Open Water Course: Your First Step into Scuba Diving
This beginner diving course will allow you to book dive trips anywhere in the world, diving up to a maximum depth of 18 meters. You will learn about essential scuba diving equipment and key skills, including buoyancy control and underwater movement.
You don’t need to know how to swim to learn! Our instructors will teach you step-by-step so you feel completely comfortable in the water. For the best care, 1 instructor will teach a maximum of 4 students. We welcome everyone with a heart ready for underwater adventures, starting from 10 years old (children will receive a Junior Open Water certification).
Course Details (Takes 3-4 Days in Total)
STEP 1: ACADEMIC SESSION
Learn the diving theory, complete fun exercises, and take the final exam. This step includes 2 online classes (2-3 hours per class).
STEP 2: POOL/CONFINED SESSION
Get to know your scuba gear and practice basic diving skills in a swimming pool. This step takes 1 full day (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM).
STEP 3: OPEN WATER SESSION
Head to the real sea for your final exams! It takes 2 days with 4 dives in total. You can choose your preferred location:
- Samaesan, Chonburi
- Phuket, Phi Phi, Racha Islands (For Phuket, you will get 2 days and a total of 6 dives!)
Course Price: 14,500 THB
This price includes:
- Scuba diving equipment for the entire course
- 1 Night accommodation during the sea exam
- Diving Certification Card
- Pool fees and boat fees
Certification Agency: SSI: SCUBA SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL
Upcoming Open Water Course Schedule
July
4-5 Pool + Theory (BKK) #1
11-12 Pool + Theory (BKK) #2
18-19 Sea Exam (Samaesan)
August
15-16 Pool + Theory (BKK)
22-23 Sea Exam (Samaesan)
September
19-20 Pool + Theory (BKK)
26-27 Sea Exam (Samaesan)
October
10-11 Pool + Theory (BKK)
17-18 Sea Exam (Samaesan)
November
7-8 Pool + Theory (BKK) #1
14-15 Pool + Theory (BKK) #2
21-22 Sea Exam (Samaesan)
December
12-13 Pool + Theory (BKK)
19-20 Sea Exam (Samaesan)