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OPEN WATER (OW)

Become a Diver in Paradise

4 ocean dives • Duration up to 2-3 days • Maximum depth 18m • Small groups • From ฿12,900

The Open Water course is your first step into the world of certified scuba diving. Learn the essential knowledge and skills you need to dive with confidence and continue exploring underwater.

HOW IT WORKS:

Before arrival — complete e-learning/preparation, if applicable.

Day 1 — theory and confined-water skills.

Day 1 or 2 — first ocean dives and continued skills.

Day 2 or 3 — remaining ocean dives and certification requirements.

 

You can combine 3 half training days in 2 days 

Max 3 training open water dives per day

 
PROGRAM SUITABILITY

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Discover the essential skills and knowledge to enjoy scuba diving safely and confidently.

EQUIPMENT

✓ Understanding Your Scuba Gear

You want to know how your diving equipment works.

Learn how to use your scuba equipment correctly and understand the purpose of each essential piece of gear.

DIVE PLANNING

✓ Plan Your Dives

You want to understand how to prepare for a safe dive.

Learn the basics of dive planning, preparation, and buddy procedures to make every dive safer and more enjoyable.

BUOYANCY & MOVEMENT

✓ Move with Confidence Underwater

You want to feel comfortable and balanced underwater.

Develop buoyancy control and controlled movement to maintain your position and move smoothly underwater.

COMMUNICATION & SKILLS

✓ Master Essential Diving Skills

You want to communicate and handle common situations underwater.

Practice underwater communication, mask clearing, regulator recovery, and other essential scuba diving skills.

SAFETY

✓ Dive Safely and Responsibly

You want to know how to prevent and manage potential diving emergencies.

Learn controlled ascents, basic emergency procedures, and how to prepare for future recreational dives.

WORKFLOW & TIMELINE

HOW IT WORKS DOING YOUR OPEN WATER COURSE IN KOH PHI PHI?

From your pre-booking and dive shop check-in to your ocean dive and return. 

PHASE 1 • Online Booking

Pre-Booking (online or by WhatsApp)

Reserve online or via WhatsApp and we will send you all the information and confirmation. It is necessary to respond to our medical questionnaire: required according to applicable standards.

PHASE 2 • Shop

Shop Check-in

It is mandatory to check-in at the Diving Center the day before your trip to fit equipment (fins/mask/wetsuit), review the medical form, and talk to your instructor about the course program.

PHASE 3 • Training and Diving

Complete Your Training Program

Follow your instructor’s training schedule, starting with equipment introduction and confined water sessions to learn and practice essential diving skills.

Complete your four Open Water Training Dives, along with the required online theory and knowledge reviews.

 

Our instructors will guide you through every step, helping you build the skills and confidence needed to become a certified Open Water Diver. Enjoy your journey underwater!

PRICES AND SCHEDULES

4 ocean dives 12,900 bath + Marine park fee (฿600 on the first day; only ฿200 per day for the next two days when presenting your first-day ticket)

DISCOVER SCUBA PRICE

฿ 12,900

THB / PERSON • 4 OCEAN DIVES

Includes 4 ocean dives, instructor, confined water session, complete scuba gear, comfortable boat cruise, course materials (e-Learning), certification fees, options of food, water, coffee, tea, and insurance.

+ Marine Park Fee: ฿600 on the first day; only ฿200 per day for the next two days when presenting your first-day ticket

This fee must be paid in cash directly to Marine Park Rangers at the pier before boarding (To leave highlighted). Not included in diving school fee.

DAILY DEPARTURES

Meeting Times & Daily Trips

Choose between morning or afternoon departures according to your travel schedule in Koh Phi Phi:

🌅 Morning Trips: 07h00 AM Meeting

Meeting time 07h00 AM at the Diving Center. Departure to 2 dive spots with calm morning sea and pristine visibility. Returns around 12:30 PM with hot lunch on board.

☀️ Afternoon Trips: 13h00 PM Meeting

Meeting time 13h00 PM at the Diving Center. Warm afternoon sunlight, active marine fauna, returns around 17:30 PM with golden hour boat cruise.

