A diver swims beside a huge school of fish in deep blue water

Fun diving on Koh Tao

Already certified? Dive from the daily boat, or join the Sail Rock (2S) or 3S trip, dive computer and lunch included. With a Dutch-speaking guide.

For certified divers

Already certified? Just come along

Whether you have just finished your Open Water or have been diving for years, you can join the daily boat or one of the two fixed trips. We make sure every dive matches your experience and certification level. Ask us on WhatsApp which trip suits you.

  • Four dive sites

    On the trips we go to Sail Rock, South-West Pinnacle and Shark Island. When the weather calls for it, we go to Samran Pinnacle instead of Shark Island.

  • Briefings in Dutch or English

    What you will see and how we keep it safe, explained in Dutch. Prefer English? That works too.

  • Not dived for a while?

    If your last dive was more than a year ago, we strongly recommend doing the refresher first.

Single dives and extras

Fun dives from the daily boat

Not after a full day at sea? Dive from the daily boat instead: there are more than 25 dive spots around the island. Full dive equipment, a dive computer, water, tea, coffee and biscuits are included. Prices in Thai baht.

WhatWhat you getPrice
Fun dives2 dives from the daily boat. A single dive is also ฿2,000.฿2,000
Night divePer dive฿1,500
RefresherScuba Review, 2 dives฿2,700
Underwater photosPer person, subject to availability: 1 person ฿2,000, 2 people ฿1,500 each, 3 people ฿1,200 each, 4 or more ฿1,000 eachfrom ฿1,000
Sail Rock (2S trip)2 dives at Sail Rock, with lunch and fruit฿3,300
3S trip3 dives at three dive sites, with lunch and fruit฿4,300

What time the daily boat leaves and which site it visits depends on the day and the weather. Ask us on WhatsApp.

A fixed trip every day

Sail Rock (2S) and the 3S trip

Sail Rock sits out at sea between Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. It is known for big schools of barracuda and for the Chimney, a vertical passage through the rock for experienced divers. The 3S trip combines Sail Rock with two more dive sites in one day.

Sail Rock (2S trip)

฿3,300
  • Tue
  • Thu
  • Fri
  • Sun
Times
11:00 to 18:00
Dives
2 dives at Sail Rock

3S trip

฿4,300
  • Mon
  • Wed
  • Sat
Times
09:00 to 18:00
Dives
3 dives: Sail Rock, South-West Pinnacle, Shark Island or Samran Pinnacle

Included on the 2S and 3S trips

  • Full dive equipment
  • Dive computer
  • Lunch and fruit
  • Water, tea and coffee
  • Biscuits on board

How to sign up

  • Sign up by 17:00 the day before, on WhatsApp.
  • The trip runs with at least two sign-ups.
  • And when the weather allows. Safety comes first, so we sometimes move a trip.

Our page about dive sites around Koh Tao tells you what you can see at each one.

Want to join the 2S or 3S trip? Send us a message with the day and the number of divers.

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Underwater

What you might see on a fun dive

Around Koh Tao you regularly see turtles, rays, moray eels, barracuda and big schools of fish. Whale sharks are sometimes seen around Sail Rock, depending on the season. It is never guaranteed.

A sea turtle swims straight towards the camera in blue water
A diver in the middle of a dense school of yellow fish
A moray eel looks out at the camera from a crack in the reef
A yellow boxfish with black spots among the coral
An instructor and a diver kneel on a sandy bottom, practising a skill in clear water
Refresher (Scuba Review)

Not dived for more than a year?

Then we strongly recommend the refresher before you go fun diving again. You will go back in the water with confidence, Sail Rock included.

What you do

  • A short theory session covering the key safety rules and basics
  • In shallow water you practise the basics: clearing your mask, recovering your regulator, checking your buoyancy
  • Then you make guided dives at your own pace

฿2,700 for the Scuba Review with 2 dives. How long it takes and when you can start? Ask us on WhatsApp.

Book your refresher on WhatsApp
Reviews

What fun divers say

Two divers on their fun dives with us.

Did the PADI Open Water and Advanced at Below Zero Divers with Anouk as instructor, plus a full day of fun diving. Really fun dives and loads of cool things seen underwater. The lessons were really easy to follow, clear instruction and a really friendly vibe every day. On top of that we got beautiful photos! Genuine people who really want to teach you something and are always up for a drink and a chat after diving. Would absolutely recommend it. 10/10!

Translated from Dutch

Luka van der WaalPADI Open Water, Advanced and fun dives

Did the Open Water course at Below Zero in October 2026. By chance I ran into John at their place on Koh Tao. After a nice, relaxed chat I started the course one day later. Divemaster Anouk gave super professional and fun lessons. She and the team make you feel very safe underwater. Iris also takes great photos on the last dive day. A different dive site every day, so you get to experience different environments. This dive school has everything well organised, from the physical location to the equipment (all new). The team is very skilled and fun too! If you're looking for a PADI course or fun dive on Koh Tao in Dutch, choose Below Zero Diving.

Translated from Dutch

ArmandPADI Open Water
Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much is a fun dive?

Fun diving from the daily boat costs ฿2,000 for 2 dives. A single dive is also ฿2,000. The Sail Rock trip (2S) is ฿3,300 and the 3S trip ฿4,300.

What is included on the trips?

Fun dives from the daily boat: full dive equipment, a dive computer, water, tea, coffee and biscuits. The 2S and 3S trips add lunch and fruit.

How and when do I sign up?

On WhatsApp, by 17:00 the day before. That gives us time to plan and keep a place on the boat for you.

Does the trip always go ahead?

The trip runs with at least two sign-ups and when the weather allows. Safety comes first, so we sometimes move a trip.

I have not dived for a long time. Can I still join?

If your last dive was more than a year ago, we strongly recommend the refresher (Scuba Review, 2 dives) first. It costs ฿2,700.

Which certification do I need?

The trips are for certified divers. Not sure whether a dive site suits your experience? Send us a message on WhatsApp.

Can I have photos taken while diving?

Yes, subject to availability. Underwater photos cost ฿2,000 for 1 person, ฿1,500 each for 2 people, ฿1,200 each for 3 people and ฿1,000 each for 4 or more.

How long is the boat ride to Sail Rock?

About two hours from Koh Tao. That is why we make two dives there on the Sail Rock trip, which runs from 11:00 to 18:00.

Coming on the boat?

Tell us which day you want to dive, how many of you there are and when you last dived. You can sign up until 17:00 the day before.

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Open daily from 8:30 to 11:00 and from 13:00 to 18:00