Koh Tao Diving Information
Scuba Diving Courses on Koh Tao Thailand
Discover Scuba Diving
[ 2 Comments ] Posted on 03.23.09 under
Discover Scuba Diving on Koh Tao, Thailand
Is your time limited or are you a little unsure of your ability to learn to dive, but nevertheless want to make your first bubbles and enjoy the underwater world? As long as you are in good health and at least 10 years old, it’s time for you to discover SCUBA diving!!
You will learn the basic rules, concepts and exercises before venturing to deeper water. The basic program is limited to 6 meters maximum depth but a further optional dive allows the more enthusiastic to descend to 12 meters!
The PADI Discover SCUBA Diving is an introduction to SCUBA diving with a more relaxed approach.
Accompanied by a PADI professional, you will learn the basic safety concepts, put on the equipment and take an underwater tour in a confined water environment. The PADI Discover SCUBA Diving program can be conducted in a pool, in a natural confined environment or …… but above all where an adequate and positive introduction to diving is possible. You may decide to continue and to get signed up to the SCUBA Diver course or PADI Open Water Diver. When certain conditions are met, you can use your Discover SCUBA Diving experience as credit towards either of these.
PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course:
Minimum age: 10 years
Maximum depth of basic DSD program: 6 meters
Place: Pool or confined water environment (shallow bay)
Maximum depth of optional dive: 12 meters
Place: Open water environment (sea)
Price: Click here
If you have any further questions, please contact me here
PADI Bubblemaker
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Scuba Diving for Children on Koh Tao
“My youngest is 8 years old, can he already learn to dive?” No problem! The PADI “Bubblemaker Program” is designed for children like yours. It’s an excellent way to introduce children to diving. Whilst making their first bubbles underwater, you can benefit from a half day of rest! The Bubblemaker course can be conducted in the pool as well as in the sea in shallow waters.
The Bubblemaker program presents scuba diving as an activity that allows children to experience the underwater world. Under close supervision, the participants, equipped with all of the gear, can swim around shallow water in a protected environment-they are there to do one thing- have fun!! At the end of the program your child will be given a certification card and certificate of recognition, that they can keep as a souvenir of their underwater experience.
Learn to Dive – PADI Bubble Maker Course for Children
Minimum age: 8 years
Maximum depth: 2 meters
Location: Pool or confined water environment (shallow bay)
Price: Click here
If you have any questions, please contact me here.
Learn to Dive
[ No Comments ] Posted on 03.23.09 under
SCUBA Course for Children – PADI Bubblemaker
The Bubblemaker program is a perfect introduction to SCUBA diving for children. Whilst using equipment suitable for their size, your child can discover the pleasures of breathing underwater under the direct supervision of a scuba instructor. Read more …
Diving for Children – PADI Seal Team Program
Once introduced to SCUBA, your child has the opportunity to continue their learning with the PADI Seal Team course. Structured the same way as the adult course, your child will continue to discover SCUBA diving, always under the direct supervision of an instructor. By partaking in the programs short theory and practical sessions your child will develop their diving ability, ease in the water and their own self confidence. Read More …
Discover SCUBA Diving in Paradise – PADI DSD
A true introduction to SCUBA diving, the Discover SCUBA Diving program is an ideal way to discover the underwater world in minimal time but with maximum safety and pleasure. With adapted teaching methods and direct instructor supervision, you can take the first steps to SCUBA by getting a certification in only half a day. Read more …
Scuba Dive on Koh Tao – PADI SCUBA Diver
Elementary level diving certification, the PADI Scuba Diver program is between the Discover Scuba Diving and the certification that allows you to dive without a professional (Open Water Diver). PADI Scuba Diver is aimed at those who want to become divers but prefer to dive under direct professional supervision. The Scuba Diver course is made up of sections of the Open Water Diver course. Read more …
Open Water Diving Course on Koh Tao
To become an independent diver (dive without a PADI professional)it is no longer necessary partake in a discover scuba diving experience first, or spending your weekend in a pool and then rush to attend a real open water experience. Based on a very flexible schedule and useful training aids the course caters for different learning styles, you will learn fundamental diving knowledge to prepare you for diving with a buddy without professional supervision. Read more …
The Resort – Accommodation
[ 1 Comment ] Posted on 11.14.08 under Accommodation
Accommodation – Where to Stay on Koh Tao
In order to make your stay on Koh Tao a pleasant one and to guarantee the most comfort, I offer quality accommodation within ‘Asia Resort’; with pool, restaurant and bar, located in the Sairee area and only a few minutes away from Sairee Beach.
Set back from the main beach, you can benefit from the relaxed atmosphere of the resort. Lay back by the pool and enjoy a cocktail whilst watching the scuba divers participating in their scuba diving courses.
I can help you to organize your activities: wake boarding, kayaking, rock climbing, cycling etc as well as scuba, of course! And if these don’t appeal as holiday activities, then you can get a Thai massage instead.
