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If you have never been scuba diving before and would just like to give it a try, the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program is a great way to go. This non-certification course allows you to experience the thrill of scuba diving without a big commitment, in just one afternoon!
To join us for the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program you must be at least 10 years old. No prior scuba diving experience is necessary. Contact Us and book now!
You also need to be in reasonably good health. Please take a look at the PADI Medical Participant Questionnaire to find out if you should be examined by your Doctor before participating in Recreational Scuba Diving.
To begin with, one of our PADI Professionals will introduce you to your scuba equipment and teach you the basics of how to use it. They will then tell you about the safety guidelines and the skills you will need to practice under their supervision.
Once on the dive boat you will practice your scuba skills in the shallow water off one of our beautiful Koh Tao beaches. When you’ve successfully completed your skills it’s time to go diving! Skills you will learn include:
You also have the option of going on a second dive the same afternoon at another of our shallow water dive sites. If you choose not to go for a second dive then you can relax on our boat, enjoy the fresh fruit and tea and coffee on board, or go for a snorkel.
If, like many of our students, you decide to continue your training and join one of our PADI Open Water Diver courses, your Discover Scuba Diving experience will credit towards your Open Water Diver certification!
Surrounded by beautiful coral reefs, there is some amazing marine life to be seen around Koh Tao. You are likely to see angel fish, butterfly fish, sting ray, moray eel and clown fish in our beautiful coral reefs.
All of the pictures you see on our website were taken around Koh Tao. To see some amazing videos of diving around Koh Tao, check out our YouTube Channel.
The Discover Scuba Diving program takes only one afternoon.
Meet at Scuba Shack at 11.30 am to get your equipment and learn the basic theory. We then leave the shop to join the boat at 12.00 pm and return about 5.00 pm.
The Discover Scuba Diving program is 2500 Baht. If you decide to do the additional optional dive that is an extra 1000 Baht.
Ready to give diving a try? Contact Us now to book your dives at Scuba Shack, Koh Tao. Experience the thrill of breathing underwater on a beautiful tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand.
The maximum depth for a Discover Scuba Dive is 12 metres. We start on the beach and gradually get deeper as you gain confidence and get comfortable. You do not have to go to the maximum
depth.
The minimum age to participate in the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program is 10 years old. The perfect experience for children to experience the underwater world.
No. There are no swimming requirements to participate in the Discover Scuba Diving program. If you wanted to become a certified Open Water diver, there are 2 swim tests – a 200 Metre swim and a 10-minute float.
The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program does not give you a certification. It is an experience program that gives you an introduction to scuba diving and the underwater world.
If you enjoy your experience, it can credit towards the PADI Open Water Diver course.
At Scuba Shack we offer the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program for 2500 Baht (one dive). You also have the option to do an additional dive for 1000 Baht.
The average dive time for a Discover Scuba Dive is about 40 minutes. It all depends on your air consumption. The calmer and more relaxed you are, the longer your air will last.
All PADI Scuba diving courses and programs require a minimum health and fitness level. You are required to complete a medical questionnaire before any in-water training. Chronic health conditions, certain medications, and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
To avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical Form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program.
If you (or your physician) have questions about your medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).
The Discover Scuba Diving program takes just one afternoon. We ask you to meet at the dive center at 11.30. We will give you an introduction and head out on the boat at noon, and we will return at about 5 pm.