Spend three focused days in Kenting earning your PADI Open Water certification. Small class sizes, provided equipment, and reef-side open-water dives make this a practical entry into recreational scuba in southern Taiwan.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off the minibus into sea-salt air and heat that tastes like distant islands. Waves slap the reef and the instructors are already checking gear—Suunto dive computers, buoyancy wings, and tanks lined up like patient metal whales. Over three concentrated days around Kenting and Hengchun you’ll move from shallow confined-water drills to open-water dives that test your buoyancy and calm.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: comfortable swimming ability and ability to carry/enter equipment; not endurance training but you should be active and free of respiratory/cardiac issues.
Wildlife
History
Hengchun’s walled town dates to the Qing era and the area became Taiwan’s first national park designation in the 1980s to protect coastal and marine habitats.
Conservation
Coral reefs here face warming and local stressors—practice neutral buoyancy, don’t touch wildlife, and use reef-safe products to reduce impact.
Reserve your spot on the Kenting, Taiwan｜PADI Basic Diving License Course｜Taiwan Diving Open Water Course today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Practice ear equalization
Start equalizing on the surface and during descent to avoid ear pain; if you can’t equalize, stop and ascend slowly.
Bring a snug mask
Even if masks are provided, a well-fitting personal mask prevents fogging and water leaks during skills sessions.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply before arrival and reapply on the surface to protect coral and your skin from strong tropical sun.
Pace your hydration and rest
Three days of diving requires steady hydration and sleep to reduce fatigue and lower decompression risk.
Swimsuit
Wear under your wetsuit or rashguard for surface and confined-water sessions.
Mask and snorkel
A well-fitting mask speeds skills practice and improves comfort during surface intervals.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and the reef—avoid oxybenzone-containing products.
summer
Personal towel and dry bag
Useful for shore entries, keeping gear dry, and storing an ID/photo required for certification.