PADI Open Water Course Koh Tao Learn to dive with Simple Life Diving Koh Tao PADI Open Water course 4 days 9,800 baht   INCLUDES:   • 4 nights accommodation   • PADI dive certification course   • Pickup service from pier   • Rental of all diving gear   • No Hidden extras!   • Manual and PADI certification   • Great location on Sairee Beach    » BOOK ONLINE - Koh Tao PADI Open Water course- click here

PADI dive certification - Open Water Koh Tao The Koh Tao PADI open water course is your license to dive anywhere in the world. This open water PADI dive certification enables you to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters with a buddy, in conditions similar to those in which you train [warm tropical water]. At Simple Life Koh Tao diving we keep the group sizes to a maximum of six per instructor. This ensures you get the most attention from the instructors and longer dives during your PADI open water course, whilst having a fun, social experience. We can also arrange private diving courses on request. We are flexible with the PADI open water course schedules but they generally run over four days allowing you to relax or explore the island in addition to the PADI dive certification.

Koh Tao PADI Open Water Course Schedule

Day 1 - PADI Open Water Koh Tao orientation

The PADI dive certification starts with an orientation - your instructor will run you through what will be involved in the Koh Tao PADI open water course, explaining the schedule. Then we'll get stuck into some scuba diving theory. We'll watch some videos and review a few questions to make sure you understand. Content on this first day includes safe diving practices, scuba diving equipment, effects of pressure, the buddy system and more.

Day 2 - PADI open water course - Shallow Water training

The Koh Tao PADI open water course continues with a shallow, confined water skills session. Most likely, for this first underwater session we'll be out on the boat heading to one of the islands beautiful bays.

We'll start in very shallow water gradually getting deeper (no more than three meters). Your instructor will demonstrate skills which you will practice back, designed to get you comfortable using scuba gear. This will include equipment assembly and donning, getting used to breathing underwater, clearing your mask and regulator, getting used to diving with a buddy and learning to control your buoyancy. This session normally lasts around two to three hours. This session will normally take place in the mornings leaving you free for an afternoon relaxing on the beach or exploring the island!

Day 3 - Open Water Koh Tao dives 1 and 2 - max 12M

This is your only full day starting in the morning with open water dives 1 + 2 out on the boat. We will visit two different open water koh tao dive sites and dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters. During the dive we will be doing similar skills as the day before but in deeper water and trying to master the art of buoyancy. As part of these dives you'll get to explore the dive sites, checking out the amazing marine life. Expect to see lots of bright corals, tropical fish, moray eels, sting rays and maybe even a hawksbill turtle.

After your lunch break we will meet you back in the classroom at around 1pm for the last two modules of Koh Tao PADI dive certification theory and the final exam! But don't worry - the PADI Open Water course is designed for ages of 10 years old and upwards, so you shouldn't find the final exam too tricky!!

This session will take around two to two and a half hours.

Day 4 - PADI Open Water Koh Tao dives 3 and 4 - Max 18M

The final two dives of your Koh Tao PADI open water course will normally take place in the afternoon. We will take you out to the famous Chumphon pinnacles for the first dive to see large schools of Barracuda, Trevally, Mackerel. Giant groupers wait for their picture to be taken, reef sharks circle and if you're very lucky you’ll get to swim with the beautiful whale shark as he feeds on the plankton that surrounds the pinnacles.

We'll get right down to 18 metres, and on these two dives you will have the chance to star in your very own movie. Simple Life Diving Koh Tao have our very own underwater videographers that will dive down to film you! During the evening, we'll enjoy watching your movie with [accompanied by a cold beer!] and fill out your PADI dive certification paperwork.

Congratulations! You are now a fully qualified PADI open water diver!!!

Accommodation - Open Water Koh Tao package Your Koh Tao PADI dive certification includes 4 nights accommodation*. For our standard Open Water Koh Tao package [9,800 baht] the included accommodation is a fan room with double bed and en-suite bathroom, near the dive shop. Simple Life diving is located in central Sairee Beach Thailand, so everything you need is within easy walking distance - restaurants, bars, shops, internet cafes - everything you need is available in the surrounding area. If you do prefer to upgrade to more luxury accommodation [i.e. air conditioned, hot shower, tv and fridge etc], we have several options available at our Sairee Beach Thailand resort. Check out the accommodation section of our website or drop us an email to find out additional options. [*Included accommodation is based a minimum two person booking on the PADI open water course [i.e. double room]. For single occupancy on the open water Koh Tao package, there is an supplemental charge of 125 baht per night. This works in your favor - rather than cutting corners, we guarantee that everyone gets a decent quality room when diving with Simple Life.

Booking Procedure | PADI Open Water Koh Tao To book the Open Water Koh Tao -  PADI course, please complete our booking form by clicking on the right. If you have any questions or need extra information please add them in the space provided. Our manager will reply within 24 hours [by email] to confirm your PADI open water course and accommodation booking. Closer to your arrival date, make sure you drop us an email to let us know which ferry you'll be traveling on, and we'll send a taxi to meet you at the pier and bring you to Simple Life Diving Resort.

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