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The Open Water course is the first level of scuba diving certification. Upon completing the course, you will earn an internationally recognized certification that allows you to dive independently with a buddy to a depth of 18 meters.☛ 3-Day Course Schedule: ⌚ DAY 18:30 a.m. -> Paperwork and Equipment09:30 -> Academic12:00 -> 2 Dives5:00 p.m. -> End of the day ⌚ DAY 209:00 -> Academic10:00 -> Final exam12:00 -> 2 Dives5:00 p.m. -> End of the day ⌚ DAY 306:30 -> 2 Dives12:00 -> Certification☛ Price: 9,000 THB⚠️ NOTE: After the first day of in-water training, you can decide whether or not you want to continue with the course. If you decide to stop, you’ll only pay the cancellation fee: 2,500 THB if you cancel after the first dive, or 3,000 THB if you cancel after the second dive. ☛ The course includes:☑️ Diving insurance☑️ 6 dives☑️ Diving equipment☑️ Online study materials☑️ Private departure from our own beach (no transfers or crowded docks).☑️ Our commitment to not take you to overcrowded dive sites, where you’ll see more divers than fish. ✨ MAX 3 Students / Instructor ✨This means we can truly focus on you—something we take very seriously to avoid overcrowded, low-quality courses.We include 6 open-water dives ❗ More time in the water means better training and a much more complete experience.➡ The lowest instructor-to-student ratio on Koh Tao

This certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to become a qualified diver on an adventure that will last a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and practical training sessions ensures that you gain the skills and experience of a confident, safe diver. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

This certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to become a qualified diver on an adventure that will last a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and practical training sessions ensures that you gain the skills and experience of a confident, safe diver. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Take your first breath underwater and discover the incredible marine life of Koh Tao with our SSI Basic Diver program.This beginner-friendly experience is designed for people with no previous diving certification. After a short theory and equipment briefing, you will join our experienced SSI instructor for two guided dives from our dive boat.Program Schedule: • 10:00 – Theory session and equipment preparation • 12:15 – Departure on our dive boat • Dive 1: Maximum depth 6 meters • Dive 2: Maximum depth 12 metersIncluded: ✔ SSI Basic Diver digital certification (valid for 6 months) ✔ Professional SSI instructor ✔ Full diving equipment ✔ Dive insurance ✔ Boat trip to Koh Tao's best beginner dive sites ✔ Small groups for maximum safety and comfortRequirements: • Minimum age: 10 years old • Basic swimming ability recommended • Completion of the SSI medical questionnaire requiredNo previous experience is necessary. The SSI Basic Diver certification allows you to continue diving under direct professional supervision up to 12 meters within 6 months of completion.Experience the underwater world of Koh Tao in a safe, fun, and unforgettable way with Carabao Diving Koh Tao. ????????????

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. Endless scuba diving adventures are waiting for you and this course is where it all begins. Start today!

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

This certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to become a qualified diver on an adventure that will last a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and practical training sessions ensures that you gain the skills and experience of a confident, safe diver. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

This certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to begin an adventure as a certified diver that will stay with you for a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and hands-on training ensures that you acquire the skills and experience of a confident, safe diver. Upon completion, you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

This four-day program combines the SSI React Right Course with the SSI Stress & Rescue Diver Course, giving you two certifications and the skills to respond confidently in any emergency. You’ll gain hands-on emergency skills for scuba diving, including self-rescue techniques, surface management, and diver assistance protocols, both on land and underwater. Whether you’re progressing toward becoming a pro or want to know how to handle scuba diving emergencies confidently, this course package is the turning point in your diving journey. In addition to earning your SSI Rescue certification, you’ll complete the SSI First Aid and Oxygen Course, learning to manage dive-related incidents using CPR, first aid, oxygen, and AED techniques

