PADI Open Water Diving Course in Koh Samui

Become a certified diver with this PADI Open Water Diving Course. You'll learn the skills to dive safely without an instructor.

PADI Open Water Diving Course in Koh Samui

To become certified divers, you must first pass an online theory exam to start the practical section. You'll receive login details to complete the course at home, allowing you to save time during your travels.

After finishing the theory course, you'll meet at the Koh Samui dive centre to start your PADI Open Water course.

Day 1: Confined waters practice

On the first day, pick-up from your hotel in Koh Samui will be at 8:30 am to take you to the dive centre. Here, you'll fill out a medical form and begin the first practice session in confined waters.

You'll practice essential exercises in the pool, such as assisting a companion in case of an oxygen shortage, floating techniques, and mask use. After the session, return to your hotel at 2:45 pm.

Day 2 & 3: Dives in open waters

On the second and third days, you will complete four dives in open waters, which are necessary for your certification. Pickup will be at 7 am to take you to the boat.

The dive sites will be Koh Tao and Sail Rock, based on sea conditions. You'll practice equipment use, compass orientation, and vest removal while discovering various marine species around the Gulf of Thailand. After completing the exercises, you will receive your PADI Open Water certificate and be returned to your hotel at 3:30 pm.

Lunch

Lunch is included during the course days, featuring a buffet with rice, noodles, salad, fish, and fresh fruit.

Important Information

This activity includes hotel pickup in central Koh Samui. For hotels in the western or southern areas, an additional fee of 800 THB (approx. 26 USD) per person is required on the activity day. You may also arrange your own transport to the meeting point.