Take the plunge and learn to scuba dive
PADI OPEN WATER COURSE
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Thailand is the world's number 1 destination for diving tourism, which guarantees you the quality of diving training and facilities.
This is the country that annually produces the most PADI certifications in the world, which means that thai dive centers need to stay on top of their game to remain competitive. We do not offer Open water course onboard The Smiling Seahorse as thailand national parks forbid beginner's courses in its fragile ecosystem however we can help you find a good dive center in Phuket or Koh Tao before your cruise if you didn't have time to do the course before. |
Learn the basics and get certified as a PADI Open Water diver
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The PADI Open Water certification is recognized worldwide and allows you to dive without the supervision of a dive professional (as buddy pair) to up to 18 meters deep.
The Open Water course is in three parts: 1. The Theory: to avoid having too much reading/studying onboard, we recommend you to complete the theory via PADI e-learning. This online platform is a bit more interactive than a book, using videos, audio, graphics and reading to help you learn. It will gauge your progress with a few short quizzes, and then offers a review of anything you happen to miss. You will only need to take a quick test onboard to make sure you completed the e-learning and understand everything you learned. 2. Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills: this is where you'll learn how to use scuba gear safely. 3. 4 Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore: you will reproduce what you have done in the pool and demonstrate to your instructor your understanding of safe diving practices. When these three sections are complete, you can be certified as an open water diver and can join one of our cruises! If you only have 4 dives, it is recommended to continue your training to the Advanced Open Water level. |
Price:
15,000 THB (including E-learning access, pool sessions, four open water training dives, equipment rental and validation card).
15,000 THB (including E-learning access, pool sessions, four open water training dives, equipment rental and validation card).
WHAT'S NEXT...
Improve your skills...
PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER:
Go further and enjoy more diving adventures with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diving course.
You’ll get the chance to experience the most unique and fun diving activities all in 2 days! After course completion, you’ll be capable to dive up to 30 meters (100 ft) and explore more areas on a dive site.
8,000 THB with ISC
or 10,000 THB with PADI e-manual
More about it...
PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER:
Go further and enjoy more diving adventures with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diving course.
You’ll get the chance to experience the most unique and fun diving activities all in 2 days! After course completion, you’ll be capable to dive up to 30 meters (100 ft) and explore more areas on a dive site.
8,000 THB with ISC
or 10,000 THB with PADI e-manual
More about it...
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Why learn to scuba dive with The Smiling Seahorse?
- Safety is our main priority - Small groups: Maximum of 2 Open water students per class but usually you will be the only one taking the course... so you will likely have your very own private instructor! - Personalised training: we take our time and train you at your own pace - Quality equipment: maintained equipment every year - Great instructors: friendly and experienced - Training in French and English - Great diving: learn while you dive some of the best dive sites in the world |
