3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course, Koh Samui

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Koh Samui, Thailand

3 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Become a certified SCUBA diver after completing the PADI Open Water Diver course during your vacation on Ko Samui. Have the option to do the theory coursework in advance via a downloadable app, which allows you to complete the course in three days. Your training includes practice in the swimming pool before heading out on the boat for four open water dives.

Learn to scuba dive with an Open Water course on Ko Samui
Complete the theory portion early to spend more time practicing skills
Includes four dives from the boat over the last two days
See colorful marine life in the Gulf of Thailand

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Due to the different hotel locations on the island, please advise the dive centre by email the name of your hotel. The dive centre will then reply to you with the appropriate pick up time for the morning of your dive trip. If we do not receive this email then we are not able to pick you up on the morning of the dive trip. Pick up transfers. Kindly note that hotel transfers are included in the rates apart from hotels/villas located on the South West side of the island to the North West side of the island, for this area there is an additional transfer fee of 800 thb round trip

Operating hours
.8:00 am

What To Expect

Discovery Dive Centre

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Diving within 18 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 47 reviews

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All I hoped for

Matthew_H, Jul 2024

Had a very good experience, and I would say everyone with other dive leaders was too. New/ fast boats, fluent English and other languages, good lunch and well organised from pick up to drop off.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for the review

2 Thumbs Up! Discovery Dive Centre Experience

DrDaniel_L, Jul 2022

Learning to dive at my age (almost 60) was simply inspiring. I'm very thankful to my instructor, Yuan from Germany, who was very patient, kind and professional. After completing the PADI Open Water certification, I am now ever more motivated to do the Advanced & Specialty Courses. Thank you Discovery Dive Centre for providing such wonderful & efficient services and making the whole dive experience simply memorable!