LEARN TO SCUBA DIVE
Diving courses in Koh Tao
Try Diving
Try Dive Perfect for beginners, this one-day journey gives you a glimpse into Koh Tao’s marine life. Our expert instructors ensure a safe and fun experience, guiding you through the basics of diving while exploring the water. No previous experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm!
Open Water Course
Our extensive training program allows us to certify to 20m instead of the 18m offered by most schools. That coupled with small groups, personalised guidance, and a team fluent in English, Spanish, French & German ensure a seamless learning experience. Join us, and get your passport to dive around the world.
Advanced Course
Dive into the extraordinary with La Bombona Diving's Advanced Explorer 30 course! Perfect for certified open water divers, this experience not only enhances your diving skills but also awards you an international certification to explore depths up to 30 meters.
Master Rescue
Designed for advanced divers, this intensive program hones your skills in rescue techniques, emergency response, and scenario management. Our experienced instructors will guide you through realistic simulations, ensuring you're well-prepared to handle any diving-related challenges.
Dive Master
Transform your passion into a career! Master advanced diving techniques while learning to guide and assist others. Our team of experienced instructors will teach you to lead dives, assist courses, and create memorable underwater experiences for others.
Instructor Course
Jump with La Bombona Diving into a fulfilling career as a diving professional. From mastering advanced dive techniques to acquiring teaching methodologies, our course will help you turn your love for diving into a lifelong journey of sharing the underwater wonders with others.
Your dive boat
Dive in comfort and style aboard our exclusive boat, whisking you away to Koh Tao’s best dive spots. Elevate your diving experience both below and above the surface, making memories that last a lifetime.
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YOUR DIVING SCHOOL IN KOH TAO
Discover our
diving home
Imagine stepping out of our door and our oceanfront patio, a vibrant classroom where you will master dive theory with the soundtrack of waves as a background. As the day winds down, our patio becomes a front-row seat to one of Koh Tao’s amazing sunsets where divers gather to share stories meet other dive buddies or toast to the day’s achievements with their team. Ready to Dive into Sunset Bliss?
Imagine stepping out of our door and our oceanfront patio, a vibrant classroom where you will master dive theory with the soundtrack of waves as a background.
Discover our diving home
Imagine stepping out of our door and our oceanfront patio, a vibrant classroom where you will master dive theory with the soundtrack of waves as a background.
La Bombona
Meet The Team
Rocio Garcia
Co-Owner
Meet our high-heels-to-flip-flops convert business maestro and staff’s nurturing mother! With two decades of experience, her expertise goes beyond the surface. Together with her daughter Olivia, this school is her beloved baby.
Bryan Roseman
Co-Owner
The dynamic duo’s other half and mischief manager at our school. After being an opera sensation and a silent disco pioneer he worked as instructor for 8 years. Now plays a behind-the scenes role, but oh, the tales he could tell!
Kaw Ruangpet
Manager
From bookings to daily operations, she’s is the hero behind the scenes. She ensures your diving experience is seamless. Her favourite part of her job is meeting new people and helping them achieve their dreams.
Ponxi Gil
Dive Master Trainer
Always with a smile on his face, Ponxi left his old life behind to become an instructor in Koh Tao. He’s currently teaching recreational divers, Divemasters and training Instructors hand in hand with John.
Brennan Wright
Instructor
This Canadian instructor swapped frosty winters for the warm, tropical paradise of Koh Tao when he fell in love with scuba. For him, it’s not just about diving; it’s about creating lasting memories and a deep appreciation for the ocean.
Nico Corazza
Instructor
Meet our aquaman from Argentina! After over 10 years in the corporate life he decided to travel the world for years until he found Koh Tao. For him, teaching scuba diving is like opening the door to a whole new fantastic world.
Sophie Buller
Dive Master
Our dive master is all about that feeling of flying when you dive, and loves the challenge of finding small sea life. On a personal mission to spot pipefishes, Sophie loves welcoming people to the wonderful underwater world.
Armand De Lange
Instructor
The life of our South African instructor transformed when he decided to follow his love for the underwater world. He shares that same passion with his students, turning every dive into an adventure full of laughter.
Ernesto Jofre
Instructor
He has taught in Chile, Mexico, Indonesia… but sooner or later he always comes back to Koh Tao. He thinks the best way to teach people the importance of preserving the ocean is helping them getting to know it.
Sara Fernández
Instructor
Our bubbly instructor got a soft spot for funky nudibranchs! She takes on each dive with new energy, ensuring that every diver feels confident, and ready to feel the magic. With a deep love for the ocean, diving is Sara’s meditation.
James Christensen
Instructor
Meet James, straight from the shores of the USA. He’s been in Koh Tao for more than 20 years, guiding eager divers through underwater wonders. This undisputed trivia champion is your go-to guy for movie recommendations!
Jelina Keller
Instructor
Our in-house trained German Instructor started diving for the ability to switch off from reality. She loves showing her students this beautiful and mesmerizing underwater world. Especially when she can show them the little sweet puffer fishies.
Lander Lazarazu
Instructor
Lander’s experience as a teacher provided him with great communication skills and enough patience to rival a saint. Whether you’re a total newbie or just brushing up your skills, Lander ensures every lesson is smooth sailing.
Vaquita
Unofficial Pet
Meet this professional side-sleeper who insists on joining every theory class. This four-legged sensation is addicted to pets and belly rubs. Lazy and lovable, Vaquita steals the hearts of everyone that comes to dive with us.
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Our crew is the the heartbeat of our diving school and our journey made us who we are today.
EXPLORE THAILAND'S DIVE SITES
Koh Tao's marine world
ONE - DAY ADVENTURE
Try dive experience
This introductory activity is designed to be your first experience in the scuba diving world. No certificate needed – just the desire for adventure!
Try dive experience
This introductory activity is designed to be your first experience in the scuba diving world. No certificate needed – just the desire for adventure!
READY?
Let's Dive!
Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been diving for years we’ve got you covered! From night dives to exploring wrecks or learning new skills, our awesome staff will guide you every step of the way.
BEYOND THE SURFACE
Why choose La Bombona Diving?
Small groups, big impact
Dive at your own pace with our expert instructors guiding you every step of the way.
Dive with the pros
Trust a decade of expertise – we've been teaching courses in Koh Tao since 2014!
Dive in your language
Our team speaks fluent English and Spanish, French & German ensuring a seamless experience.
World wide certificate
Our certifications are recognised all over the world, with training at a level higher than the competition.
ANY QUESTIONS?
Get in touch
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Frequently asked questions
For your first dive, all necessary equipment is provided by us. Just come prepared with swimwear and a sense of adventure!.
The duration varies, but our Open Water Course typically takes 3 days. Our instructors work at your pace to ensure you feel confident and ready before certification.
While there are age limitations for certain courses, children as young as 10 can start with the Junior Open Water Diver course. Safety is our priority, and we tailor programs to suit different age groups.
If you discover that the course isn’t aligning with your preferences midway, we’re flexible and can discuss options to ensure your experience suits your needs.
While basic swimming skills are important, you don’t need to be an expert. Our instructors provide buoyancy control and water confidence training to ensure you feel comfortable in the underwater environment.
A medical questionnaire is typically required. If you answer “yes” to any medical history questions, a physician’s approval may be necessary. Safety is paramount, and we ensure all divers are physically fit for the underwater experience.
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