This course is our most popular way to learn to dive and is the world’s most popular scuba course. As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, you have the freedom to dive with another certified scuba diver to a maximum depth of 18 meters anywhere in the world.
This course covers all the essential skills needed to learn to dive, including scuba diving equipment, a buddy diving system, communication with others underwater, and scuba dive planning.
Additionally, it covers boat diving procedures, health in diving, breathing air at depth, primary compass navigation, and practical application skills in open water training dives.
Visit Phuket’s best diving locations on days two and three onboard MV Mermaid.
Oon the first day, we come and collect you from your hotel lobby between 08.00-08.30 am. Your scuba diving instructor will start the day off by doing some theory lessons in the classroom, followed by practical lessons in the scuba swimming pool. By the end of the day, you will have a basic understanding of the diving equipment and feel comfortable underwater in the swimming pool.
On the second day and third days, we transfer you from your hotel between 07.00-07.30 am to Chalong pier to join MV Mermaid our day trip boat. We make three dives a day on both days – you are going to be amazed at what lies under the surface.
The first four dives will be open water training dives with the final two being just for fun so you can experience one of the top scuba diving locations in the world as a certified PADI scuba diver.
Full course schedule is below in the FAQs
Below are the locations you would visit on days two and three, depending on your start date.
Course prerequisites:
Able to swim, Medically fit for diving, Comfortable in the water
During the first day of the PADI Open Water Diver course, your scuba instructor will ask you to:
Tread or float in water for 10 minutes and swim for 300 metres with mask, fins and snorkel on in the pool
Minimum age: 10 years
For ages 10 – 14, they will gain the Junior PADI Open Water Diver certification. Junior Open Water Divers automatically become Open Water Divers at age 15.
Day One
08:30 – Hotel pick up
– Scuba diving theory lessons
– Practical scuba pool sessions
17:00 – Return back to your hotel
Day Two
07:00-07:30 – Hotel pick up
08:15 – Arrive at Chalong Pier and join MV Mermaid
08:30 – Depart for a three dive day trip – Location depends on the day
09:00 – Freshly prepared Breakfast is served onboard MV Mermaid
10:15 – First Dive of the day
11:45 – Thai buffet lunch is served onboard
13:00 – Second dive of the day
15:30 – Third dive of the day
16:30 – Sail back to Phuket
17:00-18:00 – Return back to your hotel
Day Three
07:00-07:30 – Hotel pick up
08:15 – Arrive at Chalong Pier and join MV Mermaid
08:30 – Depart for a three dive day trip – Location depends on the day
09:00 – Freshly prepared Breakfast is served onboard MV Mermaid
10:15 – First Dive of the day
11:45 – Thai buffet lunch is served onboard
13:00 – Second dive of the day
15:30 – Third dive of the day
16:30 – Sail back to Phuket
17:00-18:00 – Return back to your hotel
| Location | Pick Up | Return |
| Naiharn | 08.30 | 16.30 |
| Rawai | 08.30 | 16.30 |
| Chalong | 08.30 | 16.30 |
| Kata Beach | 08.30 | 16.30 |
| Karon Beach | 08.30 | 16.30 |
| Patong Beach | 08.30 | 16.30 |
| Nakalay | 08.30 | 16.30 |
| Kamala Beach | 08.30 | 16.30 |
| Kalim Beach | 08.30 | 16.30 |
If you are staying in a different area, then please check out this page – Hotel Transfers
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Naiharn | 07:30 | 18:00 |
Rawai | 07:30 | 17:30 |
Chalong | 07:45 | 17:30 |
Kata Beach | 07:40 | 17:00 |
Karon Beach | 07:30 | 17:30 |
Patong Beach | 07:15 | 17:00 |
Nakalay | 07:10 | 17:30 |
Kamala Beach | 07:00 | 17:45 |
Kalim Beach | 07:10 | 17:45 |
If you are staying in a different area, then please check out this page – Hotel Transfers
Scuba diving is not as intimidating as it may appear, and with fully qualified PADI instructors at Thailand Divers, all participants will be in safe hands. There are three basic underwater skills: kicking, breathing and floating. Of course, other concepts exist, such as knowledge and understanding of the equipment and safety procedures. Most people find this straightforward and will all be covered in scuba diving class. The critical part is listening to the instructor and taking their advice. Part of the PADI Open Water Course will be to practise water and equipment skills in a controlled environment until individuals are ready to go out, so there is no need to worry.
The equipment may appear daunting, but everyone will be taught what each piece is and how to use it. Many may already be familiar with the mask, snorkel and fins from snorkelling but not so familiar with the scuba unit. Confidence will grow as members familiarise themselves with the air cylinder, which contains the compressed breathing gas, a regulator to breathe through and a buoyancy control jacket that allows the diver to float or maintain the dive depth.
