PADI Open Water Diver course on Koh Samui

5.0 (1 reviews) Koh Samui, Thailand
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

3 days PADI Open Water Diver course, accommodation included!
Get your first diving certificate by taking a PADI Open Water Diver course on Samui Island .
PADI OWD course is the most popular course in the diving industry. Millions of people took this course as a step to go diving everywhere in the world. For thousands of people, it was the first step in professional dive career.
It's a spectacular adventure!
Full 3 days course, includes theory portion, confined session and four dives in open water on the best dive sites in the Gulf of Thailand.
You will be able to visit different dive sites, to see and to learn how to communicate with aquatic life.
For your convenience we have :
- Two nights accommodation included in the price
- PADI certificate included in the price
- Friendly and professional PADI diving instructors
- Small groups
- Get your first experience in the warm tropical water

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • PADI diver eCard™
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Professional guide and diving instructor
  • Boat transfers
  • Food

What to expect

Day 1: Transfer to Koh Tao, confined water session
  1. Ko Samui
    3h
    You are going to start with theory portion on Samui Island. In 2-3 days in advance, you'll get a manual in your hotel. 

    All practical application will be conducted on Koh Tao island. You'll stay two nights on Koh Tao island. Two nights accommodation on Koh Tao included in the price.

    06:30 – 07:00 – Transfer from the hotel to ferry pier.
    08:00 – Ferry departure to Koh Tao.
    10:00 - arriving to Koh Tao
  2. 5h
    On the first day you have confined session in shallow water, the session includes 5 mini drives. At the depth of 1.5-2 meters, you are going to be doing different skills.

    Usually, we are doing this section at Koh Nang Yuan Island, among coral reefs and tropical fish.

    10:00-10:30 – arriving in Koh Tao, meet your instructor, check- into the dive boat.

    10:30-11:00 – Briefing, equipment set up for the first dive.

    11:00-12:00 – Confined water dives.

    12:00-13:00 – Rest, snorkeling, set up for the second dive.

    13:00-14:00 – Continue confined water dives.

    14:30-15:00 – Return to Koh Tao.
  3. 3h
    15:00-16:00 – Accommodation in guesthouse room or bungalow near to Mae Haad beach, close to our dive center. 
    Quiet and relaxing place, nice sandy beach, home coral reef for wonderful snorkeling.

    Accommodation in fan guesthouse room (bungalow). Upgrade to air condition room available on your request.

    16:00-17:30 – Theory. You are going to watch video and go through knowledge reviews and quizzes.
Day 2: Two open water dives
  1. 1h
    At 9 AM you will continue theory and from 10 am going for dives
  2. 5h
    On the second day you are going to do two dives (max depth is 12 meters). You are going to repeat some skills, you have learned yesterday, in open water.

    10:00-10:30 – Boarding to the dive boat.
    10:30-11:00 – Briefing, equipment set up for the first dive.
    11:00-12:00 – Dive #1 in open water.
    12:00-13:00 – Rest, snorkeling, set up for the second dive.
    13:00-14:00 – Dive #2 in open water.
    14:30-14:45 – Return to Koh Tao.
  3. 3h
    15:00-17:30 – Continue with theory (knowledge reviews, quizzes)
Day 3: Two dives and transfer back to Samui
  1. 2h
    On the third day at 8 AM continue theory and final exam.
  2. 5m
    From 10AM to 2 PM - you are going to do 2 dives (maximum depth is 18 meters), you'll master previously learned diving skills
    10:00-10:30 – Boarding to the dive boat.

    10:30-11:00 – Briefing, equipment set up for the first dive.
    11:00-12:00 – Dive #3 in open water.
    12:00-13:00 – Lunch, rest, snorkeling, set up for the second dive.
    13:00-14:00 – Dive #4 in open water.
    14:30-14:45 – Return to Koh Tao.
  3. 2h
    14:45-15:00 - Check in and boarding speed ferry to Samui
    15:00-17:00 – Return to Koh Samui
  4. 1h
    17:00-18:00 – hotel transfer.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up time from 06-30 am to 06-45 am. You need to show to the bus driver a transfer voucher, which you will receive directly from us in one day before departure

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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