The Introductory Dive is a one-day activity designed for those who want to experience the underwater world for the first time. No prior experience is necessary. It’s the perfect way to try scuba diving without committing to a full courseThis is not a certification course. If you want to become a certified diver, you must take the Open Water course (2–3 days). ☛ ACTIVITY SCHEDULE: ⌚ 10:30 AM - THEORYA short theoretical session where we’ll show you the diving equipment and explain what the activity will entail once we’re out in the water.⌚ 12:00 PM - TIME TO GO DIVING.Dive 1: An introductory session, starting at a shallow depth and performing some exercises to build comfort and confidence, followed by the dive, which lasts about 45 minutes on average (depending on air consumption).Dive 2: After enjoying some pineapple, cookies, and coffee, it’s time for a second dive.⌚ 5:00 p.m. – RETURN TO THE DIVE CENTER. ☛ PRICES:3,000 THB - 2 DIVES ⭐2,300 THB - 1 DIVE ☛ THE ACTIVITY INCLUDES:✔Diving medical insurance✔ Complete diving gear✔ Beverages and snacks on board (pineapple, cookies, coffee/tea)✔ Private departure from our own beach (no transfers or crowded docks). ⭐ WHAT MAKES OUR INTRODUCTORY DIVE UNIQUE:The key to making your first time underwater 100% safe and relaxed is keeping the group small, so we can keep an eye on you every second, ensuring a much more intimate and personalized experience.✨ We are the school with the lowest instructor-to-student ratio on Koh Tao ✨

This certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to become a qualified diver on an adventure that will last a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and practical training sessions ensures that you gain the skills and experience of a confident, safe diver. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Curious about scuba diving? Take your first dive in Koh Tao with our beginner-friendly introductory dive, where you'll explore tropical reefs and marine life under the guidance of our experienced instructors.Discover scuba diving in Koh Tao, one of Thailand's top dive destinations, with Hang Loose Divers. With a calm, professional approach and a deep connection to the ocean, we offer an easy and welcoming way to take your first breath underwater. You'll dive to a maximum depth of 12 metres, in small groups of no more than four divers per instructor. No pressure, no rush — just an unforgettable first step into the underwater world.

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! With this program, you can try a variety of specialties before committing to full specialty programs. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will try out 5 different specialties. You will complete one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. With this trial program in specialty diving, you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full specialty programs any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

The Advanced Open Water Diver course takes your diving further with deeper dives, night adventures, wreck exploration, and improved buoyancy—all while building confidence and maximizing fun underwater.Embark on the Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Koh Tao — a focused, exciting two-day journey designed to sharpen your skills and expand your underwater world. This hands-on course gets you straight into the water with five adventure dives: night dive, deep dive (up to 30 meters), wreck dive, underwater navigation, and perfect buoyancy. The certification unlocks dive sites around the world and allows you to dive to depths of up to 30 meters with greater confidence and awareness.

Take Your Diving to the Next Level in Just 2 Days Become an Advanced Open Water Diver. Unlock new underwater opportunities! This two-day course builds on your skills through five specialty dives, guided by an instructor in a small group of no more than four students. Choose the dives that excite you most—like Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, or Night Diving—and gain valuable experience as you explore new depths. Upon completion, you’ll earn a certification to dive up to 30 meters (100 feet)! https://www.crystaldive.com/ssi-advanced-open-water-course-on-koh-tao/

Description: Take your diving skills to the next level with the SSI Advanced Adventurer course and experience some of Koh Tao's most exciting dive sites.Designed for certified Open Water divers, this course allows you to try five different adventure dives while gaining confidence, improving your skills, and expanding your underwater experience. No lengthy classroom sessions—just practical learning and more diving.Course Schedule:Day 1 • 09:00 – 10:30 Theory Session • 12:15 – 16:30 Adventure Dives:Perfect BuoyancyUnderwater NavigationDay 2 • 06:45 – 11:30 Adventure Dives:Deep DiveWreck Dive• 18:00 – 20:00 Adventure Dive:Night DiveIncluded: ✔ SSI Advanced Adventurer digital certification ✔ SSI digital learning materials ✔ Professional SSI instructor ✔ Full scuba diving equipment ✔ Dive insurance ✔ Five adventure dives ✔ Boat trips to Koh Tao's top dive sites ✔ Small groups for personalized trainingAdventure Dives Included: • Perfect Buoyancy • Underwater Navigation • Deep Diving • Wreck Diving • Night DivingRequirements: • Minimum age: 12 years old • SSI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent) • Completion of the SSI medical questionnaire requiredUpon successful completion, you will improve your buoyancy, navigation, deep diving, and night diving skills while gaining valuable experience in different underwater environments.Join Carabao Diving Koh Tao and explore deeper dive sites, discover new underwater adventures, and become a more confident diver with our experienced SSI instructors and small-group approach. ????⚓????????

