The PADI Open Water Diver course is your gateway to the fascinating underwater world. In this entry-level course, you'll acquire the skills and knowledge to dive safely and environmentally friendly while having loads of fun both below and above the water.
The course takes 3 to 4 days and consists of three parts: theory, skill training in shallow water and 4 open water dives. You can complete the theoretical part of the course through PADI eLearning, which we will provide you with access to. It is available in numerous languages, online or offline on your computer, smartphone, or tablet, allowing you to study at your own pace. Alternatively, you can also study using a book and video. The theory can then be finished together with your dive instructor in our dive center.
The course begins with a theoretical introduction and getting acquainted with your diving equipment. Afterward, you'll head to the beach there you'll learn your first diving skills in shallow water, gradually preparing yourself for the open water dives. These dives take place at the dive sites off the west coast of Koh Kood, featuring calm, warm, and clear waters teeming with a variety of colorful fish, making these stunning tropical coral reefs perfect for beginners.
The PADI Open Water Diver certification is valid life long and world wide. It allows you to dive together with a certified dive buddy to a max. depth of 18 meters.
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Details
Prerequisite
Healthy
Minimum age
10 years
10-14 year old divers earn a Junior Open Water certification and must dive with a certified adult
Maximum Depth
18 meters
10-12 year old divers: 12 meters
and must dive with a parent/guardian or PADI professional
Duration
3 - 4 Days
Number of Dives
Confined water training
4 Open water dives
What's included
Dive instructor, serviced rental equipment, PADI eLearning, PADI fees
Our Prices
PADI Junior Open Water Diver
PADI Open Water Diver
14.500 THB
15.000 THB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What is the price for an Intro Dive from Shore on Koh Kood?An Intro Dive from Shore is 2500 THB per person and includes: dive instructor, rental equipment and drinking water. Your instructor will explain you how to dive safe and enjoy the experience. In shallow water close to the beach you'll learn some basic diving skills and after you dive on our house reef Hin Chedi.
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Do I get a certification for the Intro Dive from Shore on Koh Kood?The Intro Dive does not give you a diving certification. It's a first time experience to see how you feel under water and if you like scuba diving. If you liked your Intro Dive you can continue and earn your first diving certification in our PADI Open Water Course. Completing this diving course on Koh Kood will give you a certification to dive together with a dive buddy world wide and life long to a depth of max. 18 meters.
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How long does the Intro Dive from Shore on Koh Kood take?The whole experience, including the briefing by your dive instructor will take around 3 hours of which you'll spend around 1 hour in the water. The dive itself will be around 35-45 minutes, depending on your air consumption.
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I've never been diving before. Can I do the Intro Dive from Shore on Koh Kood?Absolutely! The Intro Dive from Shore is designed for anyone curious about trying diving for the first time. No prior experience is needed—just a basic level of health and an enjoyment of being in the water. Koh Kood, with its calm and beautiful waters, is the perfect spot to begin your diving adventure.
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