Open Water Diver – Your First Step Into Scuba Diving

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Open Water Diver Course – Learn to Dive on Koh Chang

Why Learn to Dive?

Get inspired – this is what your diving journey could look like!

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What Is the Open Water Diver Course?

The Open Water Diver Course is your first full certification course. In just 3 days, you'll learn to dive safely, handle your equipment, and explore reefs up to 18 meters deep – anywhere in the world.

Our Instructors offer three eLearning options so you can choose what fits you best:

• SDI eLearning: Browser-based, clear and mobile-friendly
• PADI Basic: PDF manual + quizzes – simple & affordable
• PADI eLearning: App-based, with videos & full interactivity

→ Learn how the Open Water Course works – Step by Step

Watch the Full SDI Course Playlist

Follow every step of your Open Water Diver journey:
→ SDI Open Water Diver Course – Full Video Series

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Who Can Join?

• No prior experience required
• Minimum age: 10 years
• Ages 10–14 will receive a Junior Open Water Diver certification
• Course content and exercises are the same – only depth limits differ
• Reasonable fitness & swimming comfort
• Duration: approx. 3 days

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Was ist inklusive?

• 3-day scuba certification course (SDI or PADI)
• 4 open water dives + pool training
• Professional instructor (1-on-1 to max. 1-on-4)
• All scuba equipment included
• Full digital materials or printed manual
• Lunch, fruits, soft drinks, tea/coffee
• Hotel pickup (available in selected areas of Koh Chang)

⚠️ Optional

• ✔ Book as OWD + AOWD Combo Package
• Exclusive for our students & dive guests
• Get a special discount on selected equipment
• Mask, snorkel, fins & more available online
• Book this equipment together with your course or trip and save instantly!
• Offer valid only for combined online bookings on our website.
• Dive accident insurance – recommended for all divers
• ❌ No GoPro rental for OWD students – Thai law requires Advanced certification and 40+ logged dives for carrying cameras underwater

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Booking Options Explained

• Option 1: Full Open Water Course – 3 days, full certification (OWD only)
• Option 2: Scuba Diver Course (2 days + theory) – full pool training + 2 open water dives, upgrade to OWD anytime. Learn more
• Option 3: Try Dive with 2 dives (Day 1) + full OWD Course (starts on Day 2) – 1 extra dive included

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What can you discover?

Join our fun dives and explore vibrant coral reefs, fascinating critters, and majestic marine life — including the legendary HTMS Chang Wreck.

Use our dive site map to plan your adventure or dive deeper into our Marine Life Guide and see what awaits below the surface.

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What other divers discovered

Real reviews and experiences from our guests – see what others found on their diving adventures with us!

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💬 Choose Your Open Water Course Option

From try diving to full certification – flexible options for every beginner.

→ Not sure yet? Read how the Open Water Course works – Step by Step

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From Beginner to Advanced – One Step Further

Get the most out of your training and save with our full package – start with the Open Water Course and continue with the Advanced right after!

Want to become an Advanced Diver right away?

Book the Open Water + Advanced Package

→ Learn how the OWD + AOWD Package works – Step by Step

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Student Download

• Forms* (PDF)
• Diver Medical | Participant Questionnaire Continued* (PDF)
• Basic theory and skill Review (PDF)

Instructor Tools Download

• OWD-Inst.-Manual
• SDI
• PADI
• Referral Form
• Hand Signals Chart (PDF)
• DCS Evaluation Slate (PDF)
• Emergency Plan
• Accident_Incident_Report

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Important Safety Notice:
For your own safety and the safety of others, please do not use cannabis before or during any dive activity. Diving requires full mental and physical awareness.

No Drugs – Safe Diving First!

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