PADI Discover Scuba in Krabi - Price, Duration & Booking

Name: PADI Discover Scuba in Krabi
Price: 8200 INR
Availability: PreOrder

Course overview

Try scuba for the first time with the PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience in Krabi, breathing underwater on the calm Andaman reefs near Ao Nang under direct instructor supervision. After a short briefing you complete shallow dives among tropical fish and coral, with the option to dive the Phi Phi reefs by speedboat. It is a good taster before you commit to a full certification.

What you’ll learn

Breathe comfortably underwater on scuba for the first time
Use a mask, fins and regulator correctly
Equalise and descend gently to shallow depths
Clear water from your mask and recover your regulator
Move and control yourself underwater with an instructor
Spot common Andaman reef fish and coral

Prerequisites

Minimum age 10
No experience or swimming certification required
Able to be comfortable in the water
Complete a short medical questionnaire (physician sign-off if needed)

What's included · What's not

Included

Safety and skills briefing with an instructor
Basic skill practice in shallow water
Two guided dives to a maximum of 12 metres
All scuba equipment provided
Option to dive local island or Phi Phi reefs
Instructor supervision throughout
No certification card issued (experience programme)

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The PADI Discover Scuba pathway

PADI Discover Scuba Diving is an introductory experience, not a certification. The skills you complete can later be credited toward the PADI Open Water Diver course if you continue.

Where you'll dive in Krabi

Discover dives use the calm, shallow local reefs reached by long-tail boat from Ao Nang, or the Phi Phi sites by speedboat in the November-to-April season, in warm 27-30°C water that suits first-timers.

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Getting there

Fly into Krabi (KBV) · 4-6 hours from India.

Where to stay

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Day-by-day itinerary

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Briefing & first dives

Learn the basics on shore or by the boat, then complete two guided dives to 12 metres on a calm reef near Ao Nang or the Phi Phi sites.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know how to swim?

No swimming certification is required, but you should be reasonably comfortable in the water.

Is this a certification?

No. Discover Scuba Diving is a guided experience, though your skills can count toward the Open Water course later.

How deep will I go?

Dives are limited to a maximum of 12 metres under direct instructor supervision.

Can I dive Phi Phi on my first try?

Yes. A Phi Phi speedboat option is available in the November-to-April season, alongside the calmer local reef sites.

When is the best time to dive Krabi?

Peak season is Jan–Apr, Nov–Dec, clearest visibility, calmest seas. Shoulder (May, Oct) is still good with fewer crowds.

Do Indians need a visa for Thailand?

Visa on arrival. Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

4-6 hours · one-way fares around ₹16K-26K.

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