PADI Scuba Diver
A shorter entry-level certification — half of the Open Water Diver course. Dive to 12m with a professional. A great stepping stone to full certification.
Duration
2 days
Max Depth
12m
Min Age
10+
Certification
Scuba Diver
The PADI Scuba Diver certification is the perfect option if you want a genuine PADI qualification but only have 2 days to spare in Koh Samui. It’s the first half of the full PADI Open Water Diver course — which means every dive, every skill, and all your theory counts as credit when you’re ready to complete it.
As a certified PADI Scuba Diver you can dive to 12m anywhere in the world, supervised by a PADI professional.
Who Is the PADI Scuba Diver Course For?
- Travellers with limited time who still want a real certification to take home
- Divers who want to test the water before committing to the full 3-day Open Water course
- People on a shorter trip to Koh Samui (weekend or 2-night stay)
- Anyone who plans to return and finish the full OWD at a later date
Course Structure
Day 1 — eLearning + Confined Water
Complete the first 3 sections of PADI eLearning online before arriving (we send the access code on booking). Day 1 is spent in the pool mastering the required confined water skills with your instructor — buoyancy control, regulator clearing, mask clearing, and emergency procedures. Pool session runs 9am to around noon.
Day 2 — Open Water Dives
Two boat dives at local sites around Koh Samui and Koh Tao. Hotel pickup arranged, boat departs 9am, back by 3–4pm. Your instructor is in the water with you on every dive.
Upgrading to Full PADI Open Water Diver
When you’re ready to upgrade, just contact us — there’s no restarting from scratch. You’ll complete the remaining eLearning sections and 2 more open water dives. That’s it — you’ll have your full worldwide PADI Open Water Diver certification.
What's Included
- PADI eLearning materials
- PADI certification fees
- Hotel transfers
- Professional dive instructor
- 2 open water dives
- Dive insurance
- All scuba equipment
- Lunch and drinks
Not Included
- Towels
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
FAQ
Yes — it's an official PADI certification, recognised worldwide. It's not a try-dive experience; it's a proper entry-level qualification that qualifies you to dive to 12m under professional supervision.
The Scuba Diver is the first half of the Open Water course. You dive to 12m (vs 18m for OWD) and must always be with a PADI professional. The OWD allows independent buddy diving to 18m worldwide.
2 days: Day 1 is eLearning + pool, Day 2 is 2 open water boat dives.
Yes — no diving experience required. You need to be comfortable in the water and able to swim basic distances.
Guests
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your trip
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