PADI Open Water Diver Course – Phi Phi Islands
Become a certified diver with the worlds most recognized scuba certification. Learn to dive in the beautiful waters of Phi Phi Islands with our PADI 5 Star Dive Center.
About the Course
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the first scuba certification level. After completion, you will be qualified to dive anywhere in the world up to 18 meters depth.
Pricing
Course Fee: 12,900 THB
Additional Fees: 800 THB (PADI registration and materials)
Marine Tax: Typically 600 THB per day
Total: Approximately 13,700 THB + marine taxes
Course Duration
Total: 3-4 days
Schedule: Flexible start dates, personalized to your pace
Course Structure
Part 1: Knowledge Development (Online or Classroom)
Learn diving theory through PADI eLearning or classroom sessions. Topics include:
- Diving physics and physiology
- Dive equipment
- Dive planning
- Diving environment
- Safety procedures
Part 2: Confined Water Dives (Pool or Shallow Water)
5 sessions to master basic diving skills:
- Equipment assembly and checks
- Buoyancy control
- Regulator clearing and recovery
- Mask clearing
- Emergency procedures
- Underwater navigation
Part 3: Open Water Dives
4 open water dives at Phi Phi dive sites to apply your skills:
- Put skills into practice in real conditions
- Explore coral reefs and marine life
- Practice with your instructor
- Maximum depth: 18 meters
Dive Sites
Your training dives may include:
- Hin Bida – Colorful soft corals
- Palong Wall – Easy wall dive with swim-throughs
- Shark Point – Blacktip reef sharks
- Loh Samah Bay – Sheltered bay for training
Included
- PADI instructor (certified and experienced)
- All diving equipment (rental for course duration)
- Boat transfers to dive sites
- PADI Open Water certification upon completion
- Digital PADI certification card
- Light snacks and water on boat
- Insurance
Requirements
- Minimum age: 10 years (Junior Open Water)
- Reasonable fitness and health
- Basic swimming skills (200m swim or 300m snorkel)
- Medical questionnaire (doctor clearance if needed)
- Valid ID or passport
What to Bring
- Swimwear and towel
- Passport or ID
- Passport photos (2 photos)
- Medical form (provided)
- Sun protection
- Personal medications if needed
After Certification
With your PADI Open Water certification you can:
- Dive anywhere in the world up to 18 meters
- Rent equipment and book dive trips independently
- Continue to Advanced Open Water and specialty courses
- Join our fun dives in Phi Phi
Why Learn in Phi Phi?
- Warm water year-round (28-30°C)
- Excellent visibility
- Diverse marine life
- Multiple dive sites for varied training
- PADI 5 Star Dive Center standards
- Small student-to-instructor ratio
Book Your Course:
Online Booking
WhatsApp: +66 84 250 0496
PADI 5 Star Dive Center – TAT Licensed 34/01747