The minimum age for the PADI Open Water course is ten years old.
If you are booking for two or more people in your group, we will assign a Private scuba diving instructor just for your group over the three days at no extra cost. This is a fantastic way to learn to dive, and we find that people enjoy smaller groups when learning to scuba dive.
If you are a solo traveller and would like a personal instructor for the course, this is an additional 5,000 Thailand Baht. Otherwise, we will join you in a group of other solo travellers to a maximum group size of four students to one instructor.
Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Anyone, regardless of age, with shortness of breath, blurred vision, or any form of chest pain may need to reconsider diving. Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course.
You should be relatively comfortable in the water to enjoy scuba diving although it’s normal to be a little nervous. If you generally feel comfortable in the deep end of a swimming pool you will likely have fun diving.
To get your Open Water Certification you’ll need to pass a watermanship assessment for scuba diving which in general means you should be able to tread water/ float for 10 minutes and swim 200 meters (or snorkel 300 meters) without stopping. There is no time limit and you can use any swimming strokes that work for you.
We expect no issues but in the unlikely event of injury, it only makes sense to be prepared. Check your current travel insurance covers you for scuba diving activities. Be sure to contact them directly to make sure. If they do not then we recommend DAN Scuba Diving Insurance.
Of course, people can still dive if they wear glasses; one option is to wear contact lenses. Daily disposables are a good idea in case one is lost; you will have backups. Purchasing a prescription mask is recommended if contact lenses are not desirable, allowing perfect sight whilst exploring the beautiful marine life. If being long-sighted is the issue, then appropriate stickers can be bought that can be placed on the lower part of the mask. It is advised to purchase these before travelling.
Here at Thailand Divers, we offer many courses, one of which is the PADI Open Water Course, the most popular course worldwide. Divers can dive to a maximum of twelve metres on the first two dives and then a maximum of eighteen metres after that (twelve metres for 10-11year-olds). Of course, nobody has to dive to the maximum depth and participants are encouraged to speak to the instructor if there are any concerns.
As divers move beyond the first certification course and gain experience and confidence, the depth of dives can increase.
Ear pain is a common complaint amongst Free Divers but is also associated with Scuba Diving. It is caused by the pressure difference within the middle ear rather than the external pressure as the diver dives down. Scuba divers must ensure they equalise at each decompression stop when possible, which will help prevent this pain.
One of many great things about Scuba Diving is its welcoming, friendly community. If you do not already have a dive buddy, a one-to-one course might be an option in which the instructor will be a diving companion. You may also join a group on an excursion and buddy up with a new friend to share the thrilling experience of exploring one of the most stunning underwater locations in the world.
While we may not be able to accommodate every requirement please let us know in advance and we’ll make every effort to ensure there is food available for you. In addition, we can help you store your own food on the trip if necessary.
Absolutely! While some places use amateurs or fresh out of school dive guides, we use local experienced experts. Our concern for your safety is paramount and we take pride in our staff’s experience and professionalism.
The PADI Open water diver license is a worldwide diving license and is valid for life. There are no yearly membership fees and you can scuba dive in any country in the world.
Yes! The area is known for world-class diving, and taking a PADI Open Water Phuket course with us means you can see even more of these amazing waters.
For Beginners:
Discover Scuba Diving – 4,500 THB
PADI Open water Course – 13,500 THB
Experienced Divers:
3 Dive day trips – 3,900 THB
Similan Islands Day Trip – 5,600 THB
Similan Islands Liveaboard – 13,900 THB
PADI Advanced Open Water Course – 11,500 THB
PADI Rescue Diver Course – 11,500 THB
A lot less expensive than you might imagine for a lifetime certification! PADI open water Phuket courses are our specialty. We use only highly experienced instructors dedicated to your safety and a calm learning environment. A scuba diving course price depends on which course you want. Please feel free to contact us so we can make sure you have the best diving package available that may include, several Phuket diving day trip excursions, or a completely custom diving package combo.
We think so! The PADI Open Water Phuket courses give you skills that last a lifetime. Even older adults can enjoy diving safely, so when you think about how many years you can use your certification and how many waters of the world you can dive, it’s worth every penny and then some! We teach PADI Open Water experiences here because of the utterly gorgeous waters and varying depths to accommodate all levels of divers.
We offer an excellent scuba diving price with all of our PADI open water course options. We are committed to a safe and comfortable learning environment, and we only use experienced instructors and well-trained, friendly staff. While you’re considering, please know that we can create a custom diving package for you or your group; we offer several choices of diving day trips.
If you are still looking for reasons to learn to dive, then click this article in the blog: Why everyone should learn to dive.
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