Take Your Perfect Buoyancy Course on Koh Tao
The Perfect Buoyancy Course is one of the most valuable training programs for certified divers looking to refine control, save air, and move more effortlessly underwater. In this one-day buoyancy specialty course, you’ll improve your positioning, master neutral buoyancy, and learn to hover in place without disturbing the environment.
You’ll train in small groups of no more than four divers, with personalised coaching from experienced instructors who will help you fine-tune your trim, breathing, and weight distribution.
Why Improve SCUBA Buoyancy?
With better buoyancy, you conserve air, stay in control, and become part of the underwater environment instead of disturbing it.
Perfect for divers at any experience level, this is your opportunity to take control of your underwater movement and elevate your dive skills.
Whether you’re interested in underwater photography, exploring wrecks, or simply looking to improve your SCUBA buoyancy, this course offers practical, hands-on experience that makes every dive more enjoyable.
5,500 THB
What to Expect from the Perfect Buoyancy Course
The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Course takes just one day to complete and is ideal for any certified diver looking to improve scuba buoyancy through hands-on practice and expert feedback. Your training includes theory, land-based skill preparation, and two open water dives designed to help you fine-tune your weighting, positioning, and trim.
Whether taken as a standalone buoyancy specialty course or combined with other training, it offers long-term benefits for your control, confidence, and air efficiency underwater.
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Part 1: Theory and Preparation
You’ll begin with a short orientation, followed by self-paced study through the SSI app.
Your instructor will guide you in selecting the correct weights for local conditions and help you understand how breathing, trim, and finning affect your position underwater.
Depending on your experience level, you may practice buoyancy drills or attend a short buoyancy clinic on land or in our training pool.
Part 2: Open Water Dives
In the afternoon, you’ll complete two open water dives focused entirely on buoyancy control.
The first dive helps you adjust weights and practice hovering techniques. On the second, you’ll work on neutral buoyancy, efficient trim, and air conservation through proper finning and breathing.
Both dives include interactive buoyancy exercises to reinforce your skills.
After logging your results, you’ll earn your SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification.
Perfect Buoyancy Course Schedule
The Perfect Buoyancy Course is designed to be completed in a single day and includes theory, land-based skill prep, and two open water dives. Below is a sample schedule to give you an idea of how your training day might look.
MORNING
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9:00 AM – Orientation, paperwork, and knowledge review with your instructor.
You’ll go over key buoyancy concepts, breathing control, and weight distribution. An optional pool session may be included based on your experience.
AFTERNOON
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Open Water Dives 1 & 2 – focused on trim, hovering, and breathing efficiency.
You’ll also complete fun buoyancy drills before logging your results and earning your Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification.
This is a flexible buoyancy specialty course, and we’re happy to adjust the timing based on your travel plans, comfort level, or course combinations. Contact us and let us know what works best for you and we’ll do our best to tailor the experience to suit.
Perfect Buoyancy Course Prerequisites
Before enrolling in the Perfect Buoyancy Course, there are a few requirements to ensure your safety and readiness for training. This buoyancy specialty course is open to most certified divers and is ideal for anyone looking to sharpen their control and confidence underwater.
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Minimum Age
To take part in this course, you must be at least 10 years old. Divers aged 10–14 will be certified as Junior Specialty Divers and may have depth and supervision limits depending on their existing qualifications.
Minimum Certification Level
You’ll need to hold an entry-level scuba certification from SSI or another recognised training agency (such as PADI, NAUI, or CMAS). If you’ve recently completed your Open Water Diver course, this is an ideal next step to help improve control and confidence in the water.
Medical Statement
All divers must be medically fit for scuba diving. You can download the official medical questionnaire here. If you answer “Yes” to any of the health questions, you may need to get medical clearance from a doctor before participating.
Recent Dive Experience
To meet insurance requirements, you’ll need to show proof of a dive within the last six months. If it’s been longer, we’ll schedule a short Scuba Review session before your training begins. This ensures you’re refreshed, confident, and fully covered.
PERFECT BUOYANCY SPECIALTY
Price: 5,500 THB
Duration: 1 day
Minimum age: 10yrs
Prerequisites: Certified Diver
Schedule
Morning: Orientation & Theory
Afternoon: 2 Dives
What’s Included in Your Perfect Buoyancy Course
Your Perfect Buoyancy Course includes everything you need for a full day of focused training, from e-learning to equipment, insurance, and personal instruction. We keep group sizes small — with no more than four divers per instructor — so you get the attention and feedback you need to truly refine your control and positioning in the water.
