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KOH TAO DIVING TOURS

Daily Scuba Diving Trips in Koh Tao With Simply Scuba

Discover the vibrant underwater world surrounding Koh Tao, a diver's paradise boasting over 25 unique dive sites.

Mango Bay Daily Koh Tao Dive Trips for Certified Divers Simply scuba

Tour Summary

  • Price: Starting from 900 THB per dive
  • Duration: Half-day trips (morning or afternoon)
  • Dives: 2 dives per trip
  • Experience Level: Certified divers (Open Water or higher)
  • Departure: Morning (7:00 AM) or Afternoon (12:30 PM)
  • Return: Morning (12:00 PM) or Afternoon (5:00 PM)
  • Includes: Equipment, refreshments, professional guide

What's Included

  • Two guided dives at selected Koh Tao dive sites
  • Full set of scuba equipment
  • Refreshments onboard
  • Professional dive guide
  • Boat transportation to and from dive sites

We have certified more than  3,000 divers 

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Koh Tao Diving Tours: Daily Dive Trips for Certified Divers

Discover the vibrant underwater world surrounding Koh Tao, a diver’s paradise boasting over 25 unique dive sites. From shallow coral gardens to deep pinnacles and historic shipwrecks, our daily diving tours cater to all certified divers seeking adventure and exploration. With short boat rides to each site, you’ll spend more time diving and less time traveling, maximizing your underwater experience.

Koh Tao is famous for its warm, clear waters, diverse marine ecosystems, and world-class dive sites—many just minutes from shore. At Simply Scuba Koh Tao, we make it easy to explore them all. Whether you’re chasing the thrill of a deep pinnacle dive or enjoying a relaxed swim over coral gardens, our daily dive tours are tailored to your interests and experience.

Every trip is guided by our team of friendly, professional PADI instructors and divemasters, who ensure your safety and enjoyment while helping you spot the best marine life Koh Tao has to offer. We welcome certified divers of all levels, and offer refreshers for anyone who hasn’t dived in a while.

Join us and experience what makes diving in Koh Tao truly unforgettable.

What to Expect

Morning or Afternoon Departure

Choose from two convenient half-day options. Our dive boat departs twice daily, with exact sites selected based on sea conditions and diver experience. Enjoy a relaxed and social atmosphere aboard our custom-built dive boat, with shaded areas, gear-up stations, and snacks available between dives.

Popular Dive Sites

  • Chumphon Pinnacle – A deep dive haven with possible whale shark sightings

  • White Rock – Ideal for colorful reef dives and night dives

  • HTMS Sattakut Wreck – Explore a former navy ship teeming with marine life

  • Japanese Gardens – Calm and scenic, perfect for refreshing your skills

  • Shark Bay – Spot blacktip reef sharks and vibrant corals

Each tour includes two different dive sites, giving you variety and a full underwater experience in just one trip.

Highlights

  • Dive with a trusted, highly rated PADI dive center

  • Discover Koh Tao’s best underwater environments in a single tour

  • Enjoy small group sizes and personalised attention

  • Perfect for all certified divers – Open Water and above

  • Equipment, boat, and refreshments included – just bring your certification card and swimsuit!

Ready to Dive In?

Join us at Simply Scuba Koh Tao and explore the best diving Thailand has to offer. Book your daily dive tour today and experience the magic beneath the waves.

👉 Contact us now to reserve your spot or ask us anything about diving on Koh Tao.

At Simply Scuba Koh Tao, we’re committed to delivering a premium, stress-free diving experience from start to finish. Our daily dive tours are fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable and safe underwater adventure. Here’s what’s included when you dive with us:

✅ Two Boat Dives at Top Koh Tao Dive Sites

Join us for two professionally guided dives at Koh Tao’s most iconic locations. Dive sites are carefully selected each day based on sea conditions, diver experience, and marine life activity to ensure the best possible experience.

✅ Full Equipment Rental – No Hidden Fees

We provide high-quality, well-maintained scuba gear for every diver:

  • Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)
  • Regulator with pressure & depth gauges
  • Dive computer (on request)
  • Wetsuit (shorty or full-length depending on season)
  • Mask and snorkel
  • Open-heel fins and booties
  • Tank and weights

Everything is included in the price—no surprise rental fees!

✅ Small Group Ratios with Certified PADI Professionals

We prioritise safety and enjoyment by maintaining low diver-to-guide ratios. Our team of experienced PADI Divemasters and Instructors will ensure you’re well looked after, with detailed briefings and attentive underwater guidance.

✅ Complimentary Refreshments Onboard

Stay hydrated and energized throughout the trip with:

  • Cookies or snacks
  • Unlimited drinking water
  • Tea and coffee available on request

✅ Dive Boat Facilities

Enjoy a comfortable, purpose-built dive boat equipped with:

  • Spacious shaded deck areas
  • Tank racks and equipment stations
  • Freshwater rinse buckets for cameras and masks
  • Emergency oxygen and first aid equipment onboard
  • Easy entry/exit via giant stride and ladders

✅ Pre-Dive Safety Briefings & Site Orientation

Before each dive, your guide will provide a detailed site briefing, review the plan, and highlight the unique features and marine life to look out for. We also go over essential safety procedures to ensure everyone feels confident before entering the water.

