PADI advanced open water course
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September 2026
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Age 13 and over
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Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 9 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is PADI advanced open water course worth booking?
PADI advanced open water course is a 48-hour experience in Koh Samui, Thailand, from $522 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 9 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (9)
- Duration
- 48 hours
- From
- $522 per person
The PADI E-learning Advanced Open Water course can be completed in 2 days and consists of 5 adventure dives. Two of these will be a deep dive and a navigation dive and then you get to choose 3 more dives from 9 available
What you get
About this experience
The PADI E-learning Advanced Open Water course can be completed in 2 days and consists of 5 adventure dives. Two of these will be a deep dive and a navigation dive and then you get to choose 3 more dives from 9 available adventure dives. A very fun course and will greatly improve your scuba diving skills.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Beverages
- Tea and coffee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Not included
- Gratuities
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- de, zh-TW, ru, pt, ko, cmn, ja, en, it, fr, nl, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Samui Discovery Divers, Co., Ltd
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
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Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for PADI advanced open water course. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Top Diving Schook
Best Instructors. Dion is great. I learned so much. Top organization nice and helpful staff. Top food during the trip. I can only recommend
Response from the operator: Thank you for the great review! Dion and all our staff are great at what they do and are always happy to give extra help and advice where needed. We hope to see you back again one day!
via Tripadvisor
Best course ever
Highly trained dive instructor. Take your time correcting errors immediately. After that you notice significant improvements.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the review! Our team are highly experienced and true professionals at what they do. We hope to see you back again!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course
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.
Response from the operator: 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.
via Tripadvisor
Very professional agency and instructors
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 😉
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Super duper experience
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.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 48 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $522 to $16782
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
PADI advanced open water course: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Koh Samui.
How much does PADI advanced open water course cost?
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Prices start at $522 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Koh Samui usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does PADI advanced open water course take?
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Plan for about 48 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Koh Samui is not rushed.
Is PADI advanced open water course worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Koh Samui, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule PADI advanced open water course?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is PADI advanced open water course suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 48-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book PADI advanced open water course?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Koh Samui can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Koh Samui and add a light layer if any part of the 48-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does PADI advanced open water course start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Koh Samui within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Koh Samui?
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On Outty we rank every Koh Samui experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Angthong National Marine Park VIP Small Group Tour, Cooking Class in Koh Samui with Micro Organic Garden, Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Koh Samui?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Koh Samui?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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