Discover the incredible world beneath the waves scuba diving in Thailand with the Seafari PADI Open Water Diver Course in Pattaya Thailand! This globally recognized beginner scuba course certification is your passport to underwater adventure.
At Seafari Dive Centre, our expert PADI instructors will guide you every step of the way—whether you’re taking your first breaths underwater or mastering essential dive skills. Pattaya’s tropical waters, just 2 hours from Bangkok, provide the perfect environment to learn, explore, and earn your PADI Open Water Certification.
Over three days, you’ll complete:
฿14,990.00
Location: Pattaya, Thailand
Duration: 3 Days
Dives Included: Pool & 4 Open Water Dives
Certification Level: PADI Open Water Diver (18m)
Study: Online e-learning before arrival
Instructor Ratio: Small groups for personalized training
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✅ Experienced PADI instructors
✅ Warm, clear tropical waters
✅ Just 2 hours from Bangkok
✅ Internationally recognized certification
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Upon completing the open water course you'll be awarded a PADI Open Water Diving certificate license that permits you to rent scuba diving equipment and to enjoy ‘Fun Diving’ independently should you wish, to a depth of 18 meters.
You have 5 chapters of theory to learn for the PADI Open Water Diver course — it’s straightforward and stress-free! Each module has a short video to watch, followed by a Knowledge Review to check what you've learned. You’ll get access to e-Learning so you can study at home before your course, and when you arrive at Seafari Dive Center, we’ll review everything together to make sure you feel confident and ready to dive.
Maximum 4 students per PADI Instructor
We keep our dive courses small, with a maximum of 4 students per instructor. This lets us give each student plenty of attention, making sure you get the most from your training. You’ll always be under the direct supervision of a professional scuba Instructor, so you can enjoy a truly personalized and safe diving experience.
Our confined water training takes place in a shallow swimming pool, where you’ll always be able to stand comfortably.
Your dive Instructor will demonstrate and supervise as you master skills like Mask clearing, regulator clearing, buoyancy control, and diver hand signal communication, starting easy and progressing as your confidence grows.
Open Water Dives – Explore the Ocean! Now that you’ve mastered your underwater skills, it’s time for the real excitement to begin—exploring the ocean!
Over 2 days, you’ll complete four open water training dives from our boat as part of the PADI Open Water Diver course. We’ll visit the Pattaya islands, diving at some of the area’s top sites. It’s the perfect way to practice your skills and create unforgettable underwater memories!
You'll love learning to dive in Thailand where the dive sites are abundant with marine life. Turtles, schools of snappers, Seahorse, moray eels, lionfish, clownfish, groupers, barracudas, nudibranchs, pufferfish, parrotfish, angelfish, butterflyfish and the list goes on, and on, and on….
You’ll have refreshments, fruit, water, tea, and coffee on the boat, and between dives, we take a break for a delicious Thai buffet lunch in one of Pattaya’s beautiful bays. If you have any dietary needs, just let us know during registration, and we’ll take care of it!
☑ PADI Certification and e-Learning
☑ PADI Dive Theory and Confined Water Training
☑ 4 Open Water Dives at Dive Sites around Pattaya
☑ Thai buffet lunch and refreshments
☑ Professional PADI instructor
☑ Rental of all scuba equipment
☑ Divers Log
☑ Maximum 4 students per PADI Instructor
☑ Insurance coverage
To enrol on a PADI Open Water diver course you must be:
• Minimum age: 10 years
• Medically fit to dive
• Be able to swim, freestyle for 200 metres / or with a mask, snorkel and fins for 300 metres
• Float for 10 minutes
• No flight within 18 hours after diving
• Transfers if staying outside of Pattaya
• Photos or videos (available upon request)
Formulaire médical pour les plongeurs | Tauchermedizinisches Formular | แบบฟอร์มการแพทย์ของนักดำน้ำ
For Diver Medical Forms in all languages Please visit Recreational Diving Medical Screening System – Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society
As a certified Open water diver you will have your first full scuba diving license that allows you to dive independently as well as go diving around the world with any dive centre or organization.
Including all Dives, PADI e-Learning materials, scuba diving equipment, and certification the PADI Open Water course is 14,990 THB
PADI Open Water Course in Pattaya – 3-Day Program
Our PADI Open Water course in Pattaya is typically completed over three days. The course includes scuba diving theory, shallow water skills to help you become familiar with scuba gear, and four open water dives exploring Pattaya’s vibrant coral reefs.
If you’re on a tight schedule, we can adjust the course to fit your travel plans. Simply let us know your requirements, and we’ll create a customized schedule for you.
Here’s how the course is usually structured:
Your first day begins at the dive center with some paperwork and an opportunity to ask any questions. If your dive theory is complete, we’ll head straight to the pool.
At Seafari Dive Centre, we use two swimming pools designed for dive training—perfect for taking your first underwater breaths.
