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PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience
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PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience

By Koh Chang Divers
Recommended by 98% of travelers
This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher
About
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$154.23
per adult
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation

Ages 10-80, max of 2 per group
Duration: 2 days
Start time: Check availability
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German, English, French, Spanish


  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Soda/Pop
  • Private transportation
What's not included
  • Local Marine Park Fees if visited


Departure details
  • Traveler pickup is offered.
  • Pick up is for all places south between Whitesands Beach and the meeting point. Arrangement can be made from other locations on the island.
  • Bang Bao Plaza, Tambon Koh Chang Tai, Thailand Whenever possible we meet all our guests the day before the activity and will advise.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 156819P1

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Self certifying medical certificate required
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

How much is PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience?
PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience price starts from $158.22. Discover and book PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience on Tripadvisor
What is the PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience cancellation policy?
PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience on Tripadvisor
Which company provides PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience?
PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience is hosted by Koh Chang Divers. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Koh Chang Divers on Tripadvisor. Discover and book PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience on Tripadvisor

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: 156819P1

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About the operator
Koh Chang Divers
158
Ko Chang, Thailand
Joined in July 2017

#1 of 66 Outdoor Activities in Ko Chang
  • P5447NWjohnm
    P5447NWjohnm
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    Amazing Dive Company
    I accomplished my Open water course at the beginning of July, The whole experience as fantastic. Markus was a great instructor, the attention to detail was great covering all aspects of the course content with great detail, this in turn helps the diver get the best out of the course with a great deal of confidence. Dave and Markus are a great team I can’t recommended them highly enough. John Luxembourg
  • rearview_review
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    My first (of many!) diving experience
    I completed my open water certification with David. He was a great instructor, and I felt confident that I was in good hands. I was the only diver doing OWD at the time so I got lots of 1:1 instruction, and I appreciated the small group sizes on the boat. Also, I got to do 6 open water dives (compared to the minimum required 4) over the course of two days. This was really important, because I began feeling more confident and I enjoyed the dives more and more towards the end. The rest of the Koh Chang Divers crew was great too. Bang Bao is a nice little village to stay in while you’re here. Highly recommend diving with this company!
  • K C
    K C
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    Relaxing and fun
    Dive masters and the boat crew are friendly and very knowledgeable of the marine environment and the dive sites in this area. Their dive trips go to sites that do not require to pay the extra marine park fee but these dive sites are just as good with shorter distance. The ship wreck dive is a must for experienced scuba divers. Their dive boat is comfortable and is moored close to the beach in the main resorts area. Very convenient.
  • Nils K
    Nils K
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    Great time diving with Koh Chang Divers
    We had a really great time diving with David. He showed us some great diving spots around Koh Chang. You can tell he loves diving and so did we - we loved diving with Koh Chang Divers - totally recommended! :)
  • NicolaasUtrecht
    NicolaasUtrecht
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    Great experience, very professional
    Great experience, very professional. Small groups, personal attention. Quick response when contacting
  • Inspiration263199
    Inspiration263199
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    Peak Performance Buoyancy and Deep Diver
    Just completed my Peak Performance Buoyancy and Deep Dive courses, learned a lot of tips and trick not on eLearing and certainly help me to progress as a better diver. Thank you David , and now going for my Rescue Diver and Navigation next. See you soon!
  • Scott M
    Scott M
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    Second to none! Best experience!
    Thank you David and Mike for the second to none dive experience. From start to finish the dives and experience dealing with Koh Chang divers has been smooth sailing. David and Mike offer immense experience and knowledge of the dive industry and of the local area and dive sites. It’s always comforting to know that safety is a priority and Koh Chang divers exemplifies safe practices. Their dedication to their customers dive experience is evident from the start, they are welcoming and informative, flexible and, willing to go the extra mile to satisfy their fellow divers. Koh Chang divers is the perfect place for new divers and experienced divers alike. There are various dive sites in the area with something for all skill levels, Koh Chang divers does their very best to make sure you have a safe, relaxed and, fun time.
  • gregjZ13QD
    gregjZ13QD
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    Excellent Dive Company
    Ko Chang Divers is an excellent company that I would recommend to anyone. David is a superb instructor. I have done fun dives and got my advanced certification with KC divers largely because David is such an excellent teacher and diver. Use Ko Chang Divers the next time you dive in Ko Chang!
  • Richard R
    Richard R
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    We had some awesome dives on the HTMS Chang wreck and on some of the shallower surrounding reefs.
    Seeing the health of the local reefs, and the attention to detail and professionalism of the team at Koh Chang Divers.
  • Tyla75
    Tyla75
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    AOW
    Thank you to Mike for his excellent coaching and patience. We absolutely loved doing Advanced Open Water with Koh Chang Divers. They were organised and communicated with us clearly and promptly before the course and when we got to the island. Mike’s no nonsense and optimistic approach meant we had fun learning. He was very much solution oriented and even though the slightly rough seas and strong currents made the jumping in and back on the boat slightly tricky his experience made us feel safe every step of the way. He is great company to spend the day on the boat too. We have learnt lots and feel so much more confident in the water now.
  • 894l_rked
    894l_rked
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    Safe and good
    Simply fantastic. Very experienced and patient people. We felt very safe the whole day. Magnificent diving as well 💪🙏
  • Curt_Phibe
    Curt_Phibe
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    Not much sea life. Poorly run operation.
    Not very impressed with diving in Ko Chang. Better options in Phuket, even better to go to Indonesia, Malaysia or Philippines than bother with this. Poor vis, trip was disorganized and divemaster did not know much.
  • BangkokJane1
    BangkokJane1
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    Highly Professional Experience
    My children 17 and 13 years old had done the PADI Open and Junior Open Water Certifications. My elder one also went on to complete the EANX certificate. They did their 4 days with Mike and the last day with David. Both Mike and David are very professional and informative. Safety always comes first for them. They are very calm and patience, yet fun to learn with. My children really enjoyed their time with them. I highly recommend anyone who wants to do the course to do it with Mike or David! We will be back in October for the Advanced Open Water Certificates for both children. Thank you for making all of this happen 🙂
  • Dorte_Cortes
    Dorte_Cortes
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    New Years day fundive.
    This was the absolutely very best way to end the year. A full day at sea on a private boat with David as dive instructor. HAPPY DAY!
  • timothyjweeks
    timothyjweeks
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    PADI Open Water Course - EXCELLENT!
    A programme tailored to my individual needs. professionals that not only knew what they were talking about but were passionate about diving, the marine environment and their jobs as instructors. I would recommend them for any age and any grade of diving. Koh Chang is also a beautiful location.
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Adam
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Jul 2020 • Solo
I have not been in the water for maybe eight years due to a long term injury and was eager to try diving again.

