WHY GO FUN DIVING ON KOH TAO?
2 DIVES /PRIVATE GUIDE
THB
/Person
2,500
minimum age: 10 yrs
4 DIVES /PRIVATE GUIDE
THB
/Person
5,000
minimum age: 10 yrs
6 DIVES /PRIVATE GUIDE
THB
/Person
7,000
minimum age: 10 yrs
8 DIVES /PRIVATE GUIDE
THB
/Person
8,800
minimum age: 10 yrs
10 DIVES /PRIVATE GUIDE
THB
10,000
/Person
minimum age: 10 yrs
Put simply, because it's one of the world’s top diving destinations. Hundreds of thousands of tourists learn to dive on Koh Tao every year. However, our little slice of paradise isn’t just a haven for new divers. Even experienced scuba aficionados with hundreds of dives under their belts (or weight belts, to be more precise) can find something to excite them here.
What is it about Koh Tao diving that gives underwater exploration here such bucket-list-worthy appeal? Well, there are several things.
Here’s a quick list of some of the things previous guests have told us they love about fun diving on Koh Tao:
Variety: There are around 50 dive sites in total, encompassing muck dives, reef dives, pinnacle dives, wall dives, and wreck dives..
Ease: Warm waters, calm seas, minimal currents, and above-average visibility make scuba diving on Koh Tao easy, safe, and fun.
Accessibility: Even the most remote dive sites are easily accessible, with typical transit times of under an hour from shore to descent.
Marine life: The waters around Koh Tao Island are home to myriad reef critters, tropical fish, rays, and schooling pelagics. Lucky divers may even spot a turtle or whale shark.
Advanced:
Offshore dive sites, deeper pinnacles and wreck dives (20-30 meters), and locations more prone to currents. Examples include HMTS Sattakut, No Name Pinnacle, HTMS Suphairin, Green Rock, Chumphon Pinnacle, HTMS Hanhak Sattru, Shark Island, Southwest Pinnacles, and Sail Rock.
Beginner:
Shallow, sandy bays and reefs within 10-12 meters of the surface. Examples include Sairee Reef, Japanese Gardens, Mango Bay, Tanote Bay, Aow Leuk, Hin Ngam, Buddha Point, Tao Tong, 3 Rocks, and Pottery.
A QUICK GUIDE TO KOH TAO DIVE SITES
Not sure which sites are best for you? Not to worry! Our experienced team will guide you based on current conditions, your experience level, and what you want to see! However, here’s a quick reference guide to give you a general idea of which Koh Tao dive trips might suit you best.
Intermediate:
Slightly deeper sites (max depth around 20 meters) with lots of coral formations that require a bit more buoyancy control. Examples include Hin Pee Wee, White Rock, Twins, Lighthouse, King Kong, Hin Wong Pinnacle, and Laem Thien.
Here are just a few of the many ways we go the extra mile to ensure your enjoyment, safety, and satisfaction:
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We guarantee small groups of no more than four divers to one dive guide.
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Traveling solo? No problem! There’s no additional surcharge for 1:1 fun diving.
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We’re always happy to accommodate dive site requests (weather and ocean conditions permitting).
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We group divers by level, comfort, and air consumption to ensure maximum exploration opportunities and dive times.
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We don’t limit our dive times, so you get maximum bottom time and value for money.
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We use the most modern dive boats on the island, ensuring comfortable travel–even on longer journeys.
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We offer attractive package options that include luxury diving accommodation.
WHY CHOOSE US FOR FUN DIVING ON KOH TAO
At other resorts on Koh Tao, dive centre operations can be pretty rigid, meaning fixed weekly schedules with little wiggle room for flexibility or customer requests. At Tarna Dive Resort, we take fun diving on Koh Tao to a new level by customising every dive trip to match your skill level and interests. Whether you prefer relaxing reef dives, exhilarating wreck dives, exciting deep dives, or heading out into the sand in search of macro life and lesser-spotted critters, we’ve got you covered. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring you have exceptional experiences.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We are a premium dive centre with a heavy focus on professionalism, safety, standards, and exemplary customer care. We don’t (and won’t!) bend the rules, nor will we ever pressure our divers to explore beyond their comfort or experience level. As such, the maximum depth for fun diving on Koh Tao is determined by your current certification.
Want to go deeper than your current cert card allows? No problem! Simply sign up for a deep adventure dive or take your advanced diving course on Koh Tao while you’re with us.
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Scuba Diver: 12 meters
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Open Water Diver: 18 meters (12 meters for Junior Open Water Divers)
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Advanced Open Water Diver: 30 meters (21 meters for Junior Advanced Open Water Divers)
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Deep Specialty Diver: 40 meters
FUN DIVING PRICES
The more fun diving on Koh Tao you do with us, the cheaper it gets!
4 dives: 5,000THB
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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A professional guide
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A complete set of rental scuba equipment
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Diving insurance
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Transfers to and from the resort to our dive boats
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Complimentary tea, coffee, water, electrolytes, and fresh fruit onboard
We apply the same no-nonsense approach to our fun diving trips as we do our Koh Tao Dive courses and certification programs. In other words, the price we quote is inclusive of everything you need.
2 dives: 2,500THB
6 dives: 7,000THB
10 dives: 10,000THB
8 dives: 8,800THB
If it’s been a while since your last dive or you’re feeling a little rusty, our PADI Scuba Review and ReActivate programs are the perfect way to refresh your skills. If it’s been a year or more since you were last underwater, a Scuba Review is necessary before you go fun diving on Koh Tao to ensure safe and enjoyable experiences. If it’s been 5 years or more, then the ReActivate program is a better option as it offers a much more detailed recap.
Worried about losing valuable holiday time? Don’t be. Both programs take just half a day to a day to complete, and our packages include everything you need to get your confidence and underwater prowess back on fleek:
POOL SESSION
Refresher | Private Lesson | 3 Hours
THB
2,500
/Person
POOL & 2 DIVE COMBO
Refresher | Private Lesson | 1 Day
THB
4,200
/Person
REFRESHER / REACTIVATE
POOL SESSION | 2 DIVES | THEORY
ReActivate | Private Lesson | 2 Days
THB
6,500
/Person
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A theory review
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A confined water session to practice essential skills
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As much time as you need in our purpose-built salt water pool to practice equalisation and buoyancy control.
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2 ocean dives (ReActivate package only)
Want to know more before you take the plunge? We’re here to help. Check out our FAQs for more information, or contact us directly and start planning your ultimate Koh Tao escape with our dedicated team.