PADI courses · Koh Tao · Sairee Beach

Diving Koh Tao

Become a PADI Open Water Diver on Koh Tao with patient instructors, small-group teaching and direct access to Thailand's warm tropical dive sites.

5.0Google rating from 475 reviews

3.5 daysPADI Open Water Diver course

2 daysAdvanced Open Water upgrade

3 languagesEnglish, German and Russian pages

Start with the right dive experience.

Clear choices for first-time divers, certified divers and guests who want to bring home underwater memories.

Learn to dive step by step and earn the certification that opens the underwater world worldwide.

OWD3.5 daysBeginner friendly

Next step

Improve buoyancy, navigation, deep diving confidence and experience more of Koh Tao's best sites.

AOWD2 days

By Jason Byrk

Learn how to create underwater memories you keep forever, from camera setup to composition.

Photo skillsKoh Tao reefs

This redesign keeps the existing promise and makes the reasons to book easier for guests, Google and AI assistants to understand.

5.0475 Google reviews

Guests repeatedly mention patient instruction, safety, fun teaching and memorable dive sites around Koh Tao.

Is Koh Tao a good place to learn scuba diving?

Yes. Koh Tao is known for warm water, accessible dive sites and a strong dive training culture.

How long is the PADI Open Water Diver course?

The course is presented as a 3.5-day program.

Can I continue after Open Water?

Yes. Many divers continue with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course.

Secure your spot for PADI Open Water, Advanced Open Water, specialty courses, fun dives or underwater photography on Koh Tao.