3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course, Koh Samui
Description
Dive into a once-in-a-lifetime adventure by earning your scuba diving certification – the globally-recognised PADI Open Water Diver course - during your time on Koh Samui. The E-learning Open Water Diver course is a 3 days course. To enroll in a PADI Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course), you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required.
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Pickup Locations & Times
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
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Reviews(50)
Amazing experience with excellent staff. Our diving instructor was knowledgeable, patient and fun. FILIP is the diving instructor who got me and my daughter through this course. FILIP was very fun to dive with and the whole time we both felt safe and comfortable. FILIP is a very experienced diver instructor and extremely nice and fun person to get to know. 10 out of 10 for sure. Pål and Hanna, Norway.
After 37 years away from scuba diving, I was hesitant and skeptical about whether I’d be welcome as a senior learner. However, after a wonderful chat with Richie at the Discovery Divers office, his encouragement convinced me to sign up for the Open Water Diver course. My instructor, Pierre, made the next three days completely stress-free and highly enjoyable. Despite his extensive experience, his enthusiasm for teaching dive skills and safety was outstanding. He was incredibly attentive, checking on my comfort constantly, and even brought extra gear just to ensure a perfect fit. Even with poor water clarity, his professionalism made me feel completely at ease. Thank you so much, Pierre! Thanks also to Zoe and the rest of the friendly team. Discovery Divers, you have a fantastic crew!
Coach Jo is great, strong recommended! Very patient and the diving experience gets better every time. Successful completion of OW! Lots of 🐟Lots of 🐟
Had an amazing experience with discovery dive centre. I did the 3 day PADI open water course, which on my very first dive was lucky enough to see a whale shark in the sea while diving!! My instructor Filip was great and couldn’t recommend him enough, he made feel very comfortable when learning to dive and explained things very clearly! Had a great time doing this course and would recommend to anyone!
Thank you for the lovely review. What a fantastic way to start your diving journey! Filip and all our staff are fabulous, and having the most experienced team on the island ensures a smooth running and fully competent instruction and training. We very much look forward to seeing you back again in the future!
I completed the 3 day PADI Open Water Diver certification course with Discovery Divers this week and could not be happier with my experience. They are extremely competent in all phases with communication, equipment and instruction being top notch. My instructor Philip was excellent and would take his time to make sure everything and every skill was just right before you move on to the next phase of your training. The boat crews were outstanding and very personable. You will feel very comfortable under their care. I can’t recommend Philip and Discovery Diving enough to start your scuba journey! As a bonus we got next to a beautiful whale shark within 5 minutes of our first dive and you can’t beat that!
Thank you for the wonderful review, Garrett. Thank you also for highlighting our professional approach to all aspects of the day, from booking to diving. Filip and the rest of our crew have been doing this for a long time and know just how to make new divers and students feel comfortable and get the most out of their training. And what a first dive to get a Whale Shark! With luck like that, you can never stop diving. We look forward to seeing you back for more fun dives, or even your Advanced Open Water Course!
I completed the PADI Open Water course and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Special shout out to Filip honestly the best instructor you can find. Super helpful and explained everything very well. ! If you want to learnt to dive Filip is your guy. I felt safe the whole time and got to see some incredible sea life. If you’re in Koh Samui and are interested in diving I couldn’t recommend it more.
Congratulations on completing your Open Water Certification! Filip and our team have been doing this for a long time, and their professional and expert guidance ensures safety and a smooth teaching experience. We hope to see you back again for your Advanced Certification!
I took the open water PADI course with my two eldest daughters (16 and 18) with Pierre the instructor, who was amazing. Attentive, patient, charming and above all else professional and knowledgeable. I cannot recommend the experience enough. Well organized, well thought out and besides the certification the diving locations they took us to themselves were breathtaking. 5/5
Thank yo9u for the review. We are glad you enjoyed your course with your daughters. We do specialize in families and diving is a great family experience . Hope to see you back some day
I had an amazing experience with discovery diving! Pierre was the BEST instructor. He always made me feel safe and confident while diving which made such a big difference as a beginner. I would recommend this course and Pierre to everyone!
Thank you for your nice review
This was the best way to get my scuba certification! Very well organized and well run, the staff was super personable and knowledgeable. Felt like I was in great hands! Our instructor was Pierre, and he was amazing! If you can, request him! He lead us on amazing dives, was super knowledgeable of all the fish, and was very comforting when we struggled with some of the skills. 10/10 experience, and would 100% recommend to all!
Thank you for the review. Pierre has been with us for 8 years and is highly requested as well as the rest of our team. We are happy you enjoyed your time with us.
This was the highlight of the trip, amazing staff and great service! Shoutout to Pierre for making this experience one of a kind! Absolute loved his energy and passion for diving. Would recommend to all!
Thank you for the nice review. We never tire of hearing great things about Pierre and the rest of our staff.
