Scuba Diver

The Scuba Diver Program takes dive training to a new level of convenience and accessibility for first-time divers by focusing on just the knowledge and skills required to dive proficiently under the direct supervision of a dive leader.
If you completed the Try Scuba program, you will receive credit for your academic session and Pool/Confined Water Session 1 and Open Water Session 1. Those who complete the Scuba Diver Program can apply their academic sessions, pool/confined water sessions and open water sessions to Open Water Diver certification.

Knowledge: Academics are limited to practical, "need to know" safety information that directly affects the immediate needs of divers.
Skills: So you can start diving as soon as possible, you'll practice a reduced skill set with SSI's Comfort Through Repetition teaching method in limited pool and open water sessions. Water training is emphasized so you can have fun diving. You will practice basic scuba skills in order to build ability and comfort.
Equipment: With the goal being to develop a working knowledge of scuba equipment, divers will receive an introduction to basic scuba equipment with an emphasis on equipment handling.

Minimum Age: 10 years. The Scuba Diver course includes all diving equipment, meals on the boat and round trip transfer from our contract hotels.

Prices from Phuket:
US$ 240, two boat dives

Prices from Khao Lak (to Similan Islands):
US$ 260, two boat dives