Open Water Course - Become certified diver in 3 days
Overview
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72 hours
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Your first certification is a license to learn more! Performance-based, after this course you will have the knowledge and skills to plan and execute a dive to a maximum of 18 meters with a certified buddy.
Day 1 - Academics + Diving
Meet your instructor, fellow students and start the first academic session. Short break for lunch before jumping into your confined skills session for the afternoon.
Day 2 - Academics + Diving Skills
Start academic session in the morning before heading for the afternoon boat for confined water training skills dives 1 and 2 with a maximum depth of 12m at 2 different dive sites around Koh Tao.
Day 3 - Diving + Exam
Enjoy 2 dives at a maximum depth of 18 meters, which is the maximum allowed for an open water diver! On some of the best dive sites around Koh Tao, last day is purely fun diving, no training, no exercises, just diving! After completing your last 2 dives we will be doing the final exam at the school!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Dive Sites on Koh Tao are perfectly suited for all dive courses, considering depth, clarity, and calmness of the dive environment. The conditions are generally very good making it possible for everyone to dive Koh Tao.
What‘s Included
Online theoretical material
4 Open Water Dives in the Ocean
1 confined water training in pool
Use of SCUBA equipment
Digital certification
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Pickup points
The Tarna Resort
68 Moo 1 Thailand
Koh Tao Hotel 4U
25/87 Moo 2 Thailand
Koh Tao Regal Resort
7/1 M2, Mae Haad, Thailand
Koh Tao Cabana
16 Village No.1, Baan Haad Sai Ree Thailand
Options
accommodation 2nights dorm
Nirvana Guesthouse
Pickup included
Open Water Course - Become certified diver in 3 days
Pickup included
Reviews
1,129 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Open Water Diving Witz Kat & Yeray
Pioneer33023603446,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I completed my Open Water diving course and I’m so happy and grateful that Kat and Yeray were my instructors. They truly did an amazing job! I struggled a lot in the beginning and often felt panicked while diving, but they helped me overcome my fear and were incredibly kind and patient with me. Not once did I feel like they were annoyed, even though I needed a lot of time to understand each skill. I highly recommend this dive school and I’m very thankful that I had the chance to learn how to dive there. I will definitely come back in March to do my Advanced course with them.
Absolutely perfect
Mobile42000840287,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did my Open Water Course with Oni and I am more than just happy with my decision! Oni is the best instructor ever! I always felt safe and learned so many things👍👍👍
Open & Advanced Water Diving
robzhang87,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The team at Koh Tao Scuba Club are professional, fun, and fantastic instructors. Originally signed up for the open water diving certification and then chose to complete the advanced open water certification with KTSC. The daily lunch provided was delicious, and the complimentary tea and pineapple between dives helped with energy and hydration. Our group had Nui as our instructor and he was fantastic. Very happy to have received my scuba certifications through Koh Tao Scuba Club!
Fabulous’
4ameliai,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was so nervous to scuba dive but knew it would be something I’d regret if I didn’t do it. We found Koh Tao Scuba Club and their communication put us at ease before we even met them. Oni our instructor was amazing, he kept us calm and gave us all the knowledge we needed. We had the best time thanks to Oni!
Great experience would highly recommend
abik802,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00amazing experience, our instructor Ae was great, even when we were struggling with some of the skills she was really helpful and calm and in the end we all got there! would highly recommend
Open water course
kulinarik999,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing time at the koh tao scuba club, out instructor Ae was super patient with us and explained everything really detailed and perfectly so that we felt super safe all the time and could enjoy our time underwater. It was an amazing 3 days and if I do the advanced course I will definetly come back to this diving school!
Koh Tao Scuba Club Open Water Diving
Z8404RHamya,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything about the course was very good. It was organised very well with everything from hotel drop off/pick up, equipment etc. Ae was an excellent instructor who explained everything very well and helped us stay calm. I felt very safe diving with her and it was such a cool experience.
Great scuba club!!
ellasA8571BE,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great time learning to scuba dive! I’d recommend Koh Tao Scuba Club, they are super helpful and friendly. My instructor Ae was a brilliant teacher! Now I’m looking to do the advanced class as well.
Amazing experience
merelv611,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The diving course was incredibly fun. Well-organized, and I learned a lot. It was nice to do it in a small group so everyone really paid attention. The diving instructor Ae was super nice, made the diving really fun.
Open Water Course and Fun Dive
Mobile12214989902,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Safari has been an incredible teacher where he taught the basics of scuba diving in a pool and open water session. Zoe was freat during the fun dive where she repeated all the basics and ensured that everyone was safe and had fun.
From THB 11,000.00
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