Learn to Scuba Dive in Thailand

Whether you want to try breathing underwater once or earn a full certification you can use anywhere in the world, we will guide you through it in some of the most beautiful water on the planet. All courses are taught by SSI certified instructors in the warm, clear sheltered shallow water and reefs of the Andaman Sea.

Open Water Diver student exploring a vibrant coral reef in the Andaman Sea during their SSI scuba certification in Thailand

Your First Steps Underwater

Not sure which course is right for you? Tell us how much time you have and whether you want a full certification. We will point you in the right direction.

Instructor guiding a first-time diver through the Try Scuba experience in sheltered shallow water in Khao Lak, Thailand

Try Scuba

Breathe underwater for the first time in calm, sheltered shallow water in Khao Lak. No certification required. No commitment. Just you, a mask and an instructor by your side the whole time.

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Open Water Diver student achieving neutral buoyancy above a coral reef in the Andaman Sea during SSI certification in Thailand

Open Water Diver

Your complete scuba certification, valid worldwide and recognised everywhere. Dive to 18 m, plan dives with a buddy and keep diving after your holiday.

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Advanced Open Water Diver student practising underwater navigation in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Advanced Open Water Diver

Build confidence through five specialty dives. Deep Diving and Navigation are required, with three further eligible dives chosen around your goals.

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SSI Snorkel Diver student exploring a shallow coral reef in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Snorkel Diver

Learn efficient finning, breathing and surface safety so you can explore shallow reefs confidently without scuba equipment.

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More Ways to Begin

Basic Diver and Scuba Diver remain available when your schedule or preferred level of supervision makes a shorter pathway a better fit.

Basic Diver

A structured first scuba program for guests who want more than Try Scuba without committing to a certification course.

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Scuba Diver

Earn a recognised shorter certification with professional-supervision limits and a clear Open Water Diver upgrade path.

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Learning to Dive in Khao Lak

All our beginner courses follow the SSI training system. You will learn skills in the sheltered shallow water first, then apply them on real reef dives in the Andaman Sea. Small groups, patient instructors, no rush.

Classroom and Confined Water

You start with the basics in a relaxed classroom setting and practise your skills in the sheltered shallow-water area used for training. Everything at your own pace until you feel comfortable.

Open Water Dives

Once your skills are solid you head out to the Andaman Sea reefs on the dive boat. Your instructor is with you on every dive. You will see real reef life from your very first open water session.

Certification and What Comes Next

Your SSI certification is digital and internationally recognised. You can use it anywhere in the world from the day you earn it. And if you want to keep progressing, the next steps are right here.

Tell us your travel dates and we will sort the rest.

We will recommend the right course for your time, goals and experience level and fit it around your stay in Khao Lak. Just get in touch.

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