Skip to content
Tripsora

Open Water Course - Become certified diver in 3 days

5.0(1,159)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1159 reviews72 hFree cancellationBy Koh Tao Scuba Club
Open Water Course - Become certified diver in 3 days

About this activity

Your first certification is a license to learn more! Performance-based, after this course you will have the knowledge and skills to plan and execute a dive to a maximum of 18 meters with a certified buddy.

Day 1 - Academics + Diving

Meet your instructor, fellow students and start the first academic session. Short break for lunch before jumping into your confined skills session for the afternoon.

Day 2 - Academics + Diving Skills

Start academic session in the morning before heading for the afternoon boat for confined water training skills dives 1 and 2 with a maximum depth of 12m at 2 different dive sites around Koh Tao.

Day 3 - Diving + Exam

Enjoy 2 dives at a maximum depth of 18 meters, which is the maximum allowed for an open water diver! On some of the best dive sites around Koh Tao, last day is purely fun diving, no training, no exercises, just diving! After completing your last 2 dives we will be doing the final exam at the school!

What's included

  • ✓Online theoretical material
  • ✓1 confined water training in pool
  • ✓Use of SCUBA equipment
  • ✓Digital certification
  • ✓4 Open Water Dives in the Ocean
  • ✓Coffee and/or Tea

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

More things to do in Koh Tao

Full day snorkeling adventure around Koh Tao

Explore the coral reefs around Koh Tao aboard the islands' best snorkeling boat. Onboard water slide, climbing wall, diving board, floating sun beds, air-con cabin and experienced multi-lingual tour guides. Visit all the best spots around Koh Tao and hike up to the amazing Nag Yuan viewpoint - one of the most iconic views in Thailand.

5.0(2,568)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2568 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £21.70 per person

Advanced Adventurer - 2 days ( Advanced Open Water)

The SSI Advanced Adventurer course gives you a chance to sample various specialty courses if you haven’t found the ones you want to take. This course has 5 dives including a deep dive, which means that after this course you can dive down to a maximum of 30 meters. The Advanced Adventurer takes 2-3 days depending on the conditions and the dives you want to do. Our recommendation for your SSI Advan…

5.0(210)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 210 reviews48 hFree cancellation

From £228.43 per person

Open Water Course

The Open Water Course is an experience you can’t miss if you’re visiting Koh Tao! This small tropical island is known as one of the best places in the world to start diving and earn your Open Water certification. At DPM Diving, you’ll have the chance to learn in your own language with some of the best instructors on the island. We work with small groups to ensure a personalized, fun, and safe exp…

5.0(211)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 211 reviews60 h

From £263.58 per person