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Short on time but keen to dive? This two-day PADI Scuba Diver course on Koh Chang teaches core skills in confined water and sends you on two supervised open-water dives to 12 m. Small groups and inclusive equipment simplify logistics for first-time divers.
Short on time but keen to dive? This two-day PADI Scuba Diver course on Koh Chang teaches core skills in confined water and sends you on two supervised open-water dives to 12 m. Small groups and inclusive equipment simplify logistics for first-time divers.
Warm salt wind and the slap of a longtail against the pier set the rhythm before you even step on the dive boat. On Koh Chang the Andaman-brushed sea stretches flat and then folds into coral bommies; the water dares you to leave the surface and meet the reef. Over two compact days you move from classroom modules and calm pool reps to supervised open-water dives, each breath a small proof that you can live below the swell.
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Operated by Dolphin Divers · Koh Chang, Trat Province
Warm salt wind and the slap of a longtail against the pier set the rhythm before you even step on the dive boat. On Koh Chang the Andaman-brushed sea stretches flat and then folds into coral bommies; the water dares you to leave the surface and meet the reef. Over two compact days you move from classroom modules and calm pool reps to supervised open-water dives, each breath a small proof that you can live below the swell.
The course is a subset of PADI’s Open Water training: three knowledge segments, three confined-water skills dives and two supervised open-water dives to a 12 m limit. Koh Chang’s geology—volcanic and metamorphic outcrops dropping to fringing reefs—creates sheltered bays and diverse dive sites where sea fans and soft corals take hold. Local fishing villages have worked these waters for generations; modern dive operations now balance tourism with community livelihoods.
Practically, the itinerary is designed for busy travelers: equipment rental, lunch, bottled water and hotel pickup are included, and groups are kept small (shared boats often capped at four per instructor). You must be at least 10 years old, able to swim, and in good cardiovascular health. Expect briefing time, confined-skills repetition, and two guided reef dives each focused on buoyancy, navigation and safety procedures.
Plan for sun, quick weather shifts, and sensible hydration. With proper preparation this course is the pragmatic path from curious snorkeler to a certified Scuba Diver able to explore under supervision to 12 meters.
moderate.
2 days (approx. 8–10 hours total supervised).
Comfortable in the water with basic swimming ability; light-to-moderate fitness for brief surface swims and gear wear
This PADI Scuba Diver course certifies you to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional to a maximum depth of 12 metres (40 feet).
No prior scuba experience is required, but you must be at least 10 years old, have adequate swimming skills and be in good physical health.
Yes—rental of full scuba equipment is included in the course price, along with bottled water and meals during the trip days.
Yes—this course covers the first portion of the Open Water syllabus and can be completed later by finishing the remaining theory and dives to earn full Open Water certification.
Koh Chang has long been fished by local communities; tourism and structured dive operations expanded in the late 20th century, bringing training standards like PADI to island waters.
Many operators on Koh Chang follow reef-friendly practices—using mooring buoys and encouraging reef-safe sunscreen—to reduce anchor and chemical impacts on coral systems.
Dolphin Divers operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Warm salt wind and the slap of a longtail against the pier set the rhythm before you even step on the dive boat. On Koh Chang the Andaman-brushed sea stretches flat and then folds into coral bommies; the water dares you to leave the surface and meet the reef. Over two compact days you move from classroom modules and calm pool reps to supervised open-water dives, each breath a small proof that you can live below the swell.
Warm salt wind and the slap of a longtail against the pier set the rhythm before you even step on the dive boat. On Koh Chang the Andaman-brushed sea stretches flat and then folds into coral bommies; the water dares you to leave the surface and meet the reef. Over two compact days you move from classroom modules and calm pool reps to supervised open-water dives, each breath a small proof that you can live below the swell.
The course is a subset of PADI’s Open Water training: three knowledge segments, three confined-water skills dives and two supervised open-water dives to a 12 m limit. Koh Chang’s geology—volcanic and metamorphic outcrops dropping to fringing reefs—creates sheltered bays and diverse dive sites where sea fans and soft corals take hold. Local fishing villages have worked these waters for generations; modern dive operations now balance tourism with community livelihoods.
Practically, the itinerary is designed for busy travelers: equipment rental, lunch, bottled water and hotel pickup are included, and groups are kept small (shared boats often capped at four per instructor). You must be at least 10 years old, able to swim, and in good cardiovascular health. Expect briefing time, confined-skills repetition, and two guided reef dives each focused on buoyancy, navigation and safety procedures.
Plan for sun, quick weather shifts, and sensible hydration. With proper preparation this course is the pragmatic path from curious snorkeler to a certified Scuba Diver able to explore under supervision to 12 meters.