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Get certified to scuba dive quickly and easily!
The Scuba Diver certification opens the door to the underwater world for anyone who’s thought that a course would take too long or be too difficult.
In just two days, you can receive the PADI Scuba Diver certification allowing you to enjoy supervised scuba diving to a maximum depth of 12 metres anywhere in the world.
This is perfect if you don't have that much time on this holiday as you can always upgrade to the Open Water level at any time.
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Day 1: Classroom and Pool
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Morning- (8am - 12 noon).
This will be conducted in one of our air-conditioned classrooms at the dive centre.
For each section you will watch a video before completing a short quiz- don't worry it's not too difficult! |
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Afternoon- (1pm - 5pm).
In the afternoon, you will go to the swimming pool to put into practice what you have learnt in the morning.
Your instructor will show you how to assemble your scuba gear and perform a buddy check before entering the water.
Once you feel comfortable under the water we will start going through the confined water diving skills. This prepares you for the two open water dives the next day.
The day normally finishes around 5pm, but if you require more time to practice in the swimming pool or need some more time in the classroom then this is not a problem. |
You will meet your Instructor at our dive centre in Patong and go through the first three sections of the PADI Open Water manual.
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Morning- 7:30am pickup from your hotel.
You will be picked up from your hotel at 7:30am- please wait in the hotel lobby. The air-conditioned minibus will then transfer you to the daytrip boat at Chalong pier.
After a short briefing on the boat and the facilities on-board by your instructor, it is time for some freshly prepared breakfast prepared by the boat crew.
Your first dive is to a maximum depth of 12 metres and for a maximum time of 50 minutes- you will be amazed at how quickly time goes by under the water.
You will be amazed at the variety of marinelife that you will see- from the magical manta rays to the famous clown fish (Nemo). |
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Afternoon.
Your instructor will give you another briefing as you and your classmates are required to demonstrate a few dive skills.
Once the skills are out of the way, you will have plenty of time to explore the reefs and practice your buoyancy.
At the end of the dive back onboard the boat, you will clean your equipment before relaxing in the sun with your instructor and celebrating your new qualification as a PADI Scuba Diver! |
After the hot buffet lunch, it's time to prepare for your second open water dive.Please click the question below to reveal the answer.
If your question isn't answered here, then please contact us.
This course is suitable for anyone wishing to obtain their worldwide scuba diving licence but maybe don't have enough time to complete the full Open Water Diver course.
The minimum age is 10 years old and there is no maximum age- you just need to be in good health.
The PADI Scuba Diver course is available every day.
Please use the booking form on this page or come and see us in person in our dive centre at least one day before you wish to start.
- Your PADI Open Water manual.
- Swimwear to wear under the wetsuit.
- Towel.
- Sun cream, hat, sunglasses etc. for when you are on the boat.
Our day trip boat goes to different islands and different dive spots each day of the week- you can find our scuba diving day trips schedule here.
Regardless of the location, you will start in the shallow water and run through the couple of skills that your instructor has briefed you about earlier.
Only once you are comfortable in the shallower water will your instructor lead you out to slightly deeper water for the remainder of the dive.
If you don't feel comfortable at any time during the dive then just signal to your instructor and he will assist you.
You will go to a maximum depth of 12m, closely supervised by your Instructor at all times.
The dive time will be between 30-40 minutes.
We offer this course in English, French, German and Russian. Please let us know if you have a requirment in another language and we will try to accommodate you.
As long as you can answer 'No' to the following questions then you are fit to dive:
| Have you suffered from, or do you now suffer from, any of the following:- |
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Asthma or wheezing? | |
Breathlessness? | |
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Fainting, seizures or blackouts? | |
Chronic Ear Discharge or infection? | |
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Chronic Bronchitis or persistent chest complaints? |
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High Blood Pressure? | |
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Chronic sinus conditions? | |
Perforated Eardrum? | |
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Chest surgery? | |
Other illness or operation within the last month? | |
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Recurrent ear problems when flying? | |
Are you currently taking any medicine or drug (excluding oral contraceptives)? | |
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Epilepsy? | |
Have you ingested any alcohol within the last 8 hours prior to diving? | |
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Diabetes Mellitus? (sugar diabetes) | |
Are you pregnant? | |
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Tuberculosis or other long-term lung disease? | |||
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Brain, spinal cord or nervous disorder? | |||
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Heart disease of any kind? | |||
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Collapsed lung (pneumothorax)? | |||
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Ear surgery? | |||
If any of these conditions do apply to you then you still may be able to dive but you will need to consult a doctor first. [Link to Medical PDF]
As a qualified PADI Scuba Diver, you are able to dive anywhere in the world to a maximum depth of 12m under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional.
You can upgrade to the PADI Open Water qualification at any time- when you're ready, just speak to the dive centre where you wish to upgrade to ask how they schedule this.
You will need to complete the first three chapters of the PADI Open Water training manual:
Section 1: The underwater world, Dive equipment, Scuba systems, The buddy system, Confined water dive preview.
Section 2: Adapting to the underwater world, Respiration, Dive equipment, Buddy system: communication and procedures, Confined water dive preview.
Section 3: The dive environment, Dive planning, Boat diving, Problem management, confined water dive preview, General open water skills.
| Group Tuition (Max. 4 students per instructor) | 11,000 Baht |
| Private Instructor (Just you and one PADI Instructor for the day.) | 13,200 Baht |
| Couple / Group Discount | Click here |
The course includes:
- PADI Open Water Manual.
- PADI recreational dive tables.
- PADI certification costs.
- Full set of rental scuba diving equipment.
- PADI Instructor (maximum 4 students to one instructor).
- Insurance.
When you are on the day trip boat the following is included:
- Free Transfers from Patong, Karon and Kata hotels.(A charge may apply for other areas - click here).
- Breakfast.
- Lunch.
- Snacks and Fresh tropical fruit all day.
- Two amazing coral reef dives to a maximum depth of 12 metres.
