PADI Open Water Course Thailand

Become a certified scuba diver and transform your life forever!

The surface of the world consists of 70% of water, yet few people experience what it is like underwater. Now it is your chance to see the breathtaking beauty that lies beneath the waves. The PADI Open Water Course Thailand is designed to let you learn in a safe and comfortable way

This course gives you your basic license to dive and is valid for life. The PADI Open Water Course Thailand is the world’s most popular scuba diving course and Thailand is one of the world’s most popular dive destinations. The Open Water Course has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle and the underwater world. Lanta Diver on Koh Lanta offers some of the best diving in Thailand.

The Open Water Diving Course Koh Lanta allows you to dive to 18m and can be completed in 3 days by one of our experienced instructors.

Once you have passed the course requirements you will receive an electronic card that allows you to dive around the world for the rest of your life! Sign up for the PADI Open Water Course Thailand on Koh Lanta – you will not regret it!

Interested? Please contact Lanta Diver if you would like to book or have any other questions.

PADI Open Water Course Thailand in Summary

  • No experience necessary
  • Must be able to swim 200 meters and float for 10 minutes
  • Medically fit to dive: Click Here to check Medical Questionnaire
  • Minimum Age: 10 years
  • Maximum 4 students per Instructor
  • 3 days course
  • Certification to dive to 18 meters depth (10 and 11 years old 12 m)

The Training during the Open Water Diving Course Koh Lanta

During the course you will learn in a relaxed and comfortable way how to dive safely, how to protect the underwater environment and what to do if something unexpected happens. The training is separated into three sections;

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1. Knowledge development

For the theory part of the PADI Open Water Course Thailand you will have 2 options:
1. Traditional classroom-based study using books and watching videos at home and then fulfilling the theory part guided by your instructor.
2. PADI eLearning theory and videos online using your computer or phone.

Classroom-based theory knowledge development is done in our classroom and designed to teach you the dive theory. Knowledge development is where you will learn the principles, concepts, and terms necessary to become a PADI Open water diver in the relaxed and comfortable environment of our AC classrooms. We also ask for some self-study and watching videos before the course begins.

PADI eLearning theory has the same content as the classroom option but is done online. If you are short on time or want to have the dive theory completed before you come to Koh Lanta on holiday, then you can consider completing the theory portion of the course using PADI E-learning.

Open Water Diving Course Koh Lanta

2. Confined water dives

Confined Water dives are where you head to the pool to complete a number of basic diving skills. These skills are explained and demonstrated by the instructor before you have to repeat the skill. The skills are designed to familiarize yourself with the equipment, learn basic buoyancy skills and also how to be safe underwater while diving.

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3. Open Water dives

The most fun part of the PADI Open Water Course Thailand! Open Water Diving is going to either Koh Haa or Koh Bida to dive in the ocean and putting all the skills and training you have learnt in the classroom/online and pool into practice. The first two dives are to 12m and then the last two dives are to maximum 18m. 

How to get scuba diving certified

Lanta Divers PADI Open Water Course Thailand

Choose from 2 different options

Open Water Diving Course Koh Lanta – 3 days * (2 options)

14 400 thb

We have 2 different options for the 3-day course. The difference between them is basically how you choose to complete the Theory part.

With option one, you will complete the theory in the classroom and then do the pool sessions on the first day. Day 2 and 3 you’re on the boat doing your 4 Open Water dives.

The second option allows you to watch all videos at home before the course starts (you can borrow a tablet from us) and on the first day, you will complete all theory and the pool sessions. Day 2 and 3 you’re on the boat doing your 4 Open Water dives.

* We aim to complete the pool session in one session. If extra time is required this will extend the course to 4 days (2 land days and 2 boat days).

  • No experience necessary
  • Must be able to swim 200 meters and float for 10 minutes
  • Medically fit to dive. Click here to check Medical Questionnaire 
  • Minimum Age: 10 years
  • Maximum 4 students per instructor
  • Three days: 1 day in the classroom and pool, 2 days out on the boat completing 4 open water training dives.
  • Dive sites: Koh Haa, Koh Bida or Koh Rok
  • Price: 14 400 baht (Excluding Marine Park Fee)

Open Water Diving Course Koh Lanta – 3 days E-learning option

9 500 thb

You can complete all the course theory from home by signing up for the PADI E-learning option via the PADI website. This saves time in the classroom and gives you more time in the water.

Please sign in using our store number 6410 LANTA DIVER or click here for the link.

With this option, you have almost no time in the classroom. You will spend the first day in the pool and the third and fourth day on one of our boats doing your 4 Open water dives.

  • No experience necessary
  • Must be able to swim 200 meters and float for 10 minutes
  • Medically fit to dive. Click here to check Medical Questionnaire 
  • Minimum Age: 10 years
  • Maximum 4 students per instructor
  • Three days, One day in the pool and Two days on the boat completing 4 open water training dives.
  • Dive sites: Koh Haa, Koh Bida or Koh Rok
  • Price: 9 500 baht (Excluding Marine Park Fee)
  • The E-learning fee payable online direct to PADI is an additional AUD 250 (approximately 5,750 baht). This price is when buying E-learning in Asia, use our store number 6410 LANTA DIVER or click here for the link. If you live elsewhere there is a higher fee for the E-learning course in other currencies. Please contact us and we can purchase the course for 250 AUD on your behalf.

Special Offer!

Take your PADI Open Water Course and the Advanced Open Water Course with Lanta Diver and you will receive a 15% discount on the Advanced Open Water Course.

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