ITINERARY
DAY 1
10am-13am
- Watch the Padi Open Water Diver DVD at our training facilities. Compete the first 3 knowledge reviews as well as complete the first 3 quizzes of the course under the guidance and supervision of your instructor.
14.00-16.00
Your instructor will give you a detailed briefing regarding your Confined Water Dives and the skills you will learn and practice. Following that you will get in the pool for your first training dives in a controlled and safe environment.
16.00-16.30
- Debriefing by your instructor about your training dives as well as plan the schedule of the following day.
Day 2
(The second day of your 3 day course you will join us on a boat trip to ko Haa or ko Phi Phi.)
8.15am Boat Departure
9.00am Dive 1
10.00-12.00am Surface Intreval
12.00-13.00 Dive 2
14.00 Back in Saladan (Lunch & Debriefing)
14.45-16.30 Theory and Quiz 4
Day 3
The final day of your 3 day course you will join us on a boat trip to ko Haa or ko Phi Phi.
8.15am Boat Departure
9.00am Dive 3
10.00-12.00am Surface Intreval
12.00-13.00 Dive 4
14.00 Back in Saladan (Lunch & Debriefing)
14.45-16.30 Final Exam
As a PADI Open Water diver you will be qualified to:
Dive independently together with another certified diver
(without supervision) to a maximum depth of 18 m/60 ft everywhere in the world for a life time.
Continue your diving education with the Adventures in Diving program or PADI Specialty courses
Course Contents
Knowledge development
Your instructor will help you to close your knowledge gaps and answer all the questions you might have from your self study by using a video and lesson
guides. You will need to correctly answer 75% of the 50 questions in the final exam (multiple choice) where most Aqua Scubas students score 90+%.
Training in the swimming pool
Your instructor will explain and slowly demonstrate each and every skill for you and give you enough time to practice. We will also check if you are able
to swim and feel comfortable in the water.
Training in open water
During your course you will participate in 4 open water training dives which will last 40-60 minutes each. Two of those will take you to a maximum depth
of 12 meters / 40 feet and the other two dives are limited to 18 meters / 60 feet. The first dive does not include any formal skills and will help you
to acclimatise to the new environment. During the 3 remaining dives you will apply the skills you have already mastered in the swimming pool
to open water conditions, combined with a guided tour to explore ko Lanta s tropical reefs. In addition to that you will learn about compass handling
both at the surface and under water. Dont worry your instructor will explain how to handle the compass.
How much does it cost?
The Price of the Discover Scuba Diver Program is 14,000 TBH and the price includes: PADI Instructor/Dive master,
ALL-Teaching materials, Certification, ALL-Equipment, Pick up service, Boat, Breakfast, Lunch,
Water-Tea-Electrolyte drinks, Fruits and VAT.
FAQs
When do Open Water Diver courses start?
Courses are available throughout the whole year, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
What are the prerequisites to participate in the Open Water Diver course?
Everybody who is in a good healthy condition and feels comfortable in the water can participate in the course. You need to be at least 15 years of age
to sign up for the Open Water diver course. If you are between 10 and 15 years old you can enroll onto the Junior Open Water Diver course. Once certified
10 and 11 year old divers need to be accompanied by a PADI professional, certified parent or guardian and are limited to a maximum depth of
12 meters / 40 feet.
Im a certified Scuba Diver and would like an upgrade to Open Water Diver?
No Problem. All you need to do is to participate in the last two days of the Open Water Diver course and bring 2 passport photos.
How will I get to Aqua Scubas training centre?
Aqua Scuba will provide you free transportation from anywhere on ko Lanta.
What materials do I need for my course?
PADI Open Water Crew Pack which you can obtain from Aqua Scuba and is including in the price of the course.
What do I need to bring with me?
Two passport photos, swim suit, towel, sun lotion and scuba.
How long does the Open Water Diver course take?
The Open Water Diver course takes 3 or 4 days depending on your needs.
How many open water training dives are included in my course?
During the course you will complete five pool dives in one or two sessions as well as four open water dives over two days in different dive sites.
One day you will make two dives on ko Haa and the other day two dives on ko Phi Phi.
How deep will I dive during my course?
On your first two open water dives you will dive as deep as 12m/36ft and on your third and fourth dive you will dive to a Maximum Depth of
18 meters / 60 ft.
What if I fall sick during my course or need to stop for any reason?
In this unlikely event we would only charge you for the service youve already received. In addition to this we would give you a written referral
which will allow you to continue your training at any other PADI store within 12 months.
How can I make a booking?
You can secure your place right now, by filling out our simple Online Form, dropping us
an E-mail or
visiting one of our offices in Saladan Village, Layana Resort & Spa, Blue Andaman Resort, one day prior to
the dive program, before 5:00 pm.
