Becoming a PADI Open Water Diver marks the first step in a journey that will forever change your life. Your passport to the world beneath the surface will open up a whole new underwater world of adventure and discovery.
The PADI Open Water Diver course is your first step into the scuba world - perfect for beginners with zero experience. By the end of it, you’ll be a certified diver, able to explore underwater playgrounds up to 18 meters deep, anywhere on the planet. And yep, the certification lasts for life!
The course mixes online theory, pool sessions, and real open water dives. You'll build solid skills, get comfy in the water, and learn how to dive safely, all with an experienced instructor by your side. If you're healthy, reasonably fit, and can swim, you’re good to go.
How It Works
Step 1: eLearning (Before you arrive)
Start your scuba journey at home with PADI eLearning. Study the theory at your own pace so you can dive straight into the fun once you get here!
Step 2: With Us on Koh Tao
Day 1 – Pool Training
09:00 – Orientation & meet your instructor
09:30 – 12:00 – Confined water dives 1–3 in our on-site pool
12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch break (beachfront restaurant available)
13:00 – 15:00 – Confined water dives 4 & 5
Note: Times may vary depending on your pace, this course is performance-based.
Day 2 – First Ocean Dives
Morning – Finish pool training if needed
12:30 – 16:15 – Open Water Dives 1 & 2 (max depth 12m)
Day 3 – Final Dives & Certification
06:30 – 11:45 – Open Water Dives 3 & 4 (max depth 18m)
Final exam & official certification – you’re now a certified diver!
Coral Grand Divers is right on the beach at the peaceful end of Sairee Beach. If you’re arriving by road, just park your bike in the Coral Grand Resort parking lot and take a short stroll down to the beach—you’ll find us there.
Address: 15/4 Moo 1, Sairee Beach, Surat Thani, Koh Tao, No State, 84360, Thailand
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