open water course
The Open Water Course is the first course equivalent to any Level 1 from other diving organization. It allowed you to dive with a buddy down to a maximum depth of 18m. The course is set on 2 or 3 days with theory part that can be done before coming to Phuket.
3 Days, 6 Dives to Racha Noi & Yai Island
Inclusions
- Dive Insurance
- Diving Equipment
- 6 dives
- E- Manual and Certification Fees
- Professional Dive Instructor
- Boat transfer from Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Rawai and Chalong
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Water and Softdrinks
Requirement
- No Diver Certification Required
- Anyone in good health and with basic water skills
- Must be 10 years of age and up
15,900 Thai Baht
What Will You Do?
During the Open Water Course, you will learn the basics of scuba diving. The course takes a minimum of 2 days.
- Complete the theory session that covers 5 chapters and pass the theory exam.
- Practice diving skills in a Swimming pool to gain confidence and get used to the equipment.
- Enjoy your first dive on one of the most beautiful reefs from Phuket
Why Do An Open Water Course?
As a certified Open Water Diver, you will be able to dive with a buddy. You like to travel and discover the underwater environment all around the world, your certification is recognized worldwide. You diving adventure starts from here. Enroll for the Open Water Course in Phuket and discover a new World.
What can you do after?
Congratulations! you are now Open Water Diver and you can now enjoy diving with your buddy at any places up to 18m max depth and apply the technics you have learned in this course.
You are now able to plan and register your non-decompression dives in open water in the same conditions you been trained and using appropriate equipment.
You can purchase some diving equipment, get scuba cylinder and other services.
You wish to improve your skills and explore advanced dive site? Then it is time to sign up for the next level:
FAQs
- How long does a dive last? The answer is «it depends». This question doesn’t have a single answer. People breathe at different rates and the deeper you go, the more you use your air. The average dive during a discovery lasts about 40 minutes.
- Can I do only 2 dives? YES. If you choose to go for 2 dives, you’ll simply join our 3 dives trip. Spend your surface interval while snorkeling or sunbathing on the boat.
- What do I need to bring with me on the excursion? A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, a towel. If you tend to get motion sickness it’s recommended that you take a seasickness tablet in the morning. Water is provided.
- Is lunch included? YES. A local lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients is part of the day. You’ll get snacks between the dives as well.
- Can I eat just before a dive? Yes. Actually it is a good idea to eat light before a dive. It’s not really recommended to have a full heavy breakfast. A good one is enough!
- Can I drink alcohol before diving? No. Alcohol is not allowed.
- How deep will I go? You will go to a maximum depth of 12 meters but the first session of the day will start in water shallow enough to stand up.
- How old do you have to be? 10 years old. A minor from 10 till 18 years old will need written consent from parent or guardian to dive with us.
- Is scuba diving dangerous? Statistics show that recreational Scuba diving is about as safe as swimming.
- I have done a discovery. Can I dive with qualified divers? No. You can’t dive with certified divers as long as you haven’t done your PADI Open Water Course.
- I wear my contact lenses under the mask? Yes soft lenses can be worn. We advise not to wear hard or medium hard lenses. Note that you can’t wear glasses under your mask.
- Can my friends join as passenger? Yes. You can dive and he/she can come on the boat. Our dive sites are also really enjoyable for snorkeling.
- I have asthma. Is it possible to dive? If you have asthma you will need a medical certification signed by your doctor which allows you to go diving. Without a medical it will not be possible to dive.
- How soon can I fly after a dive? For safety reasons, allow 24 hours between your last dive and your flight. Diving after flying is not a problem.
- I have a cold and a cough can I dive? If the sinuses are not blocked you can dive. If the sinuses are blocked than you will have a problem equalizing the pressure in your ears, than it is recommended not to dive.
- I am pregnant, can I dive? No. Because physiologists know little about the effects of diving on the fetus, the recommendation is that women avoid diving while pregnant or trying to become pregnant