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.
- Fresh water
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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.
John Plaskett
Instructor Trainer
After diving all over the world, our amazing instructor trainer found home in Koh Tao, where he’s now moulding the future stars of the dive industry. For him, nothing beats opening people’s eyes to a whole new world!
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Our crew is the the heartbeat of our diving school and our journey made us who we are today.
Sail Rock
Rated as one of Thailand's top dive destinations, Sail Rock offers a unique vertical swim-through, teeming marine life, and a chance to encounter whale sharks. Whether you're an expert or a beginner, our guides will lead you on an unforgettable journey beneath the waves.
Chumphon Pinnacle
An underwater mountain rising up to 35m alongside a pinnacle known as ‘Barracuda Rock’, named for the gatherings of barracudas that can be spotted there. This spot offers the most exquisite beauty in diving, allowing for the observation of a vast array of anemones, incredible schools of fish, large groupers, and even the majestic whale shark.
Sattakut
Delve into the depths to uncover the secrets of HTMS Sattakut, a sunken naval vessel from the World War II. Nearby, the shallower pinnacle Hin Pee Wee offers an oasis of vibrant underwater activity - You can even find some turtles during their migration period!
White Rock
This site features a pinnacle just 1 meter deep in the northern zone and a deeper one in the southern zone. Among them lies one of Thailand's largest patches of staghorn coral. Be mesmerized by the abundance of giant groupers, majestic rays, barracudas and morays that lie in one of the most extensive sites of Koh Tao.
Japanese Gardens
This shallow dive spot in Koh Tao is located at the east side of Koh Nang Yuan island. This shallow bay counts with a designated area without boat traffic is perfect for practising skills and buoyancy. Because of its environmental conditions and its large variety of corals, it welcomes both beginners and experienced divers.
Twins
On the other side of Koh Nang Yuan lies Twin Rocks, affectionately known as "Twins." Perfect for beginners, this site boasts manageable depths and easy navigation. Dive among three parallel pinnacles, where a bustling marine life community and charming clownfish await your arrival.
EXPLORE THAILAND'S DIVE SITES
Koh Tao's marine world
... and way more!
Rated as one of Thailand's top dive destinations, Sail Rock offers a unique vertical swim-through, teeming marine life, and a chance to encounter whale sharks. Whether you're an expert or a beginner, our guides will lead you on an unforgettable journey beneath the waves.
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.
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.
INSIGHTS FROM OUR DIVERS