PADI Discover Scuba Diving is a program designed specifically for those who want to try Scuba Diving and find out what it takes to become a certified diver. An excellent opportunity for those who want to try Scuba Diving as well as visit the island of Koh Tao - the "Pearl" of the Gulf of Thailand, the most beautiful island in Thailand.
Duration: Two-day
Minimum age: 10 years
Max depth: Not more than 12 m. (39ft)
Prerequisites: absence of any medical conditions (download medical statement here)
Regular price: ฿5,700 / 2 dives
Book now: ฿4,790 / 2 dives
Discount: 16%
Share your experience with your friend for ฿4,390 each!
*We guarantee the lowest prices for diving on Koh Samui! If you find a better price than ours, for a similar offer, we will give you an additional discount!
Non-diving friends and/or family members can also accompany you on this trip. We also offer snorkeling tours - 1,900 THB.
Already have a diver certificate? One-Day & Two-Day Diving Tours to Koh Tao Island for certified divers.
You will listen to a detailed briefing by your PADI Instructor, during which you will learn the basic knowledge related to the physics and physiology of diving and safety techniques. You will also become familiar with the equipment used during the dives and see the skills you will need to perform.
You will have to complete 5 mandatory skills at a depth of no more than 1.5 meters under the guidance of your PADI Instructor. Once you are done with the exercises, your instructor will give you an underwater tour.
When you rest up, you will make another dive with your instructor, to a depth of no more than 12 meters.
The duration of each dive will be approximately 45–55 minutes (excluding time required for skills practice).
PADI Discover Scuba Diving — detailed description
First day
6:30 am — 6:45 am: Transfer from your hotel to the Lomprayah high-speed catamaran pier
8 am — 10 am: Lomprayah high-speed catamaran trip from Samui to Koh Tao
10 am — 12:30 pm: Hotel check-in, paperwork, Discover Diving "How to" video.
12:30 pm — 1:00 pm: Departing for a diving day on our dive boat, briefing before the dive.
1:00 pm — 2-00 pm: First dive
2:00 pm — 3:00 pm: Rest on the dive boat, briefing before second dive
3 pm — 4 pm: Second dive
4:30 pm: Return to Koh Tao, free time
Second day
You can make two additional dives (800 baht per dive) and can also choose the departure time from Koh Tao to Koh Samui
Departure from Koh Tao 09:30 am arrival Koh Samui 11:30 am, transfer to your hotel
Depart Koh Tao 3:00 pm, arrive Koh Samui 5:00 pm, transfer to your hotel
Upon completing the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program you will receive a certificate of recognition, which is not a full scuba diver certification.
If you would like to continue your education and get your PADI Scuba Diver or PADI Open Water Diver certificate, the Discover Scuba Diver experience can be credited towards your PADI Scuba Diver or PADI Open Water Diver courses.
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The most popular questions about Scuba diving on Koh Samui island: Scuba Diving and prices for PADI courses on Koh Samui, best season for diving, Diving for beginners, etc.
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The prices for diving in different diving centers on Koh Samui are very different. Also, the price depends on whether you have a diver certificate or not. If you are a certified diver, then a dive tour to the nearest islands with two dives and lunch costs ฿2,990, if there is no certificate, then the cost will be ฿3,990
This is due to the fact that the dive sites are located at a sufficient distance from Samui. The nearest dive spots are within 60 km. Therefore, a significant part of the cost of diving is the cost of transporting divers to dive sites and back on high-speed catamarans or speed boats. For comparison, two dives on the nearest Koh Tao island cost about ฿1,400 (two and a half times cheaper than on Koh Samui) because most of the dive sites are located very close to the island
There are two basic diving courses for beginners. PADI Scuba Diver, cost ฿8,990, takes 2 days and PADI Open Water Diver, cost ฿10,990, takes 3 days. Accommodation is included in the course price. Upon completion of the course, you will receive an international PADI diver certification.
First, the difference is in the maximum depth: 12 and 18 meters, respectively. Secondly, in the first case you will be able to dive under supervision of dive professional (instructor or divemaster) only, in the second, plan and execute dives with certified buddy (same certification level or higher). That's why, on the PADI Open Water Diver course, you will learn more theory and make more training dives.
