{"id":16721,"date":"2026-03-20T16:24:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/?p=16721"},"modified":"2026-06-25T17:41:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T10:41:15","slug":"koh-tao-scuba-diving-budget-guide-costs-and-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/es\/koh-tao-scuba-diving-budget-guide-costs-and-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How Budget Influences Your Overall Scuba Diving Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16721\" class=\"elementor elementor-16721\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-59f74735 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"59f74735\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-button-text\">KOH TAO<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd726a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bd726a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Budget Influences Your Overall Scuba Diving Experience<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd25e32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd25e32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">By Bryan Roseman<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1dbcdad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1dbcdad\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8ee6f9c\" data-id=\"8ee6f9c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3289ce2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3289ce2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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border-left: 4px solid #10b981;<br \/>  padding: 20px;<br \/>  margin: 20px 0;<br \/>  border-radius: 8px;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>.tip-title {<br \/>  font-weight: bold;<br \/>  color: #059669;<br \/>  margin-bottom: 10px;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>.warning-box {<br \/>  background: #fef3c7;<br \/>  border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b;<br \/>  padding: 20px;<br \/>  margin: 20px 0;<br \/>  border-radius: 8px;<br \/>  color: #92400e;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>.warning-title {<br \/>  font-weight: bold;<br \/>  margin-bottom: 10px;<br \/>}<br \/>    <\/style><div class=\"article-container\"><div class=\"intro-highlight\"><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><br \/>\u2713 Scuba budget shapes everything from certification and gear to sites and travel. Rentals are often free in packages, while fun dives cost around 800 to 1000 THB. Plan ahead to access turtles and reefs without surprises.<br \/>\u2713 Koh Tao Open Water courses cost 270 to 330 USD (9000 to 11000 THB). RAID certs allow dives to 20m depth versus 18m for PADI and SSI. Bundle courses for savings over separate bookings.<br \/>\u2713 Gear is included in all courses at La Bombona Diving, so beginners pay nothing extra for equipment. As you dive more, investing 1,000 to 3,000 THB in your own mask and fins significantly improves comfort on repeat dives.<br \/>\u2713 Dive in the shoulder season from October to November or late January to February. Save 30 to 50 per cent on stays starting at 300 THB per night with fewer crowds and 20 to 30m visibility.<br \/>\u2713 Master sustainable diving practices that protect marine ecosystems<\/div><p>Imagine standing on the deck of a dive boat, the warm Gulf of Thailand stretching out before you, and somewhere beneath those turquoise waters a sea turtle is gliding past a coral reef. The question is whether you are about to join it. But the only thing you\u2019re worried about is your scuba diving budget.<\/p><p>Your budget shapes almost every part of the experience, from the certification agency you choose to the dive sites you can access and the gear strapped to your back. But here is the good news: a well-thought-out scuba dive planning approach can get you underwater in some of the world&#8217;s most spectacular locations without punishing your wallet.<\/p><p>This guide breaks down every cost you need to know, so you can plan your perfect dive trip with full confidence.<\/p><p>Your scuba diving budget shapes everything \u2014 from certification and gear to dive sites and overall experience. The good news? With the right planning, you can unlock world-class diving without overspending.<\/p><h2>The Cost Breakdown: What Goes Into Your Scuba Diving Budget<\/h2><p>Understanding your scuba diving costs before you arrive saves you from unpleasant surprises. There are several categories to plan for, and each one can swing dramatically depending on the choices you make. Here is the full picture of your diving trip expenses.<\/p><div class=\"ecosystem-grid\"><div class=\"ecosystem-card\"><div class=\"ecosystem-title\">Equipment Rental<\/div><div class=\"ecosystem-description\">For your first dives, renting everything from the dive school is almost always the smarter move. Full equipment rental on Koh Tao is typically included in course packages, meaning you pay nothing extra as a beginner. Learn more about essential scuba diving gear.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ecosystem-card\"><div class=\"ecosystem-title\">Dive Packages<\/div><div class=\"ecosystem-description\">Scuba diving package deals are one of the best ways to stretch your money. Options include Try Dives, Open Water courses, multi-day course bundles and fun dive packages. Booking courses together almost always costs less than doing them separately.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ecosystem-card\"><div class=\"ecosystem-title\">Travel &amp; Accommodation<\/div><div class=\"ecosystem-description\">Your scuba dive vacation expenses extend well beyond course fees. Getting to Koh Tao from Bangkok involves a ferry, train, or bus. Budget accommodation starts from around 300 THB per night; some schools offer bundled stays.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ecosystem-card\"><div class=\"ecosystem-title\">Instructor Fees<\/div><div class=\"ecosystem-description\">Always built into reputable course packages. What matters is the student-to-instructor ratio. Small groups like those at La Bombona Diving mean more personal attention and a much better learning experience.