Beginner SCUBA Diving Courses on Koh Tao
Ready to dive in for the first time? Crystal Dive Koh Tao’s SCUBA diving courses are designed to make your first underwater experience safe, exciting, and unforgettable. From trying out SCUBA for a day to getting SCUBA certified with our Open Water course, we’ll guide you every step of the way through your underwater journey.
Basic Diver Experience
Curious about diving but not ready to commit to full certification? The Basic Diver Experience lets you discover the magic of SCUBA diving on Koh Tao in just one day — a perfect introduction before enrolling in a full Open Water course.
OPEN WATER COURSE
The Open Water course is the world’s most popular beginner SCUBA certification. Over three exciting days, you’ll learn the essential skills to dive safely and confidently — and get SCUBA certified to dive to 18m anywhere in the world.
SCUBA DIVER COURSE
The SCUBA Diver Course offers a fast-track way to start your underwater adventure. You’ll earn a limited certification to dive under professional supervision — a perfect stepping stone toward completing your Open Water course later on.
ADVANCED DIVING COURSES
Take your diving skills to the next level with Crystal Dive Koh Tao’s SCUBA diving courses. Whether you’re looking to explore deeper dives, handle emergencies with confidence, or deepen your theoretical knowledge, our advanced diving courses on Koh Tao are designed to make you a safer, more capable diver.
Advanced Adventurer
Ready to expand your diving experience? The Advanced Adventurer diving course lets you complete five specialty dives — like deep diving, wreck diving, night diving, and underwater navigation — giving you a taste of advanced diving skills in just two days.
React Right & Rescue
Take your skills beyond basic training with our React Right & Rescue course. This advanced diving course teaches essential emergency response and rescue techniques, helping you become a confident, safety-conscious dive buddy in all underwater conditions.
Science of Diving
Deepen your diving knowledge through the Science of Diving course, a key part of our advanced SCUBA diving courses on Koh Tao. Learn about diving physics, physiology, and equipment systems — critical knowledge for divers advancing toward pro-level expertise.
SCUBA Specialty Courses on Koh Tao
Expand your diving skills with Crystal Dive Koh Tao’s SCUBA specialty courses. Whether you want to master underwater navigation, improve buoyancy control, or explore new environments like night dives and wrecks, diving specialties on Koh Tao are designed to help you dive deeper, safer, and with more confidence.
Night And Limited Visibility
The Night and Limited Visibility course equips you with the skills and confidence to safely explore underwater environments after dark or in low-visibility conditions. One of our most exciting diving specialties, this course challenges you to see the ocean in a whole new light.
Underwater Navigation Specialty
Learn to find your way underwater with our Navigation Specialty, part of our SCUBA specialty courses. Master compass use, natural navigation techniques, and underwater orientation skills — essential tools for safer, more confident dives.
Perfect Buoyancy Specialty
Fine-tune your underwater movement with the Perfect Buoyancy Specialty. This popular diving specialty on Koh Tao teaches you to control your buoyancy precisely, conserve air, protect the reef, and enjoy longer, more comfortable dives.
Diver Propulsion Vehicle Specialty
This SCUBA specialty course isn’t found everywhere on Koh Tao – but we have it. The DPV course will teach you how to safely operate underwater scooters so you can cover more ground while conserving energy.
Search and Recovery Specialty
Sharpen your problem-solving skills with the Search and Recovery Specialty course. One of our most practical diving specialties, this course teaches effective techniques for locating and retrieving lost objects underwater.
Sidemount Specialty Diver
Discover a new way to dive with the Sidemount Specialty Diver course. Learn how to configure and dive with sidemount equipment, improving flexibility and comfort — a unique skillset offered through this popular SCUBA specialty course.
Advanced Specialty Courses on Koh Tao
Expand your diving experience with Crystal Dive’s advanced specialty courses on Koh Tao. Whether you’re planning deeper dives, learning technical skills like decompression and nitrox use, exploring wrecks, or capturing the underwater world through photo and video, these SCUBA specialty courses help you dive smarter, safer, and with greater confidence.
DEEP DIVING SPECIALTY
Expand your diving limits with the Deep Diving Specialty course. Part of our advanced specialty courses, this course prepares you to safely explore greater depths and unlock access to new dive sites and experiences.
Wreck Diver Specialty
Discover hidden history beneath the waves with the Wreck Diver Specialty. This course teaches you the skills and safety techniques needed to explore underwater wrecks confidently, and is quite popular among our advanced specialty course offerings.