✅ Logbook Assistance & Dive Debriefs

After your dives, we’ll help you log your dives and identify the fish and marine life you encountered using our onboard marine life books and apps.

Secure Storage & Changing Facilities at the Dive Shop

Our beachfront dive center offers:

  • Showers and toilets
  • Changing rooms
  • Personal storage lockers for valuables
  • Rinse tanks and drying areas for personal gear

Add-On Options (Available at Extra Cost)

  • Enriched Air Nitrox tanks (for Nitrox-certified divers)
  • Underwater photography or video packages
  • Refresher sessions before diving
  • Equipment upgrades (long wetsuits, dive computers, etc.)

Morning Dive Trip

  • 06:45 – Check-in at Simply Scuba
  • 07:00 – Boat departure
  • 07:45 – First dive
  • 09:15 – Surface interval with refreshments
  • 10:30 – Second dive
  • 12:00 – Return to shore

Afternoon Dive Trip

  • 12:15 – Check-in
  • 12:30 – Boat departure
  • 13:15 – First dive
  • 14:45 – Surface interval
  • 16:00 – Second dive
  • 17:30 – Return to dive shop
 

Booking Information:

Ready to take the plunge?

  • Online: Visit our website and use the booking form to reserve your spot.

  • Email: Send us an email at info@simplyscubakohtao.com with your preferred dates.

  • Phone: Call us at +66 808 295006 to speak directly with our team.

Why Choose Simply Scuba Koh Tao?
  • Prime Location / Beachfront Dive Center: Beachfront dive center near Koh Tao’s best nightlife, dining, and sunset views, with short boat rides to 25+ dive sites​

  • Top-Rated Dive Sites: Discover the rich biodiversity of Koh Tao’s underwater ecosystems, home to colorful coral formations, tropical fish, and, with a bit of luck, sea turtles or even whale sharks.

  • No Prior Experience Required: This program is designed for individuals aged 10 and above, with no previous diving experience necessary.

  • Flexible Scheduling: With daily departures, we accommodate your travel plans, making it easy to fit this unforgettable experience into your itinerary.

  • Award-winning Facilities: Two custom dive boats, two training pools, air-conditioned classrooms, and equipment included for safety and comfort
  • Experienced Instructors: Our team of certified PADI professionals ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for your child.

  • Small Group Sizes: We maintain low student-to-instructor ratios to provide personalised attention.

  • Family-Friendly Environment: Our facilities are designed to accommodate families, making it a perfect activity for everyone.

  • Reputable Dive Center: As a PADI 5-Star Dive Center, we adhere to the highest standards of diver education and safety.

  • Community Engagement: We actively participate in marine conservation efforts, offering specialties like Dive Against Debris.

WHY IS KOH TAO THE PERFECT PLACE TO LEARN TO DIVE?

Koh Tao offers the ideal setting for your first scuba diving adventure. With its crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and rich marine biodiversity, it’s no surprise that diving in Koh Tao is considered some of the best in Thailand. Whether you’re gliding alongside colorful reef fish or catching a glimpse of a sea turtle, every dive is an unforgettable experience.

As a top destination for PADI courses, Koh Tao is perfect for beginners and certified divers alike. Our dive trips include renowned sites such as Sail Rock—famous for its dramatic underwater pinnacle and abundant marine life—or Chumphon Pinnacle, a favorite among divers seeking thrilling encounters in the Gulf of Thailand.

Koh Tao is renowned for offering some of the best dive sites in Thailand, attracting divers from all over the world. Here are four reasons why scuba diving in Koh Tao stands out:

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Testimonials

January 2025 | Alex h

Amazing diving school thanks to Meg and Dave. They were really helpful and also really funny and made the whole experience really fantastic to be honest. If you’re wondering where to go definitely go to this school and ask for Dave or Meg to be your instructor, you can’t go wrong.

Dec 2024 | Lotte

Out of all the places to do your open water course in Koh Tao, which are a lot, I am so glad I got to do mine at Simple Life Divers, with Dave as my instructor. During this three-day course you thoroughly learn all the skills that are needed for open water diving. Dave’s patience and laid-back way of teaching really amplified our confidence, which made the experience in general a very positive one. A welcoming community during the dives and outside of it, as we got to join them for Christmas dinner as well. When in Koh Tao, I’d definitely recommend starting or continuing diving as the diving sites are absolutely stunning and the crew of Simple Life Divers so supportive, an unbeatable combination.

