Green sea turtle gliding near the surface in clear tropical water at Koh Tao
    Koh Tao, Thailand

    PADI IDC Instructor Course
    in Koh Tao

    From your first breath underwater to professional-level training — we've got every step covered.

    PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center

    Next Instructor Exam

    PADI

    PADI Courses

    Start Your Journey

    Basic Courses

    Perfect for beginners — take your first breath underwater or earn your first certification.

    Discover Scuba Diving

    One Day Experience

    ฿2,600THB

    1 day

    • No experience needed
    • ฿2,600 · optional 2nd dive +฿1,000
    • PADI certified instructor
    Most Popular

    Open Water Diver

    ฿12,000THB

    2.5 days

    • Dive to 18m worldwide
    • Lifetime certification
    • 4 open water dives

    Bubble Maker

    ฿3,800THB

    1 day

    • For children, in shallow sea
    • Fun introduction
    • Safe & supervised

    Scuba Review

    ฿2,500THB

    1 day

    • Refresh your skills
    • 2 open-water dives
    • Guided by a PADI instructor

    Advanced Courses

    Push your limits and explore deeper, further, and with more confidence.

    Most Popular

    Advanced Open Water

    ฿11,000THB

    1.5 days

    • Dive to 30m
    • 5 adventure dives
    • Deep & navigation skills

    Rescue Diver

    ฿11,000THB

    3 days

    • Emergency management
    • Rescue techniques
    • Stress & panic handling

    Emergency First Response (EFR)

    ฿5,000THB

    1 day

    • CPR & first aid
    • Internationally certified
    • Life-saving skills

    Professional Level

    Turn your passion into a career with professional-level PADI training.

    Most Popular

    Divemaster

    ฿40,000THB

    16-35 days

    • Lead certified divers
    • Career in diving
    • Free internship

    IDC (Instructor Course)

    Get Price

    Varies

    • Become a PADI Instructor
    • Full instructor training
    • Free internship

    Specialty Courses

    Master specific skills and unlock new diving adventures.

    Peak Performance Buoyancy

    ฿5,000THB

    1 day

    • Master buoyancy control
    • Use less air
    • Glide over reefs effortlessly

    Wreck Diving

    ฿9,000THB

    2 days

    • Explore sunken wrecks
    • Penetration techniques
    • PADI specialty cert

    Deep Diving

    ฿9,000THB

    2 days

    • Dive beyond 18m
    • Gas management
    • Deep dive planning

    Night Dive

    ฿1,300THB

    1 day

    • For certified divers
    • The reef after dark
    • 1 guided night dive

    Underwater Scooter (DPV)

    Get Price

    1 day

    • Ride a DPV underwater
    • Cover more ground
    • Unique experience

    Sidemount Diving

    Get Price

    2–3 days

    • Improved streamlining
    • Independent gas supply
    • Advanced configuration

    Self-Reliant Diver

    ฿13,000THB

    1.5 days

    • 100+ logged dives
    • Backup gear & redundancy
    • Dive independently

    UW Photography & Video

    ฿37,000THB

    5 days

    • 10 dedicated photo dives
    • 1-on-1 instructor
    • PADI UW Photo certification

    Certified Divers

    Fun Diving

    Already certified? Join us for incredible dive sites around Koh Tao — whale sharks, barracudas, and pristine coral gardens await.

    20+ dive sites

    Sail Rock, Chumphon, SW Pinnacle & more

    Flexible schedules

    Morning, afternoon & night dives

    Personal attention

    Experienced guides who know every site

    This week on the boat

    Pick a day, then tap a trip for times, sites, price and booking

    The schedule runs year-round, weather permitting.

    Monday

    Book Monday · Morning Fun Dive

    Dive sites shown are the usual plan for each day. Conditions on the morning can change them - the crew picks the best site on the day.

    Monday

    Morning Fun Dive

    One of the big pinnacles at first light, then a second site - back before lunch

    Meet at the dive center
    05:50
    Back on the pier
    11:00
    Dives
    2
    Level
    Open Water and up - Advanced recommended for the deep pinnacles

    The plan

    • Dive 1Chumphon Pinnacle / Southwest Pinnacle / Shark Island - whichever of the three the morning's conditions favour
    • Dive 2White Rock / Japanese Gardens / Twins / Green Rock / Mango Bay / Shark Island / HTMS Sattakut · wreck / HTMS Suphairin · wreck - chosen on the day

    What's included

    • 2 guided dives with a professional instructor
    • Full diving equipment
    • Full air tank (180-200 bar)
    • Fresh pineapple on the boat
    • Dive insurance
    • Photography add-on available

    *Chumphon runs with a minimum of 4 divers and depends on the weather

    ฿2,000/ person

    Book this trip

    Also every day

    Night Dive

    ฿1,300

    One guided dive after dark, when the reef changes shift

    45 minutes before sunset - 20:15

    • 1 guided night dive with a professional instructor
    • Full diving equipment
    • Dive light
    • Dive insurance

    Snorkelling

    ฿500

    Join the dive boat and take the reef from the surface

    11:00 - 16:00

    • Snorkelling equipment and float
    • Boat trip
    • Snacks and fresh fruit on board

    ✳️ For certified divers · Snorkellers are welcome on the boat

    • “Did my Open Water here with the most amazing instructor - so much learning, with so much love, care and patience. Highly recommend!”

      Sipra K. · 🇳🇵 Nepal · Google · March 2026

    • “Had the best time doing my refresh and advanced course - great experience, great hospitality, funny, friendly and very professional staff!”

      Morganne V. · 🇧🇪 Belgium · Google · February 2026

    • “Had the best time ever learning my PADI Open Water with Kate, she's the best! I felt safe and so much more confident in my diving.”

      Lea C. · 🇫🇷 France · Google · February 2026

    Read the reviews