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ecosystem-card\"><div class=\"ecosystem-title\">Additional Costs<\/div><div class=\"ecosystem-description\">Budget for dive insurance, national park entry fees (200 to 600 THB), tips for boat crew and instructors, optional underwater photo or video packages, and second optional dives (e.g. 1,000 THB extra at La Bombona Diving).<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ecosystem-card\"><div class=\"ecosystem-title\">Photo &amp; Video Packages<\/div><div class=\"ecosystem-description\">A beautiful keepsake that captures your first underwater moments. La Bombona Diving offers excellent value photo and video packages, typically offered on the final day of your course.<\/div><\/div><\/div><h2>Quality of Dive Experience and Budget: Is There a Trade-Off?<\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16725\" src=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Quality-of-Dive-Experience-and-Budget-Is-There-a-Trade-Off.jpg\" alt=\"Underwater diving scene in Koh Tao\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" \/><\/p><p>It is natural to wonder whether paying less means experiencing less. The honest answer is: it depends entirely on where you choose to dive and who you choose to dive with.<\/p><p>A low scuba diving budget can restrict access to certain luxury liveaboards or remote destinations, but it absolutely does not mean compromising on safety, quality instruction or underwater wonder.<\/p><div class=\"tip-box\"><div class=\"tip-title\">Budget Diving Does Not Mean Basic Diving<\/div><p>A lower budget may mean sharing a boat rather than having a private charter. What it does not mean is poorer safety standards or less spectacular marine life.<\/p><p>Koh Tao&#8217;s waters are home to whale sharks, sea turtles, barracuda, reef sharks and some of the richest coral ecosystems in Southeast Asia, and they are accessible to divers on every level of budget.<\/p><p>La Bombona Diving has been rated the best Open Water course provider on Koh Tao, with a decade of experience since 2014, consistently small class sizes, well-maintained gear and instructors who are genuinely passionate about the ocean.<\/p><p>Spend wisely on the things that matter: a reputable school, qualified instructors and proper equipment. Everything else is a preference, not a necessity.<\/p><\/div><h2>Scuba Diving Certifications and Budget: How It Affects Your Experience<\/h2><p>Your diving certification cost is one of the most important investments you will make as a diver. The level of certification you hold directly determines which dive sites you can access, how deep you can go and what adventures await you.<\/p><p>The good news is that Koh Tao is one of the most cost-effective diving trip destinations in the world for certifications.<\/p><p>Open Water courses that cost $600 to $900 in Australia or Europe regularly run for $270 to $330 USD on Koh Tao, with no drop in international standards.<\/p><p>La Bombona Diving offers RAID certifications, which train divers to a deeper 20 metres on Open Water (compared to the 18 metres standard at most PADI and SSI schools), giving you a head start on exploring Koh Tao&#8217;s best sites right from your first certification.<\/p><div class=\"tip-box\"><p>For more on certification levels, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/scuba-certification-levels-for-different-dive-experiences\/\">Scuba Certification Levels for Different Dive Experiences.<\/a><\/p><\/div><table class=\"courses-details\"><thead><tr><th>Certification<\/th><th>Cost Range (Koh Tao)<\/th><th>Depth Rating<\/th><th>What It Unlocks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Try Dive<\/strong><\/td><td>~2,500\u20133,500 THB<\/td><td>No cert required<\/td><td>1-day underwater taste, guided by an instructor, no certification awarded<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Open Water (RAID) \/ Open Water Diver (PADI\/SSI)<\/strong><\/td><td>~9,000\u201311,000 THB (~$270\u2013$330 USD)<\/td><td>Beginner<\/td><td>Certified to dive up to 20m (RAID) or 18m (PADI\/SSI), ocean dives worldwide<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Advanced \/ Explorer 30<\/strong><\/td><td>~8,500\u201310,000 THB<\/td><td>Intermediate<\/td><td>Certified to 30m, deep dives, wreck, night diving and navigation specialties<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Master Rescue<\/strong><\/td><td>Varies by school<\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><td>Emergency response, rescue scenarios, essential safety skills for all divers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Divemaster<\/strong><\/td><td>\u0e3f40,000\u201362,000 (base)<\/td><td>Professional<\/td><td>Guide certified divers, assist instructors, first step to a career in diving<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Instructor (PADI IDC)<\/strong><\/td><td>\u0e3f130,000\u2013150,000<\/td><td>Professional<\/td><td>Teach scuba diving, wide global job opportunities with PADI certification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Instructor (RAID IDP)<\/strong><\/td><td>\u0e3f65,000\u201375,000<\/td><td>Professional<\/td><td>Modern e-learning approach, includes Nitrox, Deep &amp; O2 instructor ratings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><i>Prices are indicative ranges for Koh Tao in 2025\/2026. Exact prices vary by school. Always check directly with your dive provider for current pricing.<\/i><\/p><h2>Travel and Destination Choices: Budget-Friendly vs. Luxury Dive Locations<\/h2><p>Where you choose to dive is arguably the single biggest driver of your total scuba dive vacation expenses. Understanding the options helps you match your budget to the experience you actually want.<\/p><table class=\"destinations-difference\"><thead><tr><th>Budget-Friendly Destinations<\/th><th>Luxury Destinations<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Koh Tao, Thailand \u2014 Open Water from ~9,000 THB, fun dives from ~800 THB, accommodation from 300 THB\/night. World-class marine life included.