Perfect your diving with the next step in your education...
Advanced Diving Course
Join La Bombona Diving’s advanced training course in Koh Tao and earn your globally recognized Advanced Explorer 30 certification . Ready for a life-changing experience.
- Complete diving equipment rental
- Education materials
- Theory lessons
- 4 day dives
- 1 night dive
- 30 metre certification
- Snacks and refreshments on the boat
- Internationally recognised certification
- Prerequisite for this course
You need to have an Open Water certification to enrol in this course.
Your Journey
Become an advanced diver in 2 days
10:00 Theory and skills workshop
11:45 Buoyancy dive
14:00 Navigation dive
16:00 Break
17:30 Night Dive
06:45 Deep Dive
10:00 Wreck dive
11:30 Let’s celebrate!
YOUR JOURNEY
Become an advanced diver in 2 days
10:00
Theory and skills workshop
You’ll learn more about diving and things we need to consider when we go deeper underwater. Your instructor will teach you some kicking and buoyancy control techniques and you’ll learn how to properly navigate a dive site taking into consideration your air supply and using a compass.
11:45
Buoyancy dive
During this dive we will fine tune your breathing and mobility. Spending the whole dive at the bottom of one of our shallow sites playing a selection of games and running increasingly challenging exercises, including helicopter turns and back-finning. The ultimate goal of this dive is to improve your control and reduce your breathing to result in longer and more enjoyable dives.
14:00
Navigation dive
On this dive, you will be navigating a dive site. You’ll get your first chance to lead a dive, learning the tactics used by professionals to get back to the boat without a dreaded long surface swim. You’ll learn about natural navigation and gas management.
16:00
Break
Use this time to grab some food and fuel up!
17:30
Night Dive
Although some may find this a little daunting. Many people say it was the best dive they did. Expect to see fish out hunting like Giant Grouper and Barracuda. You’ll learn special techniques relevant only to night dives and you’ll even get the chance to play with our resident bioluminescent plankton.
YOUR JOURNEY
Become an advanced diver in 2 days
06:45
Deep Dive
Today we’ll take you to 30m where you may experience nitrogen narcosis for the first time. You’ll learn the considerations of deep diving and see how colours change at depth. This dive will certify you to 30m anywhere in the world.
10:00
Wreck dive
Your second dive will be at one of our 3 house wrecks where you’ll get an introduction to wreck diving. Our house wrecks are great examples and were all donated to Koh Tao by the Royal Thai Navy and sunk to become reefs. They all have massive guns on the front and back. Great for a photo opportunity.
11:30
Let’s celebrate!
Once you’re back to the dive school you can log your dives and celebrate becoming a certified advanced diver! Your certification is digital and recognized worldwide to allow you to dive to a maximum depth of 30m. Congratulations!
BEYOND THE SURFACE
Why choose La Bombona Diving?
Small groups, big impact
Dive at your own pace with our expert instructors guiding you every step of the way.
Dive with the pros
Trust a decade of expertise – we've been teaching courses in Koh Tao since 2014!
Dive in your language
Our team speaks fluent English and Spanish, ensuring a seamless experience.
World wide certificate
RAID certifications are recognised all over the world, with training at a level higher than the competition.
SET SAIL!
Your dive boat
Dive in comfort and style aboard our exclusive boat, whisking you away to Koh Tao’s best dive spots. Elevate your diving experience both below and above the surface, making memories that last a lifetime.
- Fresh water
- Snacks
- Chill area
DIVE SMART AND AFFORDABLE
Pricing & certification
Master the art of diving and gain a globally recognized certification that open doors to limitless underwater adventures.
Our Advanced Explorer 30 Certification awaits at an unbeatable price of
10,000 ฿
ACOMMODATION PACK
Your ultimate Dive & Stay Experience
Book your accommodation together with your course and save time and energy planning. Stay just steps away from both the beach and our diving school, in one of our charming bungalows
Variable depending on accomodation preferences
INSIGHT FROM OUR DIVERS
What they say about us...
EXCELLENT Based on 1272 reviews Posted on JanisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We‘ve done the Open water course with Carlo and it was amazing.Really good Diving Instructor and we had a great time with him.I definetely recommend!Posted on David SeckingerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really enjoyed Open Water 20 course it was very easy and fun. Thanks to Carlo our Great instructorPosted on Tea Borgström HasselTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jag gick open water kurs för att få mitt dykar certifikat här, älskade det:) Rekommenderar instruktörerna Joe Payne och TuriPosted on WibiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Een grote shout out naar Turi & Joe voor 4 geweldige dagen waarin wij de open water 20 hebben gedaan. De theorielessen legde ze beide goed en duidelijk uit + werden we ook goed begeleid door hun bij de praktijklessen. Bij dag 3 toen we echt gingen duiken, voelde iedereen zich ook zelfverzekerd en checkte zij gedurende de duik ook non stop hoe het met ons ging. Dus al met al, raad ik la bombana diving zeker aan! Thanks Turi & Joe! 🤙🤿Posted on Patrick HardjodikromoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great 4-day dive course here. Our instructors, Joe and Turi were clear, helpful and chill and they made sure everyone was safe and had a good time. If you're looking to get your OW20 in Koh Tao, I'd definitely recommend this placePosted on Maaike BrasserTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ik heb mijn duikcursus gevolgd bij La Bombana Diving op Koh Tao, onder begeleiding van Turi en Joe. Vanaf het eerste moment viel op hoe professioneel en rustig ze te werk gaan. Ze nemen echt de tijd voor je en leggen alles duidelijk uit, waardoor je je op je gemak voelt in het water. Wat ik vooral prettig vond, is de persoonlijke aandacht. Tijdens de cursus merkte ik dat ik angst begon te ervaren, en Tore voelde dit heel goed aan. Hij begeleidde me hier op een hele fijne en respectvolle manier doorheen, zonder druk te leggen. Uiteindelijk heb ik zelf besloten om niet verder te gaan met de opleiding, maar dat lag volledig aan mij en niet aan de begeleiding. Juist door hun aanpak kan ik zeggen dat La Bombana Diving een hele professionele duikschool is. Ik zou La Bombana Diving dan ook zeker aanraden aan iedereen die wil leren duiken.Posted on Michel AbdadTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Turi and Joe were fantastic! We did the open water course with a group of friends and I couldn't be happier with the help and guidance they've provided. Would highly recommend if you're looking to get your certificate or even to just trydive.Posted on Sergiu SolomonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ongelofelijke ervaring gehad bij La Bomba Diving. Van begin tot eind perfect door de Open Water 20 cursus geleid door Salvatore (Turi) Maloni & Joe (big dawg) Payne. Turi zelf is Nederlands, Joe Brits dus dat schakelde goed. Theorie werd enorm duidelijk uitgelegd, waarmee we in de Pool goed konden oefenen en waar echt de tijd werd genomen voor iedereen individueel. De 4 duiken die we gedaan hebben waren in een woord te beschrijven: PRACHTIG! Met kers op de taart een Walvishaas gespot! Kan La Bomba Diving met volle overtuiging aanraden voor degene die willen beginnen met dioken of juist willen vorderen!Posted on David Antequera MuñozTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Llegué a koh tao sin saber con quién contactar y di con La Bombona Diving, donde hice un refresh con Marina y un par de inmersiones al día siguiente con Neus y todo fue genial! Hay muy buen rollo y lo transmiten. Lo único malo ha sido no disponer de más tiempo para disfrutar del entorno y de la gente de la Bombona. Gracias a todo el equipo!!Posted on cakir iremTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Es war eine 10/10!!
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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