Openwater Diver2023-11-14T16:24:53+00:00

Want to learn to SCUBA dive?

Open Water Courses starting every day.

Becoming a certified scuba diver is the first step in a journey that will forever change the way you interact and experience the world.

You will explore the wonders of a weightless underwater world, interact with incredible marine life and discover ecosystems hidden beneath the surface.

The Open Water Diver certification is the world’s most popular Scuba Diving license.

The Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases

1 Knowledge Development

2 Shallow Water Training

3 Open Water Dives

The Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases

1 Knowledge Development

2 Shallow Water Training

3 Open Water Dives


1

Getting Started

Knowledge
Development

Knowledge Development to understand basic principles of scuba diving, this is a combination of videos, quizzes and exams to help the student understand the basics of Scuba Diving equipment, techniques and safety.

This is all done with the help of your Scuba Diving Instructor in our air conditioned classroom. Open Water course materials are now available in over 20 languages.


2

Learn to breathe underwater

Shallow Water
Training

Shallow Water training dives to learn basic scuba skills. Once the Scuba Diving theory is completed it is time to put your new knowledge to the test. Your first training dives are conducted in shallow water so you can take the time to learn in a safe and comfortable way.

This is a simple watch and copy me exercise, with your Instructor demonstrating each skill for you to understand and then replicate. During your training dive you learn to use basic scuba gear, including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device and a tank. Princess Divers uses only the best, Aqualung Scuba equipment serviced regularly for your safety and comfort.


3

Explore the ocean

Open Water
Dives

Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore Phi Phi Islands world famous coral reefs. Now the fun really begins with 4 open water dives over 2 days, each time gradually working towards the maximum allowed depth of 18m (60 feet).

This is now your chance to put your newly learned knowledge and skills to the test and show your Instructor your new found skills. Nothing compares to the “weightless” exhilaration of flying underwater and only a diver knows that feeling. Upon completion of the 4th Open Water Dive it is time to congratulate yourself, you are now an Open Water Diver, welcome to our family!

Open Water Course

12,900฿
  • 4 Open Water Dives Over 3 Days
  • Includes All Required Equipment
  • Extra to Pay – Thai National Park fee of 800 baht for 2 days Diving

Frequently asked questions

There are no stupid questions in diving (just some questions are funnier than others). Below are some are some of the most regularly asked questions from our customers over the years. If that doesn’t answer yours then please fill in the form below and we will get back to you right away.

How deep will I dive during the Open Water Course?2022-09-22T07:15:55+00:00

During the Open Water Course you will make the first two training dives to a maximum of 12 meters. The next day you will complete two more dives to a maximum of 18 meters, which is the maximum depth you are allowed to safely dive with your Open Water licence (12 years old or older).

Do I need to know how to swim to take the Open Water Course?2022-09-22T07:08:45+00:00

You will need basic swimming skills and need to be able to swim 200 meters.

How much is the Open Water Course?2023-11-14T14:32:02+00:00

The SSI Open Water Course is 12,900 baht (approx. 360 US Dollars)

How long is the Open Water Course?2023-11-14T16:13:34+00:00

The Open Water Course can be completed in as little as two days after completing the theory online, which can now be done at home or in your hotel before arriving on Phi Phi Islands.

Is their a difference between diving training agencies ?2023-11-14T16:14:47+00:00

Worldwide there are several major training agencies that all follow very similar standards of safety. They all recognise each others qualifications so whichever agency you choose you will be able to dive safely wherever you choose to take your next vacation. The main difference came as the Scuba Diving world went online and switched from printing millions of training books to online digital versions, SSI released what is considered by many to be the best and most user friendly online training platform / app and also reduced their certification fees significantly. The savings made in no longer printing millions of books was passed direct to the student’s now making the SSI the worlds fastest growing Diver training agency.

How many students per group in an Open Water Course?2023-11-14T16:16:33+00:00

Whilst training agency standards allow up to 8 students per Instructor, at Princess Divers we prefer a more personal approach and limit our group size to a maximum of four students per instructor.

Whats included

  • Worldwide recognized license

  • Four boat dives

  • Insurance coverage

  • Two students per instructor

  • Diving equipment

  • Food and beverages

Whats Required

  • 10 years old
  • Basic swimming skills

  • Good health condition

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Other Courses

From complete beginner to Professional, Princess Divers has got you covered. We offer the largest range of Scuba Diving Courses on Phi Phi Island.

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