📌 Important: It is mandatory to check-in at the Diving Center on the day before your trip for equipment fitting and briefing.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

ALL-INCLUSIVE PROGRAM

✓ WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything you need for your ocean experience is covered under the ฿12,900 course fee:

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES​

✕ NOT INCLUDED​

Please be aware about that:

PRO TIP: Marine park fees must be paid in cash

The fee is paid by cash to the National Marine Park

WHAT TO BRING

TERMS & GUEST SAFETY
TRANSPARENT TERMS

BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation policy rules applied to all Discover Scuba Diving bookings:

Online booking

No payment is required at the time of your online booking. We will contact you shortly via WhatsApp or email to provide you with the details of your reservation. At that point, a deposit of 1,000 THB will be required to confirm your booking.

Cancelling with more then 48

The deposit, as well as any other amount paid, will be fully refunded if the cancellation is made more than 48 hours in advance.

Cancelling with less then 48

A 1000 baths cancellation fee will be applied per person to cover reserved boat space and instructor allocation.

No show - (10 min time max tolerance)

NO refound. The dive boat departs strictly on schedule to respect park schedules and other divers.

Bad weather cancellation

In case of bad weather, to guarantee everyone’s safety, the tour may be cancelled and rescheduling offered at no extra cost or a full refund of the amount paid to the diving school.

MEDICAL FORM

HEALTH SCREENING

MEDICAL

After your online booking, we will send you the medical questionnaire via WhatsApp. If you have any medical condition that may prevent you from diving, a medical clearance certificate from a doctor will be required before you can dive.

📋 Form Review: Medical clearance is reviewed with your instructor during the mandatory check-in the day before your trip.

KOH PHI PHI LOCATION

MEETING POINT

⚠️ MANDATORY CHECK-IN

Its mandatory to check-in at Diving Center in the day before your trip to fit masks, fins, wetsuits, and review medical forms.

📍 Dive Center Address

Meet us at: 128 Ko Phi, Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Muang, Krabi, Krabi 81000

⏰ Arrival Schedule

Arrival time: 07h00 AM trips / 13h00 PM trips

VIP EXPERIENCE & ELIGIBILITY

SMALL GROUPS, SAFETY & WHO CAN DO IT

✓ SMALL GROUPS

Your first certification deserves personal attention.

We keep our training groups small, with a maximum of 4 students per instructor, ensuring personalized guidance, direct supervision and a comfortable learning experience.

✓ SAFETY

Learn at your own pace, with professional guidance.

Our certified PADI instructors will teach you everything you need to dive safely, from equipment setup and underwater communication to essential diving skills and emergency procedures. Training progresses step by step, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident before moving on to the next stage.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

WHO CAN DO IT?

Minimum age: 10 years old.

Swimming requirement: Basic swimming ability and comfort in the water are required.

Certification required: No previous scuba diving certification or experience is needed.

Medical requirements: All students must complete a medical questionnaire. 

FAQ DSD (ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS)

No. Discover Scuba Diving is specifically designed for people who have never dived before. You receive a thorough safety briefing on land and practice first breaths in shallow, calm water before exploring the reef.

No. You do not need any license or certification card. Your instructor handles the technical gear operations and stays with you at all times. If you love it, this dive can count toward your PADI Open Water certification!

The maximum depth allowed for Discover Scuba Diving is strictly 12 meters (40 feet) following international safety standards. The profile is gradual and adapted to your individual comfort level at every moment.

Tell your instructor immediately using simple hand signals taught during briefing. The experience is progressive, calm, and zero-rush. Your instructor stays within arm’s reach to hold your hand, assist with breathing, or pause until you are fully relaxed.

No. First-time intro divers cannot manage camera equipment underwater under Marine Park safety regulations. However, you can book our professional underwater photographer service contracted separately to capture high-res photos and videos!

Yes! A delicious fresh lunch box is completely included, along with drinking water, seasonal fresh fruit, coffee, and tea. You can choose from several Thai favorites (or vegetarian/vegan) at booking.

NO. The ฿600 THB cash fee is a mandatory Thai Government tariff paid directly to the Marine Park Rangers at the pier before boarding. Please bring exact cash in Thai Baht on the morning of your trip.

No. Following international dive medicine standards, you must wait a minimum of 18 hours after completing 2 scuba dives before boarding an airplane or travelling to high altitudes to prevent decompression sickness.