{"id":470,"date":"2024-05-03T20:53:11","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T20:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/?page_id=470"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:02:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:02:40","slug":"discover-scuba-diving","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/padi-diving-courses\/discover-scuba-diving\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Scuba Diving"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section has_dark_background=&#8221;yes&#8221; bottom_separator_type=&#8221;bottom-separator-dark&#8221; full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1729329458349{background-color: #192753 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row boxed_layout=&#8221;yes&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<ul id=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumbs\"><li class=\"item-home\"><a class=\"bread-link bread-home\" href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/\" title=\"Home\">Home<\/a><\/li><li class=\"separator separator-home\"> &gt; <\/li><\/ul><div class=\"course-price-wrapper\"><h3>PADI Discover Scuba Diving<\/h3><div class=\"bt-course-price\"><a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/prices\/#beginners\" class=\"button fasc-button\">BOOK NOW<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>PRICE<\/strong>: 2,500&nbsp;THB<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<em>Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) is an introductory PADI program that allows uncertified individuals to experience scuba diving under professional supervision. At Isla Tortuga Divers, the DSD experience includes a basic safety briefing, shallow water skill practice, and an open water dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters. This one-day program is designed for beginners to explore the ocean without needing a full certification.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Scuba Diving Experience on Koh Tao<\/h3>\n<p>The PADI Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) experience is a great way to explore the wonderful underwater world in the warm ocean around <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/koh-tao\/\">Koh Tao<\/a> under the guidance of a <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/nivel-profesional\/curso-de-instructor-de-buceo-padi\/\">PADI Diving Instructor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This half day introductory scuba diving experience is designed for individuals with little or no prior scuba diving experience who either don\u2019t have the time to complete the full <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/cursos-de-buceo-padi\/curso-de-aguas-abiertas\/\">Open Water course<\/a> , would like to try scuba diving before committing to a full certification course or just want to have a great experience and lots of fun.<\/p>\n<p>Scheduled over 5-6 hours, you will complete a short e-learning module on your mobile phone before boarding our dive boat for an afternoon of discovery, exploration and fun!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1272\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1272\" src=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-koh-tao-Thailand.jpg\" alt=\"discover scuba diving course koh tao\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-koh-tao-Thailand.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-koh-tao-Thailand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-koh-tao-Thailand-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-koh-tao-Thailand-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Learn to Scuba Dive on Koh Tao with a DSD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Included in Discover Scuba Diving Experience<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>PADI Discover Scuba Diving e-learning on your mobile phone*<\/li>\n<li>Dive Insurance<\/li>\n<li>Small Groups (2:1)<\/li>\n<li>A half day boat experience<\/li>\n<li>Full set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aquamaster.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aqualung<\/a> rental equipment including a Dive Computer for your course<\/li>\n<li>Best Vibes!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>* e-Learning time commitment: 20-30 min<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1273\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1273\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1273\" src=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-Thailand.jpg\" alt=\"discover scuba diving course koh tao\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-Thailand.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-Thailand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-Thailand-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-Thailand-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Discover Scuba Diving on Koh Tao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/precios\/#beginners\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of Discover Scuba Diving Experience<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>A low stress Introduction to Scuba Diving without commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you curious about diving but unsure if you want to commit to a full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.padi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PADI<\/a> diving certification course?<\/p>\n<p>A PADI DSD provides you with a safe and supervised introduction to the world of scuba diving, a perfect experience for a beginner.<\/p>\n<h3>Experience the Underwater World<\/h3>\n<p>The PADI DSD is a great opportunity for you to explore the beauty and serenity of the underwater world. You will swim with a variety of marine life, on and around the <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/cursos-de-conservacion-marina\/\">beautiful coral reefs<\/a> that are home to thousands of colourful and cool marine life animals<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boost Your Confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Overcome any fears or apprehensions you may have about diving by completing a PADI DSD and boost your confidence and ability to enjoy underwater activities.<\/p>\n<h3>Learn Basic Scuba Skills<\/h3>\n<p>You will learn the basic scuba diving skills, such as breathing underwater, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Hbw1_WB4ihA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clearing a regulator<\/a> and mask and equalizing your ears which are all foundational skills for your future diving experiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s Fun, Adventurous and a Memorable Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The PADI Discover Scuba Diving is a fun and adventurous activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels.<\/p>\n<p>Many participants find Discover Scuba Diving to be a memorable and exciting experience, creating lasting memories and potentially sparking a lifelong passion for diving and underwater exploration.