FAQs

In the Aegean there are no coral reefs but there are many species of sea bream, sea bass, Flounder and scorpion fish these are seen on a daily basis. For the macro enthusiast nudibranches, shrimps and hermit crabs are also common. Schools of Barracuda and Jacks are occasionally seen and if you’re very lucky rays, turtles and sea horses can be spotted.
Typical marine life you might encounter includes octopuses, rockfish, scorpionfish, nudibranchs, schools of bream, triggerfish, stingrays, lionfish, and more. Occasionally, you might spot amberjacks, small tunas, or Mediterranean barracudas hunting in the blue. Some species are unique to our waters, while others are Lessepsian immigrants from the Red Sea.

Diving equipment by design is reasonably heavy however we offer a full range of cylinder sizes and with prior notice we can arrange additional help for you and your equipment.

We offer a full range of wet suites, BCD's, boots and masks to fit all sizes and from 8 years old

Yes we offer a range of PADI beginner courses and where possible we can schedule underwater time together. If they do not want to dive, snorkelling equipment is readily available for hire.

If you are already a certified diver then you are more than welcome to bring your own camera which you are responsible for at all times. Personal cameras and "Go Pro" type systems are NOT permitted to be used by student divers on any PADI training programme. Kos Divers also offers and Photo service please ask for further details.

Water temperature ranges from 18c in April peaking at 27c in August dropping to 24c in October. We offer 3mm or 5mm shorties and 5mm long wetsuits.

Yes when available please let us know when you book your dives.

The price of a guided dive includes a full set of high quality and recently serviced equipment. You are welcome to use your own equipment providing it is in good working order and recently serviced.
Kos Diver has the right to deny the use of any personal equipment for safety reasons.
No discount is given for using your own equipment and divers are responsible for their own equipment at all times.

You will receive a full refund if you decide to cancel your dive up to a maximum of 10 days from your original booking and not less than 10 days from the first arranged diving day.
Medical Reasons: If you need to cancel due to medical or health reasons, we offer a full refund provided you notify us at least 48 hours before your scheduled dive and submit a valid medical certificate from a licensed doctor.
Please note: This policy does not apply to PADI certification courses which are are non-refundable once booked. Please be aware: In all other cases, no refunds will be issued.
All dives will be refunded due to flight/ferry cancellation to Kos, (a copy of the cancellation notification is required)
PADI certification courses are non-refundable once booked. 
Refund for payments made by credit card will be given at a 2% charge, and pay pal at a 3% charge.

You will receive a full refund if you decide to cancel your dive up to a maximum of 10 days from your original booking and not less than 10 days from the first arranged diving day.
Medical Reasons: If you need to cancel due to medical or health reasons, we offer a full refund provided you notify us at least 48 hours before your scheduled dive and submit a valid medical certificate from a licensed doctor.
Please note: This policy does not apply to PADI certification courses which are are non-refundable once booked. Please be aware: In all other cases, no refunds will be issued.
All dives will be refunded due to flight/ferry cancellation to Kos, (a copy of the cancellation notification is required)
PADI certification courses are non-refundable once booked. 
Refund for payments made by credit card will be given at a 2% charge, and pay pal at a 3% charge.

If you are late for your dive or transfer no refunds are given please be on time.

PADI certification courses are non-refundable once booked. No refunds will be given for a PADI course once it has started.

Final certification is only given if all PADI performance requirements are completed, if you require additional training hours extra charges will apply.

Please ask us for further details of the required PADI and kosdivers.com pre-requisites to participate in dives/course, extra cost may be charged for extra training i.e. Scuba reviews or Private dives.

On occasion for your safety Kos Divers can cancel your dive due to hazardous weather/poor underwater conditions. All dives will be rescheduled where possible or fees refunded.

Kos Divers will still dive during rain or cloudy period therefore fees will not be refunded.

Refunds made to credit cards will be charged at 2% and there is a charge of 3% for Pay Pal transactions

We offer scuba reviews and private dives to enhance your skills and increase your confidence whilst diving. If our instructors see that you cannot safely follow a guided dive then the dive will be ended early and no refunds will be given

Please check the PADI medical questionnaire if you answer “YES” to any of the questions you will need to print of and take a questionnaire to your doctor for him/her to verify you are fit for diving and to sign the second page of the medical document. This must then be given to Kos Divers prior to any dives or course.
No refunds are given if you fail the PADI medical questionnaire after booking your course

Please check our Refund Policy, terms and conditions here https://www.kosdivers.com/terms-conditions