OPEN WATER SCUBA DIVING COURSE IN THAILAND, KOH TAO

Koh Tao PADI Open Water Course Thailand takes 3-4 days. It includes 4 dives and 3 nights accommodation and costs €280

Learning to dive on your gap year starts here!

The PADI open water course in Thailand teaches you basic dive theory and techniques that will make you a competent diver. The PADI open water diving course in koh Tao involves 4 dives at various Koh Tao dive sites. There are many beautiful, shallow and protected ideal for learning all the basic open water diver skills whilst adapting to breathing underwater. All this in a gentle and controlled environment. You are now ready to face the underwater world of Koh Tao as a qualified diver.
Immersed in shoals of amazing tropical fish, on your Koh Tao Diving open water diving course, you will be trained to a maximum depth of 18m. As your PADI open water diver license is internationally recognized, you will be able to dive all over the world.

When you book your PADI open water course in Thailand through Xtreme Gap, you can be confident that it is one of the best value open water courses on the planet. Don’t forget that your course includes accommodation at the dive resort and full scuba equipment rental. There are no hidden costs and there is no great value route to your padi open water certification on Koh Tao.

Koh Tao Open Water Diving Course Thailand Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect to happen during the Open Water Diving Thailand course?

When completing your open water course on Koh Tao, you can expect the open water course diving course to last between 3 –4 days. The time scale usually depends on how quick you and your group take to using the equipment. The first couple of days on the open water diving course will be spent in the class room and the swimming pool. This is after a short 8 length swim test: it is a requirement that you can swim this as a minimum before undertaking your open water scuba diving course in Koh Tao. You will learn about the safety aspects, about the equipment used and the physics of diving, all under the watchful eyes of your scuba diving instructor and an assistant Divemaster.

After the classroom and pool modules are completed and you have demonstrated that you are able to complete various open water diving course skills correctly (such as recovering a regulator, clearing your mask and others) you will be ready to continue your open water diving course in the sea!

The open water diving course consists of 4 scuba dives, during these dives you will practice skills learnt in the pool and get used to the underwater environment, whilst diving with incredible fish in a beautiful underwater setting.

To pass the open water Scuba Diving course, you must complete an exam at the end of the course, this is not hard to pass, but you must study, or risk failure!

Why Is Koh Tao a great place to complete your open water diver course Thailand?

Completing your Open Water Diving Course in Koh Tao is great for several reasons. Firstly the island itself is a tropical paradise both in and out of the water. Any time spent here is a wonderful experience, even more so when learning to dive. There is a fantastic social scene and cool laid back vibe that makes winding down after a long day on the open water course even better. Enjoying a beer chatting to other open water diving course students and watching the sun set is not to be missed!

Why compete your PADI Open Water Course in Thailand and in Koh Tao?

There are many different reasons why completing your padi open water course in Thailand is a good idea. Thailand’ diving industry is well developed, for good reason. The standard of the dive sites in Koh Tao and Thailand are world class, fantastic corals and a wide diversity of marine life await the open water course student. This makes the entire learning experience more enjoyable. Thailand is in the tropics where it is hot all year, this means the water, both in the gulf of Thailand and the andaman sea is always warm, up to 30C. This enables you to be be more comfortable in the water for longer with outh using thick and heavy wetsuits. Some divers in Thailand choose to not even wear one. Learning to dive in Thailand is also great due to the low cost of living. If you like eating thai food and don’t get hammered every night, then your money can last a long time in Thailand. As mentioned before, Thailands diving industry is well developed and the dive schools maintain high safety standards. When learning to dive in Thailand you never have to worry that the diving equipment in not looked after. Lastly learning to dive in Thailand, particularly Koh Tao, will mean that you are surrounded by other like minded open water students, set on a tropical paradise island. Sure beats learning in a freezing English quarry with zero visibility.

Why should you do your Open water diver course in Thailand

Your open water diver course opens up a new world of excitement, below the waves. It is a difficult sensation to describe, but imagine closing you eyes and just hearing the sound of your breathing, whilst being in a weightless environment surrounded by amazing colourful fish and corals. It is the closest you can come to flying, and every dive is always different. You will never really know why you should do you padi open water course until you have done it, but once you have it will be life changing.

What will I see during my PADI Open Water Course in Thailand and Koh Tao?

Beautiful marine life and gorgeous corals await you, along with Grey reef sharks, Whale Sharks, trigger fish, angel fish, groupers, box fish, sting rays, parrot fish and lots of tanned happy and sexy diving students.

Do I need prior experience before I do my PADI Open Water Course Thailand?

No you do not need prior diving experience before starting your padi open water course in Koh Tao.

What should I wear during the PADI Open Water Course in Thailand?

On you PADI open water course in Koh Tao, you will be given all the equipment you need. Just bring a pair of swim shorts.

Do I need any extra equipment on the PADI Open Water Course Thailand?

No. We have all the equipment you need to complete your open water course. For those wanting to take their diving further, for example on the Divemaster course, it is advisable to have a dive computer. However you must purchase DAN insurance (divers insurance, if your travel insurance does not cover diving).

Will I be in a group during my PADI Open Water Course Thailand?

Most likely, depending upon how busy the school is at the time, however it has been known for people to experience one to one instruction on their open water dive course.

What is the next course from the PADI Open Water Course Thailand?

The next course up from the PADI open water course in the Advanced open water diver course. You can book a combo package to complete both the open water diving course and the advanced open water diving course in less than one week.

How old do I have to be to do the PADI Open Water Course Thailand?

To book you open water course with us you have to be 18

Are the any minimum requirements for the PADI Open Water Course in Thailand?

There are some minimum requirements to complete you open water diving course. You mast pass a padi medical and also be able to swim up to 8 lengths of a swimming pool un assisted and tread water for a couple of minutes.

Why should you book your Padi Open Water Course Thailand with Xtreme Gap?

We are proud to say that we genuinely love diving. Xtreme Gap is run by professionally qualified divers, who have completed their Divemaster qualifications in Thailand, at the dive school we have partnered with. We are well placed to offer you pre departure advice about any aspect of you trip and course, whether it be places to eat and explore on Koh Tao to what in the world a DIN valve is. If you want the security of dealing with a properly informed team about your travel experience, then talk to us. Unlike other travel companies, we will not just sit on the other end of a telephone line reciting a brochure at you. We feel this will add more to your open water diving course experience.

If that is not a good enough reason, we are also one of the best value Scuba diving operators on the planet!

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Open Water Scuba Diving Course Thailand

Completing your Open water Scuba diving course on your gap year is easy with xtreme Gap. Whether you just want to discover Scuba diving on your gap year of spend your whole gap year Diving in Thailand it all starts with your Open Water Diving certification. Below you can read all about gaining your open water diving certification, but remember Xtreme Gap is owned and operated by qualified professional divers, so feel free to contact us if you have further questions.