Koh Tao 2-Dive Day Trip from Koh Samui for certified divers
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Koh Tao 2-Dive Day Trip from Koh Samui for certified divers
By Discovery Dive Centre
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See more marine life than you would on a typical boat trip with a package that includes two scuba diving trips on Koh Tao, renowned throughout Southeast Asia for its underwater wonderlands. Regardless of whether you’re a beginner or advanced diver, you can take part in this experience, which also included all equipment and hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Ages 10-70, max of 17 per group
Duration: 8h
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Highlights
- Increase your chances of spotting rare marine life on a scuba diving tour
- A great choice for divers of any ability
- Access premium dive spots you may otherwise have missed out on
- Lunch, equipment, and round-trip transfers ensure a seamless experience
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Beverages
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Due to the different hotel locations on the island, please advise the dive centre by email the name of your hotel. The dive centre will then reply to you with the appropriate pick up time for the morning of your dive trip. If we do not receive this email then we are not able to pick you up on the morning of the dive trip. Transfers from the north and east of the island are free. Transfers from the south and southwest part of the island we need to charge 500THB each way Pick up transfers. Kindly note that hotel transfers are included in the rates apart from hotels/villas located on the South West side of the island to the North West side of the island, for this area there is an additional transfer fee of 800 thb round trip
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 64351P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
- Please contact us with diver level, when was your last dive, and how many total dives you have done
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 64351P6
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- 1Koh Tao is an excellent choice for beginners and experienced divers alike. There are about 12 different dive sites that we generally visit and which dive sites we do on a particular day will depend on the prevailing weather and dive conditions. Among dive sites available are Chumphon Pinnacle, Mango Bay, Shark Island, Twin Rocks, Japanese Gardens, as well as others. Generally we depart from our pier about 8:50 and return to the pier about 16:00. This tour is available for certified divers, and snorkelers also. All trips are taken our own Discovery Divers speedboats and include all equipment.
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- S6836ZFgeorgeb0 contributionsGreat dive!Visibility at the scheduled site sucked, so they motored on to one further away. The boat ride was rough, but the dive was great. Visually rich, saw some rays and morays, and the biggest nudibranches I’ve ever seen. I highly recommend Dion, my dive master. Highly!Written March 11, 2025
- Pioneer5201840 contributionsLots of fish and coralOur large group of family and friends had a great trip, lots of coral and fish. Guides were great pointing out he different fish. Few other people as also a dive site. Excellent day.Written March 8, 2025
- thepeaberries0 contributionsGreat time.This was my third diving experience and I had a wonderful time. The staff were all friendly. I was lucky to have Mann as my instructor who looked after me and two less experienced divers. I wish that I had been told about the option to hire a water proof camera though and then I would have some photos to add!!Written February 24, 2025
- rachaelhQ1055YE0 contributionsGreat experience and easy refresher courseWe had a really great experience with the Discovery Dive Centre. My husband and I are certified but hadn't dived for 4 years so we booked a refresher, which involved some basic skills as part of the first dive (easy to book online). Our instructor Dion was so great and made me feel really confident and capable. Sail rock had an amazing coral reef and lots of fish. The day we went had a strong current and was pretty wavey on the boat, so be sure to take sea sickness meds if you need them! I would 100% recommend!Written February 23, 2025
- DayTrip642155360050 contributionsAwesome, would do it again and again...Amazing experience, team of friendly and funny professionals. They keep you entertained while they teach you everything and make sure you understand it. Recommended for amateurs and experienced divers. #SealTeamFilipWritten February 17, 2025
- 800zach0 contributionsFirst time scubaWe had a great time and saw a lot of amazing corals. Ben our instructor was great he showed as a lot of marine life and was super helpful.Written February 17, 2025
- Mario7T0 contributionsKoh Tao with Discovery DiveTook a 4-day/8-dive package and visited different sites around Koh Tao. Excellent service provided by this dive centre from pick-up at hotel through transfer to the dive sites and actual diving all the way to back to base and hotel. Super guys; fun to dive with but ensuring safety at all times. They even managed to ensure that whale sharks made an appearance!!! Would recommend.Written February 14, 2025
- Singhkaranjit1940 contributionsAmazing Experience - First Time DiversMe and my wife absolutely loved the dive trip with Discovery team. Phillip made the whole experience absolutely seamless for the both of us. We were both first time divers and now we are excited for diving in different locations. Thanks to the team at Discovery for making our first experience a memorable one.Written February 3, 2025
