Scuba Diver Course in Phuket

Phuket Scuba Diver Courses for Beginners

Get your International Scuba Diver Course in Phuket, sign up today and start learning to Scuba Dive, Phuket Dive Tours will teach you as a complete beginner up to your full Scuba Diver certification in 1 or 2 days. 

Most visitors to the island who are short on time and intent on getting scuba diver certification to choose the free e-Learning options as it offers more Bang for your Bucks, with free digital C card & digital logbook all available online on your Mobile Phone at the touch of a finger. Those who have more time may opt for the PADI course with classroom study at the Dive Shop.

The Best scuba diving training facility in Phuket

The “Scuba Diver” course is for beginners and allows you to dive in Open water to a depth of 12m. Get started online & receive a free digital scuba diver manual the course takes 1 or 2 days in the end you will receive a full Internationally accepted scuba diver license.

You can register and access the free online theory with the ssi app, simply create your own account that provides all the theory for free at no cost …this way you can save on valuable holiday time click here 

Do I need to be a good swimmer to scuba dive?

The reason you should be comfortable in the water and confident as a swimmer is that after you complete the course and have scuba certification you may often dive with people maybe you have never met before, as certified dive it would be expected that if you have a scuba diving certification or you can look after yourself or your buddy, this Buddy system makes Diving Safe.

Pre-course sign up information.

• Fit To Dive read this.Medical Statement and Questionnaire 
• Remember 18- 24 hours no Fly after a scuba dive
• Latest COVID recommendations Covid-19_English-Metric_DAN-Additional-Health-Declaration
• NOTE: Before deciding to scuba dive, it is recommended that you have some experience of swimming. Learning to swim before scuba diving will allow you to relax and enjoy your dives, feeling safe in knowing that you are comfortable in the water.
• Any diver who cannot swim adds additional risk to their personal safety. You don’t need to be a strong swimmer, just comfortable in the water.
• Float in water to deep to stand for 10 minutes without any assistance or flotation aids.
• To register for the scuba Diver course program, you must be 10 years old.
• There’s a medical form for any scuba diving activity: you need to read this and sign to confirm you have no medical conditions that can affect your safety. If you declare a medical condition on the form you will not be able to dive without signed clearance from a doctor. Read the medical form and consult a doctor if necessary prior to signing up.

Watch the Risk awareness video prior to making a booking.

Dive course theory – knowledge development options:)

• You can begin to study independently by reading through the free online course materials and completing the short quizzes therein. The scuba Diver eLearning Course manual has Knowledge Reviews at the end of each chapter, which must be completed. The Knowledge Reviews will be reviewed by your Diving instructor when you arrive at the dive shop.
• SSI E-learning courses are highly recommended, particularly for those whose first language is not English. Private study before the start of your course will create more time for you and your instructor to discuss dive knowledge, answer specific questions you may have, and most importantly, practice pool skills in the water on day one.

Confined water diving & skills practice:

Confined water is defined as a Swimming pool or confined open water that offers students the same environment like a swimming pool. Diver training will be often be conducted in a Dive pool, or possibly at a local beach over 1 to 2 days, depending on the course option you choose and how you progress. During the confined water sessions, you will learn the scuba Diver scuba skills you will need for diving safely in open water.

• Complete 3 Confined Open Water Diver Course sessions in the pool or at the beach
• While Learning new dive skills and practicing the basic principles and safety aspects of scuba diving, under the continuous supervision of your fully-qualified scuba Instructor

Scuba Diver skills mastery:

You will complete 2 Open Water (dives in the ocean) these training dives are completed over the remaining time of the course. These dives are conducted at some of the many local islands and coral reefs where you can enjoy some of the most beautiful diving in Phuket.

Its worth Pointing Out –  If you are wanting or thinking of Phi Phi island for the courses, Imagine traveling the same distance from England to France and back to do a Dive – its simply No Fun for students, Its a very long day with often Big waves and Bad viability and really unsuitable for student diver Training. We don’t sell Phi Phi on the promise of seeing Whale Sharks or Manta Rays while doing a scuba course but other shops will tempt you to sign up with this unrealistic Promise!

Complete your Scuba Diver Training course with 2 Open Water Dives: These are over the last Day at one of the many local open water reefs beach reefs, or on a day trip dive boat, depending on the option you choose.

Your scuba diver course in Phuket.

The scuba Diver Course has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle and the spectacular sights of the underwater kingdom. We have many schedules available all depending on customers’ choices and the time they have available.

• No previous diving experience is needed for the scuba Diver Course; however, any previous diving experience you may have, e.g. the Try scuba or Discover Scuba Diving program, may be credited towards a portion of the scuba Diver certification.
• The 1 or 2-Day program is fully supervised by our dedicated and experienced qualified Instructors.
• You must be at least 10 years old, in good health and comfortable in water too deep in which to stand.

Scuba diver course options for training materials & Instruction.