Enriched Air Nitrox
Dive longer and recover faster with the Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty. Learn how to safely plan and execute dives using enriched air blends — a critical skill for divers progressing through their SCUBA specialty courses
Decompression Diving
Go beyond no-decompression limits with the Decompression Diving Specialty. This course introduces you to planning staged decompression dives, preparing you for more technical and adventurous diving challenges.
Independent Diver Specialty
Build true self-reliance underwater with the Independent Diver Specialty. Learn how to plan and conduct dives without a buddy — a valuable skill for divers aiming to master more advanced specialty diving techniques.
Photo & Video Course
Capture the magic of the underwater world with the Photo and Video Specialty. Learn how to create stunning images and videos while maintaining excellent buoyancy — a perfect creative addition to your advanced specialty diving skills.
Marine Life and Ecology Specialty Courses
The ocean is an incredible ecosystem and Crystal Dive’s marine ecology courses and marine life specialties will teach you all about this new world. Learn about coral reefs, sharks, turtles, nudibranchs, rays, and the complex biodiversity that makes Koh Tao’s underwater world so extraordinary. These courses are perfect for divers who want to enhance their knowledge, appreciation, and conservation efforts beneath the surface.
Marine Ecology
Gain a deeper understanding of underwater ecosystems with our Marine Ecology course. This marine ecology course introduces you to the relationships between marine species, habitats, and the critical importance of ocean conservation.
Nudibranch Ecology
Discover the colourful and fascinating world of nudibranchs (sea slugs) with this colourful marine life specialty. Learn to identify different species (there are over 3,000) and understand their unique roles within the marine environment.
Shark Ecology
Explore the behaviour, biology, and conservation needs of sharks with our Shark Ecology course. This toothy marine life specialty helps foster respect and understanding for these critical ocean predators.
Sea Turtle Ecology
Dive into the lives of sea turtles, learning about the different species, behaviours, and conservation challenges. Our Sea Turtle Ecology course is a truly memorable marine life specialty focused on protecting these incredible creatures.
Coral Identification
Learn to recognise and appreciate coral species with the Coral Identification course. This marine ecology course builds essential knowledge for understanding reef ecosystems and supporting conservation efforts.
Manta & Ray Ecology
Understand the biology and behaviour of rays and mantas with this inspiring marine life specialty. Explore their role in ocean ecosystems and learn why protecting them is critical to marine biodiversity.
Fish Identification
Enhance your dive experiences by learning how to identify a wide range of fish species. The Fish Identification course is a fun and rewarding specialty course that will deepen your underwater experience.
Marine Invertebrate Ecology
Explore the fascinating world of marine invertebrates with this marine ecology course. Discover how these small but essential creatures contribute to healthy, thriving underwater ecosystems.
Professional SCUBA Diving Courses and Instructor Training
Take your passion for diving to the next level with Crystal Dive’s professional SCUBA diving courses and instructor training programs. Whether you’re aiming to become a Divemaster, certified dive instructor, or specialized marine conservation professional, our world-class professional SCUBA diving training prepares you for a rewarding career beneath the surface.
Divemaster Course
Step into the professional world of diving with the Divemaster Course. Develop leadership skills, expand your dive knowledge, and learn to guide and mentor others — the essential first step in your journey into professional SCUBA diving courses.
Instructor Course
Train to teach others and share your passion for the underwater world with our Instructor Training Course (ITC). This comprehensive dive instructor training program prepares you for a rewarding career inspiring new divers around the globe.
DMI Program
Advance your diving career with the Divemaster Instructor (DMI) Program. Learn to be an exceptional leader and broaden your impact within the diving community by learning to teach professional SCUBA specialty courses.
Assistant Instructor Trainer Course
Take your instructor skills to the next level with the Assistant Instructor Trainer (AIT) Course. Join the Instructor Development Team and gain the ability to certify Assistant Instructors — a valuable credential for leadership roles in the dive industry.
Professional Underwater Videographer Courses
Master underwater film production with real-world, hands-on training. Our Professional Underwater Videographer Course teaches camera operation, filming techniques, and storytelling, opening doors to creative careers in underwater media.
Marine Conservation Courses and Internships
Combine your passion for diving and ocean protection with a Marine Conservation Internship at The Coral Tribe. Get hands-on experience in reef restoration, marine ecology, and sustainable practices — making a real difference while building your professional diving career.
Save on Beachfront Accommodation When You Dive With Crystal
Book your SCUBA diving course with Crystal Dive Koh Tao and enjoy exclusive discounts on beachfront accommodation. Whether you’re here to get SCUBA certified or advance your diving skills, we make your stay as amazing as your dives.