I went to another local dive company to enquire about diving but the reception was nowhere near as friendly as I encountered with this outfit. I explained my situation and had an extremely good level of service and was reassured to take up my old passion again.

Fast forward a day or two, just done three dives with these lads and I am so grateful for their patience and support, had a very good experience and would recommend them.

I don't think I've ever left a review for a dive school/company but these deserve it, 100%. I've done a lot of diving all over Thailand, this has been the best customer experience so far.

Thanks again and big thanks to Mike for buddying up with me, I will be back.
Written July 10, 2020
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Thanks for your great review. It always gives us great pleasure to get divers back in the water. We know from experience that no matter how well qualified an diver might be, as in your case, getting back into the water after such a long lay off can be daunting. Look forward to diving with you again.
Written July 12, 2020
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Kirsty S
1 contribution
Jul 2020 • Friends
David and Michael were great, really helpful and gave some good advice on options for the next set of courses to take, to continue my dive experience. Nice small dive group, just me, my buddy and Michael our instructor, who explained everything clearly and led us through a nice set of dives. The equipment was all well maintained and they took extra precautions with cleaning, using dettol and UV light. I'd definitely recommend diving with Koh Chang Divers and hope to come back soon!
Written July 23, 2020
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Hi Kirsty. thank you so much for the review and of course we would love to see you both again.
Written August 4, 2020
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Trip802765
1 contribution
Aug 2022
We were in Koh Chang during the off season this summer and decided to try diving for the first time. We had an amazing experience with Koh Chang Divers; David, our instructor, was extremely patient and reassuring. Even though the weather conditions were not ideal on the day of our dive we still had a great time, I really recommend!
Written September 28, 2022
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F4862ZNdavidd
Thanks so much for the review. It was a pleasure introducing you both to scuba diving
Written September 29, 2022
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Alex Jovic
United Kingdom2 contributions
Dec 2019
Excellent place to start your scuba dive adventures and training (Junior & Adult) from basic DSD (Discover Scuba Diving) Open Water/Advanced Open Water upwards to further your PADI certifications as well as completing and taking part in fun dives.

The dive centre also organises and provides day/night trips and adventures to many of the surrounding islands and dive sites including Thailand's largest wreck dive the HTMS Chang.

