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!
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
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
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
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
? 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.
? What other divers discovered
Real reviews and experiences from our guests – see what others found on their diving adventures with us!
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!
OWD Only (3 Days)
- Full beginner course
- 4 dives + pool sessions
- 2 dives per day
- 18m certification
OWD + AOWD Package (4 Days)
- 9 dives total (pool sessions + OWD + AOWD)
- 3 dives per day
- Deeper, longer & better diving
- Must be pre-booked
? Want to become an Advanced Diver right away?
? 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
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!
