Fun diving

Fun diving on Koh Tao

Every diver with a diving certificate from any diving organization is welcome to join us for fun diving on Koh Tao.

We organise fun diving from our own boat in groups of maximum 4 per dive leader; with a maximum dive time of 1 hour or 50 bar or 50 bar of your buddy.

Fun diving with a dive leader is mandatory on Koh Tao.

However, we do expect all divers to stay within the permitted depth of their diving certificate during fun diving.

The price is 800 Thai baht per fun dive and includes the use of diving equipment,

If your health or travel insurance does not cover fun diving in Thailand, click on our insurance conditions below or click on the attractive short time DAN Asia Pacific diving insurance link at the bottom right of this page.


Insurance

Prices funduiken

These are promotional prices: therefore no further discount possible.

Price includes use of diving equipment; dive computer and dive leader


fun diving books

Conditions for participation in fun dives

In order to make fun dives you will need to be able to prove that you are in possession of a diving certificate, from any diving organization.

You must also be insured for diving in Thailand.

In addition to a diving certificate and mastering good diving techniques, we expect you to accept and apply all guidelines of our dive leaders and boat master.

If you have not dived for a while, we recommend our Scuba Review program, so that you can start diving comfortably again.

The Save Koh Tao association guidelines say to start with an afternoon dive first.

This, as we then have more time to get to know each other and for the correct weighting, all important for your safety and the protection of the reefs.

Why fun dive with us

Departure times

We usually have 2 trips per day:
in the morning with a departure at 7:00 and a 2nd trip around 12:00.

Departure of any night dive is at 18:00
Minimum occupancy is 2 divers and depending on weather conditions.

For reef preservation and getting to know each other, we ask everyone who comes to dive with us for the first time to do an afternoon dive first. Then we get to know each other and have more time for proper weighting.

Dive Sites

Diving on Koh Tao is suitable for every diver with or without experience.

The island is surrounded by beautiful, tropical waters, rich in fish life, but sometimes the visibility is a bit less, this due to the shallowness of the Gulf of Thailand.

However, with more than 20 great dive sites it offers something for everyone: from newly certified divers to the most experienced divers.


Dive sites Koh Tao

Whalesharks

Whale sharks cruise freely in the Gulf of Thailand, from north to south, so they are not stationary here on Koh Tao.

Some dive schools guarantee a whale shark, but that is really a sales pitch. Sometimes the whale sharks visit the archipelago, and only come to dive sites further away in open water,

So the chance of encountering whale sharks is small, and only possible for divers, not for snorkelers.

Required information

If you answer ‘yes’ pn the mandatory medical certificate, a visit to the doctor will be necessary first, which costs only 300 Thai baht here on Koh Tao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning to dive is done at a diving school. It is wise to choose a diving school affiliated with a reputable organization such as the IDD, SSI, NOB, NAUI or PADI.

Know that these organizations themselves do not have diving schools, but diving schools themselves choose from one of the many training systems.

Diving is not dangerous, even in Thailand, as long as you are properly trained by a recognized diving school and you continue to follow the basic rules. There are only 3 of them:

  • Always keep breathing
  • Do not take off too fast (10 m / minute)
  • And stay with your buddy

Diving or learning to dive during your vacation is an awesome experience. However, one of the things you have to watch out for here is diver’s disease (also called caisson disease or decompression sickness). This is caused by if you stay underwater too long and/or if you ascend to the surface too quickly after a dive.

Main reason for this diver’s illness is dehydration, poor physical condition, medication use or flying too fast after your last dive. So everything is easily prevented by: eA good training, good preparation, good dive planning, staying healthy and not flying for 24 hours after your last dive.

Diving for kids is a dream, but can become extra fun if you can dive together with your kids or as your whole family.

Impian Divers Tao is happy to help make that dream come true. For families with young children as well as families with teenagers, we think about customized solutions.

How about a diving course tailored exclusively to your family? Learn together, dive together and get your diving license together.

When to Thailand to dive is a common question. Logical when you fly 11,000 km with.

Thailand has a tropical climate and it is about 26 -30 degrees all year round. The best travel time is from December through June. Then there is little rain and lots of sunshine, exactly what you want when you are at the beach!

During the months of July and August there is a bit more wind and normally November is the rainy month here on Koh Tao.

Koh Tao is fine to visit all year round, but sometimes there is a chance of a daily tropical shower. The advantage of this is that everything is in bloom nicely and it is a little less hot!

However, for a diving course, it doesn’t matter. Wet we will get anyway!
There are dive sites all around Koh Tao, so we always find a sheltered spot for the shallow water exercises.

Sometimes visibility is a little less, but this can also occur during the dry season.

This is because the Gulf of Thailand is relatively shallow, and because of the heat, algae grow in abundance . A little wind (often around the turn of the moon) and visibility will be a little less for a while.

Please email us about what the weather is like. We ourselves do not like nice weather talk and we will give you an honest answer. However, as in the Netherlands: nothing remains as unpredictable as the weather.

We check the wind and rain daily on this website

Recreational scuba diving and freediving requires good physical and mental health. There are a few medical conditions which can
be hazardous while diving. Those who have, or are predisposed to, any of these conditions, should be evaluated by a
physician. The Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire provides a basis to determine if you should seek out that evaluation. If you
have any concerns about your diving fitness not represented on this form, consult with your physician before diving. If you are feeling
ill, avoid diving. If you think you may have a contagious disease, protect yourself and others by not participating in dive training and/
or dive activities. References to “diving” on this form encompass both recreational scuba diving and freediving. This form is principally
designed as an initial medical screen for new divers, but is also appropriate for divers taking continuing education. For your safety,
and that of others who may dive with you, answer all questions honestly.

Click here to download the medical questionaire.

All costs clearly listed for you in this list.

All other training certificates are equivalent for the required training levels.
The course requirements and minimum ages are based on the I.D.D. standards & procedures 2022

Please email us for information on SSI or PADI course prices and ages: booking@impian-divers.com

We of course offer the IDD as e-learning, easy as preparation. Actuell the course in Dutch, English and German, is available. If you would like to sign up for an e-learning course, please let us know at booking@impian-divers.com

Upon arrival Koh Tao is just a short walk away! You can find us very easily on the main street of Mae Haad.
Impian Divers can be found 50m after the Seven/11 on the left. You can find a map on our contact page.

Impian Divers focuses mainly on the Dutch and Belgian divers, who want to visit Koh Tao.

However, we are as international as any other diving school here on the island, as we give diving lessons in English, French, German and Thai. In other words, should you travel with non-Dutchman(s), everyone is more than welcome with us.