In this sidemount diving course, you’ll learn all you need to go single or two-cylinder recreational sidemount diving up to a maximum depth of 30 meters or to your certification depth, whichever is deeper. Sidemount diving is already common practice for wreck, mine, and cave divers, but now the benefits are being discovered by more recreational divers. With no heavy tank on your back, you’ll be more comfortable in the water and find your streamlining and trim improve effortlessly. By using less energy you may reduce your gas consumption so you can make the most of your dive time. With better buoyancy control, easier access to your valves and more redundancy as well, sidemount diving offers safety and peace of mind. This is the best sidemount diving course to discover and enjoy the enticing advantages of this dive style. You learn all the skills and knowledge you need to safely and comfortably dive with a single or two-cylinder sidemount equipment configuration.

Why Develop Self-Reliance? While diving with a buddy is standard, there are times when experienced divers benefit from independence. Developing self-reliance enhances your skills and confidence in all dive scenarios. The Path to Independent Diving With proper training, equipment, and the right mindset, you can responsibly dive without a buddy. The Independent Diving Course teaches the techniques, mental discipline, and risk management required to dive solo or with minimal support. Focus and Confidence Independent diving emphasizes thorough planning, self-sufficiency, and the ability to handle emergencies. Strengthen your skills and dive with complete confidence, whether alone, in pairs, or in a team.

The SSI Decompression Diving Specialty will teach you how to dive beyond the no-decompression limits. You will learn to plan and conduct dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters with limited decompression using your recreational total diving system and a single decompression cylinder. You will learn and practice how to effectively use your dive computer features, including switching gases, gas integration, time-to-reserve, and time-to-surface. Using these computer functions will become second nature, enabling you to safely conduct dives with limited decompression without hours of dive planning. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Decompression Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore stunning deep dive sites or larger wrecks without being restricted by the traditional no-decompression limits. The opportunities to expand your diving adventures have just got bigger!

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step Divemaster. We offer both basic and lifestyle packages. Throughout your program you get to enjoy free fun diving as much as you want. If you book lifestyle you even gain free fun diving before and after the program (for life)! Our lifestyle package is made for people who want to turn their diving passion in to a career. No hidden costs and even internships to gain valuable experience in the industry.

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! With this program, you can try a variety of specialties before committing to full specialty programs. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will try out 5 different specialties. You will complete one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. With this trial program in specialty diving, you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full specialty programs any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! With this program, you can try a variety of specialties before committing to full specialty programs. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will try out 5 different specialties. You will complete one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. With this trial program in specialty diving, you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full specialty programs any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

The Advanced course runs over 2 days and includes 5 specialty dives. We’ve chosen specialties designed to make you a better, more confident diver, focusing on skills that will make a real difference to your diving.

Description: Turn your passion for diving into a professional career with the SSI Divemaster Program at Carabao Diving Koh Tao.The Divemaster certification is the first professional level in the SSI system and is designed for divers who want to develop leadership skills, assist instructors, guide certified divers, and begin a career in the diving industry.Throughout the program, you will gain extensive practical experience, improve your diving skills to a professional level, learn dive operations management, and become a role model for other divers.Program Highlights: • Professional-level dive training • Unlimited diving during training • Dive leadership development • Real-world experience assisting courses • Dive briefing and guiding practice • Dive center operations and logistics • Equipment management and maintenance • Marine conservation awarenessWhat You Will Learn: • Professional diving standards and procedures • Dive planning and supervision • Assisting SSI instructors during courses • Guiding certified divers safely • Risk assessment and problem solving • Rescue skills refinement • Professional buoyancy and demonstration skills • Customer service and dive center operationsIncluded: ✔ SSI Divemaster digital learning materials ✔ Professional SSI Instructor mentorship ✔ Unlimited training dives during the program ✔ Dive insurance during training activities ✔ Practical experience with real students and divers ✔ SSI Divemaster certification upon successful completionRequirements: • Minimum age: 18 years old • SSI Stress & Rescue certification (or equivalent) • Current React Right / CPR & First Aid certification (within 2 years) • Minimum 40 logged dives to start the program • Minimum 60 logged dives required for certification • Medical clearance for diving requiredProgram Duration: • Recommended: 4 to 6 weeks • Flexible schedule depending on experience and progressAs a certified SSI Divemaster, you will be qualified to work as a dive professional, guide certified divers, assist instructors during training programs, and continue your professional development toward becoming an SSI Assistant Instructor and Open Water Instructor.Join Carabao Diving Koh Tao and train in a real working dive center while gaining the experience, confidence, and professional skills needed to start your career in the diving industry. ????????⚓????????‍????

