3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course, Koh Samui
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3 days
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Professional guide
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course, Koh Samui
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Reviews
47 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible experience!
857ameliew,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had 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!
A fantastic way to start your scuba journey
garrettmjones1,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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!
Incredible experience and the best instructor I could ask for!
560uzayra,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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.
Great open water certification!!
Nullius,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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
Amazing experience for beginners!
D7213LGmadelinec,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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!
Best Instructor Ever!!
evarR7711SO,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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!
Highlight of the trip!
mishar733,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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!
10/10 experience
Q2095KXelenam,May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I completed Part B of my open water PADI course with discovery dive centre and could not recommend it more. Very thankful for my instructor Pierre who made every minute enjoyable and fun!
Best Learn to Dive Experience in Koh Samui!!!
J5707GWtiffanyl,Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My 13 y/o daughter and I just did our PADI Open Water Certification with Sam at Discovery Dive, Koh Samui. We had an amazing experience, Sam was a great Dive Instructor, she was very professional. Sam was patient with us, but firm, she did not cut any corners, and taught us best practice when diving. Sam has a very calm and disarming personality, perfect for teaching newbies like us. We felt very safe when diving with Discovery. Although at times learning to dive can be a little overwhelming. The boat dives were well run and all the communication with Discovery Dive was very professional and efficient. Thankyou Richie! Thankyou Sam! I did all the research on PADI diving in Koh Samui before we arrived. I would highly recommend Discovery Dive for anyone looking to dive in Koh Samui. They are the best!!! We were able to complete our Theory online prior to arriving, so once in Koh Samui, we completed our Certification in 3 days of diving! Looking forward to many dive adventures in the future. Thanks Again!!!!
Amazing course
108anishab,Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did my open water with Samira She was an amazing and attentive instructor The company is very professional Book and you won't regret it !
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