PADI Discover Scuba Diving
@ Simple Life Divers | Koh Tao, Thailand
- 2500 THB
- 1 day
- Intro dive experience for beginners
- Briefing, shallow water skills plus proper dive (to max 6M)
- Option for extra dive(s) to 12M
- Explore amazing coral reefs off Koh Tao and Nangyuan
Try Scuba Diving in Koh Tao
If you’d like to try scuba diving in Koh Tao and are short on time or aren’t sure about committing to a full dive course, ‘PADI Discover Diving’ is a great option.
Under the close supervision of our experienced instructors you’ll get to explore Koh Tao’s coral reefs, right down to a maximum depth of 12M in an exciting single-day session.
Explore kaleidoscopic coral reefs, experience weightlessness underwater and, get to dive with amazing tropical marine life including colorful reef fish (butterflyfish, angelfish, wrasses, triggerfish…), moray eels, turtles and much more.
At the end of the session if you are keen to dive more, you can make additional dives, or credit the experience towards a PADI Certification.
Schedule
- 11:00 am: Meet at Simple Life Divers. Paperwork, briefing and get fitted with scuba gear
- 12:00 midday: Head out to the dive boat
- ~12:30 pm: Shallow water skills & Dive 1
- ~14:30 pm: Dive 2 (optional)
- ~17:00 pm: Return to Simple Life Dive Shop
What our Customers Say
“We had a great discover scuba dive lesson with simple life divers. In fact the instructor, Dave, was fabulous. He made us really really comfortable in the water and had lot of patience. He explained all the techniques and skills quite well. I am so looking forward to the PADI 3 day course with Dave and simple live. Love you guys!!”
Vivek Kumar
“One of best experience with Simple Life Divers! All the team did incredible job! I’m so grateful to have had such a wonderful instructor Valerie during my discovery diving . You can truly feel her love for diving and the dedication she puts into her work. She made every moment special, always ensuring we felt confident, safe, and excited to learn. Her positive energy and passion are inspiring and this experience wouldn’t have been the same without her! Thank you”
Mera Rostovsky
“I did the Discovery Dive with Dom, he was great, very patient and explained everything very clearly. Very good dive :)”
Ka Pereira
“Did a Discover Scuba Diving without any previous experience and had an amazing time! Was lucky enough to get David as a teacher, he was very calm, methodical and professional about the whole thing. He made diving really fun and easy. On our second dive he took us to a far less crowded dive site and we saw 2 turtles. Strong recommendation!”
Simon Matsson
“Great experience diving for the first time, went for the discovery dive, the instructors Dom and Amy were great, taught us all the stuff we needed to have a great time. Would recommend!”
Neidas Kairys
“I went to Simple Life Divers for a Discovery Dive today and had an absolute blast! My instructor Dave made sure to brief me on the basic diving skills, and after a quick practice session on the beach, we started the first dive.The waters were pristine and teeming with fish and wildlife.After about 40 minutes, we headed back to the boat and made our way to the second diving spot. Once there we went for a deeper dive, around a massive coral reef also full of fish!I can’t wait for my next diving adventure there!100% recommend!”
Jules Fabre
“Did my Discover Scuba Dive in Koh Tao today with Ciaran and it was seriously so fun. I was nervous at first, but he made everything feel super chill and easy right away. Felt really safe, laughed a lot, and got to see some unreal stuff underwater. One of my favorite things I’ve done here, would 100% recommend diving with him”
Abby Fay
Koh Tao Intro Dive FAQs
How long is the PADI Discover Scuba Diving try dive?
PADI Discover Scuba Diving: Schedule
We’ll meet at 11:00am, and will begin with your instructor giving a short presentation on the basics of how scuba diving equipment works along with some safe diving practices.
We’ll then pack our scuba gear and board the Simple Life dive boat to head out to one of Koh Tao’s shallow coral reef dive sites. Depending on the conditions this could be the Japanese Gardens at Koh Nangyuan, Mango Bay at the North of Koh Tao, or even Aow Leuk on the East coast of the island.
Your instructor will help you don your scuba gear, go through pre-dive safety checks then we’ll enter the water. Beginning in very shallow water you’ll get used to breathing underwater, and practice a few simple scuba skills to build up your confidence.
