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Short on time? Earn an international diving certification in just two days and explore Koh Lanta’s marine life down to 12 meters under professional guidance.
1. Why Take The Scuba Diver Course?
Take a fresh look at getting certified on a tight schedule If you want to become a certified diver but don’t have enough time to complete the full Open Water Diver course during your holiday, the SSI Scuba Diver course is the ideal solution. Covering roughly half of the full Open Water program, this entry-level certification gives you fundamental dive theory, essential pool training, and two ocean dives. It earns you an international card allowing you to dive anywhere in the world under the direct supervision of a dive professional to a maximum depth of 12 meters.
- Fast-Track Certification: Earn a recognized lifetime certification in just 2 days.
- Supervised Freedom: Dive anywhere worldwide down to 12 meters (40 feet) guided by an SSI Dive Professional.
Seamless Upgrade Path: Upgrade to the full SSI Open Water Diver certification at any time in the future by simply completing the remaining modules.
- Open to Beginners: Perfect for absolute beginners who want a structured, guided certification experience.
2 .Course Curriculum (2 Days)
The course combines digital online learning on the MySSI app, a pool/confined water skill session, and 2 dedicated open water boat dives around Koh Lanta’s reefs:
🔹 Key Topics Covered:
- Foundational Academics: Learning the basics of dive physics, pressure, equipment functions, and underwater communication.
- Confined Water Skill Session: Practicing regulator recovery, mask clearing, buoyancy control, and emergency air-sharing procedures.
- Open Water Ocean Dives: Applying your new skills in the ocean while exploring shallow coral reefs down to 12 meters.
3. Prerequisites
- Prerequisites: Able to swim and float/tread water. No prior diving experience required.
- Minimum Age: 10 years old (Junior Scuba Diver certification for ages 10–14).
4. Your International Certification
- Digital SSI Scuba Diver certification recognized worldwide.
- Fully upgradeable to SSI Open Water Diver at any SSI dive center globally.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How is the Scuba Diver course different from the Open Water Diver course?
The Scuba Diver course is essentially the first half of the Open Water Diver course (2 ocean dives instead of 4, and a 12-meter depth limit under professional supervision instead of 18 meters independent buddy diving).
Can I complete the rest of my Open Water Diver certification later?
Yes! Your Scuba Diver certification acts as a modular credit. You can complete the remaining academic modules, pool skills, and 2 open water dives whenever you are ready.
6. Rates
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