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.padi.com\/dive-course\/koh-tao\/padi-discover-scuba-diving-61676\/?activity_date=2025-01-25&amp;_gl=1*wi03hi*_ga*MTU2NDA3NjY4Mi4xNzM3NjMzNDUz*_ga_8L86DXSK1V*MTczNzYzMzQ1Mi4xLjAuMTczNzYzMzQ1NS42MC4wLjA.*_ga_8DVTNSDNVE*MTczNzYzMzQ1Mi4xLjAuMTczNzYzMzQ1NS42MC4wLjA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PADI Discover Scuba Diving<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">o<\/span>ffers a safe, accessible, and enjoyable way for people to dip their toes into the world of scuba diving and discover whether it&#8217;s a pursuit they want to pursue further.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1269\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1269\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1269\" src=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-koh-tao.jpg\" alt=\"discover scuba diving course koh tao\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-koh-tao.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-koh-tao-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-koh-tao-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-koh-tao-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1 Day Discover Scuba Diving<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/precios\/#beginners\">BOOK A COURSE<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What is the PADI Discover Scuba Diving course schedule?<\/h3>\n<p>We will meet you at 11am at Isla Tortuga Divers. You can complete the PADI Discover Scuba Diving e-learning on your mobile phone (20-30 minutes) before meeting your PADI Instructor, trying on the scuba equipment to ensure the wetsuit, fins, etc., are a good fit. Then, we can walk down to the pier (60 seconds from <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/sobre-nosotros\/\">our dive center<\/a>) and board our dive boat.<\/p>\n<p>If you are <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/alojamiento\/\">staying with us<\/a>, you can grab a light lunch; maybe a sandwich.<\/p>\n<p>Your PADI Instructor will give you a thorough briefing and explain the shallow (confined) water skills you will complete prior to making the dive.<\/p>\n<h3>Confined Water Training<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Breathing underwater<\/li>\n<li>Regulator clearing<\/li>\n<li>Regulator recovery<\/li>\n<li>Mask clearing<\/li>\n<li>Equalization techniques<\/li>\n<li>Inflate and deflate a BCD at the surface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We will usually dive one of the many shallow bays around Koh Tao on our afternoon dives. This means we will take you into the shallow water where you can stand. You will descend into a kneeling position with your head just under the water. Here your Diving Instructor will demonstrate each skill and then give you an opportunity to practice and master the skill.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we are unable to find water deep enough to stand, your Instructor will conduct the skills using a descent line that is within 2 metres\/6 feet of the surface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When we do this you will complete the skills at an Instructor to student ratio of 1:1.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1271\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1271\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1271\" src=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-koh-tao.jpg\" alt=\"discover scuba diving course koh tao\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-koh-tao.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-koh-tao-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-koh-tao-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-discover-scuba-diving-course-in-koh-tao-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Explore Koh Tao on a 1 Day Diving Experience<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Open Water Dive in the Ocean<\/h3>\n<p>Once we have completed the confined water skills, and both you and your Instructor are comfortable, you can venture a little deeper and enjoy an Open Water dive.<\/p>\n<p>The maximum depth you will be taken will be 12 meters, and the time you spend on the dive depends on the rate at which you and your buddy breathe your air, something your Instructor will discuss with you during the briefing.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to make a second dive on the same day, you can tell your Instructor who will make the necessary arrangement on the boat. For the second dive you will not need to redo the confined water skills and can just go for a dive!<\/p>\n<p>The additional dive will be <span style=\"color: #ffff00;\">priced at 1,000 THB<\/span> and you can pay this when you get back to the dive center.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1321\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1321\" style=\"width: 1260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1321\" src=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-fish-identification-diving-koh-tao.jpg\" alt=\"fish identification marine conservation Thailand\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-fish-identification-diving-koh-tao.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-fish-identification-diving-koh-tao-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-fish-identification-diving-koh-tao-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-fish-identification-diving-koh-tao-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1321\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diverse Marine Life on Koh Tao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/precios\/#beginners\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What Requirements Are Necessary to do a PADI Discover Scuba Dive?<\/h3>\n<p>To embark on this exciting adventure and get a taste of the ocean:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Be in good health.<\/strong> You will have to fill out a medical form to make sure that there are no contraindications with diving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimum age:<\/strong> You have to be at least 10 years old to enrol on the Discover Scuba Diving experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Why Choose PADI Discover Scuba Diving?<\/h3>\n<p>PADI dive centers must adhere to the highest training standards and customer service levels in the dive industry.<\/p>\n<p>PADI is the most recognized agency worldwide when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/cursos-de-buceo-padi\/\">recreational diving courses<\/a>, with hundreds of agencies around the world, PADI is established in more countries than any other agency.<\/p>\n<p>In short, if you go to a small island in the middle of nowhere and there is a diving school, it is most likely PADI.