{"id":9731,"date":"2026-07-17T16:03:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T09:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/?p=9731"},"modified":"2026-07-24T13:54:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T06:54:42","slug":"a-complete-guide-to-scuba-diving-in-koh-lipe-everything-first-timers-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/es\/a-complete-guide-to-scuba-diving-in-koh-lipe-everything-first-timers-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide to Scuba Diving in Koh Lipe: Everything First-Timers Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9731\" class=\"elementor elementor-9731\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c7aa5e3 elementor-section-height-min-height content_design elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"c7aa5e3\" 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Koh Lipe sits at the edge of Tarutao National Marine Park, one of Thailand&#8217;s oldest and most protected marine areas, and it has quietly become one of the best places in the country to learn to scuba dive.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The water is warm year-round, the reefs are minutes from shore, and the sites beginners start on are some of the calmest in the region. If you have ever thought about diving but assumed it would take months of training or a perfect swimmer&#8217;s background, Koh Lipe will quickly change that thinking.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete beginners can get certified in 3 to 4 days with zero prior experience required.<\/p><h2><b>What Happens on Your First Scuba Diving Lesson in Koh Lipe?<\/b><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9735 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1c042541-6026-45db-a6d2-195843de.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1c042541-6026-45db-a6d2-195843de.webp 1920w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1c042541-6026-45db-a6d2-195843de-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1c042541-6026-45db-a6d2-195843de-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1c042541-6026-45db-a6d2-195843de-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1c042541-6026-45db-a6d2-195843de-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1c042541-6026-45db-a6d2-195843de-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1c042541-6026-45db-a6d2-195843de-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your first scuba diving lesson is designed to be gradual and beginner-friendly. Rather than heading straight into deep water, instructors introduce each step at a comfortable pace to help build confidence.<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with a short classroom session covering basic diving principles and safety procedures.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how scuba equipment works and how to breathe comfortably underwater.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practise essential diving skills in shallow, confined water under close instructor supervision.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build confidence with guided exercises before moving into open water.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your first dive at a calm, sheltered dive site that is suitable for beginners.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Descend slowly while your instructor remains nearby to provide support and guidance.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the reef and experience marine life in a controlled, relaxed environment.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progress at your own pace, with each step completed only when you feel comfortable and ready.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend more time enjoying the underwater world than worrying about the technical aspects, as your instructor manages the details throughout the dive.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"intro-card\"><p><b>Local Tip:<\/b>Most first dives in Koh Lipe start from calm bays close to shore, so you will be in the water within minutes of finishing your briefing, not stuck on a long boat ride first.<\/p><\/div><h2><b>Is Scuba Diving Safe for First-Time Divers in Koh Lipe?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, when done through a reputable dive school with proper protocols in place.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before any dive, every student completes a medical questionnaire. Anyone with certain ear, heart, or lung conditions is advised to consult a doctor beforehand. Instructors maintain small group ratios, so no one is left behind or rushed.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few conditions that warrant a doctor&#8217;s check before diving: asthma, epilepsy, recent surgery, or any history of spontaneous pneumothorax.<\/p><div class=\"intro-card\"><p><b>Did You Know?<\/b>The STOP method is what experienced divers use to manage nerves underwater: Stop, Think, Observe, Plan. It works just as well on a first dive as it does on a hundredth.\/<\/p><\/div><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know it is safe for you, the next question everyone asks is: where exactly will you be diving?<\/p><h2><b>Which Are the Best Beginner-Friendly Dive Sites in Koh Lipe?<\/b><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9737 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kohlipe.webp\" alt=\"Marine life underwater in Koh Lipe \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kohlipe.webp 1920w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kohlipe-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kohlipe-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kohlipe-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kohlipe-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kohlipe-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kohlipe-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reefs around Koh Lipe support a wide variety of coral, reef fish, turtles, and other marine life, making the area one of Thailand&#8217;s most popular diving destinations. For beginners, the sites are genuinely forgiving yet visually spectacular.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are three sites that suit first-time divers well:<\/p><h3><b>01. Honeycomb Reef (Koh Adang)<\/b><\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A peaceful, shallow reef with depths ranging from 5 to 15 metres. Known for its intricate hard coral formations, it is home to honeycomb moray eels, clownfish, and occasional turtles grazing across the coral. Calm conditions make it an excellent training site and a rewarding first proper dive.<\/p><h3><b>02. Koh Yang East and West<\/b><\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These sites are commonly visited during beginner certification courses, making them an ideal introduction to Koh Lipe&#8217;s underwater environment.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how you get certified to do it. Either side of the island of Koh Yang, both with a maximum depth of 15 metres. They sit in a naturally sheltered position that protects them even during periods of strong current around full and new moons.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expect vibrant multicolour soft corals, schooling snapper, and the occasional hawksbill turtle. Ideal for Open Water divers looking for a gentle, beautiful dive.<\/p><h3><b>03. Talang Bay (Koh Talang)<\/b><\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A shallow, sheltered bay with coral bommies scattered across a sandy bottom. Excellent for macro life. Clownfish in their anemones, curious reef fish, and occasional seahorses make this a site that rewards slow, attentive diving.