- AninditaR440 contributionsFantastic. Highly recommend!Highly recommend Discovery divers! I'm a new / nervous diver and took a refresher / Koh Tao trip on day 1 followed by Chumphon Pinnacle on Day 2. The instructors were extremely patient in teaching me the ropes again and were fantastic in their approach. Facilities / boat are nice, food is good and the diving, out of the world. Had the loveliest time and will return for more.Written January 31, 2025
- iambarnardo0 contributionsPADI Advanced Open Water Diver courseI recently completed my PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course with Cyril at Discovery Dive Center in Koh Samui. It was an amazing experience! Cyril is a fantastic instructor, patient, knowledgeable, and always focused on safety. The entire team was professional and welcoming. I felt well-supported throughout the course and left feeling more confident in my diving skills. Armand B.Written January 28, 2025
- 80ellenh0 contributionsGreat Guides, Huge Schools of Fish, Perfect 1/2 day out!This dive trip was super well organised and the crew and guides were great. I signed up online for the dive the night before the trip and the team emailed me to arrange pick-up. The driver showed up at the precise time indicated and the ride to the jetty was smooth despite the dreary weather. The ride to the site was rough but the dives were amazing - huge schools of fish, great guides, totally worth it.Written January 9, 2025
- Jet7569700 contributionsDiving Koh SamuiOur diving experience in Koh Samui unfortunately left a lot to be desired. The whole trip felt rushed, and there was a noticeable tension between the dive masters, which translated into a lack of clear communication. It was uncomfortable to see that the dive team didn’t seem to be on the same page, and as a result, we didn’t feel like we were given proper safety instructions or guidance. This lack of coordination left us uncertain at times, and certainly didn’t inspire confidence, especially when it came to safety protocols. On top of that, the equipment was in poor condition. The masks were moldy, and one of the tanks wasn’t properly secured, which made us feel uneasy while diving. We also had to hold onto a rope during the dive, which resulted in painful rashes on our hands that lasted for a week. While we understand the weather conditions were beyond anyone’s control, it seemed like the dive masters weren’t particularly mindful of the discomfort some guests were feeling. There was little consideration given to the fact that some of us might have been nervous or uneasy due to the weather, and that lack of empathy didn’t help ease our anxiety. To top it off, the refreshments were sparse—just coke on board—and there wasn’t enough food for everyone, which further added to the sense that the trip was poorly organized. It’s disappointing, as we were really looking forward to the experience, but unfortunately, it didn’t meet our expectations. The highlight of the trip, however, was spotting a green turtle despite the poor visibility underwater. It was a special moment, but it wasn’t enough to make up for the overall lack of organization.Written January 8, 2025
- richardwY869BL0 contributionsGreat Dive Experience!I had two amazing dives at Sail Rock, much better than I expected since we had cloudy skies and there was heavy rain the previous day. Multiple very large schools of fish everywhere I looked for both dives. Our dive guide Otillio was great. Very enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. A very good boat with a sun shade covering the whole boat. There were three other groups in the boat but it never felt crowded. And the crew were great helping us get in and out of the water. Definitely recommend Discovery Divers!!Written January 6, 2025
- Lisa B0 contributionsPADI open water course in Koh SamuiMy two daughters and I just completed the PADI open water course in Koh Samui. We booked with discovery divers via email while still in Australia. We then were emailed the link to do the theory component of the course while still at home so we didn’t waste any holiday time. On day 1 we had Zoe lead us in the pool skills. She was patient but also kept us moving at a good pace. On days 2 and 3 we were led by Filip. He was excellent, and filled us with confidence but also made sure we were across all of the safety processes. We were very grateful for his calm manner. Day 2 we visited Koh Tao and day 3 we visited Sail Rock which was stunning. I would highly recommend discovery divers, and particularly Filip and Zoe, especially if you are a beginner.Written December 25, 2024
- 515vallit0 contributionsGreat Beginner ExperienceWe are beginner divers who were well taken care of by discovery team. We were given clear instructions. I told them about my claustrophobia and anxiety disorder ahead of the dive and the team took utmost care of me and my partner. I was given constant support and motivational talk whenever the anxiety kicked in. My partner was given extra attention on breathing technique until he got it right. We chose to photographed and they did a pretty good job. We were provided with a beautiful video that we would cherish forever. Thank you Discovery team!Written December 14, 2024
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CindyRosales
Bangkok, Thailand17 contributions
Apr 2021
We rented a 3 engine boat for our group and we were all convinced that we've made the best choice and decision to book with them. Zoey was awesome and so is Pierre. We went to very good diving and snorkeling spots. We saw a lot of different species of fish, an eagle ray and 2 sharks!!! Zoe guided us in the water and she was very happy to point and name the fishes. It was great for our kids and I. Highly recommended!