If your have less than 20 logged dives and you had a break for more than 12 months, you will need to complete the PADI Scuba Review program (refresh program). This program includes an overview of the basics of diving theory and practical skills of the PADI Open Water Diver Course.
No, there is no shore diving on Koh Samui. Almost all interesting dive sites are located near Koh Tao Island, which is 60 km away from Samui. This is one of the best diving destinations in Thailand.
Yes, the price of all diving courses on Samui include accommodation for the course duration.
In our diving center, the cost of diving training includes everything except food. In particular, the price includes:
Diving on Samui is possible almost all year round. The rainy season usually lasts from November to January.During this time there may be poor visibility, waves and storms that can make diving difficult. The rest of the year is great for diving. However, the best season for diving is from March to June.
A special program PADI Discover Scuba Diving has been developed especially for those who want to try scuba diving.This is a one-day program, you will learn some basics of diving physics and physiology, safety rules, scuba diving equipment and make 2 dives to a maximum depth of 12 meters under direct supervision of PADI Instructor.
If you can't swim, you can participate in PADI Discover Scuba Diving program (try diving) and make 2 dives under direct supervision of PADI Instructor. You must be able to swim to complete diving training and earn your PADI diver certification. Certification requirement for PADI Scuba Diver is to complete a 10 minutes swim/float in water too deep to stand. The PADI Open Water Diver requires an additional 200 meters surface swim.
There are three main contraindications for diving:
- Asthma
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
With these diagnoses, diving can only be done with the permission of a medical doctor.
For all medical problems, of course, it is better to visit a medical doctor. However, in cases where weight lifting is contraindicated, you will learn how to put on and take off your diving equipment in the water, which will relieve you of the strain on your back.
Yes, there is a system of discounts when booking diving on our website. Also, during the COVID-19 period, we have additional discounts of up to 32%.
No, no payment is required to book diving. However, a prepayment of 1,500 is required in a couple of days in advance to book a transfer on high-speed catamaran to Koh Tao Island and back
Payment is possible by cash, credit card, PayPal or transfer to Thai bank account.
Cancellation without penalties is possible until 8 p.m on the day before the dive tour is running. After 8 p.m the cost of the ticket Koh Samui - Koh Tao - Koh Samui is not refundable ( ฿1,400)
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PADI Discover Scuba Diving — Diving Tour to Koh Tao Island for non-certified divers with 2 dives and lunch. Unforgettable underwater experience!
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Diving tour on Koh Samui Island is available for certified divers. Dives will be conducted around Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan Islands — the most popular diving spots in Thailand.
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It is the best option for those who wish to do a few dives during their stay on Koh Samui. Unlike the 1—day dive tours, during the 2—day tour, you will be able to visit a few more different dive sites and the price for diving will be lower.
One night accommodation in Basic fan room Bungalow included.
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Accommodation in Sea View room on the beach
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Two days PADI Course on Koh Samui for beginners. Get your PADI tommorow!
One night accommodation included.
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Accommodation in Sea View room on the beach
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The most popular diving course in the World! This is a 3—day diving course for beginners. With Open Water certification you can plan and dive with your partner to a depth of 18 meters anywhere in the World.
Two nightS accommodation included.
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Accommodation in Sea View room on the beach
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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver is perfect for those who want to improve their diving skills and explore new underwater activities. Complete 5 adventure dives, including deep (up to 30 meters) and underwater navigation.
One night accommodation included.
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Accommodation in Sea View room on the beach
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Certificates of Excellence for 2016 — 2019 and 99% positive reviews on the TripAdvisor
— Since 2007
— International status PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Center is a guarantee of Quality and Safety
— Own comfortable dive boat, compressor, and equipment: full control of safety
— Small groups
— Special discount for online booking
— Friendly, experienced and qualified PADI instructors
— European Management and Instructors
I did my first dive (EVER) with Scuba Birds, and I'm so glad I picked them to start with. My instructor, Nelly was absolutely fantastic. She was patient while teaching the material, she answered all my questions, and kept me completely calm underwater. My boyfriend was diving with me (although he's certified)... More
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Me and my wife booked Scubabirds for our dive trip to Koh Tao, and we just loved the personal attention and friendliness of our dive master Nelly. She was a great teacher as well and though it was a fun dive, we learned a lot with her. We went into small caves and swim-through’s guided by her which was a great experience. More...