<\/td><td>Maldives \u2014 Some of the world&#8217;s most spectacular diving with luxury resorts. Expect $200 to $500+ per day, all in.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bali \/ Lombok, Indonesia \u2014 Excellent value with spectacular biodiversity. Strong infrastructure for divers of all levels.<\/td><td>Raja Ampat, Indonesia \u2014 The world&#8217;s richest marine biodiversity hotspot. Remote location means higher travel costs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Philippines (Coron) \u2014 Legendary wreck diving at very affordable rates.<\/td><td>Galapagos Islands \u2014 Iconic for hammerheads and marine iguanas. Liveaboards from $3,000 to $5,000 per week.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Egypt (Red Sea) \u2014 Incredible reefs and consistently good visibility at budget-friendly package prices.<\/td><td>Palau \u2014 World-famous drift diving and jellyfish lake. Remote and premium priced.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2>Seasonal Variations and Cost<\/h2><table class=\"seasons-variation-cost\"><thead><tr><th>Peak Season (Dec\u2013Mar)<\/th><th>Shoulder Season (Oct\u2013Nov, Jan\u2013Feb)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Best visibility: 20 to 30 metres<\/td><td>Lower accommodation rates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accommodation is 50 to 100% pricier<\/td><td>Fewer crowds, more relaxed pace<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Busier boats, more tourists on the island<\/td><td>Still excellent diving conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advance booking essential<\/td><td>Best balance of value and quality<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2>Diving Gear and Budget: Does It Really Make a Difference?<\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16727\" src=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Diving-Gear-and-Budget-Does-It-Really-Make-a-Difference.png\" alt=\"Diver getting equipped to dive\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" \/><\/p><p>Gear matters, but the extent to which it affects your experience depends heavily on how often you dive. Understanding the scuba diving equipment landscape helps you spend where it counts and save where it does not.<\/p><div class=\"species-showcase\"><div class=\"species-grid\"><div class=\"species-item\"><div class=\"species-emoji\">\ud83c\udfca<\/div><div class=\"species-name\">Just Starting Out<\/div><p>Rent everything. La Bombona Diving includes all equipment in course packages. Just arrive in swimwear. Zero gear cost, zero stress.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"species-item\"><div class=\"species-emoji\">\ud83e\udd7d<\/div><div class=\"species-name\">Occasional Diver<\/div><p>Invest in your own mask and fins. A well-fitting mask transforms your underwater experience. Budget 1,000 to 3,000 THB for quality beginner options.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"species-item\"><div class=\"species-emoji\">\ud83e\udde5<\/div><div class=\"species-name\">Regular Diver<\/div><p>A personal wetsuit and dive computer start making financial sense. Entry-level dive computers begin from around $150 to $200 USD.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"species-item\"><div class=\"species-emoji\">\u2693<\/div><div class=\"species-name\">Professional Diver<\/div><p>Owning your complete kit is essential. At this level, quality gear directly impacts safety and performance in the water.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"warning-box\"><div class=\"warning-title\">DIVER INSIGHT<\/div><p>Good quality gear does not have to break the bank. Opt for rentals for your first dives to save, then consider investing in personal gear for regular diving. The items that matter most for comfort and hygiene are your mask, fins and wetsuit. These are also the items least suited to being shared.<\/p><\/div><h2>Value of Experience: How a Small Budget Can Still Deliver Great Dive Adventures<\/h2><p>One of the most liberating truths about scuba diving is that the ocean does not charge an entry fee. The fish, the coral, the turtles: they are there for anyone who shows up with the right training and a reasonable budget. Here is how to make the most of yours.<\/p><div class=\"tip-box\"><p>You do not need a huge budget to witness once-in-a-lifetime moments. Whale shark encounters, sea turtle flyovers, reef shark sightings: these happen at Koh Tao&#8217;s accessible dive sites on a regular basis. No liveaboard required.<\/p><\/div><ul><li><strong>Dive with small groups for a better experience.<\/strong> When you dive with a small group rather than a packed boat, you get more instructor attention, access to less crowded dive sites and a more personal experience.<\/li><li><strong>Shared boat dives keep scuba diving budgeting manageable.<\/strong> Rather than chartering a private vessel, joining a shared boat dive cuts your per-dive cost significantly while still getting you to the best sites.<\/li><li><strong>Multi-dive packages and course bundles give you the best rate.<\/strong> Booking your Open Water and Advanced courses together, or committing to a fun dive package, almost always works out cheaper per dive than booking individually.<\/li><li><strong>Travel in shoulder season.<\/strong> Arriving just before or after peak season can cut accommodation costs by 30 to 50% while still giving you great diving conditions.<\/li><li><strong>Combine your certification with your holiday.<\/strong> Getting certified at your destination eliminates the need to do expensive courses back home. Doing your Open Water on Koh Tao rather than at a city pool could save you hundreds of dollars.<\/li><li><strong>Take advantage of early booking discounts and bundled accommodation.<\/strong> Schools like La Bombona Diving offer packages that include both your course and your stay, locking in convenience and savings at the same time.