PADI advanced open water course
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PADI advanced open water course

By Discovery Dive Centre
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Ages 10-59, max of 4 per group
Duration: 2 days
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  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 64351P5

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
        • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
        • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
        • Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
        • 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
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

        • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 64351P5

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        • Discovery Dive Centre
          4.9 of 5 bubbles1,213
          Bophut, Thailand
        • S6836ZFgeorgeb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great dive!
          Visibility at the scheduled site sucked, so they motored on to one further away. The boat ride was rough, but the dive was great. Visually rich, saw some rays and morays, and the biggest nudibranches I’ve ever seen. I highly recommend Dion, my dive master. Highly!
          Written March 11, 2025
        • Pioneer520184
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Lots of fish and coral
          Our large group of family and friends had a great trip, lots of coral and fish. Guides were great pointing out he different fish. Few other people as also a dive site. Excellent day.
          Written March 8, 2025
        • thepeaberries
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great time.
          This was my third diving experience and I had a wonderful time. The staff were all friendly. I was lucky to have Mann as my instructor who looked after me and two less experienced divers. I wish that I had been told about the option to hire a water proof camera though and then I would have some photos to add!!
          Written February 24, 2025
        • rachaelhQ1055YE
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience and easy refresher course
          We had a really great experience with the Discovery Dive Centre. My husband and I are certified but hadn't dived for 4 years so we booked a refresher, which involved some basic skills as part of the first dive (easy to book online). Our instructor Dion was so great and made me feel really confident and capable. Sail rock had an amazing coral reef and lots of fish. The day we went had a strong current and was pretty wavey on the boat, so be sure to take sea sickness meds if you need them! I would 100% recommend!
          Written February 23, 2025
        • DayTrip64215536005
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome, would do it again and again...
          Amazing experience, team of friendly and funny professionals. They keep you entertained while they teach you everything and make sure you understand it. Recommended for amateurs and experienced divers. #SealTeamFilip
          Written February 17, 2025
        • 800zach
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          First time scuba
          We had a great time and saw a lot of amazing corals. Ben our instructor was great he showed as a lot of marine life and was super helpful.
          Written February 17, 2025
        • Mario7T
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Koh Tao with Discovery Dive
          Took a 4-day/8-dive package and visited different sites around Koh Tao. Excellent service provided by this dive centre from pick-up at hotel through transfer to the dive sites and actual diving all the way to back to base and hotel. Super guys; fun to dive with but ensuring safety at all times. They even managed to ensure that whale sharks made an appearance!!! Would recommend.
          Written February 14, 2025
        • Singhkaranjit194
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Experience - First Time Divers
          Me and my wife absolutely loved the dive trip with Discovery team. Phillip made the whole experience absolutely seamless for the both of us. We were both first time divers and now we are excited for diving in different locations. Thanks to the team at Discovery for making our first experience a memorable one.
          Written February 3, 2025
        • AninditaR44
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic. Highly recommend!
          Highly recommend Discovery divers! I'm a new / nervous diver and took a refresher / Koh Tao trip on day 1 followed by Chumphon Pinnacle on Day 2. The instructors were extremely patient in teaching me the ropes again and were fantastic in their approach. Facilities / boat are nice, food is good and the diving, out of the world. Had the loveliest time and will return for more.
          Written January 31, 2025
        • Maps18476586908
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Recommended
          Very well run and organised event. The staff was prompt in answering questions via email. The dive briefings were good. The gear in good condition. Experienced dive leads. Recommended.
          Written January 30, 2025
        • 93hadeela
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Koh Tao x 2
          I had a great experience in the Koh Tao dives. We did two boat dives. There was people from all certification levels from master divers and experienced divers to novices to first time divers. Everyone had a great time and the dives were all safe. We saw an amazing amount of fish, coral, and a ray! Padi certified location. I also got to rent an underwater camera and took a bunch of photos. They have many options for photo opps from a camera rental to a private photographer. We had a great lunch on the boat and soft drinks and water were provided throughout the trip.
          Written January 10, 2025
        • 80ellenh
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Guides, Huge Schools of Fish, Perfect 1/2 day out!
          This dive trip was super well organised and the crew and guides were great. I signed up online for the dive the night before the trip and the team emailed me to arrange pick-up. The driver showed up at the precise time indicated and the ride to the jetty was smooth despite the dreary weather. The ride to the site was rough but the dives were amazing - huge schools of fish, great guides, totally worth it.
          Written January 9, 2025
        • Jet756970
          0 contributions
          2.0 of 5 bubbles
          Diving Koh Samui
          Our diving experience in Koh Samui unfortunately left a lot to be desired. The whole trip felt rushed, and there was a noticeable tension between the dive masters, which translated into a lack of clear communication. It was uncomfortable to see that the dive team didn’t seem to be on the same page, and as a result, we didn’t feel like we were given proper safety instructions or guidance. This lack of coordination left us uncertain at times, and certainly didn’t inspire confidence, especially when it came to safety protocols. On top of that, the equipment was in poor condition. The masks were moldy, and one of the tanks wasn’t properly secured, which made us feel uneasy while diving. We also had to hold onto a rope during the dive, which resulted in painful rashes on our hands that lasted for a week. While we understand the weather conditions were beyond anyone’s control, it seemed like the dive masters weren’t particularly mindful of the discomfort some guests were feeling. There was little consideration given to the fact that some of us might have been nervous or uneasy due to the weather, and that lack of empathy didn’t help ease our anxiety. To top it off, the refreshments were sparse—just coke on board—and there wasn’t enough food for everyone, which further added to the sense that the trip was poorly organized. It’s disappointing, as we were really looking forward to the experience, but unfortunately, it didn’t meet our expectations. The highlight of the trip, however, was spotting a green turtle despite the poor visibility underwater. It was a special moment, but it wasn’t enough to make up for the overall lack of organization.
          Written January 8, 2025
        • richardwY869BL
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Dive Experience!
          I had two amazing dives at Sail Rock, much better than I expected since we had cloudy skies and there was heavy rain the previous day. Multiple very large schools of fish everywhere I looked for both dives. Our dive guide Otillio was great. Very enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. A very good boat with a sun shade covering the whole boat. There were three other groups in the boat but it never felt crowded. And the crew were great helping us get in and out of the water. Definitely recommend Discovery Divers!!
          Written January 6, 2025
        • Lisa B
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          PADI open water course in Koh Samui
          My two daughters and I just completed the PADI open water course in Koh Samui. We booked with discovery divers via email while still in Australia. We then were emailed the link to do the theory component of the course while still at home so we didn’t waste any holiday time. On day 1 we had Zoe lead us in the pool skills. She was patient but also kept us moving at a good pace. On days 2 and 3 we were led by Filip. He was excellent, and filled us with confidence but also made sure we were across all of the safety processes. We were very grateful for his calm manner. Day 2 we visited Koh Tao and day 3 we visited Sail Rock which was stunning. I would highly recommend discovery divers, and particularly Filip and Zoe, especially if you are a beginner.
          Written December 25, 2024
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        Robert Li
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2020
        Samui Discovery Divers, certified me with Open Water, Advanced Diver and Enriched Air Diver. For my first Open Water my instructor Mei Yang was very attentive to the fact that I was not a strong swimmer and over the course I not only received my Open Water but also gained more confidence to swim further both with and without my BCD. Her in-depth knowledge of both PADI and long experience of teaching not only guided me through my Open Water certification but also taught my more aspects on respecting the ocean and the marine environment.
        Samui Discovery Divers impressive manner of service and care taken during my first course lead me within two months too further my studies into Advanced Diver & Enriched Air Diver.
        Eric Vinik instructed me and my buddy for our
        Advanced Diver & Enriched Air. He gave us ample time to study our E Learning prior to the course and was on hand to answer any questions before we arrived at the dive sites. With the Deep Dive & Enriched Air more focus was placed on the safety and gassing out so that we understood that the pre checks of both equipment and dive site where essential. Eric has dived and instructed for many decades and all around the world so it was nice also to hear his stories that gave us a boarder view of the joy of being a PADI Diver.
        Written September 30, 2020
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        Armand B.
        Addis Ababa, Ethiopia2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2025 • Solo
        I recently completed my PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course with Cyril at Discovery Dive Center in Koh Samui. It was an amazing experience! Cyril is a fantastic instructor, patient, knowledgeable, and always focused on safety. The entire team was professional and welcoming. I felt well-supported throughout the course and left feeling more confident in my diving skills.

