PADI 5★ IDC center · Koh Tao
PADI Open Water Diver Course
Become a certified diver in 2.5 days. A lifetime PADI certification, recognized worldwide.
฿10,000 on arrival
- Duration
- 2.5 days
- Duration
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Max depth
- Per instructor
- Max 4
- Per instructor
- Free stay
- 2 nights
- Free stay
4.9 Google · 4.9 Tripadvisor
What's included
- 4 open-water dives at stunning sites
- Full professional diving equipment
- Theory sessions + pool safety drills
- Diving insurance
- Boat snacks - fruit, water, cookies, tea & coffee
- 2 nights accommodation - on us!
- PADI certification card
Not included: Meals · Underwater photography (available on last day - extra charge ) · Transport to the dive center · Private instructor option (available - extra charge)
The plan
- Day 109:00 - Meet at the club for theory. Break. 11:00 - Pool session for practical skills.
- Day 209:00 - Second theory session. 11:00 - Boat departure. Ocean drills + first dive to 12m. Lunch break. 14:00 - Second dive at another site. 16:00 - Return to club.
- Day 306:30 - First dive to 18m. 09:00 - Break. 10:00 - Final dive. 11:00 - Back to the club
FREE
2 nights on us
Stay with us while you train - it's included in the ฿12,000. Add Advanced Open Water and it becomes 4 free nights.
Good to know
- Do I need any experience?
- No. You start with theory and the pool, then go into the ocean with your instructor.
- What do I pay now?
- A ฿2,000 deposit online. The other ฿10,000 when you arrive.
- What if I can't finish here?
- You can complete the course anywhere in the world within 12 months.
Payment and changes
- Course price: 12,000 THB
- Booking deposit: 2,000 THB (paid online when you book)
- Balance on dive day: 10,000 THB (cash or Thai bank transfer)
- Deposit is non-refundable
- Reschedule up to 12 hours before
- No refund if you stop the course, for any reason
- Complete the course anywhere in the world within 12 months
Divers say
4.9 Google · 954 reviews“Did my Open Water here with the most amazing instructor - so much learning, with so much love, care and patience. Highly recommend!”
Sipra K. · 🇳🇵 Nepal · Google · March 2026
“Had the best time ever learning my PADI Open Water with Kate, she's the best! I felt safe and so much more confident in my diving.”
Lea C. · 🇫🇷 France · Google · February 2026
Next step
Advanced Open Water
1.5 days · 5 dives · down to 30 m · ฿11,000. Book both courses: 4 free nights.
฿12,000฿2,000 today · rest on arrival
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