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We booked the event at the hotel the day we arrived. All that was told to us was exactly as it was. The timings, locations, proficiency all of it. Moreover we got detailed information of entire trip on WhatsApp and it was word to word correct!!! Fantastic :) It was our first time dive (Scuba) so we were little apprehensive More...
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I took the PADI open water diver course, I had a beautiful experience, I was taught well by Molly our instructor. Zlata was really helpful with all the minute details and helped us work out. It was the best diving experience. More...
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Wooden or concrete bungalow, located in Mae Haad, quiet place, 100 meters to the beach for swimming, snorkeling and sunset watching. Five minutes to the main pier area, shops and restaurants.
Extra night ฿500 only!
Excellent Seaview room in Blue Diamond resort, right on the nice sandy beach with a huge balcony for gorgeous Koh Tao’s sunsets watching. For your convenience an excellent swimming pool and restaurant on site. Quiet area, surrounded by garden, just five minutes to the main pier area.
Extra night ฿800 only!
1. Fill out our booking form, specify you request - Valentine's Day Gift Certificate
2. Download a Gift Certificate and send it to your loved one (please let us know If you need a personalized certificate with a name)
3, Confirm your activity within 48 hours before diving tour day and make a small deposit ฿1,250 (the rest of the payment will be paid on the day of the dive).
4. Enjoy your diving experience!
I did my first dive (EVER) with Scuba Birds, and I'm so glad I picked them to start with. My instructor, Nelly was absolutely fantastic. She was patient while teaching the material, she answered all my questions, and kept me completely calm underwater. My boyfriend was diving with me (although he's certified)... More
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Mumbai, India
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First time scuba diving. They were excellent at teaching us and made us feel safe and reassured. Lunch on the boat was delicious. There were plenty of fish to see under water. Would definitely recommend booking with scuba birds More...
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Me and my wife booked Scubabirds for our dive trip to Koh Tao, and we just loved the personal attention and friendliness of our dive master Nelly. She was a great teacher as well and though it was a fun dive, we learned a lot with her. We went into small caves and swim-through’s guided by her which was a great experience. More...
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We booked the event at the hotel the day we arrived. All that was told to us was exactly as it was. The timings, locations, proficiency all of it. Moreover we got detailed information of entire trip on WhatsApp and it was word to word correct!!! Fantastic :) It was our first time dive (Scuba) so we were little apprehensive More...
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I took the PADI open water diver course, I had a beautiful experience, I was taught well by Molly our instructor. Zlata was really helpful with all the minute details and helped us work out. It was the best diving experience. More...
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PADI Discover Scuba Diving (for NON-certified divers) from ฿4,390
Fun Diving tour (for certified divers) with 4 dives from ฿5,100
PADI Scuba Diver Course (two day course for beginners) from ฿9,190
PADI Open Water Diver (three day course for beginners) from ฿10,590
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (two day course) from ฿9,780
All diving tours & PADI Courses include accommodation on Koh Tao Island!
PADI Discover Scuba Diving - A two-day diving tour from Koh Samui to Koh Tao Island with two dives and an overnight stay. This diving tour is designed for beginners in diving (non-certified divers). You will make two PADI Discover Scuba Diving dives at popular dive sites on Koh Tao Island. And you will also have enough time to get acquainted with one of the most beautiful and magnificent island of Thailand with it's unique atmosphere. Discover Koh Tao, discover Scuba Diving!
One night accommodation included
Regular price: ฿5,700
Book now: ฿4,790
You save: 16%
Ready for extra discount? Share your experience with your friend for ฿4,390 each!
We guarantee the best price!
