Dive Point Samui is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort on Koh Samui offering the full range of PADI courses, from a one-day Discover Scuba Diving experience (from 5,900 THB) up to Open Water, Advanced Open Wat
From
฿5,900 THB
Overview
About this tour
Dive Point Samui is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort on Koh Samui offering the full range of PADI courses, from a one-day Discover Scuba Diving experience (from 5,900 THB) up to Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue and Divemaster certifications, taught in small groups (maximum 4 students per instructor, often less; 2 for Discover Scuba Diving). Courses depart by boat to the Gulf of Thailand's best dive sites: Sail Rock, Koh Tao, Angthong Marine Park and Koh Ma & Koh Phangan. The team runs personalised, safety-first programmes with insurance included from its office on Choeng Mon Beach.
What stands out
Highlights
PADI 5 Star Dive Resort based at Choeng Mon Beach, Koh Samui
Full PADI course ladder: Discover Scuba Diving, PADI Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver (e-learning), Open Water Referral, Advanced Open Water, Adventure Diver, Rescue Diver, EFR and Divemaster
Small-group instruction: maximum 4 students per instructor for PADI courses (often less), maximum 2 per instructor for Discover Scuba Diving
Courses run by boat at top Gulf of Thailand sites: Sail Rock, Koh Tao, Angthong Marine Park and Koh Ma & Koh Phangan
PADI e-learning options let you start knowledge development before you arrive
Operator is TAT licensed, includes insurance and is a member of the SSS Re-compression (Hyperbaric) Chamber
The fine print
What's included
Included
PADI instructor-led training in small groups (dedicated certified instructor for Discover Scuba Diving, max 2 students)
Basic scuba equipment: mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device and tank
Boat transport to dive sites (course pages list transport: boat)
PADI e-learning materials for courses sold as e-learning packages (e.g. Open Water Diver e-learning)
Insurance (operator states insurance is included)
PADI certification upon successful completion of certification courses
Not included
Personal dive equipment (e.g. dive computer, dive knife, surface signaling devices) for professional-level courses such as Divemaster
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Before you go
What to bring
Just your willingness and undivided attention (as stated for Discover Scuba Diving)
Completed PADI medical health questionnaire (required before a course)
Heads up
Good to know
Small-group instruction: maximum 4 students per instructor for PADI courses (often less); maximum 2 students per instructor for Discover Scuba Diving.
Open Water Diver (e-learning): must be at least 10 years old, with adequate swimming skills and good physical health; no prior scuba experience needed. E-learning can be completed before arrival.
Advanced Open Water Diver: for PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers aged 12+, includes the required Deep and Underwater Navigation Adventure Dives plus 3 chosen dives (5 total); 2 days.
Rescue Diver: 3 days / 4 dives; requires PADI (Junior) Adventure Diver or higher (min age 12), Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive, and EFR training within the past 24 months.
PADI Divemaster: minimum age 18, EFR within 24 months, physician-signed medical statement within 12 months, 40 logged dives to start and 60 to earn certification; duration on request.
Discover Scuba Diving: 1 day, minimum age 10, complete a PADI medical health questionnaire.
Prices on the operator's site are shown as 'Start from' per course.
Courses depart from the Dive Point Samui office on Choeng Mon Beach (24/9 Moo 5) by boat; the site states guests are looked after 'from initial booking to the return to your hotel' - confirm transfer details when booking.
The details
Logistics
Meeting point
Dive Point Samui office, 24/9 Moo 5, Choeng Mon Beach, Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84320
Hotel pickup
No
Group size
Max 4
Min age
10
Age requirement
10 years and older for Discover Scuba Diving, PADI Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver; 12+ for Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver; 18+ for Divemaster. Adequate swimming skills and good physical health required.
Fitness level
Good physical health and adequate swimming skills required; no prior scuba experience needed for entry-level courses.
