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SSI | Padi Open Water Course in Phuket
5.0
66 Ratings
Tambon Karon
Get your PADI Open Water Diver Certification today! This basic diving certification is the ticket to a lifetime of leisure diving adventures. The PADI Open Water Diver Certification is very popular in the world today. Many have learnt to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course.
Get your PADI Open Water Diver Certification today! This basic diving certification is the ticket to a lifetime of leisure diving adventures. The PADI Open Water Diver Certification is very popular in the world today. Many have learnt to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course.
Duration:
3 days
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
Swimming Pool Confined Water Sessions
Chalong - You will start the learn the basics by setting your dive equipment and by practicing diving skills at the surface and underwater.
Racha Yai Island Full Day Trip
Koh Racha Yai - We will dive around the beautiful Racha Yai island known for its very clear waters. Ideal dive sites to practice…
Swimming Pool Confined Water Sessions
Chalong - You will start the learn the basics by setting your dive equipment and by practicing diving skills at the surface and underwater.
Racha Yai Island Full Day Trip
Koh Racha Yai - We will dive around the beautiful Racha Yai island known for its very clear waters. Ideal dive sites to practice scuba diving with weak current and amazing marine life. Each dive will last 50 minutes.
Koh Racha Noi Full Day Trip
Ko Racha Noi - We will spend the day around Racha Noi island, very wild and preserved island. The island offers the best underwater visibility of Phuket area.
What's Included
- Taxi Transfers for day 2 and 3 (Patong, Kata, Karon, Chalong areas)
- SSI Instructor Fee, SSI Material and SSI certification
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Insurance
- Scuba Diving Equipment
- Taxi Transfers for day 2 and 3 (Patong, Kata, Karon, Chalong areas)
- SSI Instructor Fee, SSI Material and SSI certification
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Insurance
- Scuba Diving Equipment
What's Not Included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Diving within 18 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Diving within 18 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
Location
Win Jeang Swimwear Kata Beach
Meeting at the Pink lighthouse.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(66 Ratings)
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567katarzynam
May 9, 2025
Amazing experience - I recently completed my Open Water Diving course with SSS Phuket, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the team was professional, friendly, and incredibly supportive. Everything was well-organized, making the entire course smooth and enjoyable.
A special shoutout goes to my instructor, Olivier, who was absolutely fantastic—patient, knowledgeable, and always made me feel safe and confident underwater. His passion for diving really came through in every session, and he took the time to ensure I understood both the theory and practical skills thoroughly.
Diving in Phuket’s beautiful waters was unforgettable, and thanks to SSS Phuket and my instructor, I now feel well-prepared and excited for future diving adventures. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to start their diving journey with a professional and enthusiastic team.
Kasia
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815michailr
Mar 22, 2025
Thank you OotDy - Diving Master and SSI - I was so fortunate to do my Open Water Dive Certification with SSI. They are very professional! My trainer was OotDy - Diving Master. An amazing Master trainer and wonderful person. It was very enjoyable and exciting 3 days and I am so grateful and happy I did it. I never ever had any diving experience before and I should mention I am 53.
Thank you 🙏 so much. I am sharing some photos.
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E2050txstephenk
Mar 5, 2025
Absolutely amazing course and instructors!! - I had Olivier & Pommie as my instructor! Finished the course in 3 days! Absolutely amazing people and amazing experience. The dive sites are surreal. I recommend everyone to do this course.
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Voyage30266454456
Feb 25, 2025
Best way to learn how to dive fast at a beautiful location! - We did the 'standard' diving course for two days with a pool day and a second day with a boat trip to another small island south of Phuket. We had a really nice time! Olivier was our Dive Pro and teacher and tought us well. He got us to go beyond our comfort zone and get to know the equipment. The first day was all about being safe and calm underwater and prepare for the most situations that can occur. We took our masks off and on and Olivier showed us how to change the equipment and how to act in an "out of air scenario". After learning the theoretic part in the app we went on the boat trip. The dives over there were wonderful. So many corals and sea life to see. We even got to see a stingray and a snake. The food on the tour was really good, too! We can 100% recommend this diving School, also as the price is almost unbeaten in Thailand. Now we can call ourselves open water diver and enjoy diving all around the world!
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Y7553acrodrigog
Jan 22, 2025
We had such great learning at SSI Dive with Olivier - We had a bit detail on our arrival for which the instructor was flexible.
We did the standard plan. We dove all morning in the pool to get used to it and we even got delayed on time because the instructor wanted to make sure we were feeling okay with exercises.
On the second day we did dive in the sea to apply the same exercises. Our instructor Olivier was calm and transmits confidence to us. We were able to do the dives and have some little chats! If you are not so confident for your course Olivier will be the right choice by helping you with patience!
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Boris2002
Dec 22, 2024
Ask for Oodi - Fantastic day with Oodi. From feeling a little nervous being the fist time we have dived he was an amazing instructor and I was amazed at what we achieved in such a short time. 2 dives in clear water with amazing wildlife and a safe environment. Cannot wait to dive again it was brilliant
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27adrianneh
May 28, 2024
Amazing Experience - Pomme was an excellent instructor. She made me feel safe and her knowledge was extensive. So friendly and helpful. Unforgettable two days.
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Annakejl
Mar 24, 2024
Great experience with SSI | Padi Open Water course in Phuket - I felt safe, joined a great group and had a funny, understandable and professional instructor Olivier Cross. I personally dreaded the theory test, but if you made mistakes, they were reviewed so that you understood the concept/theory behind the question. All in all, a fantastic and beautiful experience that has only increased the desire to dive:)
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102karynm
Feb 23, 2024
Outstanding diving with Olivier - Firstly, this is an excellent diving operation. Olivier the instructor is incredibly professional, knowledgeable and particular about ‘plan to dive and dive to plan’. This makes for a great course, instills confidence in the new divers and ensures by the time you get to day 3, you are having a great dive experience and things are becoming second nature.
Secondly, Olivier is great fun - an ex wine maker and fabulous company. He ensures that you are safe, confident and that there are no stupid questions about diving.
He made sure that all the basic steps were complete - that we could swim, float and could take masks on and off in the pool before going out into the ocean.
The dives in the ocean were fabulous, Olivier made sure that we knew what we were doing, tested our competence, and then thoroughly enjoyed our dive experience. He took us on a wreck, pointed out interesting fish and is an enthusiast (no matter how many times he has dived those areas - it felt like a new experience for him too).
There were only two of us on the course - the ability to get 1 to 1 support was always there. I am so pleased i chose to go with SSS Phuket Dive. Can’t wait to return.
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Teoz2024
Feb 9, 2024
Amazing experience! - Completed the SSI open water course with my partner with SSS Phuket. Olivier our dive instructor, was a great help in helping my partner feel safer and calmer when she was nervous/anxious. He was patient with us and it helped that he had a cheeky sense of humour which we appreciate.
The diving itself was very fun, and we got to see all sorts of marine life, ship wrecks and landscapes.
We had some hiccups on our vacation and had to postpone the diving, and are thankful to Jean and the team for accommodating to our needs.
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