Once that’s complete and you are feeling comfortable it’s time for the best bit; an underwater tour of the coral reef. Your instructor will guide you on a tour the corals and marine life, right down to a maximum depth of 6 metres. You can expect to see lots of coral species (hard brain & pore corals, sea whips and gorgonian fans) and many tropical fish species such as butterfly and angelfish, pink anemone fish, moray eels, wrasses, stingrays and more.
Following the dive we’ll return to the dive boat for a short rest, after which you’ll have the opportunity to make an optional second dive where we can explore even deeper to a depth of 12M, enjoy a some snorkelling, or even just relax in the sunshine on the boat.
Finally we’ll return to the dive shop at about 17:00pm.
If after the intro dive you are keen to continue, a couple of options are available. You can sign up for more intro dives the following day, or credit the intro dive towards the PADI Open Water Course. (This will take a further three days and will qualify you to dive to 18M anywhere worldwide).
Do I need to be medically fit to try scuba diving?
To join the PADI Discover Scuba Diving session you need to be in good normal health.
If you have asthma, heart or lung conditions, epilepsy, have recently had surgery, are taking certain medications, or have any other medical concerns, please review the PADI Diver Medical Questionnaire before booking. In some cases, you’ll simply need written clearance from a doctor before diving.
If you suspect you may have any medical conditions which might not be suitable for scuba diving, please take a moment to review the PADI medical questionnaire.
Citation: ✅ PADI – Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire (PDF)
https://www.padi.com/sites/default/files/documents/2020-08/10346E_Diver_Medical_Form.pdf
Do I need to be able to swim to try scuba diving?
At Simple Life Divers, the PADI Discover Scuba Diving session is closely supervised by our experienced PADI Instructors. They will make sure you stay safe throughout.
There is no swimming evaluation required to participate in the intro dive. However, you should feel comfortable and confident in the water, as you’ll be entering the ocean from the dive boat and spending time floating on the surface before and after your dive.
Can I scuba dive in Koh Tao without a license?
Yes. The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program is specifically designed for people who don’t yet have a scuba diving certification. No previous diving experience is required, and you’ll be closely supervised by a PADI Instructor throughout the experience.
Citation: ✅ PADI – Discover Scuba Diving
https://www.padi.com/courses/discover-scuba-diving
Is the Discover Scuba Diving program safe for beginners?
Yes. Discover Scuba Diving is designed specifically for beginners and is conducted under the close supervision of a PADI Instructor following established training standards. The program is strictly regulated with a maximum ratio of 4 students per PADI Instructor to ensure personal attention.
We start in a very shallow bay reviewing basic safety rules and practicing breathing underwater until you feel relaxed and confident underwater.
Citation: ✅ PADI – Discover Scuba Diving
https://www.padi.com/courses/discover-scuba-diving
Can I do a try dive in Koh Tao if I only have half a day?
Yes. Our Discover Scuba Diving experience runs from 11:00 until approximately 17:00, making it ideal if you only have half a day available in Koh Tao.
We do recommend booking in advance so we can reserve your instructor, prepare your equipment, and ensure availability on the dive boat.
What is included in the Koh Tao Discover Scuba Diving price?
Our all-inclusive Discover Scuba Diving price includes all PADI digital learning materials, full scuba equipment rental, boat trips, and professional PADI Instructor tuition. There are no hidden fuel surcharges or additional equipment fees.
We also provide complimentary drinking water, tea and coffee, plus basic diving accident insurance for the day.
Can I fly right after doing a Discover Scuba Dive?
No, you must wait a minimum of 12 hours after a single Discover Scuba Dive before flying or traveling to high altitudes. Please plan your departure flights or mountain travel accordingly.
Since Koh Tao does not have its own airport, this applies to catching flights out of Koh Samui, Surat Thani, or Bangkok the next day. Ferries and buses are perfectly safe immediately after diving.
Citation: ✅ Divers Alert Network (DAN) – Flying After Diving
https://dan.org/health-medicine/health-resource/diving-medical-guidance/flying-after-diving/
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