{"id":17378,"date":"2026-05-21T19:25:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T12:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/?p=17378"},"modified":"2026-06-01T14:08:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T07:08:53","slug":"is-scuba-diving-safe-for-beginners-in-koh-tao-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/es\/is-scuba-diving-safe-for-beginners-in-koh-tao-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Scuba Diving Safe for Beginners in Koh Tao? What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17378\" class=\"elementor elementor-17378\" 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\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\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-7337fd4c\" data-id=\"7337fd4c\" 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-ea6b8a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ea6b8a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-sm\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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\">Is Scuba Diving Safe for Beginners in Koh Tao? 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class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1cdc051 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1cdc051\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-493735a\" data-id=\"493735a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10f3fd8 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit content_design mobile-margin elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10f3fd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"intro-highlight\"><table><tbody><tr><td><h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh Tao is one of the world\u2019s most popular beginner scuba diving destinations, certifying over 40,000 divers each year<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scuba diving is generally safe for beginners when proper training and reputable dive schools are involved<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most beginner diving risks, including ear pressure issues and panic, are preventable through training<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need certification for a Try Dive, but Open Water certification allows independent diving up to 18\u201320 meters<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh Tao offers beginner-friendly conditions with calm water, warm temperatures, and good visibility year-round<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to stay safe underwater is to follow instructions, communicate honestly, and never rush the process<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You found Koh Tao on Instagram. The water looked unreal, crystal clear, bright blue, and sea turtles glided past divers who looked completely relaxed underwater. For a moment, you thought, &#8220;I want to try that.&#8221; Then the next question hit: But is scuba diving actually safe for beginners?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a few Google searches, the answers probably felt confusing. Some websites make diving sound effortless, while others focus only on worst-case scenarios. The reality sits somewhere in between. Koh Tao certifies more than 40,000 divers every year and has over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spotlight.visitkohtao.org\/2024\/detail\/34\/mooring-line-maintenance\/?utm=&amp;utm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 established dive sites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it one of the world\u2019s biggest beginner diving destinations. With the right training and a reputable dive school, scuba diving in Koh Tao is generally very safe for beginners.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide gives you the full picture. No fluff, no scare tactics, just everything you actually need to know before you get in the water.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What Is the Safety Record of Scuba Diving in Koh Tao?<\/b><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17382\" src=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diver-checking-scuba-gear-before.webp\" alt=\"Diver checking scuba gear before\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diver-checking-scuba-gear-before.webp 1500w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diver-checking-scuba-gear-before-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diver-checking-scuba-gear-before-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diver-checking-scuba-gear-before-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diver-checking-scuba-gear-before-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diver-checking-scuba-gear-before-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve probably seen the headlines. Maybe that&#8217;s part of why you&#8217;re nervous. Here&#8217;s what those headlines almost never tell you.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>What the numbers actually show:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh Tao certifies more divers per year than almost any destination on earth, so yes, incidents happen<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what matters is the incidents-per-diver ratio, not the raw count, and that ratio holds up well against every comparable destination worldwide<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The island has an on-site recompression (hyperbaric) chamber, a critical emergency resource that most island destinations simply don&#8217;t have<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Divers Alert Network (DAN), which tracks global dive incidents, consistently shows that recreational diving at beginner depths carries a low rate of serious injury when proper training is followed<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conditions from March to September are genuinely ideal, calm water, 15m+ visibility, though the island dives year-round<\/span><\/li><\/ul><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Here&#8217;s the honest version:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> more diversity means more visibility of every incident that occurs. Koh Tao gets attention precisely because it&#8217;s so popular, not because it&#8217;s uniquely dangerous. The emergency facilities, experienced instructors, and established safety protocols exist because of the high volume of divers, not despite it.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The risk is real. Diving is an adventure sport, and pretending otherwise does no one any good. But it is understood, managed, and no greater here than anywhere else with the same reputation.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Do Beginners Need a Certification Before Diving in Koh Tao?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re probably wondering: do I have to do a full course, or can I just try it once and see if I even like it?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good news: you have options. Here&#8217;s exactly what each one gives you.