From complete beginner to certified Open Water Diver with the core skills practised and four real ocean dives completed.
You hear your breathing, the regulator feels unfamiliar and suddenly you’re very aware that you’re underwater. That’s normal. The first part is in controlled water so you can get used to the equipment, practise the skills and repeat things before the ocean dives.
If something needs more time, we take more time.
PADI Open Water Diver
This course is for complete beginners who want their first full diving certification. No previous diving experience is required. Basic water comfort and a willingness to learn apply.
Accommodation is available only together with a diving course. Lex can help arrange the reservation, while room availability, payment, changes and refunds are handled by Ban’s Diving Resort and reception.
17:00 orientation, paperwork, medical process and videos 1-3.
08:30 pool skills, theory and videos 4-5.
07:00 boat dives 1-2, building to a maximum of 12m, plus theory and the final quiz.
07:00 boat dives 3-4, logbook and certification processing.
Basic swimming and water-comfort requirements apply. If you are not sure whether you meet them, ask Lex before booking.
Prefer a private course? The private-course upgrade is 4,000 THB per booking and depends on availability. If nerves are the reason you’re considering it, tell me first. We can talk through what worries you and which setup makes sense.
After certification you can dive within your training and limits, or continue with Advanced, specialties or fun diving.
A private course changes the setup and flexibility, not the course content or certification. Availability is confirmed before booking.
01OrientationPaperwork, theory and course preparation
02Boat briefingPrepare clearly before the first training dive
03Pool skillsPractising scuba skills together in the pool
04Confined-water skillsPractise core scuba skills in the pool
05Underwater practiceA scuba diver practising underwater
06Controlled descentDescend safely during open-water training
07CertificationComplete the course with growing confidence
Courses generally run in small groups. For an occasional larger booking, additional professionals are added so students still receive personal guidance. Lex remains the main contact, while Lex or a trusted qualified PADI professional may teach depending on planning and dates. Personal cameras and GoPros are not used during Open Water training dives. Safety, skills and course objectives come first. Professional photography may be arranged separately where available.
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