First day:
6:30 am - 6:50 am: Pick up from your hotel by minivan to the pier of Lomprayah High-Speed catamaran
8 am - 10 am: Lomprayah
10 am - 12:30 pm: Hotel
12:30 pm - 1 pm: Departing for a diving day on our dive boat, briefing before the dive
1 pm - 2 pm: First dive
2 pm - 3 pm: Rest on the dive boat, briefing before second dive
3 pm - 4 pm: Second dive
4:30 pm: Return to Koh Tao, free time
Second day:
This is a free day, you can return to Koh Samui by
Minivan will take you from the pier on Koh Samui to your hotel
— Transfer from your hotel on Koh Samui to Koh Tao and back
— 2 dives PADI Discover Scuba Diving
— One Night accommodation (air-con room or bungalow)
— Full set of scuba equipment
— Tea, coffee, fruits, light snacks on the dive boat during the trip
Non—diving friends and/or family members can also accompany you on this trip. We also offer snorkeling tours — 1,800 THB
2 Day Fun Diving tour to Koh Tao Island with 4 dives and accommodation (for certified divers) - is the best option for those who wish to do a few dives during their stay on Koh Samui. During the 2 day diving tour, you will be able to visit a more different dive sites and the price for diving will be lower.
One night accommodation included
Regular price: ฿6,900
Book now: ฿5,500
You save: 20%
Ready for extra discount? Share your experience with your friend for ฿5,100 each!
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First day
6:30 am — 6:50 am: Transfer from your hotel to the Lomprayah High-Speed Catamaran pier
8 am — 10 am: Lomprayah
10 am — 10:15 am: Meeting your instructor on Koh Tao and departing for a diving day on our dive boat
10:15 am — 11 am: Briefing before the dive
11 am — 12 pm: First dive
12 pm — 1 pm: Rest on the dive boat
1 pm — 2 pm: Second dive
2:30 pm: Return to Koh Tao,
6 pm — 8 pm: Night dive (optional)
Second day
7 am: departing with morning dive boat (time subject to change)
You will be able to do 2 or 3 dives, depending on the schedule
12:30 pm: Return to Koh Tao, free time
2:30 pm: Check in at
3 pm — 5 pm:
5 pm — 6 pm: Transfer to your hotel.
— Transfer from your hotel on Koh Samui to Koh Tao and back
— One nights accommodation on Koh Tao Island
— 4 dives
— Full set of scuba equipment
— Tea, coffee, fruits, light snacks on the dive boat during the trip
Two Day Scuba Diving PADI Course on Koh Samui for beginners. Get your PADI tomorrow!
Two nights accommodation included
Regular price: ฿13,700
Book now: ฿9,990
You save: 28%
Ready for extra discount? Share your experience with your friend for ฿9,190 each!
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You can complete theory part before arriving at Koh Tao. To get the link to your personal eLearning materials we do ask deposit payment in amount of ฿2,000.
If you have successfully completed eLearning in advance, then you can skip theory part of the schedule:
First day:
6-30 am - 6-50 am: Transfer (minivan) from your hotel to the Lomprayah High-Speed Catamaran pier.
8 am - 10 am: High-Speed Catamaran ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Tao
10 am: Meeting with your instructor on Koh Tao in Dive Center, paper work, equipment preparation,
payment, theory
1 pm - 6 pm: Pool or confined water: skills practice
6 pm - 7 pm: Theory
Second day:
10 am: Meeting with your instructor on Koh Tao in Dive Center, theory
12-30 pm - 6 pm: Departure on our dive boat to 2 dives in open water, maximum depth is 12
meters.
PADI Scuba Diver Course is complete!
Third day:
This is a free day, you can return to Koh Samui by High-Speed catamaran Lomprayah departing from Koh Tao at 9:30 am or 3 pm.
Minivan will take you from the pier on Koh Samui to your hotel
— Transfer from your hotel on Koh Samui to Koh Tao and back
— Two nights accommodation on Koh Tao Island
— PADI Scuba Diver international certificate
— eLearning
— Full set of scuba equipment
— Tea, coffee, fruits, light snacks on the dive boat during the trip
The most popular diving course in the World! This is a 3 day diving course for beginners. With Open Water certification you can plan and dive with your partner to a depth of 18 meters anywhere in the World.
Two nights accommodation included
Regular price: ฿16,300
Book now: ฿11,390
You save: 30%
Ready for extra discount? Share your experience with your friend for ฿10,590 each!
We guarantee the best price!
You can complete theory part before arriving at Koh Tao. To get the link to your personal eLearning materials we do ask deposit payment in amount of ฿2,000.