<\/p>\n<p>PADI is the only training agency whose curriculum is written by educational authors, using tried, tested and trusted learning philosophies adapted for <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/buceo-recreativo\/\">scuba diving<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The PADI system is performance based, not time based.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What this means is you will have to earn your diving certification, and you can&#8217;t buy it!<\/p>\n<p>Please keep in mind that we are going to ask you to do more than other dive centers and agencies. On the plus side this will mean you will receive a higher quality training course and will be much better prepared as a certified scuba diver.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/idckohtao.com\/why-choose-padi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PADI is the only agency<\/a> that conducts customer satisfaction surveys to ensure that its professionals are meeting the highest standards of education and safety, while other agencies only ask instructors or schools to manage their own standards.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1301\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1301\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1301\" src=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-where-to-stay-koh-tao-Thailand.jpg\" alt=\"Beachside Accommodation Koh Tao\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-where-to-stay-koh-tao-Thailand.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-where-to-stay-koh-tao-Thailand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-where-to-stay-koh-tao-Thailand-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-where-to-stay-koh-tao-Thailand-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beachside Accommodation on Koh Tao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/precios\/#beginners\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>One Day Scuba Diving Experience<\/h3>\n<p>Why should you sign up and do your Discover Scuba Dive with <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/\">Isla Tortuga Divers<\/a>, Koh Tao\u2019s only Spanish speaking PADI dive center.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask yourself why Isla Tortuga Divers is Koh Tao\u2019s only Spanish speaking PADI awarded dive center on Koh Tao.<\/li>\n<li>We limit our Discover Scuba class size to maximum 2 students per diving Instructor providing you with a personalized and focused training course.<\/li>\n<li>Our dive boat <span style=\"color: #ffff00;\">MV Attawat<\/span> is comfortable and spacious and as we own our own boat it gives us the flexibility to choose the dive sites that best suit you<\/li>\n<li>The Knowledge development portion of the course can be completed using PADI eLearning program. What this means is once you have completed the registration process and paid your deposit you can get started straight away!<\/li>\n<li>We are a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center and as such all our instructors are trained in house by our <span style=\"color: #ffff00;\">PADI Course Directors<\/span>. This allows us to vet every staff member to ensure they are teaching to the very highest standards, providing you with a quality and safe experience \u2026.and of course lots of fun!<\/li>\n<li>We provide you with a dive computer for your Discover Scuba Dive at no extra cost!<\/li>\n<li>We only teach \u2018diving with dive computers \u2019on all our PADI courses in line with latest technology and educational<\/li>\n<li>As an \u2018<span style=\"color: #ffff00;\">Aqualung Partner Center<\/span>\u2019 all our diving equipment passes the most rigorous quality and reliability tests.<\/li>\n<li>Last, but without a doubt the most important reason to complete your PADI Open Water course with Isla Tortuga is we guarantee that you will learn to dive with a smile and that you will be left wanting more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"course-price-wrapper\"><div class=\"bt-course-price\"><a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/prices\/#beginners\" class=\"button fasc-button\">BOOK NOW<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>PRICE<\/strong>: 2,500&nbsp;THB<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; 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our experienced PADI Instructors provide close supervision and personal guidance, ensuring you feel secure and confident as you take your first breaths underwater in our shallow, calm training dive sites.\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq2\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        What is the itinerary for a typical DSD day at Isla Tortuga Divers?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        Your adventure begins with a brief, interactive theory session at our center, followed by a shallow water practice session to conduct basic skills and to familiarize you with the scuba equipment.<\/p>\n<p>In the afternoon, you will board our custom-built dive boat for a single incredible open water dives at Koh Tao\u2019s most vibrant coral reefs. A second dive can be purchased.<\/p>\n<p>We maintain a strict small-group ratio, allowing for a relaxed, social, and highly personalized experience from start to finish.\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq3\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        Are there any age or medical requirements for trying scuba diving?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        To participate in the Discover Scuba Diving experience, you must be at least 10 years old and in good physical health.<\/p>\n<p>Before getting in the water, you will complete a standard PADI Medical Statement. 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Your safety is our absolute priority at our 5-Star IDC facility.\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq4\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        Can I see Whale Sharks during my first-ever scuba dive?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        While nature is unpredictable, Koh Tao is one of the best places in Thailand to encounter incredible marine life, including the majestic Whale Shark.<\/p>\n<p>During your Discover Scuba Diving experience, you will explore diverse reefs teeming with colorful tropical fish, sea turtles, and vibrant corals.<\/p>\n<p>Our instructors are experts at spotting the large fish and will ensure you have the most memorable and safe encounter possible with our local marine residents.\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section has_dark_background=&#8221;yes&#8221; bottom_separator_type=&#8221;bottom-separator-dark&#8221; full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1729329458349{background-color: #192753 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row boxed_layout=&#8221;yes&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) is an introductory PADI program that allows uncertified individuals to experience scuba diving under professional supervision. 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