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tip-box\"><p>Read what real divers have said about their experiences at La Bombona Diving: <a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/testimonials\/\">read our testimonials.<\/a><\/p><\/div><h2>Conclusion<\/h2><p>The smartest approach to budgeting for scuba diving is to invest in the things that genuinely matter: a school with a strong safety record, a qualified instructor who loves what they do, well-maintained equipment and a destination with world-class diving. On Koh Tao, all of those things come together at a fraction of the cost you would pay elsewhere in the world.<\/p><p>Whether your budget is 10,000 THB or 100,000 THB, there is a dive experience waiting for you in these waters. Plan carefully, choose wisely, and the ocean will do the rest.<\/p><div class=\"faq-section\"><h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-317ba0a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"317ba0a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0205a3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"0205a3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2120\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2120\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the best time of year to dive on a budget? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2120\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aeb7c83 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aeb7c83\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2120\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbfa62f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dbfa62f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e00c1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e00c1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October through November and late January to February offer the best combination of decent diving conditions and lower accommodation prices on Koh Tao. These shoulder season months sit outside the peak tourist rush, meaning fewer crowds, cheaper beds and more space on the boat.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2121\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2121\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How many days in Koh Tao are enough for a budget-friendly trip? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2121\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a70b28 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a70b28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2121\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83afc8c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"83afc8c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e0e352 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e0e352\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A minimum of 4 to 5 days covers a full Open Water course. Adding 2 more days gives you time for an Advanced course or extra fun dives after certifying. For a well-rounded experience that includes exploring the island, 7 to 10 days is ideal. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/how-long-to-stay-on-koh-tao-a-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read our full guide on how long to stay on Koh Tao.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2122\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2122\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much should I expect to spend on diving gear for my first dive? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2122\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c5f917 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c5f917\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2122\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a885a82 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a885a82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35bfe42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35bfe42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your first dive or course, you should expect to spend nothing on gear. All necessary equipment is provided by the dive school as part of your course package. Just bring swimwear, sunscreen and a towel.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2123\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2123\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I dive with limited experience and still have a great time on a budget? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2123\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f18ad57 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f18ad57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2123\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4621565 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4621565\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7279cbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7279cbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely. A Try Dive is specifically designed for people with zero experience, and it requires no prior training. You will be guided through every step by a certified instructor. If you want a full certification, the Open Water course takes just 3.5 days and gives you access to dive sites around the world.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2124\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2124\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are there budget-friendly luxury dive resorts available? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2124\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3296e81 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3296e81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2124\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaf6909 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aaf6909\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c203433 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c203433\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh Tao sits in a sweet spot where even mid-range resorts feel luxurious compared to their price. Beachfront bungalows with great amenities are available from around 800 to 1,500 THB per night. True luxury resorts do exist on the island, but even these cost a fraction of comparable properties in the Maldives or the Seychelles.