TURN YOUR PASSION INTO A JOB

Teach others your passion with our Instructor Development Program

Our IDP

Instruct the next wave of divers with confidence with our Instructor Development Program, where you’ll learn advanced teaching methodologies, leadership techniques, and safety protocols.

Complete diving equipment rental
Education materials
Theory lessons
4 dives
1 night dive
20 meters certification
Snacks and refreshments on the boat
Internationally recognised certification
Fully comprehensive diving insurance

PRICES STARTING AT

65,000 ฿

Education materials
Theory lessons
At least 4 Pool Sessions
At least 4 Boat Trips
Deep & Nitrox Instructor Certifications included
Certification and Membership fees included
Snacks and refreshments on the boat
Internationally recognised certification
Fully comprehensive diving insurance

PRICES STARTING AT

65,000 ฿

You need to be Divemaster certified to enrol this course.

You must hold Deep and Nitrox specialty certification.

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.

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.

SET SAIL!

Your dive boat

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 Raid Open Circuit Instructor Certification awaits at an unbeatable starting price of

Master the art of diving and gain a globally recognized certification that open doors to limitless underwater adventures.

65,000 ฿

INSIGHT FROM OUR DIVERS

What they say about us...

What they say...

    
 
 
        
   Annabel Jones 
 
 
 
  Had a great experience with LBD doing our open water course highly recommend! Shoutout to Ernesto, amazing instructor!!!
  
 
       
   Holly 
 
 
 
  Amazing experience doing the OW20. Shoutout to Ernesto, the best diving instructor ever
  
 
       
   Pierre-Yves Lapointe 
 
 
 
  Be careful, if you decide to book your ow with this place, youâ€™ll probably end up with some advanced class + extra fun dive days and good memories, it gets addictive ðŸ¤·â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ¤¿. Had a blast with Ernesto as our teacher ðŸ‘Œ Everyone at the reception is also very friendly.
  
 
       
   Alexander Fager 
 
 
 
  We did the 1-day try dive with Nico, amazing instructor and so much fun!
Definitely go here for courses or try dives!
  
 
       
   Nora Eckl 
 
 
 
  Wir haben eine gute EinfÃ¼hrung von dem instructor Max bekommen und konnten unsere Kleider anprobieren. Danach mussten wir 2 Stunden warten, bis das Schiff kam, was sehr unnÃ¶tig war. SchlieÃŸlich ging es los, wir haben vieles wiederholt. Als wir ins Wasser gingen, ist Max einzelt mit den Personen die Skills durchgegangen, er konnte mich gut beruhigen und war auch geduldig.Kira war auch dabei und war auch sehr hilfsbereit und hat genau so ein guten Job gemacht. War eine tolle Erfahrung, Danke nochmals.
Ich dachte man bekommt unterwasser Bilder, war nicht der Fall.
  
 
       
   Luuk van Zilt 
 
 
 
  Had a great dive with La Bombona. Thanks Kira and Max!
  
 
       
   IÃ±aki Urgoiti 
 
 
 
  Con mi novia hicimos el curso Open Water 20 en LBD y estuvo espectacular! Nuestro instructor fue Roberto y nos encantÃ³: super claro, muy dedicado y ante todo con muy buena onda. Disfrutamos un montÃ³n la experiencia y fue una excelente forma de introducirnos al buceo. Gracias!
  
 
       
   Sam HÃ¶jman 
 
 
 
  Gjorde Open Water 20 och tyckte verkligen om det. Utbildningen var grundlig och vÃ¤lformulerad och min instruktÃ¶r Ernesto var verkligen fantastisk och en hÃ¶jdpunkt. De tar verkligen sÃ¤kerhet pÃ¥ allvar och ser till att nÃ¤r du vÃ¤l hamnat i vattnet sÃ¥ kÃ¤nner du dig bÃ¥de bekvÃ¤m och sÃ¤ker. Kan starkt rekommendera att du tar ditt dykarcert hÃ¤r.
  
 
       
   Amy Pfitzner 
 
 
 
  Did the open water 20 course with Ernesto, the course was absolutely incredible, highly recommend La Bomboba. Ernesto was a great instructor too - very experienced diver and made the experience very fun! Wish I could stay to do the advanced course.
  
 
       
   camila Saez 
 
 
 
  Recomiendo a Ernesto como instructor, fue lo mÃ¡ximo!! AprendÃ mucho y lo pase increible! La mejor disposicion para enseÃ±ar y es muy experimentado, apoyador y pasciente. Gracias!!!!

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites to become an Instructor?

You must be a certified Divemaster with 100 logged hours underwater (or 200 dives), and current First Aid and Oxygen certifications.

You need to hold Deep and Nitrox specialty certifications. (We can provide this training if you need it)

How long does it take to get certified?

This training course is 14 days, with a 2 day exam upon completion.

How much are the agency fees that need to be paid after I pass?

There are no extra costs to be paid. Unlike other dive agencies, RAID include all fees in the cost of the program. You also have no yearly renewal fees as long as you certify 5 students per year.