Written April 21, 2021
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HI Cindy, Thank you for the review and for coming with us on a private charter. As we have 4 speedboats we are able to provide that private experience for our guests to request it. Also, Zoe and Pierre are great with kids and we are glad the kids enjoyed the day also
Written April 11, 2022
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carolynne s
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
These guys operate like a well oiled machine. Everything was well organised and prepared and staff and crew were amazing! Have done many dive tours over the years but this one was top shelf - staff couldn't have been more helpful or friendly, and had all the gear ready to go and changed tanks and set up new tanks for us for the second dive. Amazing service. Dives were great, although vis not great at first site but the second site definitely made up for it with a plethora of fish and coral to be seen. The second dive blew me away with how many fish we saw! Loved this trip, these guys are 100% professional and the service was next level. Would definitely recommend. Loved our dives
Written June 12, 2023
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Hadeel A
2 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
I had a great experience in the Koh Tao dives. We did two boat dives. There was people from all certification levels from master divers and experienced divers to novices to first time divers. Everyone had a great time and the dives were all safe. We saw an amazing amount of fish, coral, and a ray! Padi certified location. I also got to rent an underwater camera and took a bunch of photos. They have many options for photo opps from a camera rental to a private photographer.
We had a great lunch on the boat and soft drinks and water were provided throughout the trip.
We had a great lunch on the boat and soft drinks and water were provided throughout the trip.
Written January 10, 2025
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Thank you for the nice review. As we have 13 full-time instructors, we are able to break down the dive groups in to small groups by experience levels and provide great dives for all dive levels. We are glad you enjoyed your time with us
Written January 12, 2025
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RicT
England, Yorkshire16 contributions
We booked this trip as it combined diving for my son and I and snorkelling for my wife (non-diver). All the staff were brilliant from the initial booking enquiry through to the actual trip. Our dive instructor was Josh who was brilliant. The trip included lunch which we ate on the boat and was very tasty. I highly recommend this trip!
Written April 9, 2023
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Yohan T
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Unbelievable dive! Incredible staff and finally amazing organization!
1) Koh Tao spot, for the first time is just amazing
2) the Cyril monitor, speaking super good French and English is just perfect, advises, laughs and safety, the other monitors the same (Big Up to the American monitor who found us a blue ring ray)
3) Everything is very well organized, taxi, boat (Warning in the rainy season, of course hangs on) diving, dining
We loved it so much that we will pass the Padi!
1) Koh Tao spot, for the first time is just amazing
2) the Cyril monitor, speaking super good French and English is just perfect, advises, laughs and safety, the other monitors the same (Big Up to the American monitor who found us a blue ring ray)
3) Everything is very well organized, taxi, boat (Warning in the rainy season, of course hangs on) diving, dining
We loved it so much that we will pass the Padi!
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Written December 27, 2024
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Thank you for the nice review
Written January 12, 2025
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Catherine M
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Feb 2023 • Solo
Super day with the Discovery divers team!
Dion took care of everything with great professionalism. He made sure we understood the site. He was friendly and caring. So, the dives were a great experience, and Dion was making sure we could see all there was to see. I prefer the first dive at Chumphon pinnacle; it was less crowded and so beautiful.
The food was delicious, and the whole team was very nice. Plus, the weather was just awesome!
Dion took care of everything with great professionalism. He made sure we understood the site. He was friendly and caring. So, the dives were a great experience, and Dion was making sure we could see all there was to see. I prefer the first dive at Chumphon pinnacle; it was less crowded and so beautiful.
The food was delicious, and the whole team was very nice. Plus, the weather was just awesome!
