PADI OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE | PATTAYA THAILAND

PADI Open Water Course in Pattaya, Thailand

The PADI open water diver course is the best way to start scuba diving and get certified to dive! The PADI beginner diver learning system is the best in the world and has qualified millions of people as PADI Open Water Divers. Pattaya, in Thailand, is a great choice for scuba diver training! Our PADI instructors have 1000s of dives each, and their expertise will help you learn to dive in Thailand in a safe, fun, and easy way. You will learn dive theory and water skills as you master all safety procedures during your first scuba diving lessons.

Why Learn To Dive In Pattaya Thailand?

When you learn to dive in Pattaya Thailand, you will learn to dive in warm tropical waters with instructors that teach full time, giving you some of the best scuba instruction in the world whilst achieving the famous PADI benchmark of achievement. This open water course gets you a lifetime dive license without prior training or experience and opens the door to the next level diver qualification, PADI Advanced Diver Course.

Why Become a PADI Diver?

Becoming a PADI-certified diver opens up a world of adventure, exploration, and unforgettable experiences. Here’s why you should take the plunge:

  • Explore the Underwater World – Dive into vibrant coral reefs, shipwrecks, and marine ecosystems that most people never get to see.
  • Dive Anywhere, Anytime – A PADI certification is recognized worldwide, allowing you to dive at top locations across the globe.
  • Lifelong Adventure – Whether you’re diving for fun or pursuing a professional career, PADI courses offer endless opportunities to learn and advance.
  • Boost Your Confidence & Skills – Scuba diving enhances your problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills—all while having fun!
  • Connect with Marine Life – Experience close encounters with tropical fish, turtles, and even whale sharks in their natural habitat.
  • Career & Travel Opportunities – Take your passion further by becoming a Divemaster or Instructor and work in some of the world’s most beautiful dive destinations.

Start your journey today and discover a whole new world beneath the surface!

 

What Does It Mean To Me?

Pattaya Dive Center offers one of the best PADI open water courses in Thailand. Once complete, you will be a PADI open water diver, which means you will be fully trained and qualified to join fun diving trips and dive to 18m deep with a dive buddy independently or with a guide, anywhere in the world. Our Pattaya open water course ensures you gain the necessary skills.

Become a PADI Open Water Diver in Pattaya Thailand

Learn to Scuba Dive Training Overview:

The PADI Open Water course lets you learn to scuba dive starting with a self-study e-Learning program. You will study everything you need to know about learning to scuba dive from dive theory, to the underwater skills, before the course begins.  Once you arrive at the dive centre to start your dive course here in Thailand, your instructor will focus on developing your areas of weakness or misunderstanding. When you sign up to learn to dive with us, we will send you your learning to study.  This system of education gives you the most time to take in the information at your own pace whilst minimising sitting inside a classwork while it’s sunny outside! Oh and of course, maximizes your time spent in the water training!

Overview – PADI Open water course!

PART 1 – DIVE THEORY E-LEARNING

You have different PADI eLearning options to complete your dive theory knowledge and academics.

Learn the facts and concepts needed to prepare you for PADI courses, confined and open water dives. Watch all the training videos at home about learning to dive and the world of scuba diving* (Premium only). Take progressive self-quizzes and exams to test yourself. Save yourself holiday time and get into the fun part… the water!

 

PADI OPEN WATER COURSE ELEARNING OPTIONS

Open Water Training Swimming Pool Training Boat Training

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PART 2 – SHALLOW WATER POOL TRAINING

The confined water pool sessions consist of 5 skill sessions taught in a swimming pool or the shallow sandy area of a near island beach. This beginner diving course will teach you the necessary skills and safety procedures to be able to go onto the open water.

Important performance requirement: Watermanship tests during this session will assess and evaluate your ability to perform a 10mins float test and either a 200m unassisted continuous swim or a 300m assisted swim using mask, fins, and snorkel. If you are a non-swimmer, you can still learn to dive by completing the PADI Scuba diver course, allowing you to dive to 12m under the direct guidance of a PADI pro until you have mastered your swimming.

Open Water Training courses
Swimming Pool Training
Boat Training

PART 3 – OPENWATER OCEAN DIVES

Here is where you will put the theory and the shallow water training into practice. The PADI open water diver course ocean sessions consist of two surface sessions and four ocean dives at a local Pattaya Island coral reef. Here is where you will be able to rehearse some training and enjoy some fun diving. During this, you will also be getting comfortable with the ocean whilst scuba diving around Thailand’s beautiful reefs.

 

Complete all three parts comfortably, and you will complete your PADI open water diver Pattaya Dive Center style!

The PADI Open water Diver Course eLearning is an online version of the original open water diver manual recreated into a eLearning program without Videos.

This allows you to read, learn and test yourself before you arrive for water training. Only a quick review exam if required to complete your academic training.

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PADI Open water course Pattaya Dive Center

FAQ – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How long does the PADI Open Water Course take?

The course takes 3 days to complete. You’ll start with online e-learning before arrival, followed by confined water training on Day 1 and four open water dives over Days 2 and 3.

2. Do I need any prior experience to take this course?

No prior scuba diving experience is required! You just need basic swimming skills, be comfortable in the water, and meet the PADI health requirements.

3. What is included in the course price?

Your course fee includes:

✔ PADI e-Learning (theory completed online)
✔ All scuba equipment rental
✔ Confined water training
✔ 4 open water dives around Pattaya Islands
✔ PADI Open Water Certification (valid worldwide)
✔ Experienced PADI 5 Star CDC instructors

4. What’s the Difference Between eLearning Standard & Premium?

The PADI Open Water Diver Course eLearning lets you complete the academic portion of your training online before arrival, making your in-water sessions more efficient.

Standard eLearning: Digital version of the Open Water Diver Manual, allowing you to read, learn, and test yourself at your own pace. No videos included for home use but you will get access to videos at our 5-star dive centre to help you learn.
Premium eLearning: Includes the same interactive course content plus training videos for life, providing a more visual and immersive learning experience.

📌 Both options require a short review exam before water training.

When booking your PADI Open Water Course in Pattaya, let us know your preferred learning option!

5. What can I do after getting PADI Open Water certified?

Once certified, you can:

Dive up to 18 meters worldwide
Explore amazing dive sites in Thailand and beyond
Continue your training with the PADI Advanced Open Water Course
Start your journey to becoming a professional diver

Course Schedule / Duration:

  • Course training is scheduled around 3 days from 8:30 am till 5 pm.
  • One to four students for all classroom, pool and open water sessions.

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Certification Requirements:

Minimum age 10 with the ability to follow simple instructions, leading to you showing control, comfort and mastery in your dive skills. A 200m swim unaided without stopping is also required with a float for 10 mins.

Cost:

Inclusive of full scuba diving equipment,
All course fees,
Training materials,
2 boat trips including lunch/refreshments
Includes a free diver logbook

Single-Person Booking Course

  1. Standard PADI e-Learning  + certification + course fees = 14,990 baht
  2. Premium PADI e-Learning (Exclusive Videos) + certification + course fees = 17,800 baht
  3. Special – Group 2x Bookings from 13,000 baht per person

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