Koh Samui · KOH TAO SCUBA DIVING & PADI COURSES
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Koh Tao certifies more divers than almost anywhere on earth, and it is a straight run from Samui. Below are the best Koh Tao dives and PADI courses ranked: Open Water over three days, a single try-dive, or advanced depth, with prices, what is included, and which school suits a first time under the surface.
Get your open-water scuba certification in 3 days in Koh Tao with a max-4 group, pickup options, and lots of personalized coaching at $358.72.
“Tom was an amazing instructor. He was so calm and laid back which made everything feel much less scary while also keeping us educated and safe . I was so nervous but I signed up for an advance course right after I finished .”
SSI Advanced Adventurer on Koh Tao: 5 underwater training sessions in a small group, including 30-meter work, HTMS Sattakut, and night life.
“Onilio was our instructor. Confident, knowledgeable, and putting safety first, he made the lessons fun, and allowed us to enjoy the dives, while still teaching us very useful skills. 10000/10 would recommend”
Koh Tao one-day SSI Try Scuba program with 40 minutes of theory, shallow skill work, and an optional second session up to 12 meters.
“Really cool. They have patience with beginners, even if you are scared like me and start panicking:)”
Koh Tao’s Open Water Course with small groups, expert SSI-trained instructors, theory plus 5 underwater sessions, and global certification.
“I had an amazing experience getting my Open Water certification here! From start to finish, everything was perfect—the facilities, the dive school, and the hostel made it an easy and enjoyable experience. The entire staff was professional, friendly, and always ready to helRead more”
Koh Tao’s La Bombona Open Water course earns your PADI cert through classroom, pool practice, and 4 guided ocean sessions.
“We completed our RAID openwater and advanced certification with James and Armand from LBD this week. We had an absolutely fantastic time, so much so that we ended up staying to complete another five dives. James is incredibly experiRead more”
Get PADI Open Water Diver certified in 3 days on Koh Tao with theory, skills practice at Nang Yuan, and 4 open-water SCUBA sessions.
“What a unique experience! My instructor was Dominik Maier who was an equally hilarious yet stern when needed teacher. I was very nervous at certain points as I have never scuba dived before, and he was able to calm both myself anRead more”
Certified scuba package in Koh Tao with pickup, gear rental, lunch, and two sets of underwater stops across a half-day schedule.
“My girlfriend and I had a great time with the Koh Tao Scuba Club. Our guide, Jimmy, was knowledgeable of the dive sites, as well as very helpful with ensuring we were having a good time, as well as staying safe. We recommend going to the mRead more”
Half-day Koh Tao SCUBA try-scuba: gear, safety briefing, two underwater sessions, snacks, and marine life near Nang Yuan.
“The experience was just outright amazing and spectacular. Although it was our first time trying out scuba diving, the whole experience made us want to get a certification next time. Den, an absolute unit of a man, was very professional anRead more”
First-time scuba training in Koh Tao with DPM: small-group coaching, a reef-rich site, and Basic Diver certification for 6 months.
“Our instructor Honey was great and the water was amazing. The staff was very welcoming and pros at what they do.”
A fast Samui day trip for certified scuba divers: two underwater stops, pro guidance, lunch, and gear included, with small group size.
“My 17 year old son booked a series of dives with Discovery and we cannot recommend them more. Extremely friendly, professional, great kit and timely hotel pick ups. We sotted a whale shark three times with the opportunity to dive close to it plus many amazing fish and locations at Koh Tao, Sail Rock and Chumphon Pinnacle.”
Beginner try scuba in Koh Tao with La Bombona. Small group calm-water training, new gear, three-story boat snacks, max 12m.
“We booked two fun dives with La Bombona Diving and we were lucky enough to have Noelia as our dive master. She is caring, fun, knowledgeable and very professional. She made us feel safe and was always checking on us during our diveRead more”
