DIVING COURSES
If you're looking to extend your diving knowledge and skills in a small-group setting within a relaxed atmosphere, Paradise Divers Koh Kood is the right place for you.
We offer all PADI diving courses, starting from the beginner friendly Scuba Diver, to the well-known Open Water Diver and going through to the professional-rating Divemaster course. Our team of multilingual dive instructors provides individual attention to each student, ensuring comprehensive education while prioritizing your enjoyment.
Just like all our diving activities, our courses are scheduled on demand and can be adapted to meet your specific needs. On request, we can tailor you a diving course package including accommodation in the guesthouse Happy Days.
PADI SCUBA DIVER
If you haven't got time to do the whole PADI Open Water course, you can do the shorter version, our PADI Scuba Diver program.
It's equivalent to roughly half the Open Water course. Through both theory and practice sessions, you'll gain basic knowledge and your first dive skills. After you finish the PADI Scuba Diver course, you'll receive your first globally recognised scuba diving certificate. With that, you're allowed to dive to a maximum depth of 12 metres under the direct supervision of a PADI professional (Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or Instructor).
Your PADI Scuba Diver certification will count towards your PADI Open Water Diver course if you decide later on to become fully certified.
Details
Prerequisite
Healthy
Minimum age
10 years
Maximum Depth
12 meters
Must dive under direct supervision of a PADI professional
Duration
2 - 3 days
What's included
Dive instructor, serviced rental equipment, PADI material, PADI fees
Number of dives
2 dives
PADI OPEN WATER DIVER
The PADI Open Water Diver course is your gateway to the fascinating underwater world. In this entry-level course, you'll acquire the skills and knowledge to dive safely and environmentally friendly while having loads of fun both below and above the water.
The course takes 3 to 4 days and consists of three parts: theory, skill training in shallow water and 4 open water dives. You can complete the theoretical part of the course through PADI eLearning, which we will provide you with access to. It is available in numerous languages, online or offline on your computer, smartphone, or tablet, allowing you to study at your own pace. Alternatively, you can also study using a book and video. The theory can then be finished together with your dive instructor in our dive center.
The course begins with a theoretical introduction and getting acquainted with your diving equipment. Afterward, you'll head to the beach there you'll learn your first diving skills in shallow water, gradually preparing yourself for the open water dives. These dives take place at the dive sites off the west coast of Koh Kood, featuring calm, warm, and clear waters teeming with a variety of colorful fish, making these stunning tropical coral reefs perfect for beginners.
The PADI Open Water Diver certification is valid life long and world wide. It allows you to dive together with a certified dive buddy to a max. depth of 18 meters.
Ready to start your underwater adventure?
Details
Prerequisite
Healthy
Minimum age
10 years
10-14 year old divers earn a Junior Open Water certification and must dive with a certified adult
Maximum Depth
18 meters
10-12 year old divers: 12 meters
and must dive with a parent/guardian or PADI professional
Duration
3 - 4 days
What's included
Dive instructor, serviced rental equipment, PADI material, PADI fees
Number of dives
4 Open Water Dives
PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER
Are you ready to take your diving skills to the next level?
That's what the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about. In the 5 dives of the course you'll improve and extend your diving skills and knowledge. During the Underwater Navigation dive, you'll enhance your underwater orientation skills, while the Deep Dive will acquaint you with the challenges and unique aspects of dives deeper than 18 meters.
For the remaining three dives of the course, you have the following options: Night Dive, AWARE Fish Identification, Boat Diving, Peak Perfomance Buoyancy, Search and Recovery, Underwater Naturalist, Digital Underwater Photography*, Rescue Diving, and Wreck Diving. Before each dive, there's a theory session that you can prepare for through self-study with PADI eLearning or by book. Upon completing the course, you'll be qualified to dive together with a certified dive buddy to a maximum depth of 30 meters.
Details
Prerequisite
PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent of another dive organization
*camera rental not included
Minimum age
12 years
12-14 year old divers earn a Junior Advanced Open Water certification and must dive with a certified adult
Maximum Depth
30 meters
12-14 year old divers: 21 meters
Duration
2 - 3 days
What's included
Dive instructor, serviced rental equipment, PADI material, PADI fee
Number of dives
5 Dives
PADI RESCUE DIVER
How do you react correctly in a diving accident? How do you provide first aid? And how do you avoid diving emergencies and problems?
You will learn this and much more on the PADI Rescue Diver course. In theory and practice, you not only learn to recognize problems before they occur, but also how to provide efficient help in a real life emergency. The Rescue Diver goes far beyond a normal first aid course and deals with diving-specific problems and accidents.
You prepare yourself for the theory part of the course in advance using e-learning or a book.
In two training sessions in shallow water you will learn and practice techniques for self-rescue, rescuing panicked and unconscious divers and much more.
You will then put your newly acquired skills to the test in simulated training scenarios in open water.
The PADI Rescue Diver course is recognized as one of the most challenging yet rewarding courses you can do.
Details
Prerequisite
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent of another dive organization
Emergency First Response completed within the past 24 months
Minimum age
12 years
12-14 year old divers earn a Junior Rescue certification
Duration
4-5 days
What's included
Dive instructor, serviced rental equipment, PADI material, PADI fee
Number of dives
2 confined water training dives
2 open water training dives
PADI DIVEMASTER
The Divemaster course is the first step into your professional diving career.
Together with your instructor you'll extend your diving knowledge and improve your underwater skills. You'll learn what it takes to guide dives and be a role model. After you've passed the theoretical exam and all practical exercises and workshops you're a PADI Divemaster. As such you can work around the world - supervise diving activities, assist with courses and conduct your own Refresher courses. Or you can take the next step and become an instructor.
Details
Prerequisite
PADI Rescue Diver
40 logged dives (60 upon certification)
Emergency First Response completed within the past 24 months
Medical examination by dive physician within past 12 months
Minimum age
18 years
Maximum Depth
30 meters
Duration (approx.)
Min. 5 weeks
What's included
Dive instructor, serviced rental equipment, PADI material, PADI fee
Number of dives
Min. 20 dives