Available accommodation is as follows: Standard (fan, satellite TV); Comfort (new rooms with fan and satellite TV); Standard AC (AC, satellite TV) and Superior (new rooms, Air conditioning, Satellite TV, Refrigerator and hot water). All rooms are clean, comfortable and affordable.
There’s no obligation to stay at this resort just because you are scuba diving with me. You can freely choose your own accommodation anywhere on the island. Koh Tao has a great variety of accommodation; from basic bungalows to high end apartments and villas. Wherever you choose your accommodation we can arrange a free taxi service for all of your scuba activities. Let me help you get the most out of your holiday – please do not hesitate to contact me, so that I can send you all necessary information.
Click here for the Accommodation Price List
ACCOMMODATION PRICES
[ No Comments ] Posted on 11.13.08 under
Accommodation on Koh Tao – Price List
Prices starting 15th of August 2009
STANDARD:
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With Scuba Diving Courses (OW, AOW, Rescue and Specialty only):
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400 Baht
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8 000 Baht
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600 Baht
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9 000 Baht
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COMFORT:
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With Scuba Diving Courses (OW, AOW, Rescue and Specialty only):
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600 Baht
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12 000 Baht
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800 Baht
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15 000 Baht
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SUPERIOR:
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1 000 Baht
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15 000 Baht
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1 500 Baht
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20 000 Baht
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Special Offer for Fun Diving on Koh Tao!
* All Fun Divers will get 20% discount per day on accommodation when diving at least once a day.
Contact
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KOH TAO AT NIGHT
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What you can do on Koh Tao at night…
After an exciting and emotional day filled with the joys of diving or exploration of the island, you’re ready to do something else! After sunset, Koh Tao is no longer a sleepy tropical island, but transforms to offer you a great night out! Looking for a party? Then a party you will find! Koh Tao knows how to throw a party! Bars along the beach offering drinks, fire jugglers, various restaurants, and barbecues on the beach… Looking for music? Want to dance in the open air on the beach? No problem! You can do all of these and are guaranteed to have an unforgettable night!
Come and dance on the beach and meet other travelers, fishermen, locals and other divers and share the unique atmosphere that Koh Tao has to offer! Looking for something a bit quieter? Why not enjoy a glass or two whilst relaxing on a cushion or quietly watch a film in one of the many restaurants?
Koh Tao has recently become world wide prized, as destination for international cuisine, and offers culinary delights to suit any taste or budget. The best steaks, burgers and grilled fresh fish are offered at the many restaurants situated right along the beach.
Looking for something different to eat? Why not try burritos, tapas, pizza, Indian curry and other French dishes? And don’t leave without having tasted the Thai dishes in a restaurant perched on the side of a hill, offering you a marvelous view of the sea and sunset!
Whatever your pace or desires, Koh Tao will appeal to any taste!
ABOUT KOH TAO
[ No Comments ] Posted on 11.10.08 under Koh Tao
Introduction
Koh Tao, a little island that attracts many sea turtles to its clear waters, acquired its name, ‘Tao’ meaning turtle. With a land area of only 21 sq km and situated around 70 km from the coast between Suratthani and Chumphon, Ko Tao is a tiny spot in the ocean, a little tropical paradise, that offers beginner divers and certified divers, more than 20 dive sites, among the best in the archipelago.
History
Since 1933, the island served as a prison of political prisoners, and in 1947 the Prime Minister at the time, Khun A-Paiwong, pleaded for royal pardon of all of the prisoners; pardon granted, the island was deserted. But the same year, Khun Ueam of the neighboring island, Koh Pha-Ngan and his brother, in testing their fishing boat rediscovered ‘turtle island’, after a very long boat journey for this period, they decided to bring their families to live there. They cultivated fruits and vegetables that were used for their own cooking, and the first generation of inhabitants was born!
Koh Nang Yuan
A small island, just a few meters from Ko Tao, Koh Nang Yuan is connected by two sand bars to two other small islands. It is surrounded by sought after dive sites and offer the possibility to rent bungalows on the island. You can also hire a ‘long tail’ (typical Thai style fishing boat) for around 100 baht for 1 to 2 people. On top of that there is an ‘entry fee’ to pay on the island, 100 Baht per adult and 50 Baht per child.
How to get here
Koh Tao can be easily reached in 1 ½ hours on high-speed catamaran from Chumphon and 2 hours from Koh Samui, with a half hour stop in Koh Pha-Ngan, by normal boat. However, the fastest journeys can be made by speed boat, taking around 1 hour.
Getting about on Koh Tao
There are four possible options available to explore Koh Tao. Rent a Motorbike or a mountain bike (for the more energetic…), take local taxis (motorbike taxis or pick up cars) use the traditional taxi-boats that stop at various beaches around the island, or just have a pleasant walk along the beach, or up in the tropical mountains of Koh Tao, where you can enjoy the most incredible view over the Gulf of Thailand. Click here for a Map of Koh Tao.
