A cute, little reef with a variety of hard corals and lots of colourful fishes.
| Course Duration | Two days |
| Availability | Every day |
| Minimum Age | 10 years old |
| Swimming Ability Needed | Reasonable |
| Instruction | Private |
With a couple of simple steps you can experience the wonderful marine life Phuket has to offer and get a lifetime diving certificate at the same time.
Note: To start this course, you must have previously completed all confined water sessions and knowledge development sessions for the PADI Open Water Diver course within the last year.
| Steps | Action |
|---|---|
| Day One | Enjoy two or three training dives in the sea at our local coral reefs. Discover the beautiful marine life and practice some of the dive skills with your instructor that you learnt during your previous pool training. |
| Day Two | Continue to practice a few additional skills in the sea with most of time free to discover even more amazing wildlife underwater! |
To enable us to give you the safest and best diving experience, we only offer private tuition for all our diving courses in Phuket. Read about how this benefits you here.
Online booking discounts of between 5% and 20% are available on all course prices depending on the number of students. Terms and conditions apply.
Certified divers and snorkellers are welcome to join on the trips too. Certified divers can receive a 10% discount off the standard trip price if diving with the student(s). Full trip price list here.
| Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dives | 4 Dives | 5 Dives | 6 Dives | |
| Kata Beach | Racha Yai | Racha Noi + Yai | Racha Noi + Phi Phi | |
| Private Instructor | ||||
| Private Instructor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Certification Costs | ||||
| Certification Costs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dive Insurance | ||||
| Dive Insurance | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Scuba Equipment | ||||
| Scuba Equipment | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hotel Transfers* | ||||
| Hotel Transfers* | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Breakfast + Lunch on Trips | ||||
| Breakfast + Lunch on Trips | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tea + Coffee + Water | ||||
| Tea + Coffee + Water | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dive Logbook | ||||
| Dive Logbook | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
*Free transfers are included for all boat trips. Transfers to/from hotels are from the following towns: Chalong, Kamala, Kata, Karon, Patong, Rawai. Transfers are also available from other areas around Phuket for a small surcharge. Prices are available on request. Complimentary transfers are not included for Bronze package.
| Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Beach Dives | 4 Boat Dives | 5 Boat Dives | 6 Boat Dives | |
Was 10,400 baht | Was 12,200 baht | Was 13,200 baht | Was 14,100 baht | |
**Special Online Prices Below** | ||||
| One Student | ||||
| One Student | 9,360 baht each | 10,980 baht each | 11,880 baht each | 12,690 baht each* |
| Two Students | ||||
| Two Students | 8,840 baht each | 10,370 baht each | 11,220 baht each | 11,985 baht each* |
| Three Students | ||||
| Three+ Students | 8,320 baht each | 9,760 baht each | 10,560 baht each | 11,280 baht each* |
*As from 1st April 2016 the Thai government introduced a National Park Fee for all visitors to Phi Phi islands of 600 baht per diver per day and 400 baht per non-diver per day. This is in addition to the Platinum package price and will be payable in cash (Thai Baht) direct to the boat tour leader on the day of the Phi Phi trip.
A cute, little reef with a variety of hard corals and lots of colourful fishes.
A great mix of landscapes/marine life where larger wildlife can be spotted including turtles.
Generally clear water, wonderful marine life - with dives in sheltered bays.
Colourful soft corals and sea fans plus a chance of a shark or turtle.
All times are approximates.
| Time | Action |
|---|---|
| Day One | |
| 08:30 | Meet at Sharkey Scuba office, set up dive equipment and get briefing of dive site. |
| 09:15 | Transfer to Kata beach, put on equipment, enter water and go for the first dive. Practice some of the skills learnt on the previous day and explore the local reef. |
| 11:00 | Finish dive, exit water and prepare for second dive. |
| 11:30 | Put on equipment, enter water and go for the second dive. Continue to practice some of the skills learnt on the previous day and explore the local reef. |
| 12:45 | Exit water, take off gear and return to Sharkey office. |
| 13:15 | Log dives, look at Fish I.D. slates and identify what you saw. |
| 13:45 | End of first day. |
| Day Two | |
| 08:30 | Meet at Sharkey Scuba office, set up dive equipment and get briefing of dive site. |
| 09:15 | Transfer to Kata beach, put on equipment, enter water and go for the third dive of the course. Continue to practice skills and explore the local reef. |
| 11:00 | Finish dive, exit water and prepare for final dive. |
| 11:30 | Put on equipment, enter water and go for the final course dive. With all the main skills complete, enjoy a super-relaxing dive and see what you can spot! |
| 12:45 | Exit water, take off gear and return to Sharkey office. |
| 13:15 | Log dives, look at Fish I.D. slates,identify what you saw. Complete paperwork. |
| 13:45 | Congratulations. You are now a certified Open Water diver for life! |
Exact hotel transfer times depend on where you are staying. All times are approximates.
