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PADI Open Water Diver

Available on 22 Dec

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Key info

  • 3 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 4 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Spanish, Dutch, French, Thai
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Instant confirmation
  • Free Cancellation - 24hrs notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

If you have always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. This is a highly rewarding course which upon completing, will allow you to dive everywhere around the world at 18 meters.

  • 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

The Tarna Dive Resort

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

The Tarna Dive Resort 

A Journey with the Best of Koh Tao Island Luxurious Resort

Nestled in the tropical hillside landscape of Koh Tao near Sairee bay, one of the Island’s best area. The Tarna Dive Resort is a luxury 4-star resort designed to bring you closer to the true nature with the best Thai hospitality service, Island excursion experiences and a stunning view of boundless Koh Tao sunset view.

We have world class diving facilities and the only salt water pool on the island. Our beautiful oval-shape pool is 14 meters long and 11 meters wide, with 3 different levels. The shallow level is 1.4m which is perfect for you to get comfortable breathing under the water. The medium level is 2.4m where the majority of skills required for diving will be performed. The deepest level is 3.5m the perfect spot to practice your buoyancy

Explore the other sides of the world to see what lies beneath the big blue sea, Experience the way to escape the effects of gravity by diving deep into the ocean (Scuba diving), Raise your senses with the stunning view for sunset over the Zyco Rooftop bar (Dinner on the rooftop), Soak in the best sights the island with four-course dinner while taking in iconic sunset (On cruise dinner) Laze your time away by our balcony sea. 

Our three famous restaurants (Authentic and western food at Mali, Japanese food at Sushi Mania and  Zyco Rooftop bar) are located on the high floor which guests can see and enjoy the endless view of ocean while savoring the amazing food served here.

Our own boat is one of the biggest and most comfortable available in Koh Tao. The ground floor is for all your diving needs plus a bathroom and fresh shower. The top floor is where you can relax before and in between your dives with food and snacks provided. After your dive, have some fun and jump off the boat or just sit back, relax and enjoy the view of Koh Tao. 

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

Address: 14400 Km from your location
33 Moo 1, Haad Sairee, 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)
  • BCD
  • Mask/snorkel
  • Fins (full foot)
  • Wetsuit (shorty)
  • Regulator
  • Dive computer
  • Open water dives
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
  • PADI eLearning (includes certification fees)
  • Confined water dives
  • Surface interval refreshments

Not inclusive of

  • Lunch

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10+
  • Min. certification: None
  • Min logged dives: None
  • No prior experience with scuba diving is required. You must be in good physical health and be able to float for 10 minutes and swim 200 m unaided and without stopping.

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

Meet at the dive center

The meeting point is located on the resort at the PADI dive shop.

Address: 33 Moo 1, Haad Sairee, Koh Tao, No State, 84360, Thailand

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Cancellation policy

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