We are one of the few dual scuba diving agencies in Phuket that offer scuba diving courses from both PADI & SSI having received 2 awards in 2017 from PADI proudly recognized both our outstanding contributions to the diving industry as well as awarding us the PADI 5 Star rating. In January 2018 we also joined SSI (Scuba Schools International) to offer our customers even more choices on scuba diving education. As our team of instructors is licensed to teach both PADI & SSI courses we can advise you if you are unsure what course option would suit your course time frame, expectations & overall experience.

As any scuba diver training course if you pre-study you are well ahead of the game on the learning curve. It is important to remember that the top globally recognized agencies all offer training courses that meet the same international standards. Worth pointing out at this point the Instructors have the biggest influence on the quality of the courses and the diversity they produce.

SSI and PADI agencies have been around since 1969 and 1970, respectively, and each has high-quality teaching materials and high standards for diver Education, each is certified by the WRSTC (World Recreational Scuba Training Council) and the ISO/EUF (International Standards Organisation/European Underwater Federation). The knowledge and skill requirements are almost identical which means certifications are equivalent, interchangeable and recognized globally.. It’s irrelevant what scuba Diver course reading materials you choose as both brands are similar in many ways each conforms to the international standards for diving education  ISO 24803:2017.

The scuba diver e-learning online course materials integrate perfectly into the daily logistics of everyday life this suits most student divers meaning you learn at your own pace.

Course Schedule:

The scuba diver course beach diving option is shorter on time due to shorter transfer time to dive sites from our Dive shops and may not be available between May to November this all depends on the weather at the beach.

Day 1 of the Scuba Diver diving course starts at 8:15 where you meet us at the dive center with an introduction by your driving instructor who will mark and review the first 3 independent study sections you have completed in our classroom  & 3 confined water skill session in our private pool or at the beach to develop diving skills that you need in order to dive safely around Phuket. ( In the High season between late December until the end of May we can complete the course with 2 beach dives in the afternoon of the first day)

Day 2 You have the option of beach or boat diving where you complete 2 training dives and practice scuba diving skill

Scuba Diving (boat diving) day trips normally start with hotel pickup at @7:15, (free transfers areas are listed below) breakfast is served on all boat trips, travel time to the site can be around 1 – 2 hours, the first open water training dive is usually around 10.00 – 11.00 am. Your second open water dive is after lunch, with transfers time back to your hotel depending on the location of the dive sites visited, these return times can be between 4.30 pm/7.30 pm The beach open water diving option is shorter on time due to shorter transfer time to the local dive sites.

Formula 1:  1 Day – Pool + 2 beach dives

• Day 1 meet at the dive shop at 8.15 am – Dive Theory and confined water skills practice.
• Complete and review your free online  Dive Theory – Swimming Pool dive skill development training
• Day 1 pm  – 2 open water beach dives at Kata Beach 2 – 4 pm
• SSI Price 7,000 THB this package includes free SSI e-learning and access to the Scuba Diver Course digital Manual and a full set of dive equipment.(No hidden extras)
• Digital e-cards are issued the day you complete the course  – Plastic Certification cards are processed and available at no extra charge.

Formula 2:  2 Day Course Pool + 2 beach dives

• Day 1 meet at the dive shop at 8.15 am Theory and confined water skills practice. Complete and review your free online  Dive Theory – Swimming Pool dive skill development training
• Day 2 meet at the dive shop at 8.15 am  – Open Water skills mastery at kata Beach
• SSI Price 7,000 THB Includes free e-learning Scuba Diver Course digital Manual and a full set of dive equipment.(No hidden extras)
• Digital e-cards are issued the day you complete the course  – Plastic Certification cards are processed and available at no extra charge.

Formula 3 : 2-day course + 2 Boat Dives at Racha Yai

• Day 1 meet at the dive shop at 8.15 am  Dive Theory and Confined water skills – classroom, pool5
• Day 2  full day   – Open Water skills mastery 2 Dives at Racha Yai – Departs 8:30 am Returns 5:00 pm –
• SSI Price 9,000 THB Includes free e-learning Scuba Diver Course digital Manual and a full set of dive equipment.(No hidden extras)
• Digital e-cards are issued the day you complete the course  – Plastic Certification cards are processed and available at no extra charge.

Course Price Includes:

• Scuba Diver free online learning (SSI)
• scuba Diver certification card (free E-card with SSI option)
• All equipment rentals for the diving course
• Logbook (digital with SSI app)
• Continental breakfast, and buffet, lunch is also served on the boat diving day trips
• Lots of fun, a life-changing experience!

Digital Scuba Diver Certification v Plastic Cards

You need to be aware that some diving educational brands take longer to supply your Dive license than others after you have completed your training course.

With SSI you will receive digital certification C card on your mobile phone the day you get off the boat having completed your course, you will have free access to all your C card via the SSI app that you download to keep all your certifications in one place.

Take a PADI course they will email you to confirm you have completed the course and often your instructor will hand you the temporary paper card that’s valid for 90 Days until your plastic card is posted to your home address this can take 1 – 2 months (no free digital card are offered however this can be purchased at an additional charge of $37 USD for supplying ecards and ordered directly from PADI.

If you happen to misplace or lose a plastic certification card SSI will provide these for free sent to your home address  –

If you have any questions you can contact us here info@phuketdivetours@gmail.com