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Earn your PADI Open Water certification over six days on Koh Lipe with small classes, patient instruction, and dives through coral gardens and reef slopes. Ideal for first-time divers seeking a thorough, eco-conscious course in warm Andaman waters.
Earn your PADI Open Water certification over six days on Koh Lipe with small classes, patient instruction, and dives through coral gardens and reef slopes. Ideal for first-time divers seeking a thorough, eco-conscious course in warm Andaman waters.
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Operated by Adang Sea Divers · Koh Lipe, Satun Province
The sea opens like a door on Koh Lipe: warm, clear water sliding around your ankles, then deepening to turquoise that dares you to look down. Over six days with Adang Sea Divers you'll move from confined-water skill drills in protected shallows to open-water dives among coral gardens and gentle reef slopes. Instructors teach in very small groups — typically two students per instructor, never more than four — so attention is hands-on and patient.
moderate.
6 days.
Suitable for most people who can swim and are comfortable in open water; able to tread water and perform basic swimming skills.
The program runs about six days and combines online or classroom theory, confined-water skill sessions, and four open-water dives; schedules are flexible and dependent on weather and ferry times.
PADI Open Water certification allows you to dive independently with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet) worldwide.
Minimum age is typically 10 for Junior Open Water; medical restrictions include asthma, significant heart conditions, pregnancy and recent spinal injuries — complete the medical questionnaire and get clearance if needed.
No prior scuba experience is needed; you should be comfortable in water and able to swim, but courses start with fundamental skills in confined water.
Koh Lipe and neighboring islets are part of the Tarutao marine landscape; fishing and seafaring Malay communities have long relied on these waters.
Operators on Koh Lipe emphasize reef-friendly practices: no-touch rules, proper buoyancy training, and community-based waste reduction to protect reefs and tourism livelihoods.
Adang Sea Divers operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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