Optional Add-On
Scuba Diving
Koh Tao is one of the cheapest places in the world to learn or try scuba diving. Available on Thailand Island Hopper and Bali Island Hopper trips.
Plus: all divers get 20% off food and drinks at our partner hostel.
Why Koh Tao?
Six Reasons Divers Love Koh Tao
Warm, Calm Conditions Year-Round
Koh Tao offers warm tropical water, gentle currents, and reliable visibility — perfect for relaxed and enjoyable diving.
Colourful & Diverse Marine Life
Bright coral reefs, turtles, rays, reef fish, and an abundance of small critters make every dive feel unique.
25+ Dive Sites to Explore
From shallow sandy bays to pinnacles, swim-throughs, and wrecks — there is something here for every diver.
Ideal for Learning & Progression
Calm training bays for beginners and exciting deeper sites for advanced divers make Koh Tao perfect for growing your skills.
Easy to Reach & Easy to Dive
Short boat rides, flexible schedules, and a diving-focused island make the whole experience simple and stress-free.
Relaxed Island Lifestyle
Sunsets, beach cafes, viewpoints, and a friendly community — Koh Tao is as enjoyable above the water as it is below.
What You Will See Underwater in Koh Tao
Pricing
Choose Your Level
Available on Thailand Island Hopper and Bali Island Hopper trips only.
Basic Diver
Perfect introduction to scuba diving. Discover the underwater world with a certified instructor by your side.
- Theory session
- Confined water skills practice
- Guided open water dive to 12m
- Full scuba gear provided
- Professional SSI instructor
Open Water
Get your internationally recognised PADI Open Water certification and dive independently for life.
- 3-day course
- Theory + confined water training
- 4 open water dives to 18m
- SSI certification (valid for life)
- No hidden fees — all inclusive
How Your Open Water Course Works
This three-day course includes theory lessons, one confined session, and then 4 open water dives exploring the beautiful dive sites around Koh Tao. Performance-based — no previous experience needed.
Theory + Confined Water Training
Morning: 8.30 AM – 10.30 AM
- Meet your instructor and group
- Easy classroom sessions
Afternoon: 11.45 AM – 5.00 PM
- Confined water training to practise skills in a calm, controlled space
- Open Water Dive 1
Open Water Dives 1 & 2
Morning: 10.30 AM – 11.45 AM
- Final exam
Afternoon: 11.45 AM – 5.00 PM
- Confined Water Training
- Practise buoyancy, equalisation
- Fun exploration
- Open Water Dive 2
Open Water Dives 3 & 4
Morning: 7.15 AM – 11.45 AM
- Two final dives up to 18m
- Explore Koh Tao's reefs, rock formations and marine life
- Log your dives and final knowledge review
- Receive your SSI certification (valid for life)
- Celebrations!
Open Water — Frequently Asked Questions
How Your Basic Diver Course Works
Before entering the water, your instructor will take you through a short theory session on safety and the basics of scuba diving. Then you will practise a few safety skills in shallow water near the beach. Once you are ready, your instructor will take you on an experience you will never forget.
Theory + Confined Water
- Simple theory that covers what you actually need
- Get comfortable with the equipment and breathing underwater
- Practise a few key skills in calm, controlled water
- Build confidence before heading to the sea
Open Water Dive
- Your first real ocean dive at a calm, beginner-friendly site
- Take it slowly and enjoy the experience
- Your instructor stays close and guides you step by step
- Finish the day feeling confident and proud
Basic Diver — Frequently Asked Questions
Exclusive Diver Perk
All divers get 20% off food and drinks at our partner hostel.
Available On These Trips
Add this to your trip after booking. Just let your Trip Manager know.