If you have successfully completed eLearning in advance, then you can skip THEORY part of the schedule (shown below):
First day:
6:30 am — 7:15 am: Transfer (minivan) from your hotel to the Lomprayah pier
8 am — 10 am:
10 am — 10:15 am: Meeting with your instructor on Koh Tao
10:15 am: Departure on our dive boat to one of the Koh Tao dive sites to perform the training dives (departure time may vary)
10:15 am — 11 am: Briefing before the dive, introduction to dive equipment and practice at assembling and disassembling
11 am — 12:00 pm: Skills practice in confined water
12 pm — 1 pm: Rrest, briefing before the dive
1 pm — 2 pm: Skills practice in confined water
3 pm: Return to Koh Tao, accommodation check in, free time
4 pm — 5:30 pm: Theory part (watching Open Water training video, knowledge review and test check)
Second day:
10 am: Departure on our dive boat to one of the Koh Tao dive sites to perform the training dives (departure time may vary)
10:30 am — 11 am: Briefing before the dive. First training dive in the open water
11 am — 12 pm: Rest on the dive boat, briefing before the second dive
12 pm — 1 pm: Second training dive in the open water
3 pm: Return to Koh Tao, theory and paperwork
Third day
10 am: Departure on our dive boat to one of the Koh Tao dive sites to perform the training dives, briefing before the dive
11 am — 12 pm: Third training open water dive
12 pm — 1 pm: Rest on the dive boat, briefing before the dive
1 pm — 2 pm: Fourth open water dive
3 pm — 5 pm: Transfer Koh Tao — Koh Samui
5 pm — 6 pm: Transfer to your hotel on Koh Samui
— Transfer from your hotel to Koh Tao and back
— Accommodation on Koh Tao for the duration of training (2 nights)
— Training materials
— International PADI Diver Certificate
— Equipment rental
— Tea, coffee, fruits and light snacks on our dive boat
— Logbook (personal diver’s book to log your dives)
Non—diving friends and/or family members can also accompany you on this trip. We also offer snorkeling tours — 1,800 THB
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver is perfect for those who want to improve their diving skills and explore new underwater activities. Complete 5 adventure dives, including deep (up to 30 meters) and underwater navigation.
One night accommodation included
Regular price: ฿14,400
Book now: ฿10,180
You save: 29%
Ready for extra discount? Share your experience with your friend for ฿9,780 each!
We guarantee the best price!
You can complete the theory part before arriving at Koh Tao. To get the link to your personal eLearning materials we do ask deposit payment in amount of ฿2,000. If you have successfully completed eLearning in advance, then you can skip theory part of the schedule:
First day:
6:30 am — 6:45 am: Transfer (minivan) from your hotel to the Lomprayah pier
8 am — 10 am:
10 am — 10:15 am: Meeting with your instructor on Koh Tao
10:15 am: Departure on our dive boat to one of the Koh Tao dive sites to perform the training dives (departure time may vary)
11 am — 12 pm: First training dive
12 pm — 1 pm: Rest on the dive boat, briefing before the next dive
1 pm — 2 pm: Second training dive
3 pm: Return to Koh Tao, accommodation check in, theory review in the classroom
Second day:
8 am: Departure on our dive boat to one of the Koh Tao dive sites, briefing
9 am — 10 am: Third training dive
11 am — 12 pm: Fourth training dive
12 pm — 1 pm : Rest, briefing
1 pm — 2 pm: Fifth raining dive
3 pm — 5 pm:
5 pm — 6 pm: Transfer to your hotel
— Transfer from your hotel to Koh Tao and back
— Accommodation on Koh Tao for the duration of training (1 night)
— Training materials
— International PADI Diver Certificate
— Equipment rental
— Tea, coffee, fruits and light snacks on our dive boat
— Logbook (personal diver’s book to log your dives)
Non—diving friends and/or family members can also accompany you on this trip. We also offer snorkeling tours — 1,800 THB
All PADI Scuba Diving Courses and Diving Tours include accommodation in private air-con room or bungalow with one big or two single bed, TV, fridge, hot water.
You can share the accommodation with a friend, couple or partner.
Extra night: ฿800
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