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Easy Divers is the most popular PADI 5 Star IDC center on Koh Tao.
We teach all Padi scuba diving courses from open water through to instructor level.
All PADI courses are available in most European languages and others are possible on request.
Certified scuba divers can enjoy our daily diving trips to all of the best dive sites around Koh Tao.
All fun dives include a personal dive guide as standard.
EASY DIVERS is also the only PADI IDC center on Koh Tao with a 100% pass rate for all their instructor candidates. See our Go Pro section for more information about starting your new career in scuba diving!
About Us
We are a PADI Five Star IDC center able to teach all courses from beginner up to professional level.
Large purpose built and friendly dive shop centrally located in the heart of Koh Tao with a private pier.
European Management
Multilingual Instructors
Excellent safety record
Free diving insurance
for all customers
EASY DIVERS has its main dive shop located in the center of Mae Haad. The front of the shop handles bookings and accounts and also has a wide selection of new scuba equipment for sale.
The back of the shop is where the all the equipment is stored and serviced. The rear of the shop also leads on to our own private pier which makes diving with us easy and effortless.
We have a variety of different classrooms to teach groups of all sizes large and small. When the weather is nice we often teach off the beach at our Beach Club resort.
We also have a wide range of training materials available in all major languages.
Our new Instructor Development Course classroom has all the latest teaching aids like a digital projector and audio visual training materials. Air conditioning and executive chairs make studying extremely comfortable.
Air quality is of paramount importance so at EASY DIVERS we have our own filling station. Using a LW 450 ES Silent compressor and air bank we can fill our tanks on site quickly but also ensuring the highest quality and standards.
We also have over 80 Luxfer 12ltr aluminium tanks which are regularly checked, tested and serviced.
For rental equipment we only use quality brands like Scuba Pro regulators and Technisub or Seac Sub BCDs, fins, and masks.
EASY DIVERS is one of the only dive shops on Koh Tao with our own private pier. All customers have to do is collect their pre packed equipment boxes from the equipment store and walk from the rear of the shop straight onto our dive boat.
EASY DIVERS' main platform is a custom made dive boat with dedicated equipment areas, toilet, sun deck and galley. We also have a fast speed boat for special dive trips.
see our Scuba Diving section for more details.
The Team
Our experienced European instructors are able to teach in a wide variety of languages including:
English
French
German
Spanish
Dutch
Swedish
Norwegian
Danish
Other languages are available on request.
Please contact us to confirm availability and dates for courses in your preferred language.
Locations
Our main shop is centrally located in Mae Haad which is the heart of Koh Tao.
Our prime location and proximity to a wide choice of accommodation makes staying with EASY DIVERS convenient, and getting around is quick and simple.
At EASY DIVERS we have our own private boat piers, which makes dive trips with us easy and hassle free.
Our sister shop on the private island of Koh Nangyuan offers divers a different and more exclusive experience.
Contact Us
Please contact us for booking options, or for further information about any of our services.
EASY DIVERS
10/3 Moo. 2 T. Koh Tao
A. Phangan Suratthani 84280
Thailand
Call +66 (0) 7745 6010
Fax +66 (0) 7745 6321
email: info@kohtaoeasydivers.com
About Koh Tao
Koh Tao is South East Asia's foremost dive training destination.
Situated at the northern most part of the Samui Archipelago, Koh Tao boasts some of the best scuba diving sites in the gulf of Thailand. Sheer wall dives, submerged pinnacles, archways and tunnels carpeted with iridescent soft corals are among the many highlights here.
Koh Tao EASY DIVERS can service your every diving need including:
Daily Tours
D
ive Education
Accommodation
Getting Here
There are a variety of options for traveling to Koh Tao depending on your budget and schedule.
From Bangkok or Phuket you can fly to Koh Samui and then hop on one of the daily ferries to Koh Tao.
For the best compromise in comfort and price from Bangkok you can reserve a private bunk and take the overnight train to Chumporn. Then take the morning express ferry over to Koh Tao.
For budget travelers there are combo bus/boat packages to get you here.
Bangkok Air provides a comprehensive choice of destinations and routes all across Thailand.
These include:
Bangkok
Chumporn
Suratthani
Koh Samui
Phuket
and many more.
See our links page in the news section for more information...
The Thai State Railway provides an excellent service to almost every destination in Thailand.
Their overnight sleeper trains are an excellent and comfortable way to cover long distances.