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Two paths for first-timers:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/try-dive\/\"><b>Try Dive<\/b><\/a><b> (Discover Scuba Diving): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A one-day experience with zero prior experience needed. You\u2019ll complete a theory briefing, practice basic skills in shallow water, then dive to a maximum of 12 meters with your instructor right beside you the entire time<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/open-water\/\"><b>Open Water Course<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3\u20134 days of proper training, classroom theory, pool sessions, and four open water dives, earning you a globally recognized certification valid for life, unlocking depths of up to 18 meters anywhere in the world<\/span><\/li><\/ul><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Course \/ Activity<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Duration<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Experience Level<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Maximum Depth<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Best For<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>What Is Included<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Try Dive (Discover Scuba Diving)<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 day<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete beginners<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 meters<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First-time divers wanting a supervised introduction to scuba diving<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Theory briefing, shallow water skills, instructor supervision, 1\u20132 dives, equipment<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Open Water Course<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\u20134 days<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginners<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18\u201320 meters<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becoming a certified diver<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Theory lessons, pool sessions, 4 open water dives, full equipment, certification<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Fun Dives<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half or full day<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified divers<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depends on certification level<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploring Koh Tao dive sites recreationally<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guided boat dives, tanks, weights, dive supervision<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Refresh Course<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half day to full day<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified divers who have not dived recently<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depends on certification level<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rebuilding confidence and refreshing scuba skills<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety review, scuba skill practice, instructor guidance<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>\u00a0<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><h3><b>Important things beginners should know:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Try Dive is an introduction, not an independent diving license<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot join regular fun dives or rent equipment without certification<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pool sessions and theory lessons are where beginners build confidence and emergency habits<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipping training to \u201csave time\u201d usually increases stress underwater<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want a clearer understanding of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/scuba-certification-levels-for-different-dive-experiences\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scuba certification levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for different dive experiences, it helps to compare what each course allows you to do before booking your first dive.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What Are the Most Common Risks for First-Time Divers?<\/b><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17385\" src=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-divers-practicing.webp\" alt=\"beginner scuba divers practicing underwater skills\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-divers-practicing.webp 1500w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-divers-practicing-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-divers-practicing-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-divers-practicing-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-divers-practicing-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-divers-practicing-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s say it straight, because you&#8217;ve probably been imagining worst-case scenarios that have nothing to do with what beginner diving actually involves.<\/span><\/p><p><b>The three risks that genuinely matter:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ear barotrauma: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common beginner issue. It happens when you descend without equalizing pressure in your ears often enough, which can cause pain or eardrum damage. Completely preventable once you know the technique, which your instructor will teach before you go anywhere near depth<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Panic:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The root cause of most serious incidents, triggered by something unfamiliar, like a small amount of water in your mask or an unexpected sensation, causing divers to forget their training. This is exactly why pool sessions come first, so nothing feels new when it counts<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Air management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Running low without realizing it because you forgot to check the pressure gauge. It&#8217;s a habit, not a skill, and it&#8217;s taught from day one<\/span><\/li><\/ul><table><tbody><tr><td><h3><b>What beginners usually don\u2019t need to worry about:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharks at beginner depths are not considered a serious threat<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decompression sickness is extremely uncommon on supervised shallow dives<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nitrogen narcosis occurs at much deeper depths than beginner training dives<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still have first-dive nerves, these<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/most-common-questions-before-your-first-dive\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before your first dive answer many of the concerns beginners usually have before entering the water for the first time.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How Do You Choose a Safe Dive School in Koh Tao?<\/b><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17386\" src=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-diver-swimming-un.webp\" alt=\"beginner scuba diver swimming underwater\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-diver-swimming-un.webp 1500w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-diver-swimming-un-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-diver-swimming-un-1024x685.