La Bombona Diving Koh Tao
12 Years On Koh Tao, 100+ Years of Combined Experience, Over 20000 Certs Issued
Koh Tao’s Premier Dive School
LEARN TO SCUBA DIVE
Our Diving Courses in Koh Tao
Join our Koh Tao scuba diving courses and discover the amazing underwater world. Whether it’s your first dive, a full certification, or a fun one-day try dive, we have a course for you.
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!
2,500 ฿
1 Day
1+1 Dive @1000฿
12 mtr
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.
11,000 ฿
4 Day
4 Dives
20 mtr
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.
10,000 ฿
4 Day dives
1 Night Dive
30 mtr
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.
14,000 ฿
4 Days
4 Dives
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.
40,000 ฿
2 Months
Unlimited
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.
102,000 ฿
My Plan
4 pool slots
4 boat
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!
2,500 ฿
1 Day
1 Dives
12 mtr
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.
11,000 ฿
4 Day
4 Dives
20 mtr
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.
10,000 ฿
4 Day
1 Night Dive
30 mtr
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.
14,000 ฿
4 Days
4 Dives
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.
40,000 ฿
2 Months
Unlimited
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.
102,000 ฿
My Plan
4 pool slots
4 boat
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?
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
Co-Owner and 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.
Isabelle Demers
Manager & Instructor
I arrived in Koh Tao eight years ago as a passionate dive instructor and have since worked my way up to managing the dive center. Dedicated and hardworking, I love every aspect of diving—both in the water and behind the scenes. My goal is to create the best experience for our divers, sharing my passion for the ocean every step of the way.
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.
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.
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.
Louis Schellink
Instructor
With over a decade of diving experience and certified as both a RAID and PADI instructor, Louis has been teaching since 2020. Passionate about sharing the underwater world, Louis brings fun, energy, and safety to every dive. Known for his welcoming nature, he ensures all clients feel part of the family and leave with a smile. Whether you’re a first-time diver or experienced explorer, Louis will make your dive unforgettable.
Azmaan Brar
Instructor
Probably a pirate in his past life, Az will teach you how to dive with the best of them, having fun while doing so. A diving nerd through and through.
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.
Want to Learn More About Us?
Discover why LB Diving Koh Tao is the perfect choice for diving in Thailand, Koh Tao. With over 12 years of experience, our certified instructors personally guide every diver, ensuring a safe, educational, and unforgettable experience.
We are committed to delivering high-quality scuba diving adventures, offering structured and professional courses for both beginners and advanced divers in a welcoming and supportive environment. Every dive is an opportunity to connect with nature, enhance your skills, and create lifelong memories.
EXPLORE THAILAND'S DIVE SITES
Explore 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!
READY?
Let's Dive - From First Splash to Pro
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, ensuring a seamless experience.
World wide certificate
RAID certifications are recognised all over the world, with training at a level higher than the competition.
INSIGHTS FROM OUR DIVERS
What they say about us
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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