guest upon arrival without any refund.
⭐️ CANCELLATION POLICY ⭐️
Minus diving certification agency fees (e-learning = 3 000 THB), diving insurance subscription, any bank charges, credit card charges and any exchange rate losses if any incurred,
- Cancellations received 4 days or more before the first day trip/diving course are eligible for a full deposit refund,
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Cancellations between 3 days and 36 hours before commencement of first day trip / diving course are eligible for a 50% deposit refund.
You can postpone to the next available day trip / diving course. (2 months)
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Only if full price has been paid, cancellations between 36 and 18 hours before commencement of first day trip / diving course are eligible for a 30% refund.
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No refund 18 hours or less before commencement of the first day trip / diving course.
⏰ If you show up later than the agreed time on your booking form, you will need to make your own arrangements to meet the dive boat but, in the interest of other customers,
we cannot delay the boat departure time. The cost of your missed trip cannot be refunded. You are responsible for any costs incurred.
⚠️ NO SHOW = NO REFUND ⚠️
Alcohol 🍺 Drugs
We reserve the right to cancel your day trip or course if it is our opinion that you are intoxicated.
⚠️ NO REFUND ⚠️
We reserve right to amend trip itineraries and dive site selection with regard to weather and safety considerations.
🗂 Administrative part 🗂
🔵 Clean copy of your passport, on the one hand, to take out your "diving" insurance, but also, at the request of the Thai authorities, to register you on the boat.
🔵 NAME of your hotel (Chalong, Rawai, Kata, Karon, Patong & Kamala areas).
🔵 E-mail address of each diver.
🔵 Copy of your highest certification card.
🔵 Copy of your diving logbook (last dives with Instructor stamp)
🔵 Copy of your diving insurance (if you have one personal).
INSURANCES
ABC PHUKET DIVING strongly recommend that each Guest purchases comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation/interruption insurance when space is reserved.
Please be advised that if Guest chooses NOT to purchase any trip insurance, we will not be responsible for any financial disappointment caused by reasons beyond our control.
We also recommend that Guests ensure that they have adequate diving insurance.
We first provide a mandatory basic Thailand insurance that covers boat and scuba incidents for diving day trips and courses. Please note that this is a pay-and-claim insurance, where you pay the medical facility in advance and then claim back the expenses (this is a common practice in Thailand).
We offer our students complimentary support from reputable diving insurance companies like DAN, Dive Assist, or Dive Assure, depending on the courses they choose.
By making a reservation with us, you agree to the policy outlined above.
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