NEW TO DIVING?
Try Diving in Koh Tao with La Bombona Diving
Our Try Dive is your passport to the underwater world, designed especially for those taking their first plunge into SCUBA. If you’ve ever dreamt of breathing underwater and exploring vibrant marine life, this is where your adventure begins. No experience needed!
- Complete diving equipment rental
- Theory lesson
- 1 guided dive up to 12m
- Second optional dive for ฿1000
- Snacks and refreshments on the boat
- Fully comprehensive diving insurance
SCUBA DIVING FOR A DAY
How does a try dive day look like?
Embark on a day of discovery from 9:30 am to approximately 5:30 pm, where you’ll gradually build confidence in the underwater realm.
09:30 Dive theory
Learn the essentials of diving in our outdoors clasroom, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience while you enjoy the beachfront views of our patio. Your instructor will talk to you about the equipment, how to use it, safety rules and the dos and don’ts when you are underwater.
11:00 Break
Use this time to grab some food and fuel up!
11:45 Set sail!
We’ll sail to the diving spot in our private boat, where you can chill, talk to other fellow divers and where your instructor will explain in detail everything about the site and marine life. We have fruit, cookies, tea and coffee for you to enjoy on the boat. Bring your swimwear, sunscreen, water and a towel.
12:30 Into the water
It’s time to make a splash! Our experienced instructors guide you in shallow waters, ensuring you’re comfortable before the real adventure begins. you’ll go to shallow water to do some basic skills you might need on the dive. Once you’re done, you’ll go with your instructor for a dive up to 12m.
14:00 Optional 2nd dive
Loved it even more than you thought you would? Now that you’re comfortable underwater you can decide on the spot to do a second optional dive for only 1000 baht more. Otherwise you can also use this time to suntan on the boat or splash into the water!
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
Take it to the next level with the Open Water course
The adventure doesn’t end with the Try Dive! Inspired by the underwater world? If you start your Open Water Course right after the try dive we’ll sweeten the deal with a discount. Many skills you’ll practice in the Try Dive are foundations for the Open Water Course, making your journey into the depths even more seamless.
฿ 12,000
INSIGHTS FROM OUR DIVERS
What they say about us
EXCELLENT Based on 1156 reviews Posted on Victor Romero MateoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hicimos un bautizo mi hermana y yo, fue increíble, tuvimos la suerte de tener a Carlo como instructor y lo bordo, un profesor 10/10 nos trató súper bien explico todo genial y nos ayudó en todo momento con cualquier cosa que necesitábamos, la verdad que una experiencia increíble en la bombona para repetir sin duda, todos los demás profesores y gente con la que compartimos la experiencia fueron super majos, si tenemos oportunidad repetiremos sin duda, experiencia totalmente recomendada!!!Posted on DAWN BARKANSTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A Dream Realized. It is hard to put into words my thankfulness to LBD for helping me to achieve one of my lifetime goals/dreams. I did a TRY DIVE with instructor Sofia. Sofia guided me through the land, boat, and dive instruction. When I fell back into the water after donning my scuba gear, there was extreme excitement and as well as a terror. BUT Sofia was there with her calm voice and mannerisms coaching me. The first time I totally submerged, was overwhelming but I just kept looking at Sophia and following her calm hand signals. It was magic. If I started to feel panicked, I visually checked in with Sofia and all was well again. We did two dives. I felt strong, powerful, safe, and deeply humbled by the beauty of what lies below. I have no words Sofia for the gift of realizing a long term dream, and for realizing that age does not define me. I'm SO very thankful that Sofia introduced me to Jose, LBD Photo. Jose is a professional underwater photographer and he was also by my side taking photos of my dive as well as the beautiful underwater landscape. Friends and family that have seen the photos have said they are so vivid and was like being there with me. If opportunity presents itself, I highly recommend that you let Jose capture your LBD experience. Thank you Jose. Finally l, I would like to acknowledge the LBD, boat crew. They are the glue behind the scene, making everything run smooth and safe. Remember to respect our oceans Don't contribute to the trash epidemic in our oceans, that is even finding its way into paradise. There is vast life and beauty beneath the water that we need to protect. Again, thanks LBD, Sofia for helping me to fulfill my dream and Jose for capturing my experience.Posted on José Antonio Martínez BravoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lugar insuperable, trato inmejorable e instalaciones inigualables.....in in in. Gracias por este día.....hay que repetirloPosted on Javier Medel GallegoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Magnífico día de buceo, grandes jóvenes profesionales con mucha experiencia. Todo muy cómodo y puntual. Repetimos seguro!!Posted on Paco records Jr.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hubiera puesto 6🌟para esta maravilla de escuela e instructores!!Era mi bautismo y fue de las experiencias más mágicas y bonitas que pude tener….pero he decir que no hubiera sido probablemente lo mismo si no hubiera estado rodeado de magníficos profesionales y buenas personas!Nico mi instructor explicó todo genial tanto la parte teórica como la práctica y aunque fue en inglés porque yo era el único español del grupo, cualquier duda que me pudo surgir él estaba ahí para explicármelo las veces que hiciera falta,, fue muy amable y super enrollado! Cabe descartar que nos acompañó un gran fotógrafo para inmortalizar este precioso momento, él es José de Sevilla!vecino Andaluz , una bellísima persona también! un tío simpático y con arte por todos lados y como no un grandísimo fotógrafo, el tambien me asesoró en muchas dudas sobre la isla y me ayudó a que mi estancia fuera mejor! Muchas gracias! Y ya para rematar las chicas de recepción súper agradables y simpáticas, Rocio paisana y dueña de la escuela lo mismo! Un placer y espero volver pronto!Posted on Javier Planas LosadaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fue genial bucear con La Bombona Diving. Me hicieron sentir super antes, durante y después del buceo. Centro serio, fuera del meollo del puerto y con barco de buceo. Divers pros y cercanos. Recomendable 100%Posted on ניתאי בודקTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have dived with Anna for the last 3 days. She was very very good and fun to dive with, I trusted her 100% and she is very professional and responsiblePosted on Squirrel SciuridaeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In one month on Koh Tao, La Bombona and instructor Paul got me through a nervous open water 20, a confident explorer 30, and academic nitrox certificates and many fun dives to marvel at the various underwater creatures. Prior to my diving journey, friends told me that finding a great dive shop makes all the difference, and I feel so lucky to have landed with La Bombona. The cheerful and competent attitudes of various instructors, divemasters, and boat crew made any good dive into a great joy, and I hope I come back someday very soon - for divemaster perhaps?Posted on Nicholas EngelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Did the open water 20 and we liked it so much that we added the explorer 30. The instructor Joy was great!Posted on Luca EngelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great experience doing the Open Water 20 and Explorer 30 certifications. Joy was a great instructor and made the dives super enjoyable. We even saw a whale shark!
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.
If you are not a swimmer, you can still dive! You can enrol in a Try Dive. You achieve no certification, but you still get to enjoy the experience under the watchful eye of one of our Instructor team.
Before diving we need to sign a few forms and complete a medical to prove that you are fit and healthy to dive.
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