Dive Koh Tao
Without the Crowds
Small groups, SSI courses, and private boat departures directly from our beach โ no pier chaos, just relaxed diving from our resort.
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Start your diving journey in Koh Tao
Choose your diving experience
Small groups ยท Beachfront dive center ยท SSI certified
Become a Certified Diver
9,900 THB
3 days course, 4 dives, and SSI certification included. The best option for beginners starting scuba in Koh Tao.
Includes equipment, insurance & certification
Limited to 4 divers per group โ ๏ธ Courses fill up quickly
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View Full Course Details โGo Deeper (Advanced)
9,500 THB
5 adventure dives including deep, navigation, night, buoyancy, and wreck. Perfect after Open Water.
Includes equipment, insurance & certification
Limited to 2 divers per group
Premium XDEEP BCD training
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View Full Course Details โFirst Dive Experience
2,500 THB
No experience needed. Try scuba diving with an instructor and discover the underwater world safely.
Includes equipment and instructor support
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View Full Details โFun Dives
Daily boat dives to Chumphon Pinnacle, Sail Rock, Shark Bay & more. Private boats from Chalok Bay beach.
Divemaster & Specialties
SSI Divemaster training and specialty courses โ Wreck, Night, Deep, Navigation, Nitrox, Perfect Buoyancy. The next step after Advanced.
React Right & Stress and Rescue
SSI first aid, CPR, and in-water rescue training. Essential skills for every diver โ and a prerequisite for Divemaster.
Our difference
Why Divers Choose Carabao
Most dive schools in Koh Tao depart from busy piers. At Carabao, your dive day starts directly from our beach. Walk from the resort to our private boat, avoid the crowds, and enjoy a more relaxed diving experience.
Other dive schools
- โCrowded pier departures
- โBigger groups
- โMore waiting and logistics
Carabao Diving
- โPrivate beach departure
- โSmall groups
- โResort, pool, restaurant, and boat in one place
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Beach-to-boat
Walk straight from our resort to the water โ no pier chaos, no walking across other boats, no morning stress.
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Small groups
More personal guidance, less rush, and real attention from your instructor from first breath to last dive.
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SSI certified
Your certification is recognised worldwide. SSI is one of the world's leading dive training agencies.
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One place for everything
Pool, restaurant, accommodation, gear, and boat โ all at the same resort. The smoothest dive day in Koh Tao.
Premium Training Setup
Train with premium XDEEP equipment
Better comfort, cleaner trim, and a more professional feeling in the water. Our XDEEP setup gives students and certified divers a premium scuba experience in Koh Tao.
Google Reviews
Loved by Divers in Koh Tao
120+ reviews on Google
Our best advertising is our students. After every course and dive trip, we ask our divers to share their experience โ and their reviews help new divers choose us with confidence.
Amazing instructors, very calm and professional. The whole experience felt personal and relaxed, not rushed at all. Starting from the beach is so much better than the usual pier chaos.
Emma S.
๐ฌ๐ง UK ยท Open Water student
Small groups made a huge difference. Everything felt safe, easy and super well organised from start to finish. Having the pool, restaurant and boat all in the same place is such a brilliant setup.
Louis D.
๐ซ๐ท France ยท Beginner diver
Easy booking on WhatsApp, friendly team, great vibe and really good dive experience. Loved that the boat left from the beach โ no crowded pier. One of the highlights of our Koh Tao trip.
Sofia M.
๐ฎ๐น Italy ยท Certified diver
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Stay and dive in Koh Tao
Dive packages in Koh Tao including SSI courses and accommodation options. Choose between course-only, dormitory stays, or private room packages.
Most booked option
Open Water + Dormitory
A simple and social option for travelers who want the full Open Water experience with accommodation already sorted.
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Course Only
No accommodation included
9,900 THB
Includes equipment, insurance, and certification
- โ SSI Open Water Course
- โ Full equipment included
- โ Small group training
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Course + Dormitory
3 nights included
9,900 THB
Includes equipment, insurance, and certification
- โ SSI Open Water Course
- โ 3 nights dorm stay
- โ Social and budget friendly
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Course + Private Room
3 nights private AC room
10,900 THB
Includes equipment, insurance, and certification
- โ SSI Open Water Course
- โ 3 nights private room
- โ Extra comfort and privacy
From our instructors
Diving Knowledge.
Straight from Koh Tao.
Real guides on diving courses, dive sites, whale sharks and what nobody else will tell you โ written by SSI instructors who live and dive here every day.
Koh Tao Diving for Beginners: What Nobody Tells You Before You Book
Thinking about diving in Koh Tao for the first time? Here's everything the dive shop websites won't say โ from what the water actually feels like to how to pick the right course and avoid the most common beginner mistakes.
SSI vs PADI in Koh Tao: Which Certification Is Right for You?
Both SSI and PADI are globally recognized โ but they work differently. Here's what actually matters when choosing your diving certification in Koh Tao, written by SSI instructors who have taught both systems.
Open Water Course in Koh Tao: The Complete Guide (What to Expect, Day by Day)
Everything you need to know about the SSI Open Water Course in Koh Tao โ duration, what you learn, what each day looks like, and why small-group teaching changes everything.
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Scuba Diving Koh Tao โ SSI Dive School โ Beach Departure Koh Tao
Carabao Diving offers SSI Open Water courses, Advanced Adventurer, fun dives, Divemaster training, and dive packages in Koh Tao. Private beach departures from Chalok Bay. No crowded pier. Small groups, experienced SSI instructors. The best way to dive in Koh Tao, Thailand.