3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course, Koh Samui
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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
What To Expect
The PADI open water course is the first course to become a full open water scuba diver. The first day will be confined water training in the pool and the 2nd and 3rd days will be doing boat trips for open water diving. All of our courses include e-learning which can be completed at anytime
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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Participants in the 3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course, Koh Samui cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Bottled water.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only).
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course, Koh Samui is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course, Koh Samui will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
