PADI Open Water Course
The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases: Knowledge Development ( online, independent study or in a classroom) to understand basic principles of scuba diving Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore! You may be able to get college credit for the Open Water Diver course. Short on time? The PADI Scuba Diver course might be right for you.
The entry-level Open Water certification takes you from beginner to certified diver in just three to four days dependent on yourself. Once you have completed the Open Water Course, you will join an elite group of people all around the world also given you the ability to go diving independently with any other certified diver down to (recommended) 18 meters, anywhere in the world.
If you would like a head start then you should book the ‘start online’ option. We will send you login codes from PADI to access your digital manual so that you can start learning at home. The manual is accessible in your own language and will be updated automatically.
This will save you a classroom day in Pattaya! If you are reasonably comfortable in the water we can also accomplish the pool session from the boat in shallow water (pool-like conditions). There are many protected bays and shallow sandy areas around, plus this will give you more time in the ocean!
Day1 – Orientation to course
Day2 – Confined Water Skills
Day3 – Open Water Dives 1 & 2 (max depth 12 meters)
Day4 – Open Water Dives 3 & 4 (max depth 18 meters)
Our ‘all inclusive’ scuba diving internships provide far more than just ticking boxes for certification. In addition to the standard training requirements, as an intern you are a highly valued member of the team.
Working alongside experienced staff you can expect real world experience that helps mould you into the highly skilled and employable dive professional you aspire to be.
Do I Need to Know How To Swim to Scuba Dive?
There is actually no correlation between swimming and scuba diving. Swimming is the act of keeping ourselves above the water. As scuba diving is done under the water than technically we don’t need to know how to swim. Scuba diving is done in a state that we call neutrally buoyant which means we neither float or sink. Actually this is the same state that fish move around in. What is common between the two is the kicking style. Scuba diving does not require the use of the arms, just the fins (feet). The kicking style is the same as a good freestyle kicking movement. A good swimmer more than likely does this well already, although it does not mean a non-swimmer cannot do it or learn it quickly whithin the space of a few minutes.
Howeber, If you want to become a certified scuba diver by doing the PADI Open Water Diver Course, the answer is yes. In the PADI Open Water Diver Course it is specified that you have to be able to swim 200 metres. This can be with any stroke. You also have to be able to tread water or float for at least 10 minutes.
The reason for this is not for the fact that scuba diving requires you to swim. But rather it is for your and your groups safety. In the unlikely event that your BCD (Buoyancy Control Device) was to falter then there would be no device to keep you afloat. The exception your legs, which can tire quickly in bad water. This occurring in deep water then you would need to swim, tread water or float yourself to safety. If you are unable to do this you risk your own life and that of your dive buddy.
PADI Open Water Course Packages
Silver
Open Water Course-
PADI certification
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PADI materials
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Muti-language instruction
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Equipment rental
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Hotel pick up and return (Pattaya area)
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Fruit, Snacks and refreshments
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Lunch
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Tropical Fruit
Gold
Open Water Course + Value Package-
PADI certification
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PADI materials
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Muti-language instruction
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Equipment rental
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Hotel pick up and return (Pattaya area)
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Fruit, Snacks and refreshments
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Lunch
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Tropical Fruit
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6 Fun dives for certified divers
Platinum
Open Water Course + Value Package-
PADI certification
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PADI materials
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Muti-language instruction
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Equipment rental
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Hotel pick up and return (Pattaya area)
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Fruit, Snacks and refreshments
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Lunch
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Tropical Fruit
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10 Fun dives for certified divers
Scuba Equipment
Should i buy my own scuba equipment? To answer this question you will need to take a look at what type of diver you are or will be but the short answer is Yes. It’s always a good idea to have your own gear for many reasons. Some divers prefer to use rental equipment; However, they will buy their own gear after a while. It is absolutely your choice to buy them or not. We highly recommend you to buy the essential equipment for you convenience. If you want to learn more about it, please read our article on Owning Scuba gear or if you have decided to buy scuba gear, We always have something available to suit everyone’s budget. Aqualung, Apeks, Scubapro and Suunto are all top brands available locally in Thailand. We have products to suit your style and have monthly promotions on specific items. Please visit our scuba dive gear shop and DO Not hesitate to contact us, our scuba dive gear specialists would love to assist you to get the best deal.