PADI Boat Diver Specialty Course Koh Tao

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Become an Expert and PADI Boat Diver specialist

The Koh Tao PADI Boat Diver specialty course includes:

  • PADI Boat Diver manual
  • 2 Boat Diver training dives
  • PADI Certification card.
  • Rental of all scuba equipment
  • FREE use of Dive Computer
  • Log book.
  • Maximum 4 students per PADI Instructor
  • Black Turtle Dive Customer (and environmental) promise
PADI Boat Diver Specialty Course Koh Tao
PADI Boat Diver Specialty Course Koh Tao

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To enroll on the PADI Boat Diver course you must:

  • Be an Open Water diver
  • Recent diving experience – we recommend completing a scuba review if you have not dived for 12 months
  • 10 years old or older
  • Medically fit to dive

1 Day Koh Tao PADI Boat Diver Specialty course

The course consists of two sections:

  • Knowledge Development – Instructor led knowledge development session and complete the knowledge review
  • Open Water training – 2 training dives

At Black Turtle Dive we take our customer promise very seriously. All courses are conducted with a maximum of 4 students per PADI Instructor.

Our Instructors are highly trained and will ensure you receive lots of attention and most importantly, progress at your own pace in a relaxed environment.

During your training we will slowly build your confidence and ability as you develop the skills necessary to become a PADI Boat diver specialist.

PADI Boat Diving Specialty Course Koh Tao
PADI Boat Diving Specialty Course Koh Tao

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Koh Tao Boat Diver Course Schedule

The PADI Boat Diver course schedule at Black Turtle Dive is flexible and we can work around your own personal needs and timeframe.

Please ask if you have any special requests you have either via email or on one of the messenger apps on this page. 

PADI Boat Diver Specialty course: 5,000 baht

Have you already completed the Boat Diver Adventure dive?

If you have completed the Boat Diver Adventure dive, our 1 dive Boat diver specialty course is priced at 3,500 baht

Course Schedule:

Day 1:

09.00 – 11.30: Orientation & Knowledge Development
12.30 – 17.00: Boat diver specialty training dives 1 & 2  

You are now a certified PADI Boat diver specialist.

Koh Tao PADI Boat Diver Specialty Course
Koh Tao PADI Boat Diver Specialty Course

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PADI Boat Diver Specialty Course Information

Orientation & Knowledge Development

We start the PADI Boat diver specialty course at 09.00 with an Orientation that includes completion of paperwork and the PADI Medical statement.

The Boat Diver specialty course consists of 2 training dives that you will take in the beautiful clear sea around Koh Tao.

There is an Instructor led knowledge development and a 10-question open book knowledge review session to complete that your instructor will review.

The Instructor led knowledge development is conducted during the morning of day 1. Some of the subjects you will cover include:

  • Standard boat terminology
  • The location and purpose of trip line, gear line, tag line, and current line
  • Navigational rules of the road
  • Navigational charts and why they are important
  • Correct use of a marine radio
  • Considerations when selecting a mooring or an anchorage for diving
PADI Boat Diver Specialty course Koh Tao
PADI Boat Diver Specialty course Koh Tao

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Koh Tao Boat Diver Specialty Course Training Dives

There are 2 Boat Diver training dives to complete to become a Boat Diver specialist.

Boat Diver training dive #1

During this dive your Instructor will ask you to identify areas of the boat using specific terminology such as bow, stern, port, starboard.

You will also be expected to locate important emergency & safety equipment on board the boat, such as first aid equipment.

Your Instructor will ask you to perform an entry specific to the boat you will be diving off, before the dive and after the dive you will be required to exit the water using a typical exit to the boat you will be diving off.

You will plan your dive, using your dive computer, adhering to safe diving practices and perform a safety stop at 5 metres for 3 minutes at the end of the dive

Boat Diver training dive #2

On your second Boat dive your Instructor will ask you to put together a dive plan that takes into account the type of boat you will be diving off.

You will also need to assess the diving and marine environment you will dive in and demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge you learn during this course on future boat dives.

Congratulations. You are now a PADI Boat Diver specialist.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn during the Boat Diver Specialty course Koh Tao?

During the course, you will learn about the benefits of diving from a dive boat.

You will practice specific entry techniques that are used when diving from a boat.

You will learn about boat terminology and specific equipment that you would typically find on a dive boat.

How long does the Boat Diver Specialty course take on Koh Tao?

The Boat Diver Specialty course takes 1 day to complete on Koh Tao.

You will meet your instructor in the morning to go through the theory portion of the course. In the afternoon you go out on the dive boat to put what you have learned into practice.

You will typically visit 2 different dive locations around the island.

What is the cost of the Boat Diver Specialty course on Koh Tao?

The cost of the PADI Boat Diver Specialty is THB 5,000. Included in this price are all course materials, equipment rental (including dive computer), instructor fees, boat trips and insurance.

Food and accommodation are not included. However, you can contact us to find out about accommodation options. We have rooms available at discounted rates when taking a diving course with us.

Ex-students will enjoy a 10% discount on the course price.

How many dives on the Boat Diver Specialty course on Koh Tao?

The PADI Boat Diver Specialty course consists of 2 Open Water dives.

If you have completed the Boat Diving Adventure dive as part of the PADI Advanced Open Water course, then this dive credits towards the Specialty certification and you only need to do 1 more dive to become a certified Boat Specialty Diver.

In that case the course price is THB 3,500 instead of THB 5,000.

Is there a certification for the Boat Diver Specialty course Koh Tao?

When completing the course, you will gain the Boat Specialty Diver certification.

This certification counts towards the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating, the highest certification and black belt in recreational diving.

You have to be a certified (Junior) Open Water diver and 10 years old to enroll in the specialty course.