DIVE ZONE PHU QUOC
Open Water Diver
PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment.
Phu Quoc has two main diving areas: North and South.
- North: Sheltered, good for beginners, limited dive sites.
- South: More exposed, better diving with various sites, but conditions can change quickly.
General:
- Shallow diving (10-12 meters)
- Excellent reef condition
- Marine life: Bamboo sharks, Blue spotted rays, Scorpion fish, Nudibranchs, Crustaceans, Cuttlefish, Octopus
- Water temperature: 28-31 degrees
- Visibility: 10 meters
- Currents: Changeable from October to May
It instructor, guide, equipment, theory, insurance, pick-up services.
Lunch, snacks, refreshments, fresh fruits, coffee, pick up and drop off from all over the island.
- Minimum Age: 10 years old for certification, 8 years old for shallow water experience.
- Swimming Ability: Basic swimming skills are required, but not expert-level.
- Certification Duration: Lifetime, but a refresher dive is recommended after a year of inactivity.
- Photos and Videos: Yes, your instructor will take photos and videos during the Open Water course.
- Safety: Scuba diving is safe with proper training and adherence to safety protocols.
- Courses Offered: Ocean Sound offers PADI Open Water, Advanced Open Water, and various specialty courses.
- Course Costs: Course fees vary, with Open Water starting around 440$.
- Equipment and Insurance: Equipment rentals and insurance are included in course fees.
465 $ / person
Phu Quoc Dive Zone
Unleash Your Inner Explorer: PADI Open Water Diver Course in Phu Quoc
The PADI Open Water Diver course is your first step to underwater adventures. Learn to breathe underwater, explore vibrant coral reefs, and encounter amazing marine life.
If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course – the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course.
Phu Quoc offers varying water conditions, diverse marine life, and stunning underwater landscapes. The calm and warm waters of Phu Quoc provide ideal conditions for beginner divers to learn and practice their skills. With experienced instructors and world-class dive sites, Phu Quoc is the perfect place to embark on your scuba diving journey.
The Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:
- Knowledge Development (online at home with eLearning): Understand basic principles of scuba diving.
- Confined Water Dives: Learn basic scuba skills (1 Day).
- Open Water Dives: Use your skills and explore! (2 Days)
Short on time? The Discover Scuba Diving program might be right for you.
In the Open Water Diver course, you learn to use basic scuba gear, including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device, and a tank. The equipment you wear varies, depending upon whether you’re diving in tropical, temperate or cold water.
| Length | 3 Days / 1 Day Pool and 2 Day Open Water |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | Able to swim; medically fit for diving/10 years old |
| Learn How to | Explore the other 70 percent of our planet, Be a confident and skilled diver |
| Association | PADI, SSI |
