PADI Scuba Diver in Tioman - Price, Duration & Booking

Name: PADI Scuba Diver in Tioman
Price: 9900 INR
Availability: PreOrder

Course overview

The PADI Scuba Diver course on Tioman is a streamlined entry-level certification, ideal if you are short on time, getting you diving under professional supervision in the warm, calm water of this UNESCO marine-park island. You complete the first three Open Water modules and two training dives to a maximum of 12 metres, with a direct path to upgrade to full Open Water Diver.

What you’ll learn

Assemble, check and use scuba equipment
Perform essential skills like mask and regulator clearing
Achieve basic neutral buoyancy and trim
Communicate underwater with hand signals
Dive a shallow reef to a maximum of 12 metres under supervision
Plan a simple dive with a professional

Prerequisites

No prior certification required
Minimum age 10
Basic swimming ability and water comfort
Completion of a standard diver medical questionnaire

What's included · What's not

Included

First three modules of PADI Open Water knowledge development
Confined-water skills sessions
Two open-water training dives to a maximum of 12 metres
Equipment and safety briefings
PADI digital learning materials
PADI Scuba Diver certification (upgradeable to Open Water)

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The PADI Scuba Diver pathway

PADI Scuba Diver covers the first three of the five Open Water modules and dives, certifying you to 12 metres under the supervision of a PADI professional, and credits directly toward full Open Water Diver.

Where you'll dive in Tioman

Training uses Tioman's sheltered bays and shallow reefs, where calm 27-30C water in the March-to-October season makes an easy environment to build core skills.

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Getting there

Fly into Kuala Lumpur (KUL) · 4-6 hours from India.

Where to stay

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Theory and confined water

Complete the first three Open Water knowledge modules and confined-water skills in a calm Tioman bay.
Day2

Open-water dives

Two supervised open-water dives to a maximum of 12 metres on a shallow Tioman reef, then certify.

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Frequently asked questions

How is this different from Open Water Diver?

Scuba Diver is a shorter subset: three modules and two dives to 12 metres under supervision, versus the full five modules and four dives to 18 metres for Open Water.

Can I upgrade later?

Yes. The course credits directly toward full PADI Open Water Diver when you complete the remaining modules and dives.

Do I need to swim?

Basic swimming ability and water comfort are required for the certification.

When is the best time on Tioman?

March to October offers the calmest, clearest water. The island largely closes during the monsoon.

When is the best time to dive Tioman?

Peak season is Mar–Oct, clearest visibility, calmest seas. Shoulder (Feb, Nov) is still good with fewer crowds.

Do Indians need a visa for Malaysia?

Visa-free. Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

4-6 hours · one-way fares around ₹14K-24K.

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