<\/p><h3><b>Beginner Dive Sites at a Glance<\/b><\/h3><div class=\"table-responsive\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b>Site<\/b><\/td><td><b>Max Depth<\/b><\/td><td><b>Conditions<\/b><\/td><td><b>What You Might See<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honeycomb Reef<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~15m<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calm, minimal current<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moray eels, turtles, reef fish<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh Yang East\/West<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~15m<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sheltered, current-protected<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft corals, snapper, hawksbill turtle<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talang Bay<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~12m<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calm, sandy bottom<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clownfish, seahorses, macro life<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/div><h2><b>How Do You Get Certified to Dive in Koh Lipe as a Beginner?<\/b><\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two main paths for beginners:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try Dive is a single-day experience for anyone who wants to see what diving feels like before committing. You complete a short briefing, practise in shallow water, and do a guided dive with an instructor. No certification is issued, but it is a brilliant way to test the water.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Water Course is the full certification. Over 3 to 4 days, you complete theory sessions, confined water skill sessions, and a minimum of four open-water dives. At the end, you receive a RAID Open Water certification.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"intro-card\"><p><b>About RAID Certification<\/b>RAID (Recreational Scuba Training Council member) is one of the major recognised dive training agencies globally. RAID is a member of both the US and European Recreational Scuba Training Councils and is ISO certified. As Dive RAID International explains, its certifications are recognised by dive centres and instructors worldwide, on the same level as PADI or SSI. There is no need to redo any training if you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/fun-dive\/\">dive fun dives in Koh Lipe<\/a> after certification, or dive anywhere else in the world.<\/p><\/div><h3><b>Course Options at a Glance<\/b><\/h3><div class=\"table-responsive\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b>Course<\/b><\/td><td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td><td><b>Certification<\/b><\/td><td><b>Best For<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/try-dive\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try Dive<\/span><\/a><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 day<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testing the water<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/open-water\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Water<\/span><\/a><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 to 4 days<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worldwide RAID cert<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full beginner certification<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h2><b>What Gear Do Beginners Need for Their First Dive?<\/b><\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All core scuba equipment is provided: BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, tank. You do not need to purchase anything before arriving.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you should bring personally:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimwear<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Towel<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reef-safe sunscreen<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rash guard for sun protection on the boat<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A light long-sleeve layer if you run cold<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is genuinely the full list.<\/p><h2><b>How Should You Prepare for Your First Scuba Dive in Koh Lipe?<\/b><\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is your first time scuba diving, a few simple steps beforehand can help you stay relaxed and get the most from your experience. Proper preparation starts before you even arrive at the dive centre.<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a good night&#8217;s sleep before your dive day.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat a light meal beforehand rather than a heavy one.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrive a few minutes early to complete paperwork and check-in procedures.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid alcohol the night before diving, as it can affect safe nitrogen offgassing.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel nervous, remember that first-time dive anxiety is completely normal.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on slow, steady, continuous breathing to stay calm and comfortable underwater.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen carefully to your instructor&#8217;s briefing and safety instructions.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expect to begin in shallow water, where your instructor will help build confidence before moving to the reef.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"intro-card\"><p><b>Did You Know?<\/b>The number one rule in scuba diving is never to hold your breath. It is even more important to remember when you are ascending in Koh Lipe\u2019s warm, shallow Andaman water. Always breathe continuously, and equalise your ears early and often on the way down.<\/p><\/div><h2><b>How Much Does Beginner Scuba Diving Cost in Koh Lipe?<\/b><\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prices can vary between dive schools depending on group size, instructor ratios, course inclusions, and seasonal promotions.<\/p><div class=\"table-responsive\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b>Experience Type<\/b><\/td><td><b>Typical Cost (THB)<\/b><\/td><td><b>What&#8217;s Usually Included<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try Dive (Discover Scuba Diving)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,500 to 3,500 THB<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment rental, instructor guidance, safety briefing, and introductory dive experience<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Water Certification Course<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14,000 to 17,000 THB<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full equipment, training materials, four certification dives, classroom\/theory sessions, and digital certification card<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>For current pricing at La Bombona Diving Koh Lipe, visit the courses pagefor a full breakdown.<\/div><h2><b>Who Can Try Scuba Diving in Koh Lipe?<\/b><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age: <\/b>The RAID Try Dive program is open to anyone aged 10 and above. Junior Open Water certification is available from age 10, with standard Open Water from 12 upwards.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Swimming ability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You do not need to be a strong swimmer for a Try Dive. A basic comfort in the water is sufficient. For the full Open Water course, students need to be able to swim 200 metres unaided and float for 10 minutes. This does not require any specific technique.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical conditions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Anyone with asthma, heart conditions, ear problems, or recent surgery should consult a doctor before booking. A medical questionnaire is standard at all reputable dive schools.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families are welcome at <a href=\"http:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/about-us\/\">La Bombona Diving Koh Lipe<\/a>, and multilingual instructors are available to help younger divers feel at ease.