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Become certified diver in 3 days - PADI Open Water Diver course on Koh Tao

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Become certified diver in 3 days - PADI Open Water Diver course on Koh Tao

About this activity

PADI Open Water Diver course is the most popular diving course in the world! Open for yourself amazing underwater world and learn how to interact with living coral reefs and aquatic life! PADI Open Water Diver certificate is your ticket to any underwater environment in the world. Get certified just in 3 days.

Multi-day Tours Scuba Diving On the Water Small Group Top Product Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration
3 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
German, Russian, English, French
Operated by
PADI 5 Star IDC Diving Center Scuba Birds

Ages: Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (61–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: International diving certificate
  • Included: Scuba Birds Diving log book
  • Included: Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Included: Tea and coffee: Drinking water on the boat, tea, coffee, fruits, cookies

Itinerary

Day 1 · Paperwork, basic theory, confined water practice

  1. Stop 1

    2 hours

    You will start with reading 5 chapters of the PADI Open Water Diver manual, which can be supplemented by watching 5 parts of the training video. After that you will need to complete 5 knowledge reviews, 4 tests and a final exam related to the 5 chapters you studied.

    After each theoretical block you will work together with your instructor on any unclear or difficult parts of the theory.

  2. Nang Yuan Island

    5 hours

    First practical application will be conducted in shallow water on the first day by learning basic diving skills, equipment assembling, buddy procedures, atc. Common place for confined session is a bay, called Japanese Garden at Koh Nang Yuan Island. Sendy aria with maximum depth is 1.5 - 2 meters among coral reefs and tropical fish.

Day 2 · Open Water dives

  1. Stop 1

    2 hours

    Continue with theory, going through knowledge reviews and quizzes

  2. Nang Yuan Island

    5 hours

    On the second day from 10AM to 3 PM - 2 dives in open water (max depth is 12 meters). You are going to repeat your skills in open water.

Day 3 · Open water dives 3&4

  1. Stop 1

    one hour

    On the third day at 8 AM continues theory and final written exam.

  2. Nang Yuan Island

    4 hours

    From 9AM to 2 PM - 2 dives in open water (max depth is 18 meters), you'll master your diving skills and we finish with certification procedures.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meeting at Scuba Birds Diving center on Koh Tao

End point

  • Meeting at Scuba Birds Diving center on Koh Tao

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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