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-diver-swimming-un-768x514.webp 768w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-diver-swimming-un-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-diver-swimming-un-600x401.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the question that actually determines your safety. Not the water conditions, those are consistent. Not the depth, beginners dive shallow. The school you choose is the single most important factor.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>What to look for before you book:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Instructor-to-student ratio:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1:4 maximum for beginners, above that, your instructor physically cannot give each student the attention they need underwater<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accreditation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PADI, SSI, or RAID certification means externally audited standards, instructor qualifications, equipment maintenance, and training protocols that are checked, not self-reported<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Equipment maintenance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ask directly how often regulators and BCDs are serviced. A school with nothing to hide answers this immediately and specifically<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Emergency protocols:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Oxygen on board, first-aid trained staff, and a clear emergency plan. Non-negotiable.<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reviews:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Read them looking for specific mentions, instructor patience, small group sizes, and clear safety briefings. &#8220;Great fun&#8221; tells you nothing about safety<\/span><\/li><\/ul><table><tbody><tr><td><h3><b>Red flags that should make you walk away:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone pressuring you to skip pool sessions to save time<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prices that are significantly lower than everywhere else on the island<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vague or defensive answers when you ask direct questions about safety<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overcrowded boats with no clear structure<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At LBD, beginner groups are intentionally kept small so instructors can focus properly on each diver\u2019s comfort, buoyancy, and confidence underwater. That slower pace makes a major difference for nervous first-time divers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re researching<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/the-best-open-water-course-in-koh-tao\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the best open water course in Koh Tao<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, pay attention to group size, training structure, and how much time schools spend building confidence before open water dives.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Are There Medical Conditions That Make Diving Unsafe?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be wondering: what if I have something that prevents me from diving? Should I even bother looking into this?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer is: be honest, and find out. The medical form every diver fills out before getting in the water exists for good reason, and it&#8217;s not there to turn people away without cause.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Conditions that typically mean diving isn&#8217;t safe:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncontrolled asthma or chronic lung conditions such as COPD, or a history of collapsed lung<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epilepsy or any seizure disorder, a seizure underwater is typically fatal<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significant heart conditions, including serious arrhythmias or coronary artery disease<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulin-dependent diabetes that isn&#8217;t well-controlled<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active ear or sinus infections, these physically prevent proper equalization and make descending genuinely dangerous<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Temporary conditions that mean you should wait:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cold, blocked sinuses, or significant fatigue, these aren&#8217;t minor inconveniences in this context. They prevent pressure equalization and increase your injury risk enough that diving simply isn&#8217;t worth it that day<\/span><\/li><\/ul><table><tbody><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reassuring reality: the vast majority of healthy adults with no chronic conditions are cleared without any issue at all. If something on the medical form makes you uncertain, check with a doctor familiar with dive medicine, or consult the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dan.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divers Alert Network<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (DAN), the leading global resource for exactly this kind of question.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you&#8217;re tempted to leave something off the form because you&#8217;re worried about being turned away, don&#8217;t. An instructor who catches a concern before you dive is protecting you, not blocking you.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What Should a Beginner Expect on Their First Dive in Koh Tao?<\/b><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17387\" src=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-divers-underwater-2.webp\" alt=\"beginner scuba divers underwater\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-divers-underwater-2.webp 1500w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-divers-underwater-2-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-divers-underwater-2-1024x685.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-divers-underwater-2-768x514.webp 768w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-divers-underwater-2-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-scuba-divers-underwater-2-600x401.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re probably picturing one of two things: either you&#8217;ll be completely fine, or you&#8217;ll panic the moment your face goes underwater. The reality sits somewhere in the middle, and it&#8217;s better than both.