DiveCost

The real cost of diving in Koh Tao

Thailand · Southeast AsiaBudgetBest months: Mar-May, Jun-Sep47 verified prices

The world's busiest certification island: dozens of schools, shallow protected bays and some of the cheapest Open Water courses anywhere. Whale sharks pass in season.

Dive centers in Koh Tao

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All-in prices first. Inclusions and the last-verified date are shown on every row.

Discover Scuba

Discover Scuba — no certification needed

Fun Diving

Single dives for certified divers

Get Certified

Open Water & certification courses

Prices last verified against each operator's official website.

Estimate your trip

Most divers do several dives. Set how many to see a rough total — packages usually cost less per dive.

6 dives
≈ €174
Based on the lowest single fun dive here

Single-dive rate × your dives. Many centres discount multi-dive packs, so you’ll often pay less.

Dive centres in Koh Tao

The dive operators we track here — visit each one directly to book or confirm current prices.

Plan your Koh Tao trip

Everything else you’ll book once the diving’s sorted.

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