Where Confidence Meets Curiosity
Open Water Diver Course
Your First Step Into The Blue
Get Certified — Up to 18m
Get certified to dive anywhere in the world
Master the Basics
Learn essential scuba skills in a calm, supportive environment so you feel ready and safe every step of the way.
Beautiful Dive Sites
Experience some of Koh Tao’s most stunning dive sites
Safety First
Master theory and practice at your pace — we’ve got your back
Dive With SSI’s App
Log dives, track progress, study theory, and unlock more features — all inside the SSI App.
Multiple Languages
Courses available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese — more languages upon request.
Get Comfortable in the Water
09:30 – Theory Session (Classroom)
Start your adventure with an easy and engaging introduction to diving. Learn the key knowledge that will support your underwater experience.
11:45 – Meeting Point at Dive In
Meet at Dive In Koh Tao to ensure everyone is ready before heading to the dive boat.
12:00 – Transfer to the Boat
Take a taxi to the pier and board the boat that will take you to the dive sites.
Skills + Dive 1 & Dive 2
During the trip you will practice essential diving skills in shallow water And, complete your first two training dives.
17:00 – 18:00 – Return to Dive In
The boat returns to shore and you will be transferred back to Dive In Koh Tao.
⚠️ Important:
Dive sites and times may change depending on weather, sea conditions, and group preferences.
Explore & Grow
09:30 – Theory Session (Classroom)
Continue your knowledge development — now with more confidence and curiosity.
11:45 – Meeting Point at Dive In
Meet at Dive In Koh Tao to ensure everyone is ready before heading to the dive boat.
12:00 – Transfer to the Boat
Take a taxi to the pier and board the boat that will take you to the dive sites.
Skills + Dive 3 & Dive 4
During the trip you will practice more diving skills in shallow water and complete your third and fourth dives.
17:00 – 18:00 – Return to Dive In
The boat returns to shore and you will be transferred back to Dive In Koh Tao.
⚠️ Important:
Dive sites and times may change depending on weather, sea conditions, and group preferences.
Congratulations, You’re a Diver!
06:20 – Meet at Dive Center for Boat Departure
Head out early to make the most of the calm morning ocean.
Dive 5 & Dive 6 – Your Last Two Dives
Complete your final two dives of the course and enjoy exploring more of Koh Tao’s beautiful dive sites.
Around 12:00 – Return to Dive Center
Time to celebrate — you’re nearly certified!
⚠️ Important:
Dive sites and times may change depending on weather, sea conditions, and group preferences.
Prerequisites
Make sure you’re all set to start your underwater adventure!
Important: Please make sure you don’t have any “Yes” answers on the second page of the medical form.
If you do, you’ll need a signed and stamped letter from a doctor confirming you are fit to dive.
🧾 Click the button above to download the medical form.
Open Water Diver
Explore the underwater world while you travel. Life’s too short to stay on the surface — dive in and make it unforgettable!
10 500
THB
Included
- 5-6 Dives in the sea
- 1 Certification
- 1 FREE T-SHIRT
- Multilingual instruction (English, French, Spanish & more)
- All SSI Fees & Equipment included
Train with us and get 3 free nights in our hostel — the perfect Koh Tao combo.
10 995
THB
Included
- 5-6 Dives in the sea
- 3 Free nights in our hostel
- 1 Certifications
- 1 FREE T-SHIRT
- Multilingual instruction (English, French, Spanish & more)
- All SSI Fees & Equipment included
Combine Open Water + Perfect Buoyancy and enjoy 4 nights in our hostel — the smart way to master your trim and control.
14 500
THB
Included
- 7-8 Dives in the sea
- 4 Free nights in our hostel
- 2 certifications
- 1 FREE T-SHIRT
- Multilingual instruction (English, French, Spanish & more)
- All SSI Fees & Equipment included
✨The Adventure Just Began!
Build on your new skills and turn unforgettable dives into full certifications
Ready to Dive Deeper and Do More?
Advanced Adventurer
Advanced Adventurer is the next step that opens up new dive sites, new skills, and new adventures.
Try deep diving, wreck diving, night, and more—all while gaining confidence and exploring beyond the limits of Open Water. It’s the course that makes you feel like a real diver.
Master Your Buoyancy
Perfect Buoyancy Specialty
Just got certified? Perfect Buoyancy is your next step to leveling up.
This specialty is the secret to longer dives, better control, and less effort—so you stop struggling and start truly enjoying every dive. It’s the one course every new diver wishes they took sooner.
Make the Reef Glow with UV Light
Night & Limited Visibility
Night & Limited Visibility dives open up a whole new world—where colors shift, creatures change, and your senses sharpen.
This specialty teaches you how to stay calm, navigate, and dive with confidence when the light fades. If you want to feel truly comfortable in any conditions, this is your next adventure.