About this tour
A three-day Open Water Diver certification course in Koh Lipe, Thailand, run by an SSI 5-star dive resort. You'll complete online theory, confined water training, and open water dives to earn your certification card. The course suits complete beginners and those wanting a recognised diving qualification; instruction follows strict safety and teaching standards at a resort focused on sustainable diving practices.
Highlights
- SSI 5-star dive resort with high teaching standards
- Three days from beginner to certified diver
- Online learning plus hands-on confined water training
- Open water dives around Koh Lipe reefs
- Lunch included daily
- Digital logbook and e-card certification
- Eco-friendly resort practices
What to expect
You'll start with online theory modules completed before or at the start of the course, covering diving principles, safety protocols and equipment use. Days one and two involve confined water training in a controlled setting where you'll practise essential skills like mask clearing, buoyancy control and emergency procedures under close instructor supervision. By day three, you'll complete open water dives around Koh Lipe's reefs, applying your training in real conditions with your SSI instructor present throughout.
You'll receive lunch each day and finish with an internationally recognised e-card certification. All your dives are logged digitally. The pace is steady but focused—expect classroom time, pool or confined water work, and progressively deeper open water dives as your confidence builds.
What travellers say
- Strict teaching standards as SSI 5-star resort
- Complete certification in three compact days
- Inclusive meals and digital logbook provided
- Eco-conscious dive operation
- Hands-on instruction with qualified SSI instructor
- National park fee charged separately, not included
- Multiple health conditions disqualify participation
- Three-day commitment may be intensive for nervous beginners
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Good to know
This course is ideal for non-divers wanting a full certification, or anyone seeking hands-on training from an established, standards-focused operator. You'll need reasonable fitness and good health—the course is not suitable if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, have poor cardiovascular health, or have asthma. Suitable for all other fitness levels. The national park fee is not included and must be paid separately. Group size isn't specified, so check with the operator. Peak diving season in Thailand is November to April; water conditions and booking availability vary outside that window.
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