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From Phi Phi: PADI Open Water Course *eLearning (2+ days)

★ 5.0 · 41 reviews From $475 Operated by Blue View Divers · Bookable on Viator
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Paradise makes a serious classroom. This PADI Open Water course on Ko Phi Phi Don combines small-group instruction with four underwater sessions around Phi Phi Leh and the Bida Islands. I like the flexible schedule, which lets you complete the theory before arrival, and I like the clear safety focus from instructors such as Jose, Michael, Caroline, and Rebecca. The main consideration is time: the course takes about two days and six hours, and three days is a more comfortable plan.

I also like that equipment, certification fees, a dive computer, lunch, and basic insurance are included in the $475.80 price. The course is not a casual half-day outing, though. You need moderate fitness, must meet scuba medical requirements, and should budget an extra 800 THB for the National Park fee.

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Key points at a glance

From Phi Phi: PADI Open Water Course <em>eLearning (2+ days) – Key points at a glance’ /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Complete the theory before you arrive:</strong> PADI eLearning takes about 8 to 12 hours on your own schedule.</li> <li><strong>Four training sessions around Phi Phi:</strong> The course uses sites near Phi Phi Leh and the Bida Islands, with two underwater sessions on each boat trip.</li> <li><strong>Small classes, maximum 10 people:</strong> This gives instructors more room to watch your skills and answer questions.</li> <li><strong>A three-day schedule is easier:</strong> The stated course length is about two days and six hours, but a relaxed three-day plan leaves time for island life.</li> <li><strong>Lunch is part of the boat routine:</strong> You get a zero-waste meal and fresh pineapple between sessions.</li> <li><strong>Expect a serious safety check:</strong> You complete confined-water training, swim tests, theory, and skill work before heading to open water.</li> </ul> <h2 id="why-phi-phi-is-a-good-place-to-learn-scuba">Why Phi Phi is a good place to learn scuba</h2> <p><img width="669" height="446" decoding="async" src=