The SSI Open Water Course is by far the most popular way to learn to dive, it is recognised internationally and more people learn to dive with SSI than all other organisations combined.
To complete the course whilst on holiday in Phuket takes just 3 short days. The first day consists of theory – learning the scuba terms and the reason for the rules of diving. In the afternoon in a local swimming pool you will learn and practice all the skills needed for diving.
This is followed by 2 fun-filled half-days on the boat completing the 4 Open Water dives. You will re-demonstrate the skills learnt in the pool and explore the marine life in the ocean of the west coast of Phuket. This is followed by a little more theory.
The final act is to issue your SSI Open Water Diver certificate for life.
Who should take this course?
If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get your scuba diving certification with the SSI Open Water Diver course – the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive. Go on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course.
To enroll in a SSI Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course), you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required.
What will you learn?
The SSI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:
- Knowledge Development ( online, independent study or in a classroom) to understand basic principles of scuba diving
- Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills
- Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore!