You’ll learn to:
Your instructor will demonstrate each skill, and you’ll have time to practice. By the end of the session, you’ll feel confident and ready for your first open water dives.
During lunch at the pool, we’ll wrap up the theory portion of the course by completing a short final exam.
On the second day, you’ll learn how to plan your dives safely using PADI’s Recreational Dive Planner (RDP), considering depth, time, and dive limits.
We’ll then head out to explore two shallow coral reefs around Pattaya, with potential sites including Koh Sak, Koh Larn, Koh Rin, or Koh Khrok (depending on weather and sea conditions).
We’ll return to the dive center around 4 PM.
Your final day begins at 8 AM at the dive shop. These last two dives allow you to reach depths of up to 18 meters, unlocking new dive sites and even more spectacular underwater scenery.
By the afternoon, you’ll have completed the course and earned your PADI Open Water Diver certification—allowing you to dive to 18 meters anywhere in the world.
Join us for an unforgettable experience scuba diving in Thailand! Reach out to discuss your schedule and let us help you plan your diving adventure.
The PADI Open Water diver certification allows you to dive with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet.
As a PADI Open Water Diver, your certification means you can enjoy scuba diving anywhere worldwide.
Dive Duration and Depth During the PADI Open Water Course
The duration of your dives during the PADI Open Water course depends on various factors, which you’ll learn about as part of the training. For your initial dives, a good goal is to aim for a bottom time of approximately 45 minutes per dive.
Scuba diving requires careful planning of both maximum depth and bottom time to ensure safety—key topics covered during the course. In simple terms, the deeper you dive, the shorter your dive time will be due to increased air consumption at depth.
To maximize your dive time, we focus on:
These essential skills will be practiced and refined during the PADI Open Water course, ensuring you can dive safely and make the most of your underwater adventures.
Swimming Requirements for the PADI Open Water Course
To enroll in the PADI Open Water course, you must be able to swim.
The course includes a swimming assessment, which requires:
If you’re new to swimming or feel uncertain about these assessments, we recommend practicing swimming before heading to Pattaya.
Being relaxed and confident in the water will not only help you complete the course but also allow you to enjoy the experience to the fullest.
We include PADI eLearning with all our Open water courses for you can take the theory part of the PADI Open Water course online.
This is a great option that reduces classroom time in Pattaya and allows students to take in the dive theory material at their own pace. You can complete the PADI eLearning (online theory) before you travel in Pattaya, and free up your time here for relaxing, enjoying the weather and exploring this amazing place.
Once you book we will issue you your PADI eLearning to complete the theory online ahead of your arrival. We’ll register you on the eLearning system and you can start your PADI Open Water course immediately. (Please note e-Learning is nonrefundable once activated)
PADI eLearning for the Open Water Diver Course
Completing the PADI Open Water eLearning typically takes 6-10 hours, depending on your pace.
With PADI eLearning, you have the flexibility to move through the online lessons at your own speed. You can quickly progress through topics you find straightforward and spend more time reviewing anything you find challenging.
The online theory is available in multiple languages, allowing you to learn in your preferred language. Options include English, Thai, Dutch, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Norwegian, Swedish, Portuguese, Polish, Danish, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, and Bahasa Indonesia.
On average, it takes about 8 hours to complete all the theory modules. You can spread this across multiple sessions, working at your own pace and fitting it into your schedule as needed.
PADI eLearning is valid for 12 months from the first date you log into the PADI eLearning website.
So you need to plan on traveling to Pattaya to complete the PADI Open Water course within 12 months of commencing PADI eLearning.
When you do travel to Thailand for the open water dives, you want the scuba diving theory to be fresh in your memory. So if you completed PADI eLearning several months ahead of traveling to Pattaya, it’s worth rereading the content to refresh your diving knowledge.
Passing the PADI Open Water Course Exam
The PADI Open Water course exam is designed to be straightforward, and most students find it easy to pass.
Throughout the course, our instructors will guide you through all the essential scuba diving topics. You’ll watch informative videos, review key concepts with your instructor, and complete quick knowledge checks to ensure your understanding. By the time you reach the exam, you’ll already be familiar with the material and should find it simple.
The minimum age to take the course is 10 years old, and we offer course materials in a wide range of languages to suit your preference. Learning is engaging, interactive, and conducted at a relaxed pace. The knowledge you gain in the classroom is reinforced through shallow water sessions and open water dives, making it easy to grasp the material.
At Seafari Divers, we’re confident that our training will prepare you to become a competent and confident open water diver, with the exam being just one small step in your journey.
Plans Your Dives and Dive Your Plans We Say!
If you can prepare ahead of time, and complete your elearning in advance your open water training course will go as smoothly as possible. Can you walk in and ask to start your dive course? Yes of course you can however you must complete your elearning before attending the water training sessions. Sign up today!
฿14,990.00
