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PADI OPEN WATER DIVER course

The PADI Open Water Diver is much more than just a diving course - it's your first step towards a lifetime of underwater adventures.

You will learn the fundamental principles of diving and master the essential techniques to dive safely.

You will discover how your equipment works, how to manage your buoyancy, and how to communicate effectively underwate.

You practice basic rescue skills: mask clearing, regulator recovery, air sharing and controlled ascent techniques.

After 1 dive from the beach, you will explore the wonders of the underwater world by undertaking 4 dives in a natural environment in Koh Phi Phi National Park.

You obtain your PADI international certification valid for life, allowing you to dive anywhere in the world with a certified buddy.

This course is designed to be progressive so that you gain confidence at every stage.

PHIPHI UNDERWATER

contact@phiphi-underwater.com

 

+66 80 861 7319  (Whatsapp)

Available 7 days a week

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COURSE STRUCTURE

Course Content :

  • 5 theoretical sections with PADI eLearning

  • 1 confined water dive (from the beach)

  • 4 progressive open water dives

  • Knowledge review exam

 

Contact us to complete the theoretical training in advance.

Schedule

Dives take place in the morning from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM,

or in the afternoon from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Day 1 :

  • Afternoon: Equipment presentation + confined water training dive (from the beach)

Day 2 :

  • Morning or Afternoon: 2 open water dives – practice of basic techniques (max depth: 12 meters)

Day 3 :

  • Morning or Afternoon: 2 open water dives – improvement of techniques (max depth: 18 meters)

 

Maximum Depth:

A PADI Open Water Diver is certified to dive to:

  • 18 meters (60 feet)

  • 12 meters for training dives 1–2

  • 18 meters for training dives 3–4

  • 12 meters up to age 15 (Junior Open Water)

 

 

Prerequisites :

  • Minimum age: 10 years (Junior Open Water) / 15 years (full Open Water)

  • Be in good physical health

 

For safety purposes, please click on the medical questionnaire to determine if you are fit to take scuba diving training.

Minimum swimming skills:

  • Be able to swim 200 meters

  • Be able to float on the surface without assistance for 10 minutes

Price:

13,900 THB

Publish Date
Révision détendeur de plongée
Prix (THB)
05/05/2026
Révision complète détendeur — 1er étage + 2e étage + Octopus
1200
05/05/2026
Révision 1er étage seul
550
05/05/2026
Révision 2e étage / Octopus seul
450
05/05/2026
Révision manomètre de plongée (O-rings inclus)
250
05/05/2026
Remplacement tuyau basse pression (tuyau + O-rings inclus)
1000
05/05/2026
Remplacement tuyau moyenne pression (tuyau + O-rings inclus)
1 400

WHAT’S INCLUDED: 

  • PADI eLearning theory (online access)

  • Confined water training (from the beach)

  • 4 guided open water dives (from the boat)

  • Full scuba equipment

  • PADI Open Water Diver certification

  • Small group: maximum 2 divers per instructor

  • Meals

  • Insurance

 

This PADI course includes both practical and theoretical training.

You can contact us to complete the theory online before your trip to Thailand.
This way, you save 2 to 3 half-days of your vacation.

YOUR LEARNING SKILLS 

You will master the essential techniques of scuba diving:

  • Mask Clearing
    Stay calm when water enters your mask and learn how to clear it easily underwater.
    A skill that builds confidence in diving.

  • Regulator Recovery
    Retrieve your regulator underwater if it slips out of your mouth.
    A fundamental technique for underwater safety.

  • Buoyancy Control
    Learn to master buoyancy to descend, remain stable at depth, and ascend safely.

  • Air Sharing (Buddy Breathing)
    Know how to give your spare regulator to a diver out of air or with equipment issues, and how to receive it to ascend safely together.

  • Controlled Ascent Technique
    Ascend at the correct speed with a safety stop at 5 meters.
    An essential skill for safe diving and smooth decompression.

  • Underwater Communication
    Master standard hand signals to communicate with your instructor and buddy underwater.

  • Controlled Descent
    Learn to descend at a steady pace while equalizing pressure in your ears and mask.

  • Underwater Equalization
    Master pressure equalization in your ears and breathing, understanding variations with depth.

  • Basic Rescue Skills
    Recognize signs of stress in a buddy and provide basic assistance.

  • Dive Planning
    Understand how to read your instruments (depth gauge, dive computer, pressure gauge) and plan your dive limits.

DIVING CONDITIONS:

The Hat Nappa Thara – Moo Koh Phi Phi National Park offers exceptional learning conditions.

Varied sites allow you to practice gradually in shallow waters before exploring deeper areas.
Warm tropical waters and diverse marine life guarantee a memorable first diving experience.

 

PRACTICAL NOTES:

  • A 600 baht National Park fee is added to the course price.

  • For additional dives, the fee is 200 baht per day.

  • You can start your PADI eLearning at home before arrival to save time. We will provide access.

  • We dive in small groups to ensure personalized service and constant supervision.

  • Important: Please complete the medical form to confirm you are fit for scuba training.

OUR INSTRUCTORS:

Our French/English/Spanish/Thai-speaking instructors are certified and experienced PADI professionals.

You can complete all PADI levels in your preferred language.
You can follow your entire Open Water course in your preferred language with our caring and professional team.
We adapt the course to your pace to ensure safe and enjoyable progress.

 

AFTER YOUR OPEN WATER DIVER:

Once certified, you will have access to:

  • Exploration dives in the National Park and anywhere in the world, with other certified divers

  • PADI specialties: Deep Diver, Underwater Navigation, Night Diving, Photography, Wreck Diving

  • Advanced Open Water Diver: expand your skills and dive up to 30 meters

 

WHY TAKE YOUR OPEN WATER IN KOH PHI PHI?

With Phi Phi Underwater:


✓ Experienced and patient French instructors
✓ Personalized small groups (max 2 divers per instructor)
✓ Exceptional and varied dive sites
✓ Modern, well-maintained equipment
✓ Ideal setting: tropical island, warm waters, rich marine life
✓ Complete training in French
✓ Your progress and safety are our priority
✓ You will receive a genuine PADI certification recognized worldwide

 

 

BOOK YOUR COURSE: 

Contact us to check available dates and book your PADI Open Water Diver training.

No prior experience is required... just curiosity and the will to learn!

An unforgettable adventure awaits you!

PHIPHI UNDERWATER

contact@phiphi-underwater.com

 

+66 80 861 7319 (Whatsapp)

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Tonsay bay

Phi Phi island

Tambon Ao Nang

Thailand

TAT : 32/01276

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