PADI Diving Courses on Koh Tao
Crystal Dive Koh Tao provide the full range of PADI diver and Professional level scuba diving training courses from absolute beginner all the way to PADI Master Instructor.
Our highly experienced team of multilingual PADI Master Instructors conduct all their PADI training activities to the very highest standards – above and beyond what is required by PADI.
Crystal Dive Koh Tao is the only scuba diving centre in Thailand to have been awarded the prestigious “Diver Training Award,” most recently in 2017.
Apart from English, we offer all courses (and/or PADI materials) in all major languages and we strive to ensure the quality of our Instruction is first-class. We also make sure you have heaps of fun!
Our Underwater Videography team (Crystal Images Koh Tao) is available to provide you with lasting memories of your experience and offer underwater video and photo services for your course(s). You can choose from a 10 minute land and underwater based video or 35 high resolution photographs.
These options are available for your PADI Open Water course and can be booked by following the link below and choosing the ‘video & photo’ option to pay a deposit in addition to your course booking. Please ask us about additional options on other courses.
If tropical island beaches, viewpoints, great food, stunning sunsets and fabulous safe scuba diving is on your bucket list, then look no further than the number one scuba diver training location in the world – Koh Tao. Come and join in the fun!
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Diving Courses for Beginners
Open Water & Advanced Diving Courses
PADI Rescue & EFR First Aid
Pro Level “Go Pro” Diving Courses
Eco, Technical & Freediving Courses
Book A PADI Diving Course and Explore the Underwater World
Scuba diving has captivated mankind since discovering there is a whole new world that existed underwater. Koh Tao in Thailand enjoys the reputation of being one of the safest and most exciting locations to visit and learn to scuba dive.
With a warm tropical climate both above and below the water, Koh Tao is the number one place in the world to Get Your PADI. Scuba Diving training standards are extremely high on Koh Tao with some of the world’s most experienced PADI Course Directors, Divemasters and Instructors. Its a great place to work as a PADI Professional.
Crystal Dive Koh Tao has been at the forefront of raising the standards in scuba diver training and marine conservation for 20 years, reflected in another recent award for our contribution to safety in diver training. We provide all PADI courses from PADI Open Water course through to professional level, PADI Divemaster, Instructor, MSDT and above.
Our Scuba Diving Internships are great value and designed for those who want a career or lifestyle change and for Gap year travellers. Don’t just take our word for it, check out our Intern reviews, customer reviews and connect with us on social.
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The perfect introduction to scuba diving. A one day introductory course which covers basic SCUBA theory and safety. Includes a full ocean dive at one of Koh Tao’s famous dive sites, diving from one of our own dive boats.
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Don’t have time for a full Open Water course? Then the PADI Scuba Diver program is the one for you. A 2 day course, with full PADI certification. Includes 2 full ocean dives, diving from one of our own dive boats.
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The most popular diving course in the world! When your hear the words “Get Your PADI”, the Open Water course is what they are talking about. As a qualified Open Water diver you have a license to dive all over the world to a depth of 18m.
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Take it to the next level. As a qualified PADI Advanced Open Water diver you have access to over 80% of the world’s most famous dive destinations (Great Barrier Reef, Caribbean, Indonesia etc)
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One of the most rewarding PADI courses, learning how to become a safe and responsible diver. To become a PADI Rescue Diver, you must first complete the one day EFR (above), an internationally recognised first-aid certificate.
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Pre-requisite for the PADI Rescue Diver course, this internationally recognised First-Aid certificate is also a useful stand-alone qualification to have. The course covers both Primary and Secondary care.
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Aimed at the Recreational and Technical diving professional, these courses will allow you to develop the necessary skills and understanding to respond effectively to any medical emergency.
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In partnership with Project Aware, Coralwatch and Reef Check, our in-house Conservation team, Eco Koh Tao, gives you a unique opportunity to get involved with our numerous marine conservation projects.
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The Master Scuba Diver qualification is the highest non-professional PADI scuba diving rating. A performance based program, you need to complete the Rescue Diver course, 5 x Speciality Courses and log 50 dives.
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Now we’re getting serious! Thinking about a change of career? As a PADI Divemaster you are a fully qualified PADI Professional, able to guide fun divers, assist Instructors and be a valuable member of any diving team.
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The ultimate goal of all PADI Professionals is to become a fully qualified PADI Instructor. Helping and guiding students of all levels progress through their own diving career is the most rewarding experience you can have.