        Armand B.
        Written January 29, 2025
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        Thank you Armand. Cyril has been with us for many years and I agree that he is a great instructor as well as the rest of our team. We hope to see you bakc here diving with us.
        Written February 2, 2025
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        David Morland
        Mae Nam, Thailand37 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2020 • Friends
        Completed my Advanced Open Water course with this great team. The whole experience was great. Friendly, relaxed and professional. The equipment and instructor was top notch. Thoroughly enjoyed being back in the water. Sail Rock was magnificent with an abundance of fish and super visibility! I’ll be back for more.
        Thanks Richie and the team!
        Written July 7, 2020
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        Kobi Shitrit
        Haifa, Israel10 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        These guys are awesome. I couldn't recommend them more. Very professional, a d the dive sites were great
        Written January 10, 2020
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        Hi, We appreciate the kind words, amazing, awesome and professional, love it :) Team Discovery
        Written February 14, 2020
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        Qinglin Yang
        Beijing, China1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2019 • Solo
        My second trip to Samui after a DSD with discovery dive center in July. I took the ow and aow courses this time and got my certification thanks to the lovely team and my professional instructor Mei Yang.
        They have excellent boats, fast, clean, stable(Thanks to the captain here) and all kinds of equipments. Even I wear glasses, they have suitable masks for me. The dives were really amazing, especially the trip to sail rock and Chumphon, where whale shark appears.
        My instructor Mei Yang is very professional and is very experienced under the sea. She can always find some creatures that are hard to find. She is very concerned about the students and has patience and responsibility. I learnt a lot from her. She shared a lot about her experience that made the whole course full of pleasure.
        Finally, thanks again to my instructor, the captain, the staff and the whole team. Really wonderful experience!
        Written October 12, 2019
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        It is soooo rewarding when we have valued customers returning to dive with us. Especially when there are so many places to dive around the world :) Congratulations on passing both your Open water and Advanced certification with us, a great achievement from your first beginner dive in July that 3 months later you are an Advanced diver. Well done to you and to your instructor Mei. We will see you soon for your Rescue diver course :)
        Written October 24, 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Sebastian K
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2019 • Solo
        I did my AOWD there. it was wonderful. nice people. special thanks to Laura. I had very nice dives. 👌🏻
        Written April 15, 2019
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        MOE
        Schaerbeek, Belgium149 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        My son Adam and I have wanted to get Padi certification for a long time and we are very happy to have chosen this agency which is very professional.
        In addition, we were delighted with our instructor Samira, with her professionalism, her rigor, her innate sense of pedagogy and finally her very pleasant personality.
        We highly recommend this agency and especially if it is with Samira as an instructor 😉
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        Written September 2, 2023
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