Koh Tao 2-Dive Day Trip from Koh Samui for Certified Divers

Two dives at Koh Tao: what certified divers find in 80 minutes north

You're picked up from your hotel, taken to the pier for breakfast, then speedboated 80 minutes to Koh Tao for two dives at sites chosen by that day's conditions. All gear, a professional guide, lunch, and drinks are included. The boat returns to Koh Samui by mid-afternoon, so the whole day fits between breakfast and an early dinner.

Step-by-step itinerary

Koh Tao 2-dive day trip

• Pick up at hotel around 7:00 am
• Travel to pier
• Enjoy light breakfast and coffee
• Meet Discovery Divers Team
• Boat departs pier at 8:00 am
• Speedboat to Koh Tao (80 minutes)
• Complete first dive at Koh Tao
• Complete second dive at Koh Tao
• Return boat to Koh Samui
• Arrive back at resort around 3:30 pm

The experience

The minivan picks you up at your hotel around 7:00 am. You'll ride to the pier in Bophut where the Discovery Divers team is waiting, and there's coffee, tea, and light breakfast while you meet the guide and other divers. The speedboat leaves at 8:00 am sharp. Eighty minutes across the Gulf of Thailand and you're at Koh Tao, an island just north of Koh Samui that's known for having something for everyone: shallow rocky sites if you want to ease in, huge pinnacles if you want depth, hard and soft corals everywhere, and fish that actually show up.

Which two dive sites you hit depends on the day's conditions. The operator rotates between about twelve spots: Chumphon Pinnacle, Mango Bay, Shark Island, Twin Rocks, Japanese Gardens, and others. A guide who knows the water will lead both dives and carry your air. All equipment is included (tanks, weights, BC, regulator, wetsuit if you need it), so you show up with your certification card and your log book. Lunch happens on the boat between dives. The whole Koh Tao 2-dive day trip runs from 8:00 am until the boat heads back, and you're back at your resort by 3:30 pm.

You'll need proof of certification before you go. The operator asks for your diver level, when you last dove, and your total dive count. That's how they match you with the right sites and guide. If you're not certified yet, there's a Discover Scuba Diving option instead. Vegetarian meals are available if you mention it when you book.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off at selected hotels, transport by air-conditioned minivan to the pier and by speedboat to Koh Tao, coffee and tea with light breakfast at the pier, professional dive guide for both dives, all diving equipment (tanks, weights, BC, regulator, wetsuit), lunch on the boat, bottled water and beverages throughout the day, and snorkeling equipment if needed.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday and SundayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (10 to 12 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Samui Discovery Divers, Co., Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this if you're certified and want two dives at different sites in a single day without arranging your own boat, guide, or gear: the fixed schedule and included equipment mean you just show up with your certification card.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (10 to 12 years). Under 10: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

Do I need to be a certified diver?

Yes. You'll need to show your certification card and provide your diver level, last dive date, and total dive count when you book. If you're not certified, book the Discover Scuba Diving option instead.

How long is the boat ride to Koh Tao?

Approximately 80 minutes by speedboat from Bophut pier.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport by minivan and speedboat, all diving equipment, professional guide, breakfast (coffee, tea, light snacks), lunch, bottled water, and beverages throughout the day.

What time do I get back to my resort?

Around 3:30 pm.

What dive sites might we visit?

The operator rotates between about twelve sites including Chumphon Pinnacle, Mango Bay, Shark Island, Twin Rocks, and Japanese Gardens. The exact sites depend on weather and dive conditions on the day.

Is snorkeling available?

Yes, snorkelers are welcome on this trip. All snorkeling equipment is included.

Can I request a vegetarian meal?

Yes, vegetarian options are available. Let the operator know when you book.

What if I'm not certified yet?

Book the Discover Scuba Diving option instead, which is designed for beginners without certification.