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Four people in a swimming pool with scuba diving gear, a clear blue pool, and a building with red umbrellas in the background. 2
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By Discovery Divers
Free cancellation available
Price is €586 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Only 3 Days to become a PADI Open Water diver certified to dive to 18m worldwide
    • Learn essential diving & safety skills in a pool before going to the open water
    • Explore the ocean world confidently and safely like you never have before
    • Learn from our highly experienced Instructors- Safe, Friendly and fun learning
    • Dive at the best sites in the Gulf of Thailand- Koh Tao & Sail Rock

Activity location

    • Surat Thani Province
    • Ban Tham Niap, Surat Thani, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Surat Thani Province
    • Ban Tham Niap, Surat Thani, Thailand

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Koh Samui: PADI Open Water Diver Course- Adventure Begins

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€585.73 x 1 Adult€585.73
Total
Price is €585.73
Until Thu, 17 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    E-Learning materials
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (hotels south of the island may incur a nominal transfer fee)
  • Inclusions
    Diving equipment
  • Inclusions
    Instructor
  • Inclusions
    Pool training (Day 1)
  • Inclusions
    4 open water dives (Days 2 & 3)
  • Inclusions
    Thai buffet lunch (not on the pool day)
  • Inclusions
    Cold water and soft drinks
  • Inclusions
    Diving Certification
  • Inclusions
    Insurance
  • Exclusions
    Lunch & water on pool day
  • Exclusions
    Towel
  • Exclusions
    Suncream

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Feeding animals, Touching animals, Touching marine life, Touching plants
    • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, Hearing-impaired people, Non-swimmers, People with a cold, People with back problems, People with claustrophobia, People with diabetes, People with epilepsy, People with heart problems, People with high blood pressure, People with mobility impairments, People with pre-existing medical conditions, People with recent surgeries, People with respiratory issues, People with vertigo, Pregnant women, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Begin your journey into the underwater world with the PADI Open Water Diver Course, the world’s most popular scuba certification. This entry-level qualification allows you to dive anywhere in the world to a maximum depth of 18 metres with a buddy. This course is for anyone 10 years+.

    The course takes three days to complete and combines online theory, confined water training, and four open water dives in the ocean.

    Before your course begins, you will complete the PADI eLearning theory at home on your laptop, tablet, or mobile phone. This flexible online training allows you to learn the fundamentals of scuba diving at your own pace before arriving in Thailand.

    Day 1 – Pool Training

    Your day begins with hotel pickup and transfer to our training facility, where you will meet your instructor and complete the PADI medical form and liability documents if not already done online.

    After being fitted with your scuba equipment, you’ll begin your training in the swimming pool. This includes a short swim assessment (200m swim without aids or 300m with mask, snorkel, and fins) and a 10-minute survival float.

    You will then practice the essential scuba diving skills needed to become a confident diver. Your instructor will guide you step-by-step, ensuring you feel comfortable before moving on to the ocean dives.

    Day 2 – First Ocean Dives

    On day two, you’ll travel by boat to dive sites around Koh Tao or the famous Sail Rock, depending on conditions.

    You will complete your first two open water dives, practising skills and exploring beautiful coral reefs under the supervision of your instructor. The maximum depth for these dives is 12 metres.

    Between dives, enjoy a freshly prepared Thai buffet lunch onboard, including Massaman or green curry, rice, stir-fried vegetables, and fried chicken. Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly options are available when noted during booking. Drinking water and soft drinks are provided throughout the day.

    After the dives, you will return to Koh Samui and be transferred back to your hotel.

    Day 3 – Final Certification Dives

    On the final day, you will complete two more open water dives (dives three and four) at Koh Tao or Sail Rock, reaching a maximum depth of 18 metres.

    Once all required skills and dives are successfully completed, you will earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification, allowing you to dive anywhere in the world for life.

    After the final dives, return to Koh Samui where transport will take you back to your hotel — now a fully certified scuba diver.

Location

Activity location

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    • Surat Thani Province
    • Ban Tham Niap, Surat Thani, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Surat Thani Province
    • Ban Tham Niap, Surat Thani, Thailand