3 Days PADI Open Water Scuba Diving in Koh Tao
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72 hours
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Dreaming of exploring the underwater world? Our PADI Open Water course is perfect for beginners looking to take their first steps into scuba diving! Located in the breathtaking dive sites of Koh Tao, Thailand, this course offers the ideal mix of classroom learning, in-water training, and hands-on experience. You’ll be guided by our expert instructors who will ensure you feel confident and safe as you learn essential scuba diving skills. With small group sizes and personalized attention, you’ll quickly become comfortable in the water, exploring the vibrant marine life of Koh Tao. Complete your certification and unlock a lifetime of diving opportunities. Ready to dive in? Sign up today and start your exciting underwater adventure!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Not recommend for travelers aged below 10 years old
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Use of SCUBA equipment
PADI certification
Insurance
Accommodation
Transport to-from the island
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Theory and In-Water Training to Kickstart Your Scuba Diving Journey
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
We offer both meat and vegan lunch options. Please inform our front desk so we can accommodate your preference.
Kick off your PADI Open Water course with a morning theory session led by our expert instructor. We'll review your pre-completed e-learning and cover essential scuba diving concepts to prepare you for your first in-water training in the afternoon.
Koh Tao
In the afternoon, board our private scuba diving boat to visit two dive sites. Practice your new skills in a shallow, real-world environment near the beach with close instructor supervision, helping you master underwater buoyancy and start blowing bubbles for the first time!
After the dive, wrap up with a debriefing and a step-by-step guide on cleaning your equipment—an essential skill for when you have your own gear. Once finished, relax on our beachfront deck and soak in Koh Tao’s stunning sunset.
Master the Theory and Experience Your First Open Water Dives
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
We offer both meat and vegan lunch options. Please inform our front desk so we can accommodate your preference.
You'll dive deeper into scuba diving theory with your instructor, building on what you learned the previous day. This session will cover more advanced concepts and prepare you for the exciting open water dives ahead. With the knowledge gained, you’ll be ready to apply your skills in the afternoon as you explore Koh Tao’s dive sites.
Koh Tao
Board our private scuba diving boat and explore two stunning dive sites in Koh Tao. Put your theory into practice as you complete your first two open water dives, gaining valuable hands-on experience in real-world conditions. With close instructor supervision, you'll refine your skills, build confidence, and become more comfortable underwater while gradually diving deeper.
After the dive, you'll have a debriefing session and review any remaining theory to prepare for your final two dives the following morning. Once completed, unwind on our beachfront deck and enjoy the breathtaking sunset views of Koh Tao.
Complete Your Final Dives and Celebrate Your PADI Open Water Certification
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
We offer both meat and vegan lunch options. Please inform our front desk so we can accommodate your preference.
Koh Tao
On the morning of the last day, you’ll embark on your final two open water dives, confidently applying everything you’ve learned as you explore the stunning dive sites of Koh Tao. With your instructor’s expert guidance, you’ll refine your skills and dive deeper into the vibrant underwater world, bringing you one step closer to achieving your PADI Open Water certification—an accomplishment worth celebrating!
Wrap up the course with a debriefing, where you'll review everything you've learned and accomplished. You'll also clean your equipment and log your dives on the PADI app, ensuring you’ll always have a record of your incredible experience. This marks the final step in earning your PADI Open Water certification, a milestone you'll surely remember for years to come!
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3 Days PADI Open Water Scuba Diving in Koh Tao
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Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic 3 days!
Kieran D,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Couldn’t recommend Nava enough if you’re interested in obtaining your PADI open water certification while in Koh Tao. Two friends and I did the 3 days course an it was super fun and rewarding! Everything is very professional and they provide everything you could need. Also, a special mention to our instructor, Tao, who was excellent - he was very friendly as well as being super knowledgeable!
Amazing assistance from start to finish
Melissa M,
Nov 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic experience. From start to finish the process and people were great. Our instructors were with us every step of the way and I felt completely comfortable and safe in their hands. My husband and I are older and I had sinus issues and had to descend very very very slow and then buoyancy issues but I knew one of the instructors would always be close at hand and they were, providing assistance at all the right times. Highly recommend NAVA
Can’t recommend more!!
