Scuba Shack PADI Open Water Diver Course Koh Tao
Earn a scuba certification that unlocks dive sites around the world while learning in one of Thailand's most popular diving destinations. Scuba Shack combines small class sizes, experienced PADI instructors, and Koh Tao's warm tropical waters to help you build confidence beneath the surface.
What this is
The PADI Open Water Diver Course is Scuba Shack's beginner scuba certification program designed for people learning to dive for the first time. Over three days, you'll complete knowledge development, confined water training, and four open water dives with a maximum of four students per instructor. Once you successfully complete the course, you'll earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification allowing you to dive worldwide to a maximum depth of 18 meters.
Who it's for
- Complete beginners learning scuba diving
- Travelers visiting Koh Tao
- Anyone who wants to earn a globally recognized PADI certification
- Future recreational divers planning to dive around the world
Requirements
- Complete the required PADI learning materials
- Meet the minimum health and fitness requirements for scuba diving
- Minimum age according to PADI Open Water Diver requirements
What you get
- Internationally recognized PADI Open Water Diver certification
- Three-day beginner scuba diving course
- Small classes with a maximum of four students per instructor
- Opportunity to learn in Koh Tao's tropical waters and coral reef environment
- Certification allowing dives up to 18 meters anywhere PADI certifications are recognized
Why this is useful
Scuba Shack focuses on keeping classes small, with no more than four students per instructor, allowing for personalized guidance throughout the course. As a PADI 5 Star Dive Center, the school offers a complete pathway from beginner certifications through professional-level training, making it a place where many divers continue their education long after earning their first certification.