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>What your first dive actually looks like:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Briefing and paperwork:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Medical form, equipment walkthrough, and a theory session, longer than you&#8217;d expect, and worth every minute<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shallow water skills:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mask clearing, regulator recovery, basic buoyancy, all practiced in calm, sandy conditions before any real depth is involved<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The ocean dive:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Typically 40\u201350 minutes at 6\u201312 meters, with your instructor beside you the entire time. You will not be left alone<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What you&#8217;ll see:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Coral gardens, reef fish, and a real chance of blacktip reef sharks or sea turtles at beginner sites like Japanese Gardens, Twins, and Shark Island<\/span><\/li><\/ul><table><tbody><tr><td><h3><b>What to bring:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimsuit and towel<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reef-safe sunscreen, regular sunscreen damages coral, and most schools will ask you to use it anyway<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunglasses and a small dry bag for personal items on the boat<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water and a light snack, you&#8217;ll be out for several hours<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That flutter of nerves before the first descent? Completely normal. Almost every diver has it. And almost every diver describes the same moment, when they settle underwater, start breathing steadily, and suddenly feel weightless and calm, as the point where the nerves disappear entirely. The first dive isn&#8217;t about the highlight reel. It&#8217;s about that moment. And it tends to arrive faster than you&#8217;d expect.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, scuba diving in Koh Tao is safe for beginners when proper training, experienced instructors, and reputable dive schools are involved. The island\u2019s calm waters, warm temperatures, beginner-friendly dive sites, and strong diving infrastructure make it one of the world\u2019s most popular places to learn scuba diving.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most beginner risks are manageable with good instruction and careful adherence to safety procedures.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Bombona Diving<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Koh Tao, beginner courses focus on small groups, confidence-building, and personalized instruction to help new divers feel comfortable underwater. With the right approach, your first scuba diving experience in Koh Tao can be both safe and unforgettable.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/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-438707b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"438707b\" 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-0eacf95 faq_design elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"0eacf95\" 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-1530\" 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-1530\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is Koh Tao safe for solo travelers who want to learn to 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-1530\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e625286 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e625286\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1530\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64f755d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64f755d\" 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-f8a4bc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8a4bc4\" 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, and solo travelers often find it one of the easiest places to do it. Koh Tao has a well-established tourist infrastructure, English-speaking instructors at reputable schools, and a dive community accustomed to welcoming solo travelers. At LBD, our team is also fluent in Spanish and French, so language is rarely a barrier.<\/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-1531\" 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-1531\" >\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 in Koh Tao if I'm not a strong swimmer? <\/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-1531\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67b6351 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"67b6351\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1531\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8e55ea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a8e55ea\" 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-99e9fc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99e9fc1\" 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;\">You don&#8217;t need to be a competitive swimmer; you need to be comfortable in water. For the Open Water course, there&#8217;s a simple swim test. For a Try Dive, the bar is lower: if you can float calmly and move gently in the water, you can do it. Your instructor handles everything else.<\/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-1532\" 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-1532\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does an Open Water certification take 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-1532\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e076fb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e076fb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1532\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-782f7bc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"782f7bc\" 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-1a7d983 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a7d983\" 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;\">Most courses take 3\u20134 days. At LBD, the course runs 3.5 days and certifies you to 20 meters, deeper than the 18-meter standard most schools offer, because we use the RAID training system, which sets a higher benchmark than most agencies.<\/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-1533\" 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-1533\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What if I feel uncomfortable or want to stop mid-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-1533\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ebbc41 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ebbc41\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1533\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57dc924 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"57dc924\" 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-86b1834 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86b1834\" 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;\">You stop; A good dive school never pressures you to continue if you&#8217;re not comfortable, and at LBD, that&#8217;s not a policy, it&#8217;s how we operate. Before you enter the water, you&#8217;ll be taught the hand signals that let you communicate exactly this to your instructor. You are always in control.<\/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-1534\" 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-1534\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it safe to dive in Koh Tao during the monsoon season? <\/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-1534\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65f2f94 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"65f2f94\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1534\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c384891 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c384891\" 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-b67a60f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b67a60f\" 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;\">Diving is possible year-round, but March to September gives you the calmest water and best visibility. 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