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Get certified as an internationally recognised Scuba Diver with your SSI Open Water Diver course and earn a lifetime certification in just 3 days. Courses run daily in English (other languages available on request) and include all training, equipment, pool sessions, classroom theory, and four ocean dives at some of Koh Tao’s best dive sites. With a maximum of just 4 students per instructor, you'll receive personalised training from experienced SSI professionals in a safe, relaxed environment. Simply choose your preferred start date and we'll take care of the rest, with optional budget accommodation available and all training conducted from our modern beachfront dive centre on Koh Tao, Thailand.

In the SSI Basic Diver program, you will learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. It is a great way to explore the underwater world more fully as you try diving. The entire Basic Diver program can be credited towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive programs within 6 months, so you can take the next step in your dive adventure.

Now is the time to dive into the Open Water Diver course, the most popular scuba programme in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure, the dive association that sets the standards in the global diving community.The Open Water Diver license is a permanent scuba qualification, and as a certified diver you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional.You will earn the Open Water Diver certification that is recognised worldwide. You earn this license by completing sessions in a purpose-built 2-3 metre deep diving pool in Koh Samui, knowledge development sessions, and by making 4 dives at some of the best Samui or Koh Tao diving sites.At Koh Tao we have clear, shallow areas in which to practice your new found skills, and then it’s a short swim to our many natural and artificial reefs, teeming with fish. Then maybe on your 2nd diving day you can try the exciting dives of Shark Island or Green Rock, or finish of in style at the beautiful Sail Rock Dive Spot.Throughout the course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. Virtually anyone who’s in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn the Open Water Diver certification. At some point during your Thailand diving course, your Instructor will check your ability to swim.Kursdauer: 3 Days, 4 diveseLearning: in the course price included

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.

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.

Become a certified Open Water Diver in just three days and earn a globally recognized certification that allows you to dive safely and confidently to 18 meters. The SSI Open Water Diver course is your gateway to the underwater world. Over three unforgettable days, you’ll learn to dive safely and confidently while exploring Koh Tao’s tropical reefs, warm waters, and incredible marine life. This course is divided into three key parts: engaging digital theory, hands-on confined-water practice, and six awesome open-water dives at our beginner-friendly spots across Koh Tao.

Become a certified Open Water Diver with SSIThis 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.

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.

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.

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. ????⚓????????

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.

Many of the ocean’s best dive sites are wrecks. These impressive structures attract unusually high densities of marine life and give you the chance to immerse in living history as you dive. There is nothing quite like wreck diving and the SSI Wreck Diving specialty will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a safe and confident wreck diver. With a combination of academic and confined water sessions, you will be taught how to safely conduct non-penetration dives around wrecks and artificial reefs, up to a depth of 30 meters. You will also get to practice your wreck diving skills during open water training dives. All of which will ensure you can enjoy wreck diving with confidence and get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Wreck Diving specialty certification. Continue your adventures and become a wreck diver. Get started online today!

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

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.

During the Enriched Air Nitrox 40 Program, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of how oxygen-enriched gas mixtures affect your body and your dive profile. The curriculum focuses on the practical application of nitrox, including the mastery of oxygen analyzers and the calculation of your Maximum Operating Depth for various gas blends. You will also learn to integrate nitrox settings into your dive computer to optimize your decompression limits. This internationally recognized specialty provides you with the skills to safely use nitrox mixes containing up to 40 percent oxygen at dive centers and liveaboards around the world. By mastering these concepts, you ensure a higher level of safety and competence for every future underwater adventure. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% 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 Dive Guide program is the first step on an exciting journey. Learn to safely lead certified divers in various environments and conditions. By giving dive briefings, doing site evaluations, and leading dives, you will become a confident Dive Guide in no time. Begin your diving career working as a Professional Dive Guide or continue the qualifications for Divemaster.

The Dive Guide program is the first step on an exciting journey. Learn to safely lead certified divers in various environments and conditions. By giving dive briefings, doing site evaluations, and leading dives, you will become a confident Dive Guide in no time. Begin your diving career working as a Professional Dive Guide or continue the qualifications for Divemaster.

The Divemaster is done and we are proud of you! You have already gained your first guiding experience, taught some check dives and above all - made many divers happy. Now it's time for the big leap: your Instructor Training Course (ITC) with subsequent Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify you as an SSI Open Water Instructor. As with all courses, what we offer goes far beyond the average range of services offered by other diving schools. In our diving school, the ITC lasts 21 days (usually 10 days). We want to take more time for your training. There are also free days planned, which are at your free disposal or are available as voluntary consultations/additional learning units. This means that we are also somewhat flexible in the event of days off. We also recommend that you arrive a few days before the course starts so that you can acclimatize and start the course well rested. The course is divided into two parts: Assistant Instructor (AI) and Instructor Training Course (ITC). The ITC is immediately followed by the Instructor Evaluation (IE) - the diving instructor examination. We offer both parts one after the other. If you want to take more time between the courses to learn and gain valuable teaching experience, you can also complete the individual parts in stages.

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.

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.

Join us at Koh Tao Divers to take your diving career to the next level with our SSI Instructor Courses, where learning continues beyond the classroom into the vibrant underwater world.Embark on an exhilarating journey to becoming a certified diving instructor. With our comprehensive training program, expert instruction, and flexible training schedules, you'll be fully equipped to inspire others to explore the wonders of the underwater world.

A short liveaboard trip that takes you to Sail Rock and Southwest Pinnacle for the greatest chance to meet a Whale Shark. After that, we are taking you to experience one of the most famous wrecks in Thailand HTMS Prab in Chumphon. All the rooms are share by two divers except master bedroom which has three beds.

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.

beach cleaning

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.

@ Bar No 4

@ Bar No 4

Beach Party