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PADI Open Water Course

Learn to scuba dive on Koh Tao and become a PADI Open Water diver gaining a license to dive anywhere in the world to a depth of 18 metres. During your training we will slowly build your confidence and ability as you develop the skills necessary to become a certified PADI Open Water diver

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Advanced Marine Conservation Courses: Protecting the Marine Life around Koh Tao
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Marine Conservation Divemaster Program

Our Marine Conservation Divemaster Program is a comprehensive 6-week course that combines PADI Divemaster training with intensive and varied marine conservation education

Divemaster Internship

Our Koh Tao PADI Divemaster Internship programs are designed by our pro level team with 50 years combined industry expertise and are perfect to pursue your dream of leading fun divers around the world

Dive Instructor Internship

Our Koh Tao PADI Diving Instructor Internship is a comprehensive training program for customers who want a career or lifestyle change and can be adapted to suit your current level of training and personal

MARINE CONSERVATION INTERNSHIPS

Citizen Science Program

Our Citizen Science Marine Conservation program on Koh Tao, Thailand is a 3 day experience designed to give you a hands on introduction to the world of marine conservation

Core Conservationist

Core Conservationist - Marine Conservation Program on Koh Tao, Thailand is a 7 day intensive introduction to coral reefs for candidates who want a scientific based program

Conservation Specialist

Discover the world of marine conservation with our Conservation Specialist program, a 2-week course designed to broaden your understanding of marine ecosystems, and provide you wit

Reef Specialist Program

Take your marine conservation knowledge further with our Reef Specialist program, a 2-week advanced course designed to build upon the skills and knowledge gained in the Conservatio

Master Conservationist

Master Conservationist Program on Koh Tao, Thailand is a 14 day marine conservation program that gives scuba divers the foundational knowledge to understand our fragile marine ecos

Scientific Diver Program

Our Scientific Diver Marine Conservation Program on Koh Tao, Thailand is our Advanced level marine conservation internship after successfully completing the Master Conservationist
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MARINE ENVIRONMENT & COURSES

Ecological Monitoring Program

Our EMP Marine Conservation course typically covers topics such as marine ecology, coral reef conservation, and methods for monitoring and assessing marine ecosystems

Coral Taxonomy & Identification

Our Koh Tao Coral Taxonomy & Identification course is an essential marine conservation course for divers who want to learn more about Coral Reefs and for aspiring scientists who need practical field experience

Coral Restoration Course in Thailand

Coral restoration course in Koh Tao, Thailand - to learn about coral restoration, consider taking one of our scientific based Marine Conservation Internships

Sea Turtle Ecology & Monitoring Course

Sea Turtle Ecology Course on Koh Tao, Thailand teaches you about the ecology, evolutionary history, and threats to sea turtle populations around the world

Coral Diseases and Compromised Health Course

Coral Diseases & Compromised Health Monitoring course in Koh Tao, Thailand, helps you learn to identify various coral diseases of the region and become proficient conducting coral health reef surveys

Marine Conservation Courses

Be a part of the solution and choose from our Marine Conservation courses to increase your knowledge and become a true Ocean advocate. Koh Tao is one of the most visited holiday destinations in the world, popular with scuba divers and snorkelers alike with a range of initiatives in place to protect the marine environment

Sea Turtle Awareness Specialty

Six of the seven species of Sea Turtles are threatened or endangered so learn to become aware of the plight of the Sea turtles in our oceans, become a Marine Protector and help spread the word

Seahorse Ecology & Monitoring

Our Conservation Diver Seahorse Ecology & Monitoring Course in Thailand introduces students to one of the most interesting, popular and endangered marine fish - Seahorses

Coral Watch Specialty

The CoralWatch Coral health chart distinctive specialty course is a collaboration between CoralWatch and the Project AWARE Foundation who are both non-profit organizations, helping to protect coral reefs

Whaleshark Awareness Specialty

Our Koh Tao Whaleshark Awareness Distinctive Specialty course will help you to be more aware of the plight of our Whalesharks, how to interact with them and become a Marine Protector