<\/p><h2><b>How Do You Choose the Right Dive School in Koh Lipe?<\/b><\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With several dive centres operating around Koh Lipe, choosing the right one can make a significant difference to your learning experience. Focus on factors that affect safety, comfort, and the quality of instruction rather than price alone.<\/p><ul><li><b> Small Group Sizes<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lower instructor-to-student ratio allows for more personalised guidance, better supervision, and a more relaxed learning environment. Smaller groups are especially beneficial for first-time divers.<\/span><\/li><li><b> Multilingual Instruction<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning is often easier when complex concepts and safety procedures are explained in your preferred language. If English is not your first language, check whether the dive centre offers multilingual instructors.<\/span><\/li><li><b> Recognised Certification Agency<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a dive school that teaches through a globally recognised certification agency. Internationally recognised certifications allow you to dive around the world and ensure training follows established industry standards.<\/span><\/li><li><b> Safety Standards and Equipment Quality<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for centres that maintain their equipment properly, follow clear safety procedures, and provide thorough briefings before every dive.<\/span><\/li><li><b> Reviews and Reputation<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading recent reviews can provide insight into instructor quality, customer service, group sizes, and the overall experience offered by a dive centre.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh Lipe&#8217;s calm Andaman water, short boat rides, and sheltered beginner sites make it one of the most accessible places in Thailand to learn scuba diving from scratch. Within 3 to 4 days, you can go from never having breathed underwater to holding a globally recognised certification.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are ready to take that first step, book a <a href=\"http:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/courses\/\">Try Dive or Open Water course with La Bombona Diving Koh Lipe <\/a>directly via WhatsApp or through the website. The reef is waiting.<\/p><div class=\"table-responsive\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1593615 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1593615\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c27848b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c27848b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e9aa42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"5e9aa42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9910\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9910\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do I need to know how to swim to scuba dive in Koh Lipe? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9910\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5559e8a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5559e8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9910\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9066efc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9066efc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9da47e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9da47e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For a<a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/try-dive\/\">\u00a0Try Dive<\/a>, basic water comfort is enough. For full<a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/open-water\/\">\u00a0Open Water certification<\/a>, you need to swim 200 metres unaided. A strong swimming technique is not required, just a relaxed comfort in the water.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9911\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9911\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does it take to get certified in Koh Lipe? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9911\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e567481 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e567481\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9911\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db9252b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"db9252b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-032a2f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"032a2f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The RAID<a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/open-water\/\">\u00a0Open Water course<\/a>\u00a0takes 3 to 4 days, covering theory, confined water skills, and four open-water dives. Your digital certification card is issued on completion and is valid worldwide immediately.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9912\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9912\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the minimum age to scuba dive in Koh Lipe? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9912\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c649eda e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c649eda\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9912\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ad4849 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ad4849\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35cfd49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35cfd49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The RAID Try Dive is open from age 10. Junior Open Water certification begins at age 10, and the standard<a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohlipe.com\/open-water\/\">\u00a0Open Water course<\/a>\u00a0is available from age 12. Adult consent is required for anyone under 18.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9913\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9913\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is RAID certification recognised worldwide? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9913\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-555349c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"555349c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9913\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e50497 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6e50497\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff86366 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff86366\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. RAID is a member of the Recreational Scuba Training Council in both the US and Europe, and is ISO certified. It is one of the global Big Seven dive training agencies, with certifications\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/diveraid.com\/what-does-global-acceptance-mean-exactly\/\">accepted at dive centres worldwide<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9914\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9914\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the best time of year to learn to dive in Koh Lipe? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9914\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d710e1a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d710e1a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9914\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9060656 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9060656\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a050069 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a050069\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>November to April is the dry season, with water temperatures of 27 to 30\u00b0C and excellent visibility. 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