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PADI Open Water Diver Course

Available on 25 Dec

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Key info

  • 3 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 5 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Spanish, Dutch, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Danish
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Hotel pick up
  • Free Cancellation - 7days notice
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Highlights

Start your scuba diving journey in Phuket! Our PADI Open Water Course is perfect for beginners — learn to dive safely and confidently under the guidance of professional instructors and get certified in just a few days.

  • Learn the basics of scuba diving through eLearning and confined water sessions
  • Experience 4 open water dives in the tropical sea of Phuket
  • Build your confidence and master key skills step by step
  • Get certified to dive anywhere in the world up to 18 meters
  • Meet passionate ocean lovers and discover the underwater world together

Dive center

Blue Divecenter

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Blue Dive Center is a PADI 5 Star IDC Center based in Phuket, Thailand.
We offer a full range of scuba diving experiences, including Discover Scuba Diving, PADI certification courses, fun diving day trips, and liveaboard tours.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, you can enjoy safe, personalized, and unforgettable diving with Blue Dive Center!

Join us for safe, small-group diving adventures in the tropical waters of Phuket! 

PADI 5 Star IDC Resort Wi-Fi (for a fee) Wi-Fi (FREE) Dive shop 6 PADI Instructors Max. 4.0 divers / guide

Address: 14687 Km from your location
82/30 Soi 2, Bann Nuntawan 2, Land and Houses Park Chalong, Phuket, No State, 83100, Thailand

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 5 open water dives
  • 1 confined water dive (pool or shallow water)
  • Dive computer
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • breakfast on the boat
  • Lunch on the boat
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
  • Mask/snorkel
  • Fins (full foot)
  • Wetsuit (shorty)
  • BCD
  • Confined water dives
  • Open water dives
  • Regulator

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

Day 1: Orientation & Confined Water Training
Meet your instructor and get familiar with the scuba equipment. Then, start your confined water training (in a pool or calm sea) where you’ll practice essential diving skills step by step in a safe, controlled environment.

Day 2: First Two Open Water Dives
Head out to the ocean for your first real dives! You'll perform basic scuba skills with your instructor and explore Phuket’s tropical underwater world.

Day 3: Final Two Open Water Dives & Certification
Complete the last two dives and gain more confidence in the water. After successful performance, your instructor will certify you as a PADI Open Water Diver — allowing you to dive worldwide up to 18 meters.
(You will do 5 dives in total — one of them will be a fun dive, either on Day 2 or Day 3.)


🗓 Schedule Overview

Before Day 1
📘 Complete the eLearning at your own pace online

Day 1 (07:00–14:00)
🏊‍♂️ Confined Water Training in the pool (basic scuba skills)

Day 2 (07:00–15:00)
🚤 Racha Yai – Open Water Dive 1 & 2

Day 3 (07:00–17:00)
🚤 Racha Yai – Open Water Dive 3 & 4 + 1 Fun Dive → Certification 🎉

Other Information

Confirmation

  • We’ll send you a final Booking Confirmation Email on average within 24 hours. We advise you to not make any other travel arrangements before that
  • 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

📍 Pickup Service Description Free pick-up and drop-off areas: Kamala, Nakalay, Tritrang Beach, Patong, Karon, Kata, Chalong, Rawai, Naiharn Pick-up with extra charge (round trip): Surin / Bangtao – 1,600 THB (private) Layan (Laguna) – 1,800 THB (private) Koh Sirey / Cape Panwa / Phuket Town / Leam Hin Pier – 1,200–1,400 THB (private) Pa Klok / Ao Po – 1,800 THB (private) Nai Yang / Nai Thon / Talang / Mai Khao – 2,200 THB (private) ⏰ Pick-up time: Between 06:30–07:45 AM depending on your area.

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 7 days prior to the activity
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