Koh Tao Try Dive: First Scuba Lesson & Boat Trip

Your First Breath Underwater: Koh Tao Beginner Dive at 12 Meters

You arrive at the dive school at 10am, get fitted with new gear, and spend an hour learning the basics in a calm, unhurried way. Then you board a three-story boat stocked with refreshments and head to a beginner-friendly bay where you'll complete shallow-water skills before descending to 12 meters to see tropical fish and corals. The boat, professional instructor, all equipment, snacks and drinks are included. You're back on land by 4:30pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Try scuba diving experience in Koh Tao

• Start course at 10 AM
• Learn basic diving concepts
• Get familiar with diving equipment
• Ask questions during briefing
• Board three-storied dive boat
• Enjoy refreshments on boat
• Travel to calm beginner dive spot
• Instructor prepares dive equipment
• Complete shallow water skills
• Dive up to 12 meters deep
• See tropical fish and corals
• Option to dive at second spot
• Return to dive shop by 4:30 PM
• Finalize paperwork

The experience

The moment you realize you're actually breathing underwater is the moment everything changes. You're standing in a shallow bay off Koh Tao, salt water around your shoulders, a regulator in your mouth, and your lungs are working exactly as they should: except you're thirty feet down. That's the thing nobody tells you about a try dive: the fear dissolves the second it works.

The day starts at 10am at the dive school on the island, where the instructors size you up with brand new equipment and walk you through the basics without making you feel rushed. An hour of briefing covers the do's and don'ts, what to expect, how to equalize pressure in your ears, how to signal if something feels wrong. Then you're on the boat: a three-story vessel with showers, a sun deck, and enough space that you don't feel crammed in with strangers. Water, coffee, tea, fresh fruit and cookies are waiting. The boat ride to the dive site is short, maybe ten minutes, and the bay they choose for beginners is calm and clear.

You start in shallow water, running through simple skills: clearing your mask, recovering your regulator, moving slowly and deliberately. Your instructor stays close, watching your breathing, your hand signals, your comfort level. After you've settled in, you descend together to a maximum depth of 12 meters. The corals come into focus. Fish you've only seen in photos move past your mask. The light filters down from above. You're not thinking about technique anymore. You're just there, suspended in it, watching.

The whole experience wraps up around 4:30pm back at the shop, where you'll finish the paperwork. If you want to dive again the same day (and most people do), the instructors will take you to a different spot at the same price. The boat, the guide, the equipment, snacks and drinks: it's all included, so there's nothing else to arrange or pay for once you're in the water.

What’s included

• Professional diving instructor.
• brand new diving equipment sized to fit you.
• safety briefing and training in shallow water.
• one dive to 12 meters with tropical fish and coral viewing.
• three-story dive boat with sun deck and showers.
• water, coffee, tea, fresh fruit and snacks throughout the day.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (8 to 14 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT GRAND BEACH RESORT PLEASE WALK ALL THE WAY TO THE BEACH. OUR RECEPTION IS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by La Bombona Diving

Is this one for you?Book this if you've always wondered what diving feels like but don't want to commit to a full certification course: one morning of instruction and one calm dive answers the question without the multi-day commitment.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 14 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

Do I need to have dived before?

No. This is a try dive course designed for complete beginners. The instructors teach you everything from the start and keep the first dive shallow and calm.

What's the maximum depth?

12 meters (about 40 feet). You'll start in shallower water to practice skills, then descend to that depth to see the reef.

How long is the whole day?

The course starts at 10am and you're back at the shop around 4:30pm. That includes the briefing, boat ride, and one dive.

What if I want to dive twice in one day?

You can. After the first dive, if you want to go again, the instructors will take you to a different spot at the same price.

Is the boat comfortable?

Yes. It's a three-story boat with showers, a sun deck, and plenty of space. Water, coffee, tea, fresh fruit and cookies are included.

What's included in the price?

The professional guide, all equipment (brand new), the boat, snacks, drinks, and all taxes and fees. You don't pay extra for anything once you've booked.

Can I do this if I'm not very fit?

The course is suitable for all fitness levels. The instructors work at your pace and keep everything controlled and safe.