| Time | Action |
|---|---|
| Day One | |
| 07:00-08:00 | Transfer from hotel to Chalong pier. |
| 08:30 | Depart Chalong pier for Racha Yai island. Have breakfast, set up dive gear and prepare for dive. |
| 10:00 | Put on equipment, enter water and go for the first dive. Practice some of the skills learnt on the previous day and explore the local reef. |
| 11:15 | Freshly cooked buffet lunch on board. |
| 12:45 | Put on equipment, enter water and go for the second dive. Continue to practice some of the skills learnt on the previous day and explore the local reef. |
| 14:00 | Depart for Chalong pier. Log dives, look at Fish I.D. slates and identify what you saw. |
| 15:15 | Arrive at Chalong pier and transfer back to hotel. |
| Day Two | |
| 07:00-08:00 | Transfer from hotel to Chalong pier. |
| 08:30 | Depart Chalong pier for Racha Yai island. Have breakfast, set up dive gear and prepare for dive. |
| 10:00 | Put on equipment, enter water and go for the third dive of the course. Continue to practice skills and explore the local reef. |
| 11:15 | Freshly cooked buffet lunch on board. |
| 12:45 | Put on equipment, enter water and go for the final course dive. With all the main skills complete, enjoy a super-relaxing dive and see what you can spot! |
| 14:00 | Depart for Chalong pier. Log dives, look at Fish I.D. slates and identify what you saw. Complete paperwork. |
| 15:15 | Arrive at Chalong pier and transfer back to hotel. Congratulations. You are now a certified Open Water diver for life! |
Exact hotel transfer times depend on where you are staying. All times are approximates.
| Time | Action |
|---|---|
| Day One | |
| 07:00-08:00 | Transfer from hotel to Chalong pier. |
| 08:30 | Depart Chalong pier for Racha Yai island. Have breakfast, set up dive gear and prepare for dive. |
| 10:00 | Put on equipment, enter water and go for the first dive. Practice some of the skills learnt on the previous day and explore the local reef. |
| 11:15 | Freshly cooked buffet lunch on board. |
| 12:45 | Put on equipment, enter water and go for the second dive. Continue to practice some of the skills learnt on the previous day and explore the local reef. |
| 14:00 | Depart for Chalong pier. Log dives, look at Fish I.D. slates and identify what you saw. |
| 15:15 | Arrive at Chalong pier and transfer back to hotel. |
| Day Two | |
| 07:00-08:00 | Transfer from hotel to Chalong pier. |
| 08:30 | Depart Chalong pier for Racha Noi island. Have breakfast, set up dive gear and prepare for dive. |
| 10:45 | Put on equipment, enter water and go for the third dive. Practice some of the skills learnt on the previous day and explore the local reef. |
| 11:45 | Freshly cooked buffet lunch on board. |
| 13:00 | Put on equipment, enter water and go for the fourth dive. Continue to practice some of the skills learnt on the previous day and explore the local reef. |
| 14:00 | Snacks + refreshments. Journey to Racha Yai island. |
| 15:15 | With all the course dives complete, go for a fifth dive in total and continue to discover amazing underwater life. |
| 16:15 | Depart for Chalong pier. Look at Fish I.D. slates and identify what you saw. |
| 17:30 | Arrive at Chalong pier and transfer back to hotel. Congratulations. You are now a certified Open Water diver for life! |
Exact hotel transfer times depend on where you are staying. All times are approximates.
| Time | Action |
|---|---|
| Day One | |
| 07:00-08:00 | Transfer from hotel to Chalong pier. |
| 08:30 | Depart Chalong pier for Racha Noi island. Have breakfast, set up dive gear and prepare for dive. |
| 10:45 | Put on equipment, enter water and go for the first dive. Practice some of the skills learnt on the previous day and explore the local reef. |
| 11:45 | Freshly cooked buffet lunch on board. |
| 13:00 | Put on equipment, enter water and go for the second dive. Continue to practice some of the skills learnt on the previous day and explore the local reef. |
| 14:00 | Snacks + refreshments. Journey to Racha Yai island. |
| 15:15 | Go for third dive with more skills practice and plenty of time to explore. |
| 16:15 | Depart for Chalong pier. Look at Fish I.D. slates and identify what you saw. |
| 17:30 | Arrive at Chalong pier and transfer back to hotel. |
| Day Two | |
| 07:00-08:00 | Transfer from hotel to Chalong pier. |
| 08:30 | Depart Chalong pier for Phi Phi islands. Have breakfast, set up dive gear and prepare for dive. |
| 11:30 | Put on equipment, enter water and go for the fouth and final course dive. Practice some of the skills learnt on the previous day and explore the local reef. |
| 12:30 | Freshly cooked buffet lunch on board. |
| 13:45 | Put on equipment, enter water and go for go for a fifth dive in total and continue to discover amazing underwater life. |
| 14:45 | Snacks + refreshments. Journey to either Anemone Reef, Koh Doc Mai or Shark Point. |
| 16:00 | Enjoy a sixth and final dive to celebrate your achievements. |
| 17:00 | Depart for Chalong pier. Look at Fish I.D. slates and identify what you saw. |
| 18:30 | Arrive at Chalong pier and transfer back to hotel. Congratulations. You are now a certified Open Water diver for life! |