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PADI Open Water Diver Course | Phuket

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Phuket, Thailand
Phuket Dive Center
3 days (4 dives)
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Highlight

  • PADI Open Water Diver certification is the first PADI certification that allows you to dive up to 18 meters anywhere in the world
  • The course consists of 3 main modules: Knowledge development, Pool Practice, and Open water diving. You will learn how to take care of your equipment, dive with your dive buddy, and prevent of problems
  • All inclusive: Full diving equipment, Professional instructor, Confined water dives, Open water dives, Training material, Certification application and fee, Certification card, Logbook, Dive insurance, Breakfast and lunch, Refreshment drinks on board, and Hotel pick up and drop off
The Open Water Diver course is practicable without experience and from an early age. This course allows you to have your first PADI certification and dive up to 18 meters anywhere in the world

What you will learn in this PADI Open Water Course in Phuket
The Open Water Diver courses include three modules:  
  1. Knowledge Development: Learn the basic principles of scuba diving. You'll receive a training kit and have the option to complete the theory portion through e-learning before arriving.
  2. Pool Practice: Gain experience in a controlled environment, practicing essential skills.
  3. Open Water Diving: Apply your knowledge and skills in the ocean, experiencing real diving conditions.
The course content might change based on the adventure themes you pick, but you'll learn about topics like:
  • Taking care of diving equipment
  • Proper behavior during dives, including working within a group
  • Planning and executing dives
  • Preventing and managing potential issues
Prerequisites for taking this PADI Open Water Course in Phuket
  1. Must be at least 10 years old
  2. Parental authorization will be requested for children
  3. Medically fit for diving 
  4. Provide a medical certificate showing that you are fit for scuba diving of within 1 year
What is included and not included in this PADI Open Water Course in Phuket
Included: 
  1. Full diving equipment
  2. Professional dive instructor
  3. Confined water dives
  4. Open water dives
  5. Training material
  6. Classroom session and exam
  7. Certification application and fee
  8. Certification card
  9. Logbook
  10. Dive insurance
  11. Breakfast and lunch 
  12. Soft drinks, coffee and tea
  13. Pick up and drop off (Tritrang, Kalim, Patong, Karon, Kata and Chalong areas only)
Not Included:
  1. Pick up and drop off outside Tritrang, Kalim, Patong, Karon, Kata and Chalong areas is subject to additional charges
  2. Beer is available on board and can be purchased after the dive for THB 60
What divers should bring to this PADI Open Water Course in Phuket
On the diving day, diver may bring the following items:
  1. Sunscreen (please use reef safe sunscreen)
  2. Sunglasses 
  3. Swimsuit 
  4. Towel
  5. Dry clothes
  6. Sandals
Why choose PHUKET DIVE CENTER
With over 2,500 snorkeling and scuba diving trips conducted in the past 7 years, we are a highly experienced dive tour operator in Phuket and Phi Phi Islands. 

Our team of instructors offers training from trial diving to professional technical diving, emphasizing professionalism, service, and a passion for diving. At Phuket Dive Center, we focus on fun, excellent service, and diverse dives while actively participating in environmental protection through regular cleaning campaigns and courses on eco-friendly diving.
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Key Information

Course type
Open Water Diver, For Non-Experience Diver
Min. level required
Non-Experience
Certifying agency
PADI
Duration
3 days (4 dives)
Languages
Thai, English

Itinerary

Day 1
Spend a day in the classroom with your instructor to learn techniques, terminology, theory and safety aspects of diving. You will need to watch a demonstration video and complete quizzes and a final exam.
Day 2
The confined water sessions are training sessions to practice basic scuba diving skills in a pool or shallow sandy area with swimming pool conditions, so you will get familiar with equipment and techniques. You will also have the opportunity to practice in sample emergency situations in case they happen.
Day 3
This is when you make your first dive in the ocean! You will complete 4 dives over 2 days to review the skills and techniques you have learned in the past 2 days while enjoying the underwater world and coral reef. You will need to perform various skills to show that you are a competent diver. After getting approval, you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver.

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10
  • Complete medical form checklist and medically fit to dive
  • Can relax and float for 10 mins
  • Swim 200m unaided and without stopping or 300m with Mask, Fins, and Snorkel
  • Basic ability to swim
  • Parental authorization for children

Included

Full diving equipment
Open water dives
Confined water dives
Training materials
Training classroom session/ exams
Certification application and fee
Certification papers/card
Professional instructor / guide
Dive insurance
Breakfast
Lunch
Surface interval refreshments
Hotel pick-up and return
Logbook

Not Included

Beer +USD 2
Date
Guest
Total
USD 390

Free cancellation 48 hours prior to the trip

Dive center location

Phuket Dive Center, Phuket, ThailandView on google map

How to get there

  • Meet us at our dive center: 135/165 M.4 Patak Rd, T.Rawai A.Muang, Phuket 83130 (location on the map)
  • We have pick up service for Tritrang, Kalim, Patong, Karon, Kata and Chalong areas. Other areas are subject to additional charges.
  • If you want to use our pick up service. Please inform us your accommodation location in advance.
  • Airport: Phuket International Airport is the closest airport
  • Train: Train from Bangkok is available daily you can check it on thailandtrain.com
  • Bus: Bus from Bangkok is available daily you can check it on busonlineticket.co.th
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