PADI Open Water Diver certification course in Phuket only takes three days and will change your life forever
The PADI Open Water diver course in Phuket introduces you to our amazing and breathtaking underwater world while at the same time teaching you the skills to become a scuba diver. The course is designed to help you understand the basic principles of scuba diving, learn the essential diving/diver skills in a safe & controlled environment supervised by industry professionals and most importantly of all, enjoying yourself the whole time and having fun in the water.
Course Structure
The course will begin at one of the several purpose built swimming pools in the Chalong area. If you haven’t already watched some of the course videos then we will supply them for you to watch on your mobile device. We do highly recommend that you purchase elearning at no extra cost to make your day as relaxing and stress free as possible.
The following two days will be spent out at sea, practising your skills that you mastered in the pool and taking in all the wonderful sites. Depending on which course option you choose, you could have as many as six dives during the course. The course only requires you to complete four so the last two will be as newly certified divers and just for exploration, fun and extra experience.
students on their open water diver course in phuket
The Open Water diver course has some basic pre-requisites listed below but essentially anyone of almost any age or experience can sign up for the Open Water course and learn how to dive safely. Don’t trust your first Scuba Diving experience to any one else, book now with Local Dive Thailand so you can begin a life changing journey of discovery of our watery world and the majestic and down right weird animals that make it their home.
Premium PADI Open Water Course
The Premium PADI Open Water course will include 6 fantastic boat dives. The first day of actual diving will be to the clear, calm water of Racha Noi/Yai. Large sandy areas in the shallows make a perfect spot to repeat the skills that you would have practised in the pool on the first day of your course. On the final day we’ll take you to the wonderful dive sites around Phi Phi. Sharks, turtles and huge schools of fish are all possible. To be honest we think we’re spoiling you a little. On the first dive you’ll finish of your course requirements, the two further dives will be just for fun!
*Please note that there is an additional National Park Fee Of THB 600 for Phi Phi
phuket diving students padi open water course
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Complete your theory before you’ve even set foot in Thailand. Make your own theory schedule from the comfort of your home, on the way to work or for the sneakier among us, at work when the boss isn’t looking. You can have all your theory complete and skip the classroom section completely when on your Phuket holiday.
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Course Pre Requisites
- Minimum 10 Years of Age
- You can swim 200 Meters in a swimming pool
- You can float in a swimming pool for 10 minutes
- Be Fit Enough To Scuba Dive
What You Get Out Of It
Once you have completed the PADI Open Water scuba diver course you will be certified to dive to 18m with a buddy. This means no more Discover Scuba Dives because you are now a certified scuba diver. Provided you are not alone you can dive when and where you please at typically a much lower cost than your non certified friends or relatives.
You also get a PADI Open Water Diver license sent directly to your mobile device which you can carry with you on your travels so dive shops and instructors can instantly recognise your level of training. You’ll also be kept on the PADI diver database so even if you lose your phone there will always be a way to prove that you are a certified diver to anyone that needs it.
If you are diving with Local Dive Thailand you’ll also gain the best training Thailand and Phuket has to offer, from our highly qualified and super dedicated dive instructors!
What’s Included
Along with a wonderful experience and great memories, our price includes almost everything:
- 5/6 dives
- All PADI materials and certification fees
- Instructor fees
- All necessary equipment
- Hotel transfers (from Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Rawai, Nai harn and Chalong only)
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks, soft drinks (boat days only), water, tea and coffee
What’s Not Included
If you’re staying in a resort outside the above listed then there may be a small additional charge. However we pick up from anywhere on Phuket. Accommodation is not included but we’re more than happy to recommend local hotels. If your course falls on a Phi Phi day (Sunday or Wednesday) then there will be a THB 600 National Park entrance fee. Beer (THB 60) is available to buy on the boat but only after the last dive.
After you’ve completed your final dive you will have to wait a minimum of 18hrs before flying.
Book Your Open Water Course
Don’t hesitate, see what all the fuss is about and why your scuba diving friends can’t stop talking about their tropical diving adventures, book your course today and be diving tomorrow with Local Dive Thailand!
