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PADI Open Water Diver Course in Phuket

Learn to Dive with Oxybulles Diving Rawai

 

PADI Open Water Diver course with Alain Barrat at Oxybulles Diving Rawai, Phuket, Thailand.
Alain Barrat, Swiss PADI Instructor Trainer at Oxybulles Diving Rawai, Phuket.

Introduction

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba certification program, and your first step into a lifetime of underwater adventures. With Oxybulles Diving Rawai, you’ll learn to dive in a safe, fun, and professional environment guided by Alain Barrat, our Swiss PADI Instructor Trainer with more than 25 years of experience in Phuket.

By the end of this course, you will be a certified diver, able to dive independently with a buddy anywhere in the world, down to a maximum depth of 18 meters.
 

 

What You Will Learn


The course combines theory, practice, and real diving experiences:

  • 📘 Knowledge Development – Learn diving principles, equipment use, safety procedures, and how to plan dives.

  • 🏊 Confined Water Sessions – Practice essential scuba skills in shallow water until you feel confident.

  • 🌊 Open Water Dives – Complete 6 dives in the Andaman Sea at stunning sites such as Racha Yai or Racha Noi.

You will gain confidence in:

  • Using scuba equipment correctly.

  • Buoyancy control and underwater movement.

  • Communication underwater.

  • Planning and executing safe dives.

 

Course Structure & Duration

  • Duration: 3 days (flexible scheduling available)

  • Day 1: Confined water training in the pool or shallow sea

  • Day 2: 2 open water dives at Racha Islands (max depth 12m)

  • Day 3: 2 open water dives at Racha Yai or Racha Noi (max depth 18m)

This option is only available if you complete the theory portion online before arriving in Phuket, or before the course starts,  through PADI eLearning.

PADI Open Water Diver course with Alain Barrat at Oxybulles Diving Rawai, Phuket, Thailand.
PADI Open Water Diver course with Alain Barrat at Oxybulles Diving Rawai, Phuket, Thailand.

 

Prerequisites

  • Minimum age: 10 years old (Junior Open Water Diver).

  • Ability to swim 200 meters and float for 10 minutes.

  • No prior scuba experience required.

 

Why Learn with Oxybulles Diving Rawai?

  • 🧑‍🏫 Expert Instructor – Learn from Alain Barrat, PADI Instructor Trainer since 1998.

  • 🌊 Amazing Dive Sites – Train at Racha Islands, perfect for beginners with clear water and marine life.

  • 🤿 Small Groups – Maximum attention and personalized teaching.

  • 🌍 Multilingual Support – Courses available in English, French, and more.

  • High Standards of Safety – Swiss precision combined with Thai hospitality.


Certification & Next Steps

Upon completion, you’ll receive your PADI Open Water Diver certification, valid worldwide.
After that, you can:

  • Join our daily fun dives in Phuket.

  • Continue with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course to explore deeper and refine your skills.

  • Discover specialties like Underwater Navigation, Wreck Diving, Deep Diving, or Nitrox.


Options, Prices & Details
 
Looking for the perfect diving experience? Dive into our two amazing options!

🌊 Option  – the Personalized Pack is perfect for solo adventurers who want a tailored experience without the hustle of a big group.

Or, if you want to share the excitement with a family member or friend, our Group Pack is just what you need to enjoy the underwater wonders together!

Let's make some memories! 🐠✨
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  Our PADI GoDive Open Water Diver Pack  
For one person.
Duration: 3 days.
Price: from 14'500.- ฿.
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  Exclusive offers for Online Bookings  ​​
For one person, a group of 2 or more people...
Duration: 3 days.
Price: On request.
 

Our PADI Open Water Diver Packs:​

Exclusive offers for Online Bookings.

No prior experience required.

Minimum age: 10 years old.

Maximum depth: 18 meters.

Professional instruction in small groups.

Exclusive: Open Water Diver Skills' preparation videos.​

PADI course materials (e-Learning or printed) and Open Water Diver certification.​​​

Full set of scuba equipment.

Pool and boat fees.​​​

Exclusive: 6 dives, instead of the required 4, from a spacious boat.

Meals and drinks on board.

Open Water 
Diver training delivered over 3 days.​​
 

PADI Open Water Diver course with Alain Barrat at Oxybulles Diving Rawai, Phuket, Thailand.


Book Your PADI Open Water Course Today

Take the plunge and begin your scuba journey with Oxybulles Diving Rawai. Whether you’re alone, with friends, or with family, our team will make your course safe, fun, and unforgettable.


👉 Contact us now to reserve your spot! As we've implemented an exclusive Online Booking offer, seats will fill up fast! Then! Early Birds booking - first come, first served!

Contact us and book online, whether you attend one of our PADI training programs alone, with a friend, or with a family member... Receive an exclusive discount from us!

 

Oxybulles Diving Rawai dive center location in Phuket, Thailand.
© 2025 by Alain Barrat | PADI IDC Course Director & Instructor @ oxybullesdiving
@ Oxybulles Diving Rawai | Phuket | Thailand.
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