🌊 Become a Certified Diver in Koh Lipe
Dreaming of learning to dive in warm, turquoise waters all year round?
The Open Water Course in Koh Lipe is the perfect training program to earn your first internationally recognized certification and dive up to 18 meters anywhere in the world.
✔ Beginner-friendly    
✔ Complete course in 2 to 3 days
✔ Small groups
✔ Certified instructors
👉 Start your training during your stay in Thailand.
 
🎓 What Is the Open Water Course ?
The Open Water course is the most recognized scuba diving certification in the world.
It allows you to:
Dive up to 18 meters
Rent equipment worldwide
Join certified fun dives
Continue to advanced levels
No previous experience is required.
If you would prefer to try diving before committing to the full course, start with our Try dive Scuba Diving experience in Koh Lipe.
 
🧭 How Does the Course Work ?
The training usually takes place over 2 to 3 days.
1️⃣ Theory
You will learn the fundamentals:
Diving physics
Safety procedures
Air management
Dive planning
2️⃣ Confined Water Training (1 to 2 shallow-water dives)
You will practice skills such as:
Mask clearing
Regulator recovery
Buoyancy control
3️⃣ 4 or 5 Open Water Dives
You will complete your certification dives around Koh Lipe.
 
🐠 Why Doing Your Open Water in Koh Lipe ?
Conditions around Koh Lipe are ideal for learning:
Warm water (28–31°C / 82–88°F)
Good visibility
Protected dive sites
Mild currents
Dives take place in the preserved areas of Tarutao National Marine Park, known for its exceptional biodiversity.
You may encounter:
Tropical coral reefs
Clownfish
Barracudas
Sea turtles
Compared to other popular destinations such as Koh Tao or Phuket, Koh Lipe offers a more relaxed atmosphere and often smaller groups.
 
👌 Safety & Supervision
Your course is led by certified, experienced instructors who are familiar with local conditions.
We prioritize:
Small groups
Personalized approach
Progression at your own pace
Strong focus on safety
Our goal is for you to feel confident and autonomous by the end of the course.
 
🌙 What’s Next After Your Open Water ?
Once certified, you can:
Join our fun dives in Koh Lipe
Explore night diving in Koh Lipe
Continue with the Advanced Course to dive up to 30 meters
The Advanced course includes a deep dive and a navigation dive, perfect for building confidence and skills.
 
❓ FAQ – Open Water Course in Koh Lipe
How long does the course take ?
2 to 3 days depending on your pace.
Minimum age ?
10 years old.
Do I need to be in excellent physical condition ?
No, but good general health is required.
Is the certification valid worldwide ?
Yes, it is an internationally recognized certification.
Can I start online before arriving ?
Yes, the theory portion can be completed before your arrival.