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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Open Water Diver Course in Koh Chang

The Open Water Diver Course in Koh Chang is your first full scuba diving certification, giving you the skills and confidence to dive safely anywhere in the world. In just 3 days, you'll complete comprehensive theory, 1 pool session (confined water training), and 4 open water dives at calm, shallow dive sites in the Mu Koh Chang National Marine Park.

Our Open Water diving course in Koh Chang is designed for first-time divers and taught by experienced SDI, TDI and PADI certified instructors. You'll learn essential scuba skills including buoyancy control, equipment assembly, underwater navigation, emergency procedures, and proper dive planning. All training dives are conducted at protected beginner-friendly sites like Hin Raab South and Blueberry Hill, where visibility is excellent and conditions are calm.

This scuba diving course in Koh Chang follows a professional, structured approach with small groups (maximum 5 students per instructor) to ensure personalized attention and safety. You'll start with online theory and pool training on Day 1, then progress to shallow reef dives (maximum 18 meters) on Days 2-3. Each open water dive focuses on specific skills while allowing you to explore Thailand's vibrant underwater world.

This Open Water Diver course in Koh Chang is perfect if:

• You've never dived before and want professional training
• You prefer small groups and personal instruction
• You want to learn in calm, warm tropical waters with excellent visibility
• You're looking for a recognized international certification (SDI, TDI or PADI)
• You want to continue with fun dives or advanced courses afterwards

All Open Water courses are conducted from our own dive boat with professional equipment, experienced local instructors, and a focus on safety and environmental awareness. After certification, you'll be qualified to dive to 18 meters worldwide and ready to explore Koh Chang's 13+ dive sites or continue your diving education.

If you're looking for a safe, professional and comprehensive scuba diving course in Koh Chang, Thailand, our Open Water Diver certification gives you the best possible start to your diving journey.

Ready to start your diving journey? Choose from three eLearning options that fit your learning style:

• 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

Ready to learn scuba diving in Koh Chang? Book your Open Water Diver course today and start exploring Thailand's underwater world!

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 / confined water
• 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 / confined water + 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)
• Theory for Beginners / Review (Interactive Quiz)

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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