🫧 Beginners

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Your first breath underwater — safe, comfortable, and with a Russian-speaking PADI instructor

Beginner programs

Three PADI programs for those who want to try diving for the first time — from a trial dive to a full certification.

Пробное погружение на Нанг Юань
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Discover Scuba Diving

A trial dive for those who have never dived. One day, no certification needed. The instructor will explain theory, show you how to use equipment, practice in shallow water, and dive with you in the open sea to 12 meters. The perfect way to try diving with no commitment.

Длительность: 1 день
Возраст: от 10 лет
Цена: от 4,900 ฿
Kids

Bubblemaker

A special PADI program for children from 8 years. Pool or shallow water dive (up to 2 meters) under instructor supervision. The child learns to breathe underwater, swim with scuba gear, and gets their first experience of the underwater world in safe conditions. A great gift and memorable adventure!

Длительность: 2-3 часа
Возраст: от 8 лет
Курс Open Water Diver на Самуи
Certification

PADI Open Water Diver

A complete diving course in 3 days. Theory, pool, 4 open water dives. After the course, you receive an international PADI certificate allowing you to dive independently to 18 meters worldwide. It's a lifetime hobby investment — the certificate never expires.

Длительность: 3 дня
Возраст: от 10 лет
Цена: от 11,000 ฿
All courses

What to expect on your first dive

Step-by-step process of your first day underwater — from briefing to the ocean.

Step 1

Theory briefing

The instructor will explain diving basics in Russian: how to breathe, how to equalize ear pressure, underwater communication signals, safety rules. Duration ~30 minutes. No exams — just a clear explanation.

Step 2

Shallow water practice

Before the ocean dive, you'll practice in shallow water (kneeling). Learn to breathe through the regulator, clear your mask, and control buoyancy. The instructor will make sure you're comfortable before heading to depth.

Step 3

Ocean dive

The main event — your first real dive! The instructor is always nearby, holding your hand if needed. Maximum depth 12 meters. You'll see corals, clownfish, parrotfish, and maybe even a turtle. The dive lasts 30-45 minutes. The feeling of weightlessness and silence underwater — you'll never forget it.

Where the dive takes place

Нанг Юань — идеальное место для первого погружения
Recommended

Nang Yuan — perfect for first time

We recommend Nang Yuan as the best spot for a first dive. Shore entry (no jumping from a boat), shallow Japanese Garden bay for practice, calm water with no currents, crystal visibility, and incredibly beautiful corals and fish. Plus — after the dive, you can enjoy one of Thailand's most beautiful beaches.

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Prices

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Discover Scuba Diving

Нанг Юань / Ко Тао: от 4,900 ฿
Sail Rock: от 4,900 ฿

1 day, 1-2 dives, all inclusive

Certification

Open Water Diver

Стоимость: от 11,000 ฿

3 days, theory + pool + 4 dives. International PADI certificate.

Full price list for all courses and destinations — on the prices page..

Frequently asked questions

Do I need experience?

No, absolutely no experience needed! The Discover Scuba Diving program is designed for those who have never dived. The instructor will explain all rules, show equipment, and stay by your side underwater. Even if you're not a confident swimmer — life vest and instructor ensure safety.

Is a trial dive safe?

Yes, completely safe. You dive with a professional PADI instructor who controls every step. Maximum depth 12 meters. Before diving — detailed briefing and shallow water practice. Ratio: 1 instructor to maximum 2 beginners.

How long does a trial dive take?

Full day: from 7:00 to ~5:00 PM. Includes hotel transfer, boat ride (~1.5 hours), theory briefing (30 min), shallow water practice (30 min), 1-2 dives of 30-45 minutes each, lunch, and return trip.

What's the minimum age?

Discover Scuba Diving — from 10 years. For children 8-9, there's Bubblemaker — a dive to 2 meters in safe conditions. PADI Junior Open Water Diver — from 10 years. No upper age limit with good health.

What's included in the price?

Hotel transfer, boat trip, full equipment set (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins), theory briefing, 1-2 dives with instructor, lunch and drinks on board. For Open Water course additionally — PADI training materials and international certificate.