Mike and Dave are both excellent working professionals in the industry and having worked personally with Dave and Mike before, I can only speak highly of their commitment and knowledgable teachings in all scuba diving related fields of study in the industry.

Great place to fun dive and enjoy this beautiful tropical island for the seasoned diver wanting to further enhance their diving adventures.

Both individuals are spot-on, and will always go the extra mile catering to all your needs, thus ensuring that you will thoroughly enjoy your time diving with them regarding all aspects of the day including collection/pick-ups/drop-offs, teaching & help with studies, food, beverages etc...
Written November 14, 2020
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Thanks for taking the time to write such a great review Alex, it is always a pleasure to see you and hope to see you again soon..........
Written November 23, 2020
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Tatyana
Vladivostok, Russia7 contributions
Feb 2020
Huge thanks to David and his team for passing the AOWD course! I didn 't have the big experience in diving in the past, but I really wanted to refresh my knowledge and take a new course. It was about a year and a half since the last dive. Also my English is not very good. I wrote to Who Chang divers, David offered to meet and discuss everything I worried about. It was very useful, because it is important in diving to feel trust to the instructor. David explained everything with simple phrases and repeated if it was necessary. We planned my dives. The organisation was excellent, good equipment, the mask did not flow, everything was in good condition. But the main thing is that David explained everything to do in as much detail as possible, then gave feedback. The refresh of my knowledge was free. As a result, I have a certificate AOWD and clear recommendations, what to pay attention to and what to practice in the future. Structurally and professionally. In addition, David is an amazing man with an interesting story. When I return to Ko Chang, I will address him.
Written February 8, 2020
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Thank you for your great review Tatyana. It was a pleasure to dive with you and hope to do so again.
Written February 10, 2020
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Mirjana Marinkovic
Palermo, Italy42 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
This was a wonderful experience. We took a full day trip into the national park Ko Yak Lek, where we visited three islands and had a change to scuba dive 3 times. The instructor was great and showed us lovely see life with beautiful coral reefs. The water was clear and we managed to see many different fishes. We had lunch and a snack on the boat and the crew was very friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Charles, who was my husbands diving instructor and who took great care of him. My husband was delighted with his diving experience.
Written July 25, 2023
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F4862ZNdavidd
Thanks for the great review. I will pass your comments on to Charles
Written July 27, 2023
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IanTG
Ban Chang, Thailand169 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
My wife and I spent 3 days over the Songkran holiday diving with Koh Chang Divers. We had a wonderful experience - highly professional, safe, fun and with a genuine caring attitude that is rare in my experience of dive operations. From the stunning, abundant sea life and drama of HTMS Chang to the 'small stuff' in the nooks and crannies of Secret Reef, the diving was terrific. We are fairly experienced with a few hundred dives, but we saw all levels of divers from open water trainees to qualified dive masters receiving 5 star treatment and having fun on their own terms. I am particularly grateful to David for his thoughtful consideration in planning dives around us, rather than following a routine formula. We have dived Koh Chang before with another operator, but it wasn't in the same league. We will be back, and I recommend them in the strongest terms.
Written April 16, 2021
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Our thanks go out to you and your wife for the great review. It was a pleasure diving with you both and we are particularly pleased that the comments come from such experienced divers as yourselves. We very much look forward to diving with you again.
Written April 18, 2021
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Mike
1 contribution
We are lucky that we choose Koh Chang Divers for my Adanced Open Water Diver and for my girlfriends fun dives. The dive spots were beautiful, especially the wreck dive. It was a nice and warm welcome from David and Markus and from the rest of the Team. Our instructor was David and on this point we say thank you to you David for the great time.

If you want to dive at Koh Chang, go to Koh Chang Divers!
Written January 14, 2023
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Thanks Michael. It was a great pleasure having you and Rosy on board. I know you will have some great dives together in the future. David
Written January 22, 2023
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Damien B
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Solo
Such a great experience. Instructor was straight forward, helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. It made my very first dive so simple and great fun. I highly recommend diving with this team. I will definitely be diving again thanks to Kho Chang Divers
Written June 17, 2022
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Great review Damien. Very impressed with your performance under water for the first time.
Written June 18, 2022
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Sahin B
6 contributions
Did my Open Water Dive Course with Michael. A highly knowledgeable trainer. I felt safe and in good hands for doing my certification as an Open Water Diver here. I can only recommend David and Michael as Dive instructors. Thanks again for the lovely experience.
Written December 29, 2021
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Thanks Sahin for the great review
Written January 29, 2022
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PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience provided by Koh Chang Divers

Product Overview: PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience

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Duration

3,420 minutes