PADI Discover Scuba Diving
@ Simple Life Divers | Koh Tao, Thailand

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).

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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/