Open Water Diver

Would you like a ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure?

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world; you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with us to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program

What do I need to start?

• Minimum age 10
• Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can participate in the PADI Open Water Diver Course
• Click here to download Divers Medical Questionnaire (PDF Document)
• If the participant answers yes to any of the medical questions listed then a signed clearance from a doctor, valid within 12 months will be required

What will I do?

Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water dives to a maximum depth of 18 meters.

How many Dives will I make?

The Open Water Diver course has 4 training dives in the ocean and 5 pool dives;

What will I need?

• PADI Go Dive Manual & Recreational Dive Planner
• Log Book

Course Prices Include

• Hotel Transfers to and from hotel / Dive Boat
• Lunch & Light refreshments on Dive Tours
• Equipment Rental
• Tanks, weights and Boat Fees
• Certification Fee
• Manual and log book

Start your adventure in the classroom and swimming pool and then join our day trips to the islands around Pattaya for two days diving and four dives under the direct supervision of a PADI Instructor.

Daily Itinerary:

10:00 – 13:00 Classroom Session, Bangkok Office located at Phrom Phong BTS Skytrain station exit number 4

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 17:00 Classroom Session

Day Two Itinerary

12:00 – 17:00 Swimming Pool Session at the Raquet Club (transportation included). Students will meet at the Classroom first

Day Three and Day Four Itinerary (times vary depending on diving location):

07:00 – 07:45 Collection from your Hotel in Pattaya
08:00 – 08:15 Boat Departs from Pattaya Pier
09:45 – 11:00 Equipment set up and Safety Briefing
11:00 – 12:00 First Training Dive
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch and time for relaxing
13:30 – 14:30 Second Training Dive
15:00 – 16:30 Journey back and arrival at Pattaya Pier

PLEASE NOTE: The transportation to and from Pattaya, and hotel accommodation is not included in this price.

Where can I go from here?

After becoming a certified PADI Open Water Diver you can either join our Daily Diving Trips or continue the adventure with PADI’s Advanced Open Water Diver, your next step in exploring the underwater world.