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2125\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2125\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are some of the best diving locations for budget travelers? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2125\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d80af4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2d80af4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2125\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2523e3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a2523e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4e06e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4e06e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh Tao tops the list for certified value. Sites like Chumphon Pinnacle, Sail Rock, Japanese Gardens and Twins offer some of Thailand&#8217;s most diverse marine life. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/top-dive-sites-koh-tao\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the top dive sites on Koh Tao here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2126\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2126\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How does diving in Koh Tao compare to other, more expensive destinations? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2126\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85dad8a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"85dad8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2126\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0366dca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0366dca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed7ac51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed7ac51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh Tao offers remarkable value without the remote location premium. Visibility regularly exceeds 20 metres, water temperatures sit at a comfortable 29\u00b0C year-round and the marine life density rivals destinations that cost five to ten times more. The main trade-off is that truly remote spots like the Maldives or Raja Ampat offer more untouched reefs, but for accessibility, price and training quality, Koh Tao is hard to beat.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2127\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2127\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much is a diving course in Koh Tao? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2127\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ddb1b7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ddb1b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2127\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f78f30 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f78f30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77eeaaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77eeaaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Water courses typically range from 9,000 to 11,000 THB (approximately $270 to $330 USD). Advanced courses run from approximately 8,500 to 10,000 THB. For the most current pricing at La Bombona Diving, visit<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/shop\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our courses and pricing page.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2128\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2128\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are diving packages in Koh Tao worth it? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2128\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db99d45 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"db99d45\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bccdebe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bccdebe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, in almost every case. Bundling courses together, combining accommodation with your course, or booking a multi-dive fun dive package saves money across the board. Schools like La Bombona Diving specifically structure packages to make it easier (and cheaper) to do more while you are on the island.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2129\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2129\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is SSI cheaper than PADI on Koh Tao in 2026? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2129\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40a34dc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"40a34dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2129\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eda5fe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4eda5fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-586dbfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"586dbfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In practice, PADI, SSI and RAID Open Water courses on Koh Tao are priced similarly, generally in the 9,000 to 11,000 THB range. The differences in cost are minimal and often depend more on the individual school than the certification agency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Bombona Diving teaches RAID, which certifies divers to 20 metres on Open Water versus 18 metres for most PADI and SSI schools, arguably delivering better value for the same price. All three certifications are internationally recognised and accepted worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f9e4c6d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f9e4c6d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5ed1dbf\" data-id=\"5ed1dbf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-057254f 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