DIVE INTO ADVENTURE
Become a diver with our Open Water 20 course
Open Water 20 course
Join La Bombona Diving’s Open Water Course in Koh Tao and earn your globally recognized Open Water Certificate. Ready for a life-changing experience? Our extensive training program certifies you to 20m instead of 18 at most other dive schools.
- Complete diving equipment rental
- Online training materials
- Theory lessons
- 1 Pool session
- 4 ocean dives
- 20 meters certification
- Snacks and refreshments on the boat
- Internationally recognised certification
- Fully comprehensive diving insurance
- Complete diving equipment rental
- Online training materials
- Theory lessons
- 1 Pool session
- 4 ocean dives
- 20 metre certification
- Snacks and refreshments on the boat
- Internationally recognised certification
- Fully comprehensive diving insurance
YOUR JOURNEY
Become a diver in 4 days
16:00
Orientation
You’ll meet your dive buddies and your instructor. We’ll need you to fill in some paperwork, so remember to bring your passport number and smartphone. We’ll introduce you to our photo/video guy who’ll have a chat about the excellent value packages we offer on the last day of your course.
16:30
Theory: Diving in General
During the orientation, we will also discuss the basics of SCUBA diving and start to introduce you to some of the core diving equipment. This is a great time to start getting hands-on with some equipment basics and get familiar with how the RAID online training system works.
YOUR JOURNEY
Become a diver in 4 days
08:00
Theory class
During Academics session 1, your instructor will work through the Physics and Physiology chapters with you and your group. This is where we will learn the effects of SCUBA diving on our bodies and how to counteract, or in some cases, avoid these things.
10:30
Break
Use this time to grab some food and fuel up!
12:00
Pool session
We’ll go over some swim and floating tests that are a pre-requisite (don’t worry, you don’t need to be an athlete to pass them!). Your instructor will teach you how to set up your equipment and once you are kitted up, you’ll jump into the pool! There you’ll learn all the skills required to be called an open water diver. At the end of the day you’ll be getting hyped up to go confidently to the ocean the following day. Things you should bring: Swimwear, sunscreen, water, towel.
16:00
Homework
Once you’re done in the pool, take a look at your e-learning! This is the final evening you’ll need to complete some homework before going into the water the next day.
YOUR JOURNEY
Become a diver in 4 days
08:00
Theory and knowledge review
Your instructor will go through the previous nights homework and a full review of everything you’ve done so far so help you with any questions you may have. And then... it’s exam time! Don’t worry, it’s multiple choice and you should be well versed after doing all of the previous quizzes.
10:45
Break
Use this time to grab some food and fuel up!
12:00
First Dive
You’ll head out to our custom made dive boat for your first dive! Maximum depth today is 12m. You’ll have your very own dive computer so you can see where you are on the dive. You will practice what you learned in the pool, just now in a deeper environment. All while, discovering the beautiful marine life in Koh Tao. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, water and a towel.
14:30
Second dive
After a well deserved break on the boat you’ll go for your second dive. On this dive you’ll do some skills and practice your buoyancy while diving with your group. After each dive you’ll get feedback from your instructor on how to help you improve.
16:00
Back to land
You’ll return to the dive school where you’ll log your dives, calculate your air consumption and can enjoy a cold drink while enjoying our insane sunsets from the comfort of our social area.
YOUR JOURNEY
Become a diver in 4 days
07:00
Morning Dive
Today you’ll head out a little further from the island to enjoy some of our best dive sites and see some insane marine life like metre long barracuda and fingers crossed for our huge spotty friend - the whale shark! This time you can get up to 18m. You’ll do some more skills like an introduction to navigation.
10:00
Second Dive
Almost certified! But before we celebrate you still have one more dive to improve your diving and enjoy the amazing underwater world together with your instructors and buddies! At this point you will already feel confident about your skills, so you can focus on exploring with your team.
14:00
Let’s celebrate!
Once you’re back to the dive school you can log your dives and celebrate becoming a certified diver! Your certification is digital and recognized worldwide to allow you to dive to a maximum depth of 20m. 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.
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
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 Raid Open Water Certification awaits at an unbeatable price of
Master the art of diving and gain a globally recognized certification that open doors to limitless underwater adventures.
11,000 ฿
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
Price Variable depending on accomodation preference
INSIGHT FROM OUR DIVERS
What they say about us...
What they say...
Annabel JonesHad a great experience with LBD doing our open water course highly recommend! Shoutout to Ernesto, amazing instructor!!!
HollyAmazing experience doing the OW20. Shoutout to Ernesto, the best diving instructor ever
Pierre-Yves LapointeBe careful, if you decide to book your ow with this place, you’ll probably end up with some advanced class + extra fun dive days and good memories, it gets addictive 🤷â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ¤¿. Had a blast with Ernesto as our teacher 👌 Everyone at the reception is also very friendly.
Alexander FagerWe did the 1-day try dive with Nico, amazing instructor and so much fun! Definitely go here for courses or try dives!
Nora EcklWir haben eine gute Einführung von dem instructor Max bekommen und konnten unsere Kleider anprobieren. Danach mussten wir 2 Stunden warten, bis das Schiff kam, was sehr unnötig war. Schließlich 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 ZiltHad a great dive with La Bombona. Thanks Kira and Max!
Iñaki UrgoitiCon mi novia hicimos el curso Open Water 20 en LBD y estuvo espectacular! Nuestro instructor fue Roberto y nos encantó: super claro, muy dedicado y ante todo con muy buena onda. Disfrutamos un montón la experiencia y fue una excelente forma de introducirnos al buceo. Gracias!
Sam HöjmanGjorde Open Water 20 och tyckte verkligen om det. Utbildningen var grundlig och välformulerad och min instruktör Ernesto var verkligen fantastisk och en höjdpunkt. De tar verkligen säkerhet på allvar och ser till att när du väl hamnat i vattnet så känner du dig både bekväm och säker. Kan starkt rekommendera att du tar ditt dykarcert här.
Amy PfitznerDid 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 SaezRecomiendo a Ernesto como instructor, fue lo máximo!! Aprendà mucho y lo pase increible! La mejor disposicion para enseñar y es muy experimentado, apoyador y pasciente. Gracias!!!!
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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