If you’ve never dived before but would like to learn, our Open Water course is your ticket to a lifetime of fun & adventure will certify you to dive with a buddy most anywhere in the world.
The Open Water course based here in Khao Lak is designed to get you into the water and SCUBA diving as soon as possible. Whilst teaching you all the skills and safety knowledge needed to become a good diver, your instructor will make sure this happens in a fun and laid back way. There is no pressure to pass the course – we’d rather you enjoyed your new sport than simply rush you through, so we’re happy to spend any extra time necessary making sure all students are comfortable in this new environment.
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are world-famous for the incredible diversity of marine life. With fields of blue and yellow soft corals, forest of hard coral, hundreds of species of reef dwellers – Angelfish, Bannerfish, Lionfish, Puffers and more are all right here waiting for you. We also frequently see the “pelagic” or open ocean fish – Sharks, Tuna, Barracuda, and Snappers all swing by. Of course we must point out our real treasures – Manta Rays, Whale Sharks and Turtles. The Similan Islands are an incredible place to dive, so why miss this chance to learn more, go deeper, stay down longer and relax in the Andaman sea?
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It usually requires four full days of learning and diving, but here in Khao Lak we could skip a day to suit your schedule. At Wicked we are not prepared to put anyone at risk by cutting corners to provide so called “cheap” diver training. We do it right.
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn an Open Water Diver certification. During the course, your Instructor will ask you to demonstrate the ability to swim 200 meters. If you are between 12 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a Junior Open Water Diver program available.
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Prior to the course your instructor will issue your “Crew Pack”, which contains Open Water diver Manual, Log Book & diving tables.
Day 1 Shop and Pool – In the morning you will meet with your instructor and go through the introductory academics session. With a combination of video, lecture and activities there is lots to learn.. After lunch we will do a session in our swimming pool to slowly introduce you to the basics of diving!
Day 2 Shop and Pool – Again a morning session of academics and learning. An afternoon in the pool refining your skills.
Day 3 on the Similan Islands – NOW it’s time! We will do two dives at different sites. Some learning, but lots of fun! Lunch is picnic style on one of the beaches
Day 4 on the Similan Islands – Another full day of SCUBA diving at these incredible dive sites. The final skills of the Open Water course are complete!
Day 5 You Decide? – More diving! And you are certified so it’s all fun diving now! Maybe
join the next liveaboard trip to another part of the Similan Islands, or Richelieu Rock, A daytrip to the local wrecks or even start in on your Advanced course!
You will be certified as an Open Water Diver – ready to continue your passion for diving – As a graduate you will receive a 10% discount on courses and trips within 2 weeks. Of course we have more diving – local wrecks, liveaboard trips, Richelieu Rock and more! Of course you can join some of our higher level courses – or even, if you dare, become a professional diver and stay here for months!
Before the course begins we will need from you:
-You must be prepared to have fun
-A parent or guardian signature is required on the first day of class for students who are minors.
-Signed Liability Release and Safe diving forms
-You are ready to dive!
*All Courses are to the strictest training standards and we will cut no corners. All Courses are SSI, unless otherwise noted. The same course can be conducted as a PADI Open Water course – but there will be a surcharge of 1500 Baht as PADI requires the purchase of the books and materials as part of the course – SSI does not. Otherwise there is no difference in standards or safety between the two systems.
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