Using online learning, confined and open water dives, the SSI Scuba Diver program is a perfect foundation to become a confident and safe diver.
Designed specifically for beginners, this entry-level course allows you to safely explore the ocean under the direct supervision of a professional instructor. You’ll learn the essential scuba skills needed to dive confidently while enjoying the vibrant marine life Phuket is famous for.
The experience begins with a short theory session where your instructor explains how scuba equipment works and teaches you the key safety rules. You’ll then move into confined water training to practice basic skills such as breathing, buoyancy control, and underwater communication.
Once comfortable, you’ll head out for real open water dives at some of Phuket’s calm and beginner-friendly dive sites. Locations such as the Racha Islands are ideal for new divers thanks to their clear water, gentle conditions, and abundant marine life.
During your dives, you’ll be guided at all times by a certified instructor and remain within safe depth limits of up to 12 metres. This ensures you can relax and fully enjoy the experience while discovering colourful coral reefs, tropical fish, and possibly even turtles.
The Scuba Diver course is a recognised certification that can later be upgraded to a full Open Water Diver qualification whenever you’re ready to continue your diving journey.
All equipment is provided, and the program is structured to be both fun and safe — making it the ideal choice for anyone who wants more than a one-day try dive but less time commitment than a full course.
Take your first real step into scuba diving and discover Phuket’s underwater world today.