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Take your first real steps into ocean diving with a short, hands-on program that includes pool practice and two open water reef dives down to 12 meters.
1. Why Take This Basic Diver Program?
Take a fresh look at exploring the open ocean If you want to experience the sensation of scuba diving in the ocean without committing to a full multi-day certification course, the SSI Basic Diver program is the ideal entry point. Starting with essential safety theory and shallow water skill practice, you will quickly transition onto our dive boat for two guided open water dives. You will explore Koh Lanta’s vibrant coral reefs down to 12 meters, gaining real diving experience that can be directly credited toward your full Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver certification.
- Real Ocean Dives: Complete 2 full ocean dives at world-class dive sites like Koh Haa or Koh Bida under direct professional supervision.
- Fast & Accessible: Requires only 1 full day, making it perfect for holidaymakers looking for a quick yet thorough diving experience.
- Full Upgrade Credit: Your training counts directly toward the SSI Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver courses if you decide to continue within 6 months.
- Open to Absolute Beginners: No prior scuba experience necessary.
2 .Course Curriculum (1 Day, 2 dives)
The program combines interactive digital learning on the MySSI app, a brief confined water skill session, and 2 open water ocean dives from our boat:
🔹 Key Topics Covered:
- Essential Academics & Safety: Basic pressure concepts, breathing rules, hand signals, and equipment orientation.
- Confined Water Skill Practice: Learning mask clearing, regulator recovery, and basic buoyancy in shallow, controlled water.
- Open Water Ocean Exploration: Applying your skills on two guided reef dives to a maximum depth of 12 meters.
3. Prerequisites
- Prerequisites: Able to swim and float/tread water. No prior diving experience required.
- Minimum Age: 10 years old.
4. Your International Certification
- Digital SSI Basic Diver recognition card logged directly in your MySSI profile.
- Valid credit toward your SSI Scuba Diver or SSI Open Water Diver course for 6 months.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How does Basic Diver differ from Try Scuba?
While Try Scuba is a simple entry-level experience (often pool-focused), Basic Diver includes mandatory skill evaluations and 2 full open water dives, giving you an official recognized qualification that credits toward full certification.
What if I decide to get fully certified during my stay in Koh Lanta?
You can seamlessly upgrade! Because the Basic Diver program covers the first pool session and open water dives of the Open Water Diver course, you simply complete the remaining modules with us.
6. Rates
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