Open Water Diver Course – Learn to Dive on Koh Chang
Category: Course
Location: Koh Chang
SKU: Course-Koh-Chang-DC002
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
What’s Included
- 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?
During your course, you’ll explore shallow reefs, coral gardens, and may even see turtles or barracuda. On the final day, certified students may visit the HTMS Chang Wreck.
🐠 Explore our dive site map
and check out our Marine Life Guide to see what’s waiting beneath the surface!
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
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!
What Our Guests Say About Us
At Chang Diving Center, we’re proud to have earned the trust and admiration of divers from around the world.
Their reviews highlight the passion and professionalism we bring to every dive, and we’re excited to share their thoughts with you!
Google Reviews
Guests love our professionalism, safe diving practices, and the beauty of Koh Chang’s dive sites. See why we’re a top-rated center!
Tripadvisor Reviews
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Your feedback inspires us to continue providing world-class diving experiences. Thank you for being part of our journey!
Price Includes
- Free transfer on your dive day from your hotel to the boat-White Sand Beach to Bang Bao.(East Coast pick up on request)
- All Equipment which you need for Scuba Diving or Snorkeling
- Full Set of own Scuba Diving Gear?Discount 200 THB/Day(we provide tanks and weights)
- Lunch, soft drinks, coffee, tea and local fruits are served on boat
- English Speaking Divemaster or Instructor (Group Sizes max.5 PAX)
- Free Wifi on the Boat(max. 10PAX)
- Credit Card At the Shop or Boat (PayPal only at the online store)Payments above 1500 THB Free of charge
- NATIONAL PARK FEE'S NOT INCLUDED
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