See our links page in the news section for more information...
Getting here by bus is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to get to Koh Tao.
Bangkok to Koh Tao - Direct
The Lomprayah company offers an excellent bus and boat combo ticket - taking you direct from Bangkok to Koh Tao quickly and in comfort. Their buses have reclining seats, air conditioning, toilets and on board movies.
Travel from almost any other part of Thailand is also extremely easy with a wide choice of times and routes.
Chumporn
The closest link to Koh Tao on the mainland. Boats leave for Koh Tao daily between 07:00 and 07:30.
Suratthani
Day boat at 08:00. Night boat leaves 23:00.
Koh Samui
Boats leave Koh Samui between 08:00 and 9:30 in the morning. Peak season has other services leaving at 11:00 and 12:30.
Koh Phangan
Boats leave Koh Phangan daily between 08:30 and 09:30. Later services leave from 11:30 to 13:00.
Map
Mae Haad: The capital of Koh Tao and everything you need all in one place: accommodation, shops, restaurants,
banks etc.
Sairee Beach: Where the night life is. The beach side restaurants are transformed at night into lively bars and clubs.
Chalok: A sleepy bay for those who like peace and quiet.
The west side is where the majority of the diving is based. All three areas are connected by Koh Tao's only proper road.
Dining
Koh Tao boasts an incredible variety of food to suit all tastes and budgets.
Budget travelers can enjoy quick and tasty food from the many local Thai kitchens.
There are also more romantic restaurants around the island with stunning views and a wider choice of food.
A large community of expatriates also give Koh Tao an amazing collection of world foods to enjoy. From French and Italian cuisine to Mexican food - all tastes are truly catered for.
Night Life
Koh Tao has a very lively night life. Earlier in the evening you can relax and watch the sun go down over cocktails at many of the beach bars.
Later on you can party into the early hours at some of the dedicated party locations. Several top european DJs play regularly and keep the crowd going with the latest tunes.
Each club has its own dedicated night which makes finding the action simple and easy.
AC Bar: (Sairee Beach) Tue + Thu + Sun
In Touch: (Sairee Beach) Wed + Sat
Maya Bar: (Sairee Beach) Mon + Fri
Whitening: (Mae Haad) Friday
Scuba Diving
Choose EASY DIVERS as your guide to the exciting and beautiful underwater world.
Courses: Novices can receive full PADI scuba diving instruction in all courses from our experienced European instructors.
Go Pro: Those looking for a new direction can turn scuba diving in to a career. As a PADI 5 Star IDC center we can take you all the way to Dive Master or Instructor.
Fun Dives: Experienced divers can enjoy guided tours of the stunning choice of dive sites around Koh Tao.
EASY DIVERS are proud members of PADI the Professional Association of Diving Instructors. PADI are recognised worldwide as the largest scuba diving training organisation.
EASY DIVERS has been awarded PADI's highest rating we are a 5 star Instructor Development Center and can teach any PADI course in most major languages.
Discover Scuba Diving ½ day
Try a half day intro to see if you like scuba diving
Scuba Diver 2 days
Entry level training and basic scuba certification
Open Water 3 to 4 days
Learn how to scuba dive independently and receive full certification
Advanced Open Water 2 to 3 days
Take your scuba diving skills to the next level
Emergency First Response ½ to 1 day Comprehensive First Aid Training
Rescue Diver 2 days
Learn how to manage diving emergencies and cope with real challenges
Specialties -
Take your pick from a variety of exciting new scuba diving adventures inc;
Enriched Air Diving, Deep, U/W Photography, U/W Videography, Night Diving and more...
All courses include loan of study materials, equipment, tanks, insurance, certification fees etc.
Go Pro
DiveMaster 2 to 6 weeks
Become a PADI professional and get started in the dive industry. Unlimited dives during course period.
Instructor
Our specialised IDC center will take you all the way. EASY DIVERS is the only Instructor Development Center on Koh Tao with a 100% successful candidate pass rate.
We can also help after you qualify with work placement and internship options - to give your new career a head start.
Fun Diving
Certified divers can enjoy the many famous dive sites around Koh Tao including: Chumporn Pinnacle, Shark Island, Green Rock or Twins with the famous clown anemone fish from Finding Nemo.
Koh Tao boasts a wide variety of dive locations catering to all levels of experience and interest.
Prices include refreshments, equipment, insurance and a divemaster guide.
