Scuba diving/Koh Tao/Discover Scuba Diving

Try dives in Koh Tao

6 try dives from 5 dive centers in Koh Tao, bookable online. Prices start at US$76.

A try dive, also called Discover Scuba Diving, lets you breathe underwater with an instructor at your side without committing to a full course. You get a short briefing, practise a few basic skills in shallow water and then make a real dive to a maximum of 12 metres.

All diving in Koh TaoOpen Water courses (6)Advanced Open Water courses (6)Fun dives (5)Divemaster courses (3)
Basic Diver
No experience needed
SSIIntro
Deep Blue Divers Koh Tao
5.0
Basic Diver
Koh Tao, Thailand1 day
$...
/ diver
PADI Try Dive Experience (2 dives)
No experience needed
PADIIntro
Ocean Sound Dive + Yoga
5.0
PADI Try Dive Experience (2 dives)
Koh Tao, Thailand5 hours
$...
/ diver
PADI Try Diving Experience (1 dive)
No experience needed
PADIIntro
Ocean Sound Dive + Yoga
5.0
PADI Try Diving Experience (1 dive)
Koh Tao, Thailand5 hours
$...
/ diver
Discover Scuba Diving
No experience needed
PADIIntro
Turtle Divers
5.0
Discover Scuba Diving
Koh Tao, Thailand
$...
/ diver
Intro Dive
No experience needed
Intro
La Bombona Diving
4.9
Intro Dive
Koh Tao, Thailand
$...
/ diver
Try Scuba Diving
No experience needed
SSIIntro
Chalok Reef Divers Koh Tao
5.0
Try Scuba Diving
Koh Tao, Thailand1 day
$...
/ diver

Diving in Koh Tao

Koh Tao, in the Gulf of Thailand, certifies more new divers than almost anywhere else in the world. Shallow, sheltered bays close to shore make it an easy and affordable place to learn.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a try dive cost in Koh Tao?
On Be Underwater, try dives in Koh Tao start at US$76, across 6 options from 5 dive centers. Each listing shows what the price includes.
Do I need a certification for a try dive?
No. A try dive is made for people who have never dived. It is an experience, not a certification, although many dive centers credit it towards the Open Water course.
How long does it take?
Usually half a day, including the briefing, the skills practice and the dive itself.
How do I book on Be Underwater?
Open a listing, choose your date and the number of divers, and book online. The price you see is the dive center's own price, and the dive center confirms your booking.

Keep planning

  • Read our guide to diving in Koh Tao

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