KOH TAO – DAY TIME
[ No Comments ] Posted on 11.09.08 under Koh Tao
What else you can do on Koh Tao, besides scuba diving
Koh Tao is undoubtedly the Diving Mecca of South East Asia. But this paradise island offers enough activities to keep non-divers busy throughout their stay.
The advantage of exploring Koh Tao in the daytime is that almost the whole island is off diving during the day, allowing you to explore the island in peace! Start by taking advantage of the magnificent views, a venture to the hilltops will allow you to see the entire length of Koh Phangan, descent to the deserted beaches and take advantage of refreshments offered by many beach side bars and restaurants; cover the island on foot, on bicycle, scooter, motorbike, or, if you want to escape all civilisation, by quad.
Do you want to develop your body and spirit? Switch off with a session of Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, Reiki, Chi Gong, massage or reflexology and relax.
Feeling energetic? Why not go Rock Climbing and take in the magnificent views or go out and discover the thrill of jet ski or wake boarding? Rent a sea kayak and take off on a tour of the island, complete with romantic picnic? Or rent a long tail boat and discover the fishing spots and try out the joy of free diving?
Had enough of water? Are you feeling out of shape and want to lose those few extra pounds before returning home? Why not come and stay fit at the gym or even try some Thai Boxing. If you want to test yourself, why not slip on those boxing gloves and have a go at Muay Thai with some of the best Thai Boxing instructors in the south of Thailand?
If you think that all of these activities will leave you feeling weak or if you want to purely and simply relax, then take advantage of the pleasures of the spas and essential oil massages. Traditional Thai massage is an ideal way to feel your body buzzing with energy without exerting yourself at all!
And if you would rather stay in the shade and have a good laugh with your friends and family, Koh Tao offers now a beautiful Mini golf (Crazy Golf) course and a Bowling Alley too!
Turtle Island is not anymore just a destination for young people and scuba divers! So let your mind wander in your hammock, come and discover the under water world or simply daydream in a garden brimming with palm trees and coconut tress, and these are just some of the unique pleasures that Koh Tao has to offer!
About
[ No Comments ] Posted on 04.25.08 under
Guy Corsellis
PADI Course Director, EFR/CFC Instructor Trainer and Oxygen Provider Instructor Trainer
Hi, my name is Guy Corsellis and I am originally from Ostende, Belgium, I speak French, Dutch, German and English fluently (as a native), as well as the Thai, since I live in Thailand for 19 years now. Following my training, you can be sure to benefit from an education in your own language and not through translations (as it is the case in the most of the other PADI IDC centers of Koh Tao, who teach in most cases in English).
At the age of 22 years, envious to discover the world and being very fond of of new skylines, I emigrated to Thailand, where I discovered the world of depths, and the pleasure « of blowing bubbles ». Soon I became passionate about the underwater world fascinated by scuba diving. I wanted to transmit this passion to other people and therefore became diving instructor on Koh Tao and Koh Samui in 1998.
I participated in the very first PADI IDC ever accomplished on Koh Tao in 1998!!! I then elected Koh Tao to be ‘my rock’ and my permanent domicile. Today I live on this island for almost 19 years,
My experience later allowed me to develop my career and finally reach the prestigious status of Platinum PADI Course Director. During all these years, with more than 3000 dives in my logbook, I certified numerous divers, from Open Water Diver to Staff Instructeur, including hundreds of Divemasters and Diving Instructors.
Today I have more than 1000 recorded professional diving certifications and work as Manager of the dive centre Asia Divers, a PADI 5 stars Instructor Developement Center. My personal commitment for every student assures you to get through your IDC / IE exams successfully. Our rate of success in IDC / IE exams since 1998 is almost 100 %. The same applies for the dive trainings starting in Divemaster, MSDT and Staff Instructeur level.
All my trainings take place in a very professional frame. While knowing how to “loosen” from time to time, you will feel a studious atmosphere, as well as a feeling of individual, serious and efficient accompaniment in my classes.
I will always be there to help you if you need it, even later in the evening. Endowed with a sense of well pronounced humour, I am going to make you appreciate your training within the Asia Divers ambience and we’ll have some serious parties too!!
I will be all the way with you until the evening of the instructor’s certification party, the famous ” IE party “, where I will bring my hidden “Flemish party-goer” side to light, to accompany you to the end of the night and to reward you for all your efforts … and I sure will be there for you during the unavoidable “snorkeltest” parties for new qualified Divemasters, to celebrate your entrance to the professional world of PADI in the correct way!!!
By choosing to join us in our dive center at Asia Divers in Koh Tao, you will be guaranteed to follow a quality dive training, and be welcomed in a upper quality resort with high standards which will provide you a room with all comfort.
Since 1998, I am conducting PADI IDcs and teach diving instructors every month, you can consult the IDC schedules by clicking this link.
Be it about fun diving or a discover scuba course, or be it professional diving; I will be able to answer all your questions about this great sport, so do not waste any more time and contact me now!!!
by email: guy -at- asia-divers.com by skype: guy.corsellis or by telephone: +66 (0)81 0844 014
Thank-you and see you soon on Koh Tao!
Guy Corsellis
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