Discover Scuba Diving in Koh Samui

07:00–08:00 · Setting Off for a Diving Paradise

• Your day begins with a transfer from your accommodation in Koh Samui to the pier, where we’ll board the boat bound for Thailand’s diving paradise: Koh Tao. Enjoy the boat journey as you leave the coastline behind and get ready for an experience that will change the way you see the underwater world.

Your Introduction to the World of Scuba Diving

• Once we reach the calm, crystal-clear waters of Koh Tao, your PADI instructor, available in English and Spanish, will give you a comprehensive briefing. In a very small group (maximum 4 people per instructor), you’ll learn the basics of the equipment, underwater communication signals and essential skills to help you feel completely safe and comfortable before entering the water.

The First Dive: A Whole New World

• The magical moment has arrived. Fully equipped and under your instructor’s close supervision, you’ll slowly descend and take your first incredible breath underwater. Experience the feeling of weightlessness as you explore a vibrant coral garden. You’ll glide among colourful schools of fish and marvel at the beauty of an underwater world you may have only seen in documentaries.

Surface Break: Lunch in Paradise

• After your first dive, we’ll return to the boat for a well-deserved break. Enjoy a delicious lunch while sharing the excitement of your experience with the other participants and talking about everything you’ve seen. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax and take in the spectacular views of Koh Tao’s bays.

The Second Dive: Exploring with Confidence

• Having completed your first dive, you’ll feel much more confident and ready for the second. You’ll descend again to explore a different dive site, moving with greater ease and confidence. This second opportunity allows you to enjoy the marine life even more and build on the skills you’ve learned, creating a memory you’ll treasure forever.

Return to Koh Samui: The End of an Unforgettable Day

• Once both dives are complete, we’ll enjoy a relaxing boat journey back to Koh Samui, where our transfer will take you to your accommodation. You’ll return with a new perspective and the incredible satisfaction of having explored the underwater world.

Important Details to Consider

• Important medical restrictions: For safety reasons, this tour is not suitable for pregnant women, children under 10 or people with significant medical conditions, particularly respiratory, heart or back problems.

• Safety first: Your safety is our top priority. All instructors are PADI-certified and trained in first aid. The boat is equipped with emergency oxygen, a first-aid kit and diving insurance.

• Small groups: We guarantee personalised attention, with a maximum of 4 divers per instructor, although our preferred ratio is 2 to 1.

• English and Spanish-speaking instructors: Instructors are available in both languages. Please confirm your preferred language when making your booking.

• Allergies and special requirements: Your wellbeing is our priority. Please inform us of any food allergies or special requirements when making your booking.

• Itinerary notice: Your safety is our priority. The route, island stops or order of the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice depending on weather and sea conditions, including waves and tides.

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Professional instructors 🇬🇧 (🇪🇸 optional)
• 2 open-water dives
• Scuba diving equipment
• Soft drinks on board
• Lunch on board (vegetarian and vegan options available)
• Accident insurance

Not Included 

• Personal expenses

Free Pick-up Areas

• Maenam, Bophut, Choeng Mon and Lamai.
• For other areas, please contact us before confirming your booking.

• Minimum age: 10+
• Maximum depth: 12 metres
• Prerequisites: None
• Number of dives: 2
• Location: Koh Tao
• Certification required: No

Let’s Protect the Marine Treasures of the Gulf of Thailand.

We invite you to enjoy the reefs and marine life with respect. This fragile ecosystem depends on all of us to help preserve it for future generations.

Avoid touching or walking on corals, as they are living organisms that are extremely sensitive. Observe fish without chasing them or disturbing their natural behaviour.

Do not collect shells or other natural objects, as they are part of the ecosystem’s natural balance.

Where possible, use biodegradable sunscreen to help protect the coral reefs.

Small actions can make a big difference. Protecting this environment is the best way to ensure it can be enjoyed today and for years to come.

Booking notice: To secure your place, we recommend booking as far in advance as possible, especially during high season. Many of our tours have limited capacity and fill up quickly, so we cannot guarantee availability for bookings made only 1 or 2 days in advance.

Itinerary notice: To ensure your safety and the best possible experience, the order of the stops or the route may change without prior notice due to traffic, weather conditions or other external factors.

Restrictions: Pregnant women, children under 10 years old and people with medical and/or back problems cannot join the tour.

Special requirements: Please inform us of any allergies or special requirements when making your booking so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

Accident insurance: To ensure the validity of the accident insurance, you must provide the full name, gender and passport number of all participants. Failure to provide this information may result in the cancellation of your booking. During high season, we recommend securing your place in advance.

Pick-ups: For group tours, our vehicle will pick up participants in sequence, so we kindly ask you to wait patiently at the entrance of your hotel. If you feel the wait is excessive, please contact the operator directly. If your accommodation is inaccessible to the vehicle, pick-up will take place at a nearby alternative meeting point agreed in advance.

Cancellation policy: You will find a brief description of our cancellation policy in the booking form. Please read it before booking. You can also view the full policy in the Terms and Conditions.

Questions or enquiries: Please contact us directly via WhatsApp and we will answer any questions as soon as possible.

What Does the Discover Scuba Diving Experience from Koh Samui Involve?

It’s a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience designed for beginners, featuring two open-water dives at Koh Tao. It’s the perfect way to experience scuba diving for the first time in a safe environment.

Do I Need Previous Scuba Diving Experience?

No. No previous experience is required. You just need to be able to swim and be eager to discover the underwater world with professional instructors.

Are Instructors Available in Both English and Spanish?

Yes. The tour offers professional instructors available in English and Spanish, which is relatively uncommon in Thailand. Places are therefore very limited.

What Is Included in the Discover Scuba Diving Experience from Koh Samui?

The experience includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, a small-group excursion, two dives, all the necessary diving equipment and lunch included.