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Open Water Diver

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Key info

  • 4 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 4 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Spanish, Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Swedish, Chinese
  • Max. 6 students / instructor
  • Hotel pick up
  • Instant confirmation
  • Free Cancellation - 24hrs notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.

  • Become a licensed scuba diver in just a few days, no prior experience required.
  • Breathing underwater for the first time is something you'll never forget.
  • Meet like-minded people who care about the ocean and see our ocean planet with new eyes.

Dive center

Ban's Diving Resort

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Ban's Diving Resort is a PADI 5 star Career & Instructor Development Centre in Koh Tao, affectionately known as Thailand's 'Home of Diving'. 

Now recognised as the most certifying dive centre in the world, you can rest assured you'll be in safe hands. Whether you're trying diving for the first time or making the move from recreational to professional diver, expect quality training in a beautiful environment. 

Centrally located in Sairee Beach, Ban’s offers unmatched facilities, accommodation choices, scuba diving, freediving, beach watersports, snorkeling and so much more! Whether you're after budget lodging or a luxurious retreat for two, Ban's has you covered.

PADI 5 Star CDC Wi-Fi (FREE) Dive shop 75 PADI Instructors Max. 4.0 divers / guide

Address: 14401 Km from your location
Sairee Beach, Koh Tao, No State, 84360, Thailand

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 4 open water dives
  • 5 confined water dives (pool or shallow water)
  • Open water dives
  • Confined water dives
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10+
  • Min. certification: None
  • Min logged dives: None

What to expect

The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases. The first is Knowledge Development, which covers everything you need to know about basic techniques, terminology and safety procedures in scuba diving. The second is Confined Water Dives, which are training sessions conducted in a pool or water with pool-like conditions. They give you the opportunity to get used to the gear you'll be using and practice the basic skills of diving and techniques to keep you safe. The third is your Open Water Dives. This is what it's all about - you'll make your first dives in the ocean! During four dives, you'll perform various skills under water and on the surface to make sure you're a safe and competent diver. The training portion usually only takes up the first part of the dive, meaning that you will get to spend a big part of your time diving with your instructor and exploring the underwater world. As soon as your open water training dives are approved by your instructor you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver! This means you will be allowed to rent diving equipment and dive anywhere in the world down to 18 meters, lifelong!

Other Information

Confirmation

  • You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after booking
  • In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

Pick Up Information

If you are not staying at Ban's Diving Resort (room types available from budget to luxury) we can arrange a pick up at your hotel. Please contact us directly to pre-arrange the pick up and drop off point.

Please indicate your hotel name and address on the checkout page

The dive center will reconfirm your pick up time and location at the latest one day in advance

Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to the activity
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