You’ll also receive full access to the SSI buoyancy specialty course materials, and all training dives are conducted from our custom dive boats with refreshments included.
Your course package includes:
- Full SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty Course
- Use of a personal set of scuba equipment, including free dive computer rental
- Access to SSI e-learning (Diamond Access upgrade available)
- Official SSI certification upon completion
- Dive insurance during your training with us (up to 30 days of coverage)
- Multilingual personal instructor
- Crystal Dive T-shirt
- Daily boat trips and refreshments
- Discounted on-site accommodation (optional, during course only)
- 10% discount on additional diver-level courses and equipment purchases
BIG DISCOUNTS ON PRIVATE ROOMS WITH AC & ENSUITE
With all of our courses you can make use of our private AC ensuite rooms with huge discounts.
When you´re learning to dive its important that you get a good night of sleep. During the length of all courses you can check in to our accommodation with big discounts! Have a look at our latest deals and prices here.
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Book Your SSI Perfect Buoyancy Course
Ready to take control of your diving and fine-tune your underwater skills? The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty Course is the most effective way to improve scuba buoyancy, reduce air consumption, and gain the confidence to hover, glide, and position yourself effortlessly in any environment.
฿10,000
This one-day buoyancy specialty course includes two open water dives, expert instruction, and personal feedback to help you correct common habits and reach a new level of control. It’s ideal for any certified diver, whether you’re newly qualified or looking to polish your skills for photography, wrecks, or conservation work.
Perfect Buoyancy
This one-day buoyancy specialty course includes two open water dives, expert instruction, and personal feedback to help you correct common habits and reach a new level of control. It’s ideal for any certified diver, whether you’re newly qualified or looking to polish your skills for photography, wrecks, or conservation work.
FILM YOUR DIVES, KEEP THE MEMORIES
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Our Underwater Videography team, Crystal Images, is available to provide you with personal and lasting memories of your experience and offer unique underwater video and photo services for your course. You can choose from a 10 minute land and underwater based video or 10-15 high resolution photographs.
These options are available for your course and can be booked by clicking the button below and choosing the ‘video & photo’ option, in addition to your course booking.
Please ask us about group bookings and additional options on other courses.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I start my PB Specialty Course every day?
In general, yes. We start our courses any given day. To secure your desired start date, we recommend booking your Perfect Buoyancy Specialty Course online here. This will guarantee your placement in a small group of maximum 4 students per instructor.
Is it possible to change the schedule for the PB Specialty Course?
Our schedules are flexible and we will do everything to adjust it to your travel plans. Please contact us to arrange for a schedule that suits you within the limits of the Perfect Buoyancy Specialty Course performance requirements.
What are the rates for accommodation in my PB Specialty Course?
For your Perfect Buoyancy Specialty Course we offer accommodation in a private AC room (choice of Double or Twin) at a discounted rate for the standard course duration of 1 night. There are also upgrade options available for the adjacent Koh Tao Regal or Beach Club Resort. More information here or just contact us directly.
What are the minimum requirements to start my PB Specialty Course?
The minimum requirements for you to enroll in the Perfect Buoyancy Specialty Course are listed here. If you still have questions about specific requirements or an equivalent certification, please contact us directly.
How many students will be together with me in my PB Specialty Course?
We pride ourselves to teach our Perfect Buoyancy Specialty Course personal in groups of max. 4 students per instructor. If you still prefer a smaller group or a private course please contact us directly. On the other hand, if you travel in a bigger group, please let us know and we will arrange for multiple instructors to teach you together.
Will I see different dive sites during my Open Water Dives in the PB Specialty Course?
We have 2 custom built dive boats and choose the dive sites based on your course requirements, comfort level and weather conditions. Generally, we change dive sites on a daily base, so you will dive at the best spots available for your Perfect Buoyancy Specialty Course. More about our boats here.
Can I take a Go Pro on my dives for the PB Specialty Course?
Currently, under Thai law, neither students nor instructors are allowed to use cameras during any course, except for specific photo/video courses. Our in-house Video & Photo company Crystal Images can take professional photos or a broadcast quality video of you on your two dives on the Perfect Buoyancy Specialty Course. Please contact us or check out your options here.
What other courses can I take if I have some more time after my PB Specialty Course?
We have put together some recommendations for you under this link for dive activities that you may find interesting after or together with your Perfect Buoyancy Specialty Course. If you are interested in other activities, have a look at our shop and check out our multi-course packages as well.
Other Questions?
Please check out our general FAQ-Page which will answer most of your questions about Koh Tao, diving, weather conditions and everything else. Anything that cannot be answered there, please just contact us and we get right back to you!
