{"id":306,"date":"2018-12-30T14:06:39","date_gmt":"2018-12-30T07:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apo-dhatu-divers.com\/en\/discover-scuba-diving\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T21:21:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T14:21:36","slug":"ssi-basic-diver-koh-lanta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apo-dhatu-divers.com\/en\/ssi-basic-diver-koh-lanta\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Diver"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"306\" class=\"elementor elementor-306\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-354d7583 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"354d7583\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-552bb484\" data-id=\"552bb484\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4669efd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4669efd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take your first real steps into ocean diving with a short, hands-on program that includes two open water reef dives down to 12 meters.<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6a433e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e6a433e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Why Take This Basic Diver Program?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21c1a4c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21c1a4c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote><p><i>Take a fresh look at exploring the open ocean<\/i> If you want to experience the sensation of scuba diving in the ocean without committing to a full multi-day certification course, the <b>SSI Basic Diver<\/b> 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&#8217;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.<\/p><\/blockquote><ul><li><b>Real Ocean Dives:<\/b> Complete 2 full ocean dives at world-class dive sites like Koh Haa or Koh Bida under direct professional supervision.<\/li><li><b>Fast &amp; Accessible:<\/b> Requires only 1 full day, making it perfect for holidaymakers looking for a quick yet thorough diving experience.<\/li><li><b>Full Upgrade Credit:<\/b> Your training counts directly toward the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apo-dhatu-divers.com\/en\/ssi-scuba-diver-koh-lanta\/\">SSI Scuba Diver<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apo-dhatu-divers.com\/en\/ssi-open-water-diver-koh-lanta\/\">Open Water Diver<\/a><\/strong> courses if you decide to continue within 6 months.<\/li><li><b>Open to Absolute Beginners:<\/b> No prior scuba experience necessary.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4be9a4bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4be9a4bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Schedule of the Day<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e861a69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e861a69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>A personalized experience tailored to your pace<\/b><\/h3><p>Wondering what it feels like to breathe underwater for the first time?<\/p><p>The SSI Introductory Dive (Try Scuba \/ Basic Diver) is the ideal activity to discover the underwater world without committing to a full training course.<br \/>Guided by our experienced team, you will dive in a safe, reassuring, and supportive environment.<\/p><h4><b>How does your day unfold?<\/b><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a8dcdd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4a8dcdd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad4da61 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ad4da61\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e01017f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e01017f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"874\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/apo-dhatu-divers.com\/en\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/dsd_jm-874x1024.jpeg.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5476\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/apo-dhatu-divers.com\/en\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/dsd_jm-874x1024.jpeg.webp 874w, https:\/\/apo-dhatu-divers.com\/en\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/dsd_jm-256x300.jpeg.webp 256w, https:\/\/apo-dhatu-divers.com\/en\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/dsd_jm-768x900.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/apo-dhatu-divers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/dsd_jm.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/apo-dhatu-divers.com\\\/en\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/dsd_jm-874x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/apo-dhatu-divers.com\\\/en\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/dsd_jm-874x1024.jpeg 874w, https:\\\/\\\/apo-dhatu-divers.com\\\/en\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/dsd_jm-256x300.jpeg 256w, https:\\\/\\\/apo-dhatu-divers.com\\\/en\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/dsd_jm-768x900.jpeg 768w, https:\\\/\\\/apo-dhatu-divers.com\\\/en\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/dsd_jm.jpeg 1024w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6ff3bb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e6ff3bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d26a43d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d26a43d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n \t<li><b>Briefing &amp; Preparation:<\/b> Introduction to the equipment, essential safety guidelines, and underwater communication signals.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>Gentle Introduction:<\/b> An adaptation session in shallow water to get comfortable and take your first breaths without stress.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>Reef Exploration:<\/b> Discover tropical fish and colorful coral reefs in Koh Lanta up to a maximum depth of 12 meters (or 5 meters for the discovery option).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1294bf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1294bf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Why Choose Apo Dhatu Divers?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f23e91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f23e91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Safety &amp; Personal Supervision:<\/strong> A maximum of 2 participants per instructor for dedicated, individual attention at all times.<\/li><li><strong>Stress-Free &amp; Relaxed:<\/strong> A patient, passionate instructor to ensure your comfort every step of the way.<\/li><li><strong>Learning Materials in Your Language:<\/strong> Smooth online theory accessible via the MySSI app prior to your trip.<\/li><li><strong>Transfers Included:<\/strong> Hotel pickup and drop-off included (additional fees may apply depending on your hotel location).<\/li><li><strong>All-Inclusive Onboard:<\/strong> Breakfast, hot lunch (dietary options available), snacks, drinks, and fresh fruit.<\/li><li><strong>Full Equipment Provided:<\/strong> Regularly maintained dive gear for maximum safety.