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PADI SCUBA DIVER

This is the first option on our Koh Tao beginners dive course menu, offering the perfect entry point into the wonderful world of scuba diving.

WHY SIGN UP FOR THIS KOH TAO BEGINNERS DIVE COURSE?

The Gulf of Thailand is blessed with good conditions for diving almost all year round, and there’s no shortage of beautiful, safe, and fish-filled shallow dive sites to explore on your training dives. That’s one of the primary reasons hundreds of thousands of tourists learn to dive on Koh Tao Island every year. And that’s all well and good. But why choose this Koh Tao beginners dive course, specifically?The Scuba Diver course is an excellent choice if you want to get certified but don’t have the time for several days of scuba diving on Koh Tao. After all, there are plenty of other amazing things to do here, and we’re fully behind you doing as many of them as possible! Besides, the Scuba Diver course is globally recognised, and if you change your mind or want to upskill later, upgrading to Open Water Diver is quick and easy.

  • PADI scuba diver jumping into training pool

    PADI SCUBA DIVER COURSE

    THB

    10,900

    /Person

YOUR BESPOKE SCUBA DIVER COURSE

As with all of our Koh Tao dive courses, the Flow Divers philosophy involves a flexible, beginner-friendly approach with a schedule tailored to your needs and preferences. So, just because this is the only Koh Tao beginners dive course that allows you to become a certified diver in two days, that doesn’t mean you have to. Our dedicated team will work with you to find the perfect solution. Whether you’re short on time, prefer a more relaxed introduction to scuba, or are feeling a little nervous and want to dip your toes in before committing to the full certification, our personalised training approach ensures you receive the highest level of comfort, safety, and individual attention.

Here are a few standout Scuba Diver course features that are unique to our Koh Tao dive centre:

  • Flexible scheduling 
  • Maximum 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio to ensure plenty of 1:1 time. 
  • Extra time in our purpose-built saltwater training pool to master essential skills and equalization before heading to the ocean. 
  • State-of-the-art facilities and top-of-the-line Scubapro rental equipment. 
  • Package options that include luxury diving accommodation.

Sidenote: If you’re travelling as a family or larger group and want to learn together, that’s not a problem. We simply provide you with more instructors to keep the overall ratio at a maximum of 4:1.

WHAT TO EXPECT

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Your Scuba Diver course is structured into three key components: Dive Theory: We’ll introduce you to scuba diving principles, safety rules, and equipment use in a fun and engaging classroom session. Confined Water Training: You’ll practice essential scuba skills in our saltwater training pool, allowing you to gain confidence in a controlled environment before heading to the ocean. Open Water Dives: Your instructor will take you to two of the most stunning, beginner-friendly Koh Tao diving sites, where you’ll experience the thrill of real-world diving.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Honesty and transparency are at the very core of the Flow Divers business model. So, to ensure our Koh Tao beginners dive course packages are as straightforward as possible, we’ve made sure there are no hidden costs.

  • eManual 
  • Professional tuition 
  • Dive theory training 
  • A complete set of rental scuba equipment 
  • Dive computer and compass rental 
  • Diving insurance 
  • Shallow water skills sessions 
  • 2 ocean dives​
  • Complimentary tea, coffee, water, electrolytes, and freshfruit onboard Digital certification card
  • PADI diver jumps into training pool

    PADI SCUBA DIVER COURSE

    THB

    10,900

    /Person

WHAT'S NEXT?

Once you’re certified, you can take a break from skills and drills for a while and join one of our Divemasters for fun diving. Koh Tao has over 50 fantastic dive sites to explore, so why stop at just 2?! Alternatively, you can spend another day or two with your instructor and get your full Open Water Diver license.

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PADI diver swims near a sea turtle over a coral reef

FUN DIVING:

Join one of our guided fun diving trips to experience the best dive sites and marine life on Koh Tao. Fun diving trips run daily and include full equipment rental and diving insurance.

OPEN WATER DIVER:

Learn to dive on Koh Tao with the world’s most popular entry-level diving certification and get certified to dive independently to 18 meters.

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