PADI Open Water Diver

    Get PADI certified in Koh Tao — 3-4 days, 11,000 THB, lifelong

    Theory in the morning, pool in the afternoon, four real ocean dives over the next two days. You leave with a card you can dive on anywhere in the world, forever.

    Why certify with Siam Scuba

    Max 4 students per instructor

    More water time, more skills practice, less waiting around.

    Flexible start, any day

    We start new courses every day, so you don't have to plan your trip around our schedule.

    Lifelong PADI certification

    Recognized at every dive shop on Earth. Yours forever, no renewals.

    What's included

    11,000 THB
    per person, all in

    Includes

    • PADI eLearning + printed dive log
    • Personal instructor for all sessions
    • All gear, all dives, all materials
    • Pool / confined-water session
    • 4 open-water dives at Koh Tao's best sites
    • PADI certification fee

    Not included

    • ·Hotel pickup
    • ·Accommodation (we recommend partner hostels with discount)
    • ·Photos / video

    Most-reviewed PADI shop on Koh Tao with 4.9 stars.

    778 reviews and counting. Read what graduates say about their certification week.

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    5.0Excellent

    Based on 776+ verified reviews on Tripadvisor

    "There are so many dive schools in Koh Tao and this one is definitely the best. The friendliest instructor ever — best day of our trip!"

    Sarah M.

    🇬🇧 United Kingdom · March 2026

    "Our instructors Chris and Noah were incredible — kind, helpful, funny and patient. We owe a huge thanks to Siam Scuba, easily one of the nicest dive shops in Koh Tao."

    The Johnson Family

    🇺🇸 United States · February 2026

    "Fantastic experience. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. Small group meant I got tons of personal attention. Certified in 4 days and already planning my next dive."

    Lucas R.

    🇩🇪 Germany · January 2026

    Your 3-4 day path to certification

    Day 1 is theory and pool. Days 2-3 are four real ocean dives. You can finish in 3 if you start eLearning before you arrive.

    1. Day 1 AM
      Welcome, theory review, knowledge quizzes
    2. Day 1 PM
      Confined-water skills (mask clear, regulator recovery, buoyancy)
    3. Day 2 AM
      Open-water dives 1 + 2 — buoyancy and basic skills at depth
    4. Day 2 PM
      Theory wrap-up, dive planning
    5. Day 3 AM
      Open-water dives 3 + 4 — navigation, deeper site, exam
    6. Day 3 PM
      Debrief, PADI card application, celebration

    Start your course this week

    Send your travel dates on WhatsApp and we'll find a start day that fits.

    Frequently asked

    PADI cert. 3-4 days. 11,000 THB.

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    Siam Scuba

    Professional PADI dive center on Koh Tao, Thailand. Small groups, big adventures.

    PADI Dive Center

    Contact

    • Sairee Beach, Koh Tao
    • +972 52 864 1581
    • info@siamscuba.com

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