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by completing the Divemaster program. All you need is 40 verified dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 verified dives in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. Upon successful completion of the Divemaster program, you will be certified as a Dive Guide. If you want to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster upgrade with at least 60 logged/verified dives. You can upgrade to Divemaster immediately or later by studying the Science of Diving materials yourself and passing the Digital Final Exam, which makes you an SSI Professional. There are thousands of job opportunities worldwide for the next generation of highly qualified divers.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step Divemaster. We offer both basic and lifestyle packages. Throughout your program you get to enjoy free fun diving as much as you want. If you book lifestyle you even gain free fun diving before and after the program (for life)! Our lifestyle package is made for people who want to turn their diving passion in to a career. No hidden costs and even internships to gain valuable experience in the industry.

The Assistant Instructor certification is the next step after the Divemaster in the diving instructor's career. If you wish to continue your career as a diving professional, you can complete the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Assessment and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.

The Instructor Evaluation (IE) is the final step of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach Divemasters or equivalent-level professionals will have to successfully complete the Instructor Training Course (ITC) first where you’ll learn how to: • Conduct academic sessions • Lead confined water training • Teach Open Water Diver and various Specialty programs like Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress&Rescue, Perfect Buoyancy and more • Develop student management and communication skills Already an experienced instructor with another agency? You may be eligible for shortened oboarding options where you will only have to complete certain parts of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) followed by passing an Instructor Evaluation (IE). Contact an SSI Training Center near you to learn more. Already certified as an Assistant Instructor with another agency? You could continue your professional journey with SSI. Get in touch with a local SSI Training Center to explore your options.

The Instructor Evaluation (IE) is the final step of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach Divemasters or equivalent-level professionals will have to successfully complete the Instructor Training Course (ITC) first where you’ll learn how to: • Conduct academic sessions • Lead confined water training • Teach Open Water Diver and various Specialty programs like Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress&Rescue, Perfect Buoyancy and more • Develop student management and communication skills Already an experienced instructor with another agency? You may be eligible for shortened oboarding options where you will only have to complete certain parts of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) followed by passing an Instructor Evaluation (IE). Contact an SSI Training Center near you to learn more. Already certified as an Assistant Instructor with another agency? You could continue your professional journey with SSI. Get in touch with a local SSI Training Center to explore your options.

Our divemaster course is a 6 week program run by our two Instructor Trainers which focuses on professionalism, group control and leading. After successfully completed the 6 weeks of training there is a 2 week internship where you will be paired with one of our experienced divemasters to make sure you are getting the real experience as well.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional.

The Hang Loose Divers Instructor Training Course is designed for divers who want to become confident, capable, and responsible scuba instructors. Led by our in-house Instructor Trainer and SSI Award winner Mery Benigni — with more than 10 years of experience and over 300 dive professionals trained worldwide — this intensive, hands-on course goes far beyond exam preparation. The real focus is on shaping instructors who are truly ready to teach.

The Assistant Instructor rating is the next step after becoming a Divemaster along the scuba instructor pathway. It allows you to collect valuable teaching experience, practice briefings, teach academics, and conduct in-water training. If you want to further your career as a dive professional, you can finish the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation, and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.

Help clean up our dive sites. Need to be a certified diver and have logged a dive within the last 6 months to register. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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Join us for a community beach clean up and help keep our island beautiful above and below the water. Whether you’re a diver, traveller, local, or ocean lover — everyone is welcome.Meet at Crystal Dive Restaurant at 9:30am.Come make a positive impact, meet like-minded people, and enjoy a great morning by the sea. Every piece of rubbish removed helps protect marine life and our beaches.

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