Diver surrounded by a school of fish near Koh Tao
SSI dive school in Mae Haad, Koh Tao, since 2016

Scuba diving on Koh Tao, in small groups

From your first dive to professional level, with a friendly international team and no more than 4 divers per guide.

  • Since 2016in Mae Haad, Koh Tao
  • SSI centrefrom first dive to pro
  • Max 4 diversper guide
  • 2 islandsKoh Tao and Koh Phangan
What we offer

Choose your dive

Every level has its own programme. The label on each photo shows the island you leave from.

  • Try Scuba in shallow water on Koh TaoFrom Koh Tao
    No certification, from 8 years

    Try Scuba

    Your first time underwater with an instructor: 1, 2 or 3 dives in one day.

    • 1 dive2,500 THB
    • 2 dives3,500 THB
    • 3 dives4,500 THB
  • Open Water student with an instructor on the reefFrom Koh Tao
    Beginner

    Open Water Diver

    Your first SSI certification: 1 shallow-water session and 4 open water dives.

    11,000 THB
    full course
  • Diver on the descent lineFrom Koh Tao
    Already certified

    Advanced Adventurer

    5 dives in 2 days to try new kinds of diving and build confidence.

    10,000 THB
    2 days, 5 dives
  • Divers in a school of fishFrom Koh Tao
    Certified divers

    Fun dives

    On the blue boat, for certified divers only. The price per dive drops the more you dive.

    1,200 THB
    per dive for 1 or 2 dives, see volume prices
  • School of fish on a pinnacle off Koh TaoFrom Koh Tao
    Certified divers

    Ultimate 3S

    One day, 3 dives: Southwest Pinnacle, Sail Rock and Shark Island, lunch on board included.

    3,900 THB
    full day, 3 dives
  • Sail Rock in the Gulf of ThailandFrom Koh Phangan
    Certified divers

    Sail Rock from Koh Phangan

    On our red boat from Chaloklum, the closest departure point to Sail Rock.

    Koh Phangan prices
Fun dives on Koh Tao

The more you dive, the less each dive costs

The price per dive depends on the total number of dives you book, and applies to all of them.

Example: 4 dives = 4 × 1,000 = 4,000 THB.
Number of divesPrice per dive
1 to 21,200 THB
3 to 51,000 THB
6 to 9900 THB
10 to 19850 THB
20 or more800 THB
Our boats

Three boats, each with its own role

The boats are our own. Your gear stays on board from one day to the next.

  • The Diver's Boat white boat

    The white boat

    Mae Haad, Koh Tao

    All courses, from first dive to professional level. A calm space designed for learning.

  • Deck of the blue boat

    The blue boat

    Mae Haad, Koh Tao

    For fun dives only: certified divers, no students in training.

  • The red boat at a mooring

    The red boat

    Chaloklum, Koh Phangan

    Daily trips to Sail Rock from Koh Phangan.

Why us

What makes The Diver’s Boat different

  • Small groups

    No more than 4 divers per guide, on courses and fun dives.

  • Your language

    A French-speaking team that teaches and guides in English too.

  • Nothing to carry

    Your gear stays on the boat from one day to the next.

  • Well looked after

    Hot lunch, fresh fruit, snacks, water, tea and coffee all day.

Google reviews

What our divers say

I could take my 2 day open water scuba diving at Diver’s boat in kho Tao […] she was really nice and very professional at the same time - I definitely recommend them
Charles R., Open Water · Google review
The Divers Boat focuses on going to the best dive sites and avoiding crowds, I loved the 3 S […] Lunch provided on board with an on boat gear station
Lila, 3S trip · Google review
All the gear is already on the boat so no washing or carrying. Snacks and lunch on board were delicious. The staff are so chill and inviting.
Jill, fun dives · Google review
Excellent diving school! The diving instructors are very diligent and professional. I highly recommend it!
tristan B., diving · Google review
Sail Rock seen from the surface
Our second centre

Diving from Koh Phangan

Our red boat leaves from Chaloklum, in the north of Koh Phangan, to dive Sail Rock, the best-known dive site in the Gulf of Thailand.

Frequently asked questions

Can I dive on Koh Tao without a certification?

Yes, with Try Scuba, from 8 years old and with no experience needed. Up to 9 years old the maximum depth is 5 m; from 10 years it is 12 m. You can do 1, 2 or 3 dives in one day.

How many divers per guide?

No more than 4 divers per guide, on courses and fun dives.

What is the difference between the white boat and the blue boat?

The white boat is for courses and Try Scuba. The blue boat takes certified divers only, for fun dives.

When can I dive on Koh Tao?

You can dive on Koh Tao all year round; conditions change with the season. See our weather guide.

How do I book?

Pick your activity and tap “Book”, or chat with us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

A question before you book?

Chat with us on WhatsApp. We will help you pick the right dive.