About The Dive Academy
The Dive Academy is a PADI dive centre near Bophut Beach offering scuba-diving courses from beginner through professional levels, plus guided trips for certified and non-certified divers. Experiences include pool training, open-water dives, snorkelling and boat excursions to sites around Koh Tao and Sail Rock. The centre provides diving equipment, instructor support, lunch and drinks on selected day trips, with resort transfers available for some experiences. It suits visitors seeking structured instruction or guided access to Koh Samui’s wider Gulf of Thailand dive sites.
Highlights
- PADI courses from beginner to professional levels
- Guided scuba-diving and snorkelling trips to Koh Tao and Sail Rock
- Pool training and equipment provided for selected experiences
Facilities & Amenities
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Equipment Rental
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Equipment Provided
What People Say
Strengths
- Structured instruction for first-time and experienced divers
- Guided boat trips combine diving or snorkelling with lunch and drinks on selected experiences
- Instructor support focuses on comfort, safety and skill development
Things to Note
- Dive sites are reached by boat rather than directly from the beach
- Some day trips include early resort collection and extended time on the water
Unique Features
- Offers both PADI scuba-diving and freediving activities
- Private charters can be arranged for tailored dive destinations
Insider Tips
- Beginners can choose a pool-based introduction before open-water diving
- Certified divers can join guided two-dive trips or arrange a private charter