One amazing day. Or a lifetime of diving.
Explore Phuket’s coral reefs with your own private instructor.
A day of scuba adventure
Discover Scuba Diving
Your holiday day out: two islands, three reef dives, breakfast and lunch aboard.
- No diving
experience needed - Private instructor
and equipment - Return hotel
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Earn your diving certification
PADI Open Water course
Learn in warm tropical water and qualify to dive with a buddy.
- Theory at home
+ pool training - Six reef dives
in Phuket - Your own
private instructor
Ages 10+ · Swimming and medical requirements apply
Which diving experience is right for you?
Try diving for a day
Discover Scuba Diving is a one-day introduction for beginners who can swim. Learn the essentials with your private instructor, then enjoy three guided coral reef dives. No previous diving experience is needed.
A first dive for non-swimmers
Explore Scuba Diving is our two-day option for non-swimmers. Enjoy a beginner diving experience and three guided coral reef dives, with your own private instructor supporting you throughout.
Become a certified diver
The three-day PADI Open Water course combines theory, pool training and six reef dives. Learn with your private instructor and earn a certification that lets you dive with a buddy within your training limits. You must be able to swim.
Not sure which to choose? Tell us about your swimming confidence and the time you have in Phuket, and we’ll help you find the right option.
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Read on Google (opens in a new tab)Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be able to swim?
You need to be able to swim for Discover Scuba Diving and the PADI Open Water course. If you cannot swim, choose our two-day Explore Scuba Diving experience, designed to welcome non-swimmers with a private instructor.
Do I need any scuba diving experience?
No. All three options welcome complete beginners. Your private instructor introduces the equipment and essential skills, then guides you through your diving experience.
Which course should I choose?
Choose Discover Scuba Diving for a one-day introduction if you can swim. Choose Explore Scuba Diving for a two-day experience suitable for non-swimmers. Choose PADI Open Water if you can swim and want to earn a diving certification over three days.
Will I have a private instructor?
Yes. Discover Scuba Diving, Explore Scuba Diving and PADI Open Water all include a private instructor, giving you personal guidance throughout your programme. The ฿6,000 Discover Scuba Diving price also includes one-to-one instruction when you book on your own, with no extra instructor charge.
How long does each option take, and how many reef dives are included?
Discover Scuba Diving takes one day and includes three coral reef dives. Explore Scuba Diving takes two days and includes three coral reef dives. PADI Open Water takes three days and includes six coral reef dives.
Will I become a certified diver?
The PADI Open Water course leads to a diving certification after you successfully complete its requirements. Discover Scuba Diving and Explore Scuba Diving are introductory experiences and do not give you an Open Water certification.
Can you help me choose before I book?
Yes. Contact our team with your travel dates, swimming confidence and what you would like to try. We’ll help you choose a suitable option.
Do I Need Scuba Diving Insurance?
Thailand Divers requires all certified divers joining scuba day trips, liveaboards or courses for certified divers to have their own suitable scuba-diving insurance before diving. This includes Refresher, Advanced Open Water, Nitrox and Deep Diver courses. Insurance is not included in these bookings.
Your existing travel insurance or personal dive insurance is acceptable if it covers your planned scuba diving in Thailand, including the activities, maximum depth and all dive dates, with cover for dive-accident medical treatment, emergency evacuation and recompression chamber treatment. Check eligibility, limits and exclusions with your insurer and bring confirmation of cover.
If you already have suitable cover, you do not need to buy another policy. If you need cover, see our scuba insurance guide and DAN short-term option. Check the policy before purchasing.
Scuba-diving accident cover is included for Discover Scuba Diving, Explore Scuba and Open Water students during their booked course, subject to eligibility and policy terms. These students do not need to arrange separate scuba cover for those course activities. This does not replace travel insurance or cover later certified fun dives.