QUICK ANSWERS
Do you have questions about PADI levels, our professional training courses, equipment or diving conditions on Koh Tao? Here you'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you prepare for your Pimp My Dive experience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The best time to dive on Koh Tao is from March to October. During these months, the sea is calm, visibility excellent and the weather ideal for exploring the seabed.
No, you don’t need any certification to start diving. The PADI Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) program allows beginners to experience their first dive safely with a certified instructor.
The price of a dive in Koh Tao depends on the type of course or experience. A Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) session starts around 2,500 THB, while a PADI Open Water course costs approximately 11,000 THB.
The PADI Open Water course usually takes 3 to 4 days. It includes theory sessions, confined water dives, and then open water dives.
You need to be in good general health, know how to swim, and be at least 10 years old for beginner courses like the PADI Open Water.
DSD (Discover Scuba Diving) is a non-certification introductory experience, perfect for a first dive. The Open Water course is a full program that leads to an autonomous diver certification up to 18 meters.
For a first experience like the DSD, knowing how to swim is not mandatory, but it’s recommended to feel comfortable in the water. For certification courses, a swim test is required.
A PADI 5 Star IDC center guarantees high safety standards, qualified instructors, and the opportunity to take professional courses such as the Divemaster or the Instructor Development Course.
Koh Tao offers legendary dive sites like Chumphon Pinnacle, Sail Rock, Southwest Pinnacle, and Shark Bay, all renowned for their biodiversity and stunning underwater scenery.
Yes, it’s possible to spot blacktip reef sharks or whale sharks, especially at Chumphon Pinnacle or Shark Bay. They are harmless, and seeing them is an unforgettable experience.
Yes, our PADI 5 IDC center in Koh Tao offers Divemaster and Instructor Development Course (IDC) training to become a professional diver.
The PADI Divemaster course takes about 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the diver’s pace and experience.
We offer all PADI certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, Instructor (IDC), as well as specialties like Nitrox and Deep Diver.
Certain medical conditions may require a doctor's authorization. It is important to consult a professional before diving if you have a health problem.
Koh Tao has a tropical climate. Underwater visibility is often very good, between 10 and 30 meters, and the water is warm all year round, between 27 and 30°C.
Diving is a safe activity when practiced with professionals. Our PADI-certified instructors guide you every step of the way for a safe experience.
In general, a medical certificate is not required unless you have a special condition. A PADI medical questionnaire is completed before the dive.
No, it is recommended to wait at least 18 hours after a dive before flying to avoid decompression-related risks.
All equipment is included: wetsuit, stabilizing vest, regulator, mask, fins and dive computer if required.
You can book by contacting us through our website, by email or WhatsApp, or by visiting our dive center directly in Koh Tao.