J8472PLsamg,
Apr 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing time with Mo ( instructor) learning to get my 18 metre open water qualification. Mo was very patient and thorough when explaining the skills necessary in order to obtain the qualification. Good food here as well. Whole team here is very warm and welcoming. Location is amazing and can go watch the sunset after the day is finished at 360 viewpoint. Thanks for such a positive experience!
You will not regret diving with Nava!
Joep H,
Mar 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely a recommendation! Got my PADI open water, advanced and enriched air here. Never a busy boat and you will dive in small groups. They plan the dives on your experience level and make sure that you enjoy the dives and get back on the boat safe. Had a great time with my instructor Moe during the dives as well as after the dives in the nice dive shop. I will come back to Koh Tao to dive with Nava!
Open water padi
benbS2898WG,
Feb 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience doing the open water PADI, the staff were amazing, sunae was a great instructor, couldn’t recommend enough
NAVA scuba diving
783stijnv,
Dec 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We walked past the diving school and knew immediately that this was the right one. Everything is well organized, modern and good equipment. Wanted a diving school where you would first have lessons in the pool to get used to breathing underwater, this was the right choice. After 1 dive in the pool to get used to it, we made 4 dives over the next 2 days, which were easy for us. Thanks to the good guidance of Les, a top instructor who takes the time for you and explains everything in an understandable way. For diving, this is THE diving school on Koh Tao!
Diving comfy
ninai674,
Dec 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best diving experience at Nava, our Instructor was Les. He was the best and made sure we got an amazing experience. I had trouble clearing my ears, we went slowly through it, and made sure i could dive. If you are looking for a diving school that isnt too big and makes you feel at home, this is the one!
PADI Open Water Diver
lukasbR718TQ,
Dec 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the PADI Open Water Diver course at Nava with my girlfriend and it was one of the most exciting and best experiences of our vacation. We had already completed the theoretical part of the course in advance via PADI eLearning, which was recognized on site without any problems or hassle. Our theoretical knowledge was briefly refreshed, which definitely didn't hurt, and then we went straight into the practical part. Any initial reservations we had about diving were dispelled from the very first minute by our instructor Les. With his professional and highly likeable manner, he taught us everything we needed to know to dive independently in open water in a playful yet serious way during the first practice sessions in the pool. With each exercise we became more confident and by the end of the day we felt ready to dive in open water. The 4 dives we experienced with Les in the sea over the following 2 days were very impressive. In addition to the correct techniques and respectful treatment of the underwater world, the fun factor of diving was always at the forefront. I am very grateful to Les and Nava for this experience and can recommend the company one hundred percent.
Safety comes first, but there is still plenty of fun :)
X2074KJantonias,
Dec 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We completed our Open Water certificate at Nava. We completed the theory beforehand using the PADI app and were looking for a diving school for the practical part. Nava was immediately open to it and was flexible in adapting the schedule. After the pool session, I felt confident in handling the equipment and diving techniques. Our instructor Les was always concerned about our safety, but there was definitely no shortage of fun either :) we got to know him as a funny, open-minded person and a patient teacher. The Open Water dives were a great experience and Les placed great importance on treating the underwater world with respect. The atmosphere at Nava is friendly and relaxed. I can recommend the diving school to everyone:)
Incredible experience to complete the Open Water Course
j r mym248,
Dec 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible three days. The first day in the pool provides you with what you need to feel safe in the ocean. Our instructor Les was as kind and patient as I have ever seen. The following days are devoted to 4 dives in a natural environment in order to carry out theoretical skills and admire the underwater fauna and flora of Koh Tao. We both loved the diving and the location. We feel comfortable continuing this discipline and all thanks to our instructor who taught us everything in complete safety. And all this with joy and good humor. Allying work and pleasure, that’s Les’s line of conduct. It is with pleasure that we will continue our training, and it is a pleasure to come back to NAVA and see everyone again!
From THB 13,500.00
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