Diving Refresher Course
Been out of the water for a while? Our refresher course gets you dive-ready again fast — reviewing essential skills, buoyancy, and safety before joining a dive tour.
Duration
3 hours (9:00am – 12:00pm)
Max Depth
-
Min Age
10+
Certification
Refresher
The Diving Refresher Course at Silent Divers is designed for certified divers who haven’t been in the water for a while and want to feel confident and prepared before jumping back in.
Whether it’s been 6 months, 2 years, or longer, a short refresher with one of our instructors will rebuild your muscle memory, review key safety procedures, and put you back in the water feeling calm and capable.
Who Is the Refresher Course For?
- Certified divers who haven’t dived in over 6–12 months
- Divers who feel uncertain about their skills before joining a dive tour
- Divers who learned years ago and want to refresh before a holiday in Koh Samui
- Anyone who had a bad experience and wants to rebuild their confidence
You’ll hold any existing PADI (or equivalent) certification — this isn’t a recertification, just a skills brush-up.
What the Refresher Covers
Working alongside a PADI instructor, you’ll review:
- Dive theory — key concepts of buoyancy, pressure, and safety
- Equipment setup — assembling and checking your BCD, regulator, and computer
- Confined water skills — buoyancy, mask clearing, regulator recovery, controlled ascents
- Emergency procedures — CESA, DSMB deployment, and what to do if something goes wrong
The refresher runs from 9:00am to 12:00pm (3 hours) — theory review followed by an in-water skills session. Most divers feel completely confident again within a couple of hours.
Doing a Refresher Before a Dive Tour
We strongly recommend the refresher for anyone who hasn’t dived in over a year and is planning to join one of our dive tours. Pairing a morning refresher with an afternoon or next-day dive trip to Sail Rock or Koh Tao is a popular combination.
What's Included
- Review of dive theory
- In-water skills review
- Equipment familiarization
- Instructor supervision
Not Included
- Dive equipment rental (available separately)
- Towels
- Swimwear
FAQ
Approximately 3 hours — running from 9:00am to 12:00pm, including theory review and in-water skills practice.
No exam. Your existing PADI certification remains valid — the refresher is just a skills confidence check.
That's completely fine — and exactly what this course is for. Many divers return after years away and are surprised how quickly skills come back with an instructor guiding them.
In most cases, the refresher should be completed the day before your dive trip. Speak to us when booking and we'll arrange the best schedule.
Guests
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your trip
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