Morning trips leave at 07:45 and afternoon at 12:45 every day with 2 dives on each trip.
EASY DIVERS offers a variety of regular specialised diving tours:
Sunrise Dives:
An unforgettable experience for shark lovers - diving exclusively with the black tip reef sharks at Chumphon Pinnacle
Sail Rock:
We can also arrange private trips to one of the most famous dive sites in the Gulf of Thailand
Angthong Marine Park:
Experience for yourself the inspiration for the famous "The Beach" book and movie
For the ultimate diving experience we can arrange unique and exclusive liveaboard and overnight packages all over Thailand.
Destinations available include:
The Similans
Koh Bon
Koh Tachai
Richelieu Rock
The Surin Islands
Koh Lanta - and many more...
Please contact us for more information about these and many other offers...
Equipment
Retail:
We have an in store selection of new scuba diving equipment for sale from mask straps to dive computers.
Quality brands at great prices include Suunto, Technisub, Scuba Pro, and many more.
Anything we do not have in store can be ordered from our extensive catalogue. Many items can sometimes be delivered the same day.
If there is anything you want in particular please let us know.
Rental:
At EASY DIVERS safety is our number one concern and our rental equipment is either all brand new or regularly serviced.
We only use quality well made products for our equipment from companies like Technisub, Scuba Pro, and Mares.
Our in house service department regularly services all the equipment.
Boats:
EASY DIVERS' main platform is a custom made dive boat with dedicated equipment areas, toilet, sun deck and galley. Although designed primarily for divers there is still plenty of room for non diving friends and relatives.
Our experienced captain Manot knows all the best dive spots in the area, and our boat boy Sam is on board to help with the running of the dive trips too.
We also have a fast speed boat for special dive trips.
Accommodation
Beach Club Resort
Check out our private resort at the quiet end of Mae Haad Beach.
Facilities include beach front bungalows, optional air con rooms, and beach side restaurant serving both Thai and western cuisine.
Guest House
For travelers on a budget or friends who want to share, our guest house offers inexpensive rooms in the heart of Koh Tao
Other accommodation options can be arranged on request.
Beach Club is our own private beach resort. It is also one of the only places on Koh Tao to offer private beach front bungalows.
It also boasts the AquaMarine beach side restaurant and bar, offering a wide selection of food and drinks. It is the best place for relaxing and watching the sun go down in the evenings.
A variety of rooms are available from simple Thai style bungalows to deluxe air con rooms with hot water shower and mini bar.
Our newly built guest house offers clean and inexpensive rooms, all with private bathrooms and showers.
With a total of 6 separate rooms and the option of 2-3 beds in each one. The guest house is a excellent choice for friends traveling together on a tight budget.
Situated on a quiet road behind the main high street, its central location makes it easy to get around.
We also have a wide selection of other accommodation choices to suit all budgets.
Traditional Thai style bungalows start from as little as 250-300b an night at places like; Mr J Bungalows, Baan Tao, or Baan Khun Daeng.
Or you can splash out on luxury resorts with air con and private beaches like Royal Resort and Sensi Paradise.
News
EASY DIVERS has pioneered exclusive sunrise dives for shark lovers. This allows our customers a unique and private chance to dive with the black tip reef sharks at Chumpon pinnacle with no distractions.
We also get involved in various projects to help preserve the aquatic sea life including clam planting and baby turtle release schemes.
We also have a new dive shop pioneering new and undiscovered diving on the mainland in Chumpon itself.
KT-DOC
EASY DIVERS is proud to be one of the founding members of the KT-DOC
(Koh Tao Dive Operators Club).
The KT-DOC and EASY DIVERS are dedicated to the promotion of various local positive issues including; preserving the local environment, dive safety and professional and fair business practices.
This self governing body has been recognised by the Thai government for their hard work in helping promote and protect Koh Tao's many unique and unspoiled features.
Conservation
EASY DIVERS is a proud to be actively involved in many local conservation issues.
We encourage all staff and customers to be environmentally aware and regularly organise special events to help clean up and maintain the beaches and dive sites.
EASY DIVERS also have a recycling program for used glass, plastic bottles, and aluminium cans.
EASY DIVERS is also one of the founding members of the KT-DOC
Special Trips
EASY DIVERS can help you plan and arrange unique and unforgettable diving trips and adventures.
Please contact us with your requirements and plans.
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