Written February 20, 2023
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Esther
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May 2024 • Couples
The excursion was great!
As soon as they received us in the office, the instructor who would accompany us (an instructor just for the two of us!), who spoke Spanish, was already waiting for us to explain everything to us in detail.
During the journeys we had water and soft drinks; the food was very good!
We did two dives of 1 hour each, in which Oti accompanied us at all times, very attentive to us.
All the Discovery staff were very kind and attentive to us, as well as very fun!
Totally recommended, to repeat!!
As soon as they received us in the office, the instructor who would accompany us (an instructor just for the two of us!), who spoke Spanish, was already waiting for us to explain everything to us in detail.
During the journeys we had water and soft drinks; the food was very good!
We did two dives of 1 hour each, in which Oti accompanied us at all times, very attentive to us.
All the Discovery staff were very kind and attentive to us, as well as very fun!
Totally recommended, to repeat!!

Written May 5, 2024
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muchas gracias
Written October 28, 2024
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Lucas
Munich, Germany7 contributions
Had a really great time, doing trips to Koh Tao and Chumphon Pinnacle. Knowledgeable and courteous dive guides; equipment was excellent. My dive guide Russ was great. Boat crew and captain super helpful. Lunch is provided on the boat in between dives. Plenty of food and drinks. Guides take plenty of photos on every dive and make them available for free after each dive, which is great, especially for those without underwater cameras. Boat condition excellent. They also provide snorkel guides for those without dive certifications. Highly recommend Discovery Dive Centre for anyone looking to dive while in Koh Samui. Overall excellent experience. Thanks for everything.
Written February 14, 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to post your review Lucas,
It is always rewarding to read such great feedback from customers, I have a huge smile on my face as I reply to your review :)
I will be sure to share your review with Russ and the boat crew.
We hope to see you again in the future.
Team Discovery
Written February 14, 2020
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Martina K
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Solo
I can recommend this diving school 100%.
Very easy to book.
I did a refresh from the Scubadiver at Zoe's. ( To be booked with a day trip as an extra charge). She explained everything to me very professionally and clearly.
We then went to Kho Tao and had two mega dives there.
I felt safe and in good hands at all times.
The boat team also did a great job. Also the pickup from the hotel worked great.
Thanks again to all who made this wonderful experience possible for me.
Danke Zoe
Very easy to book.
I did a refresh from the Scubadiver at Zoe's. ( To be booked with a day trip as an extra charge). She explained everything to me very professionally and clearly.
We then went to Kho Tao and had two mega dives there.
I felt safe and in good hands at all times.
The boat team also did a great job. Also the pickup from the hotel worked great.
Thanks again to all who made this wonderful experience possible for me.
Danke Zoe
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Written July 1, 2024
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Thank you
Written October 28, 2024
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stephgrover89
Caringbah, Australia35 contributions
My partner and I joined the 2 dive trip to Koh Tao, I was diving and my partner snorkelled. We had such a great day! My scuba master was Yuko from Japan, she was great and we 2 really chilled dives together. My partner snorkelled with Stuart, and I think the 2 of them did more talking than snorkelling 😂 Equipment was all in great condition, boat was great and we had a blast. If we ever go back to Koh Samui, for sure we’ll go back to Discovery again. Cheers guys, Steph and Nathan
Written February 24, 2020
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Hi Steph and Nathan,
Thank you very much for writing your review. We are so happy to read that you had a wonderful time diving and snorkeling with us during your time open Samui. I am actually laughing at the thought of Stuart and Nathan talking the whole trip, our staff do like to engage in conversation during the trips :)
We hope to see you both again in the future :)
Written February 25, 2020
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Is this tour good for non-divers? And who are amateur swimmers?
Written June 30, 2019
Very good. I'm not good at swimming at all but the team kept me safe and made sure i was OK at all times.
Written July 21, 2019
Does this price include all dive equipment?
Written December 4, 2018
I have done 2 dives the most recent this past week. I have no certification. I want to do the 2 dive trip, am I eligible?
Thank you.
Written August 30, 2018
Bonjour , la plongée est bien prévue pour 2 personne , y a t il une personne anglophone dans le personnel encadrant et la prise en charge peut elle se faire directement à l hotel ?
Written May 2, 2018
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