LAND CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES

Beach Clean Ups

Koh Tao has many dive centres and active community led projects that regularly organise bleach clean ups to remove debris including single use plastics, washed up netting and other waste packaging

Cigarette Butt Challenge

Cigarette butts have a huge impact on the land, our ocean and the marine life leaching toxic chemicals into the environment and Koh Tao community based organisations organise cigarette butt beach cleans

POPULAR DIVER LEVEL SPECIALTY COURSES

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HOW TO GET TO KOH TAO

Koh Tao

Koh Tao is known as one of the most beautiful islands in the world with a sub tropical climate, all year round scuba diving and snorkeling, a warm sea and is surrounded by over 8 kilometres of pristine coral reef. Koh Tao offers visitors a range of land and marine based activities for all the family with amazing beaches, bays and viewpoints all around the coastline

How to Get to Koh Tao

Koh Tao is approximately 70kms from the mainland and reached by high speed ferry in 90 minutes with a daily timetable served from Koh Samui, Chumphon or Surat Thani by day and night. Travel from Bangkok to Koh Tao is modern, inexpensive and easy with connecting buses, trains and daily flights to any of the main boat departure points

Accommodation

We provide excellent accommodation on Koh Tao to our scuba diving customers including garden view bungalows or AC superior beachside rooms with a taxi service and safe swimming area. We also partner with other quality local accommodation venues including hostels, hotels and beachside resorts, all within a few minutes walk from the pier and local shops

Activities Things to do

Koh Tao is the perfect holiday destination with lots of things to do including fun and adventure activities or you can simply lounge by a pool or a beach with a refreshing tropical drink lazing the day away. You can choose from Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Swimming, Hiking, Paddleboarding, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Yoga or visit the local Leisure park and much more

Weather

Koh Tao has a sub tropical climate and its proximity to the equator means the same amount of daylight all year, with scuba diving every day in a warm tropical sea, amazing sunsets, lush green jungle, stunning beaches and spectacular viewpoints. You can best describe the weather on Koh Tao by South West & North East monsoons or four seasons - cool and dry, hot and dry, hot and wet or monsoon

Visas

A Visa is essential to enter Thailand and the situation has changed, however, there are visa options available for both short and longer term trips that are especially suited to a Scuba Diving Internship on Koh Tao with us. Please contact us for the latest entry requirements

Medical Services

Koh Tao has its own hospital and a choice of private medical services offering services to the local community and visitors to the island. If you are travelling on a short itinerary, you can access the Koh Tao hospital doctor and collect prescriptive medications in the event of an emergency. Private clinics around the island also offer extensive treatments that can be covered by travel health insurance

Banks

Koh Tao has two Thailand banks with branches located in Mae Haad offering money exchange, debit and credit card services and international transactions. The island offers modern facilities, shops with ATM machines and alternative money exchange services are situated around the main villages of Chalok Baan Kao, Mae Haad and Sairee Village

PLACES TO VISIT

Food & Drink

Our scuba diving customers can enjoy an excellent choice of food and drink at Breeze Koh Tao beachside restaurant with an Ocean view or in our adjoining dedicated Thai restaurant Pranees Kitchen. The island offers visitors a huge choice of authentic Thai cuisine or you can choose from international menus with venues situated on beaches or mountainside viewpoints

Beaches

Koh Tao has amazing beaches located all around the coastline situated in wide expansive bays or the more secluded parts of the island and all of them are accessible from land or by longtail boat. If you prefer beaches that are busy with lots of activities or white sandy beaches that provide peace and tranquility, Koh Tao will not disappoint you

Viewpoints

All of the Koh Tao Viewpoints are easily accessible by hiking on foot or by scooter and provide you with a great place to relax, enjoy the view and buy refreshments. Koh Tao has viewpoints that face in all directions, so if you are an early riser you can witness an amazing sunrise looking out east or if you prefer a late start, there are many viewpoints facing west to enjoy a stunning sunset

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