Perfect your diving with the next step in your education...
Advanced Diving Course
Join La Bombona Diving’s advanced training course in Koh Tao and earn your globally recognized Advanced Explorer 30 certification . Ready for a life-changing experience.
- Complete diving equipment rental
- Education materials
- Theory lessons
- 4 day dives
- 1 night dive
- 30 metre certification
- Snacks and refreshments on the boat
- Internationally recognised certification
- Fully comprehensive diving insurance
- Prerequisite for this course
You need to have an Open Water certification to enrol in this course.
YOUR JOURNEY
Become an advanced diver in 2 days
10:00
Theory and skills workshop
You’ll learn more about diving and things we need to consider when we go deeper underwater. Your instructor will teach you some kicking and buoyancy control techniques and you’ll learn how to properly navigate a dive site taking into consideration your air supply and using a compass.
11:45
Buoyancy dive
During this dive we will fine tune your breathing and mobility. Spending the whole dive at the bottom of one of our shallow sites playing a selection of games and running increasingly challenging exercises, including helicopter turns and back-finning. The ultimate goal of this dive is to improve your control and reduce your breathing to result in longer and more enjoyable dives.
14:00
Navigation dive
On this dive, you will be navigating a dive site. You’ll get your first chance to lead a dive, learning the tactics used by professionals to get back to the boat without a dreaded long surface swim. You’ll learn about natural navigation and gas management.
16:00
Break
Use this time to grab some food and fuel up!
17:30
Night Dive
Although some may find this a little daunting. Many people say it was the best dive they did. Expect to see fish out hunting like Giant Grouper and Barracuda. You’ll learn special techniques relevant only to night dives and you’ll even get the chance to play with our resident bioluminescent plankton.
YOUR JOURNEY
Become an advanced diver in 2 days
06:45
Deep Dive
Today we’ll take you to 30m where you may experience nitrogen narcosis for the first time. You’ll learn the considerations of deep diving and see how colours change at depth. This dive will certify you to 30m anywhere in the world.
10:00
Wreck dive
Your second dive will be at one of our 3 house wrecks where you’ll get an introduction to wreck diving. Our house wrecks are great examples and were all donated to Koh Tao by the Royal Thai Navy and sunk to become reefs. They all have massive guns on the front and back. Great for a photo opportunity.
11:30
Let’s celebrate!
Once you’re back to the dive school you can log your dives and celebrate becoming a certified advanced diver! Your certification is digital and recognized worldwide to allow you to dive to a maximum depth of 30m. Congratulations!
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.
SET SAIL!
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
- Snacks
- Chill area
DIVE SMART AND AFFORDABLE
Pricing & certification
Master the art of diving and gain a globally recognized certification that open doors to limitless underwater adventures.
Our Advanced Explorer 30 Certification awaits at an unbeatable price of
10,000 ฿
ACOMMODATION PACK
Your ultimate Dive & Stay Experience
Book your accommodation together with your course and save time and energy planning. Stay just steps away from both the beach and our diving school, in one of our charming bungalows
Variable depending on accomodation preferences
INSIGHT FROM OUR DIVERS
What they say about us...