Dec 2024 | Sean V
There’s an overwhelming number of options when choosing a diving school on Koh Tao, but these guys were seriously awesome! Dave was an amazing instructor with a perfect blend of fun but knowledgeable. The group size was also fantastic. Can’t recommend enough!
Nov 2024 | Anna M
Nailed my OWD course with Dave and I couldn’t be happier about it. Classes were focused on mastering practical skills with a lot of advice, attention, comfort and care. Thanks for all the support and encouragement provided – I have felt so safe and seen, Dave and Nathan were always there for me whenever I had any doubts or needed extra assistance. Proud to be a part of divers’ community since today!
April 2025 | Cruiser18442934740

I did my Open Water and Advanced Scuba Diving Certifications back-to-back with Dave as my instructor. The whole time he made me feel super safe and confident in everything I was doing, whilst also being such a good laugh. I learnt so much from him, he’s so knowledgeable in the industry, and he really tried to impart as much of that knowledge as possible. He made the experience so enjoyable for the group.

It’s quite nerve-wracking being a new diver, but all the Simple Life Divers are so friendly and helpful whether it’s in the dive shop or out on the water. I’d like to give a huge shout-out to Billy, in particular, who helped out on both my courses.

I really recommend Simple Life as the dive shop of choice in Koh Tao.

March 2025 | Sophie D

Had a great time with Dave doing my open water course. Never dived before, everyone was very nice and welcoming and made me feel comfortable in the water. Very relaxed, great dive sites, highly recommend!

March 2025 | Dreamer30663427746

My Instructor Dave was funny and knowledgable as always, did my Open water diver last year and came back this time to do the Advanced course. Cant do much wrong booking here.

March 2025 | Albert C

Just finished my open water qualification with Simple Life Divers! – My instructor Dave Webber is a class act. Great banter, very knowledgable and easy to learn from! I originally discovered Simple Life via word of mouth (friend at home) and can safely say anyone who wants to learn scuba on Koh Tao this is the only place you need to go to.

March 2025 | Olivia W

The experience was nothing short of phenomenal, not just because of the beautiful reefs of Koh Tao, but our instructors Dave and Jake. Both created a super safe space for learning and asking questions. Dave’s delivery of the course was beyond expectations and supplemented by his wealth of experience, having been diving for 32 years all over the world. He prioritizes safety in his teaching and during training dives, frequently checking in with each student and taking the time to thoroughly explain tough concepts or key points. I’d come all the way back to Koh Tao from Canada to do my advanced level cert just because of Dave, he’s an absolute legend.

March 2025 | Tessa L

With so many dive schools on the island, I took my time and visited six different ones to find the perfect fit. I wanted not just a professional and safe diving school, but also a place where I would feel comfortable and supported.

What made this experience truly special was the way Dave and Jake shared their passion for diving with such patience and enthusiasm. They created a relaxed and supportive learning environment where I felt completely safe and confident in the water. Taking my first breath underwater and floating among the stunning marine life of Koh Tao was absolutely magical.

Frequently asked questions

Each of our daily diving tours includes two boat dives at some of Koh Tao’s best dive sites. Dive locations are chosen each day based on weather, sea conditions, and diver certification levels to ensure the best possible experience for all participants.

Yes, our dive tours are designed for certified divers only. You must hold a minimum certification of PADI Open Water Diver or an equivalent from another recognised agency. If you’re not certified yet, we recommend joining our Discover Scuba Diving experience or enrolling in the Open Water Diver course.

If it’s been 6 months or more since your last dive, we strongly recommend a refresher session before joining the dive tour. We offer personalised refreshers that cover gear setup, buoyancy control, and basic safety skills to help you feel confident and comfortable underwater.

Dive sites are selected by our instructors each day based on current sea conditions, visibility, and group experience level to maximise safety and enjoyment. However, if you have a specific site in mind (like Chumphon Pinnacle or the HTMS Sattakut wreck), let us know in advance and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request when conditions allow.

We maintain small group ratios, typically 4 divers per guide, to ensure a safe and personalized experience. You’ll receive close attention from our PADI professionals both above and below the water.

Yes, all necessary scuba gear is included in the cost of your dive tour. This includes your BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins, mask, tank, and weights. If you have your own equipment, you’re welcome to bring it, and we’ll help you set it up.

 

Yes, we provide light refreshments on board, including fresh fruit, cookies, and drinking water. For full-day trips or private charters, we also offer lunch options. Please let us know in advance if you have dietary restrictions or preferences.

Koh Tao is known for its rich marine biodiversity. Common sightings include butterflyfish, angelfish, moray eels, blue-spotted stingrays, nudibranchs, and giant groupers. Seasonal sightings may include blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, and even whale sharks at deeper sites like Chumphon Pinnacle and Sail Rock.

Yes, Enriched Air Nitrox is available for certified divers. Nitrox allows for longer bottom times and is ideal for deeper dives or repetitive diving. Let us know in advance if you’d like to dive with Nitrox, and we’ll prepare your tanks accordingly (additional fee applies).

Booking is easy! You can contact us through our website, email, or stop by our dive shop in person. We recommend reserving your dive tour in advance, especially during the high season, to secure your spot and ensure the best dive site selection.

Contact

Need help? Call us or message us (WhatsApp)

+66 808 295006


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