<\/li><li><strong>Insurance:<\/strong> Complementary coverage for the duration of your activity.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4269a9d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4269a9d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Prerequisites<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f80ee18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f80ee18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Must be at least <strong>10 years old<\/strong> and in good overall health (simple medical questionnaire to complete).<\/li><li>No prior experience required.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aad84f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5aad84f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Your International Certification<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7137fdaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7137fdaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt the end of the course, you will earn your <b>SSI Basic Diver Certification<\/b>.\n<ul>\n \t<li>\nDigital <b>SSI Basic Diver<\/b> recognition card logged directly in your MySSI profile.\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\nValid credit toward your <b>SSI Scuba Diver<\/b> or <b>SSI Open Water Diver<\/b> course for 6 months.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6624bb31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6624bb31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e722fd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e722fd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Do I need to be a strong swimmer?<\/strong><\/h3><p><em>You don&#8217;t need to be a strong swimmer, and a reasonable level of physical fitness is enough. Your instructor stays right by your side at all times to manage your buoyancy and ensure your comfort underwater.<\/em><\/p><h3><strong>What is the minimum age for an introductory dive?<\/strong><\/h3><p><em>Our boat-based ocean program is open to children aged 10 and above. (A dedicated program limited to a maximum depth of 5 meters is available for younger children aged 8 and 9, in a pool only).<\/em><\/p><h3><strong>What if I want to continue after my introductory dive?<\/strong><\/h3><p><em>If you love the experience and want to take it further, your SSI introductory dive can be directly credited toward the first step of your SSI Open Water Diver certification!<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71096c19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71096c19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. Rates<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-163b59b elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"163b59b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"3897\" class=\"elementor elementor-3897\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64474c74 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-64474c74-e32c06c \" data-id=\"64474c74\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"64474c74\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"64474c74\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46f999bf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"46f999bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5754e80d e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-5754e80d-09fa2ab \" data-id=\"5754e80d\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"5754e80d\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"5754e80d\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-669e7aed e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-669e7aed-f0e6525 \" data-id=\"669e7aed\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"669e7aed\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"669e7aed\">\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-212dc43b e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-212dc43b-994314e \" data-id=\"212dc43b\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"212dc43b\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"212dc43b\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-730193f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"730193f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1 pers.<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6874b1ac e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-6874b1ac-afaac81 \" data-id=\"6874b1ac\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"6874b1ac\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"6874b1ac\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67c25d89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67c25d89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">&gt; 1 pers.<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1942052c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1942052c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e89cd9f e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-6e89cd9f-69dc7f9 \" data-id=\"6e89cd9f\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"6e89cd9f\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"6e89cd9f\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c6df8e e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-7c6df8e-6e6fe56 \" data-id=\"7c6df8e\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"7c6df8e\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"7c6df8e\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fdd0d8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1fdd0d8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apo-dhatu-divers.com\/en\/ssi-try-scuba-koh-lanta\/\">Try Scuba in our pool<\/a><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-686a4ba e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-686a4ba-6bdefd2 \" data-id=\"686a4ba\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"686a4ba\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"686a4ba\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3924596f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3924596f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u0e3f 2,900<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bc6138b e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-4bc6138b-f60101c \" data-id=\"4bc6138b\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"4bc6138b\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"4bc6138b\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f260289 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f260289\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u0e3f 2,700<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-193d2197 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-193d2197-431e606 \" data-id=\"193d2197\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"193d2197\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"193d2197\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34129932 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-34129932-8123409 \" data-id=\"34129932\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"34129932\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"34129932\">\n    \t\t<div 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