EXCELLENT Based on 1156 reviews Posted on Victor Romero MateoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hicimos un bautizo mi hermana y yo, fue increíble, tuvimos la suerte de tener a Carlo como instructor y lo bordo, un profesor 10/10 nos trató súper bien explico todo genial y nos ayudó en todo momento con cualquier cosa que necesitábamos, la verdad que una experiencia increíble en la bombona para repetir sin duda, todos los demás profesores y gente con la que compartimos la experiencia fueron super majos, si tenemos oportunidad repetiremos sin duda, experiencia totalmente recomendada!!!Posted on DAWN BARKANSTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A Dream Realized. It is hard to put into words my thankfulness to LBD for helping me to achieve one of my lifetime goals/dreams. I did a TRY DIVE with instructor Sofia. Sofia guided me through the land, boat, and dive instruction. When I fell back into the water after donning my scuba gear, there was extreme excitement and as well as a terror. BUT Sofia was there with her calm voice and mannerisms coaching me. The first time I totally submerged, was overwhelming but I just kept looking at Sophia and following her calm hand signals. It was magic. If I started to feel panicked, I visually checked in with Sofia and all was well again. We did two dives. I felt strong, powerful, safe, and deeply humbled by the beauty of what lies below. I have no words Sofia for the gift of realizing a long term dream, and for realizing that age does not define me. I'm SO very thankful that Sofia introduced me to Jose, LBD Photo. Jose is a professional underwater photographer and he was also by my side taking photos of my dive as well as the beautiful underwater landscape. Friends and family that have seen the photos have said they are so vivid and was like being there with me. If opportunity presents itself, I highly recommend that you let Jose capture your LBD experience. Thank you Jose. Finally l, I would like to acknowledge the LBD, boat crew. They are the glue behind the scene, making everything run smooth and safe. Remember to respect our oceans Don't contribute to the trash epidemic in our oceans, that is even finding its way into paradise. There is vast life and beauty beneath the water that we need to protect. Again, thanks LBD, Sofia for helping me to fulfill my dream and Jose for capturing my experience.Posted on José Antonio Martínez BravoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lugar insuperable, trato inmejorable e instalaciones inigualables.....in in in. Gracias por este día.....hay que repetirloPosted on Javier Medel GallegoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Magnífico día de buceo, grandes jóvenes profesionales con mucha experiencia. Todo muy cómodo y puntual. Repetimos seguro!!Posted on Paco records Jr.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hubiera puesto 6🌟para esta maravilla de escuela e instructores!!Era mi bautismo y fue de las experiencias más mágicas y bonitas que pude tener….pero he decir que no hubiera sido probablemente lo mismo si no hubiera estado rodeado de magníficos profesionales y buenas personas!Nico mi instructor explicó todo genial tanto la parte teórica como la práctica y aunque fue en inglés porque yo era el único español del grupo, cualquier duda que me pudo surgir él estaba ahí para explicármelo las veces que hiciera falta,, fue muy amable y super enrollado! Cabe descartar que nos acompañó un gran fotógrafo para inmortalizar este precioso momento, él es José de Sevilla!vecino Andaluz , una bellísima persona también! un tío simpático y con arte por todos lados y como no un grandísimo fotógrafo, el tambien me asesoró en muchas dudas sobre la isla y me ayudó a que mi estancia fuera mejor! Muchas gracias! Y ya para rematar las chicas de recepción súper agradables y simpáticas, Rocio paisana y dueña de la escuela lo mismo! Un placer y espero volver pronto!Posted on Javier Planas LosadaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fue genial bucear con La Bombona Diving. Me hicieron sentir super antes, durante y después del buceo. Centro serio, fuera del meollo del puerto y con barco de buceo. Divers pros y cercanos. Recomendable 100%Posted on ניתאי בודקTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have dived with Anna for the last 3 days. She was very very good and fun to dive with, I trusted her 100% and she is very professional and responsiblePosted on Squirrel SciuridaeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In one month on Koh Tao, La Bombona and instructor Paul got me through a nervous open water 20, a confident explorer 30, and academic nitrox certificates and many fun dives to marvel at the various underwater creatures. Prior to my diving journey, friends told me that finding a great dive shop makes all the difference, and I feel so lucky to have landed with La Bombona. The cheerful and competent attitudes of various instructors, divemasters, and boat crew made any good dive into a great joy, and I hope I come back someday very soon - for divemaster perhaps?Posted on Nicholas EngelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Did the open water 20 and we liked it so much that we added the explorer 30. The instructor Joy was great!Posted on Luca EngelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great experience doing the Open Water 20 and Explorer 30 certifications. Joy was a great instructor and made the dives super enjoyable. We even saw a whale shark!
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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