PADI Diving Courses on Koh Tao

Isla Tortuga Divers offers the full range of PADI diving courses from our popular 1 day Discover Scuba Diving experience to our Open Water course, Advanced course and our Pro level courses including PADI Divemaster and Diving Instructor.

We also offer a full range of exciting PADI specialty courses that can be taken with a suitable prerequisite qualification.

For customers who want to spend more time diving and have aspirations to pursue a career in scuba diving, we offer extended scuba diving internships ranging from 1 month to 12 months and more.

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PADI Diving Courses on Koh Tao

Choose PADI for your Diving Course in Thailand

PADI is commonly accepted to be the global standard for scuba diver training with over 6,500 members worldwide and a successful general standards and teaching philosophy that reaches back over 50 years.

PADI diving courses offer students high standards of training, online elearning and a large community of divers worldwide all sharing a common interest, scuba diving and protecting the marine environment.

All scuba divers have a responsibility to protect the ocean and PADI AWARE educates divers by providing a range of marine conservation courses such as, Dive Against Debris, PADI AWARE, AWARE Fish Identification and Underwater Naturalist.

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Abundant Marine Life

A World of PADI Specialty Courses

PADI offers a wide range of specialty courses to cater to divers of all interests with many popular course choices available.

For the Adventurous Diver

Deep Diver: Explore deeper depths up to 40 metres while learning about nitrogen narcosis and decompression procedures.

Wreck Diver: Dive into history and explore the mysterious world of underwater shipwrecks. Koh Tao offers divers three main shipwrecks to explore.

Nitrox Diver: Extend your bottom times and reduce decompression stops with enriched air nitrox specialty course.

Night Diver: Discover a different underwater world at night as you dive into the darkness and find nocturnal creatures that come out at night.

Underwater Navigator: Improve your navigation skills, find your way around and confidently explore new dive sites.

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Underwater Photographer and Underwater Naturalist

Digital Underwater Photographer: Capture the beauty of the underwater world through your lens with our level two Underwater Photography specialty course.

Fish Identification: Learn to recognize and appreciate the diverse marine life. Know your fish.

Underwater Naturalist: Develop a deeper understanding of marine ecosystems and conservation.

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PADI Open Water Course

For Aspiring Master Scuba Divers

Peak Performance Buoyancy: Enhance your buoyancy control for a more efficient and graceful dive. Buoyancy is the number one skill every diver should be focused on.

Emergency Oxygen Provider: Learn how to administer emergency oxygen to diving incidents.

Search and Recovery Diver: Develop skills for locating and recovering lost or submerged objects.

Other Specialty Courses you can choose from include:

Boat Diver: Learn essential boat diving skills and safety procedures.

Self Reliant Diver: Learn how to dive alone with proper diving equipment

Sidemount Diver: Discover a different way to configure your scuba equipment.

Our extensive PADI course curriculum is only limited by your imagination, area of interest, experience level, and where you plan to dive.

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PADI Advanced Open Water Course

PADI: A Leader in Scuba Diving Education

Global Recognition: PADI certifications are accepted and respected by dive operators and authorities around the world.

Comprehensive Curriculum: PADI courses cover a wide range of diving skills and knowledge, from beginner to advanced diver levels.

Emphasis on Safety: PADI places a strong emphasis on safety, ensuring divers are well-prepared for underwater exploration.

Instructor Network: With a huge network of qualified diving instructors, finding a PADI course is easy in most locations around the world.

Continuous Development: PADI continually updates its courses and standards to reflect the latest diving practices and technologies.

While there are other reputable diving organisations, PADI’s extensive experience, global reach, and commitment to diver safety make it a top choice for aspiring scuba divers.

If you want to join our growing community of PADI scuba divers, please message us or send a contact form with your areas of interest and we will provide you with all the information you need.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water courses?

The PADI Open Water course is the entry-level certification that teaches fundamental diving skills and allows you to dive to a depth of 18 meters. The Advanced Open Water course is the next step, enabling you to dive deeper (up to 30 meters) while focusing on specialties like deep diving, navigation, and other advanced diving skills.

Can I complete multiple PADI specialty courses together?

Yes, you can combine multiple PADI specialty courses depending on your diving goals and schedule. For example, you can combine courses like Nitrox Diver with Wreck Diver to earn both certifications. Contact us to customize a course package suited to your preferences.

What is the minimum age requirement for PADI diving courses?

The minimum age varies depending on the course. For most beginner-level courses, such as Discover Scuba Diving or the Open Water course, the minimum age is 10 years old. However, for advanced courses like the Wreck Diver or Deep Diver, the minimum age requirement is 15 years old.

What specialty courses are best for improving underwater photography skills?

For those interested in underwater photography, the Digital Underwater Photographer specialty course is the ideal choice. It teaches you the techniques needed to capture stunning underwater photos, with emphasis on camera settings, lighting, and marine life behavior to improve your photography.

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