Diving, courses and snorkeling on Koh Chang
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Compare current activity prices first. If you are unsure what fits your experience, dates or group, ask me before you choose. You pay the same activity price as booking direct.
Certified dive trips
For certified divers. Exact dive sites are confirmed according to certification, recent experience, conditions and the boat schedule.
| Option | Best for | Typical plan | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-dive day | Certified divers | Two boat dives at Koh Chang or Koh Rang | THB 3,500 |
| 6-dive package | Divers planning several days | Six dives; minimum two dives per day | THB 8,500 |
| 10-dive package | Divers staying longer | Ten dives; minimum two dives per day | THB 11,000 |
| Third dive | Adding a third dive to a scheduled day | Subject to trip schedule and suitability | + THB 1,000 |
| Tune-up | Certified divers needing a refresher | Refresh before diving on the same day | + THB 1,000 |
| PADI ReActivate | Divers returning after a longer break | Pool refresher and e-learning | THB 3,500 |
| Afternoon and night trip | Experienced certified divers | Two afternoon dives plus one night dive | THB 5,000 |
| Night dive | Certified divers | Single night dive when scheduled | THB 2,500 |
Try diving
These options are for people without a scuba certification. Medical suitability and basic water confidence are checked before participation.
| Option | Best for | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Scuba Diving — boat | A full first diving day | Two supervised boat dives | THB 5,000 |
| Discover Scuba Diving — beach | A shorter first experience | One supervised shore dive | THB 3,000 |
| PADI Bubblemaker | Children aged 8–10 | One shore or boat dive | THB 3,000 |
PADI recreational courses
Course timing and training sites depend on the student, instructor and schedule. Send your preferred dates before booking travel around a course.
| Course | Best for | Course option | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| PADI Scuba Diver | Shorter entry-level certification | Scuba Diver course | THB 11,000 |
| PADI Open Water | Beginners seeking full certification | Classroom option | THB 15,500 |
| PADI Open Water | Beginners preferring online theory | E-learning option | THB 16,500 |
| Premium Open Water | Beginners wanting an extra diving day | E-learning plus one extra day of diving | THB 19,000 |
| PADI Advanced Open Water | Open Water divers | Standard option | THB 14,500 |
| PADI Advanced Open Water | Open Water divers wanting online videos | E-learning with videos | THB 15,500 |
| Premium Advanced | Divers also needing a dive computer | E-learning plus Suunto Zoop computer | THB 25,500 |
| Emergency First Response (EFR) | First aid and CPR training | Standalone course | THB 5,500 |
| PADI Rescue Diver | Experienced recreational divers | Rescue Diver course | THB 15,500 |
| PADI Rescue + EFR | Divers needing both requirements | Combined courses | THB 19,500 |
| Premium Rescue + EFR | More in-water rescue practice | Four days with extra training day | THB 23,000 |
| One-day specialty | Examples include PPB, Nitrox and AWARE | One-day specialty | THB 8,500 |
| Two-day specialty | Examples include Wreck, Deep and Sidemount | Two-day specialty | THB 11,000 |
Professional courses
| Course | Price |
|---|---|
| PADI Divemaster | THB 50,000 |
| PADI Assistant Instructor | THB 30,000 |
| PADI IDC including EFR and Nitrox Specialty Instructor | THB 55,000 |
| Premium IDC plus five specialties | THB 80,000 |
| EFR Instructor | THB 10,000 |
| PADI Specialty Instructor — one specialty | THB 8,000 |
| PADI Specialty Instructor — five specialties / MSDT | THB 40,000 |
| PADI Staff Instructor | THB 25,000 |
Snorkeling
| Option | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Koh Chang snorkeling | Full boat day | THB 1,000 |
| Koh Rang snorkeling | Full boat day; park fee extra | THB 1,000 |
| Half-day snorkeling | Koh Wai and Hin Rap or Koh Klum, when scheduled | THB 1,000 |
| Snorkeling course | One-day course | THB 3,000 |
| Private local-islands boat | Includes up to 10 snorkelers | THB 15,000 |
| Private Koh Rang boat | Includes up to 10 snorkelers; park fees extra | THB 18,000 |
Freediving
| Option | What it means | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Discover Freediving — shore | First freediving experience | THB 3,500 |
| Discover Freediving — boat | First freediving experience | THB 3,500 |
| Freediving day — own buddy | Three-stop boat day; bring a suitable buddy | THB 1,000 |
| Freediving day — guide | Three-stop boat day with a guide/buddy | THB 2,500 |
| Freediving day — instructor | Three-stop boat day with a licensed instructor | THB 3,500 |
| PADI Freediver | Beginner certification course | THB 10,000 |
| PADI Advanced Freediver | Advanced freediving course | THB 10,000 |
| PADI Master Freediver | Master-level freediving course | THB 28,000 |
What is normally included?
Inclusions can differ between trips and courses. The details for your date are confirmed before you book. Typical inclusions are:
- Required dive or snorkeling equipment for the booked activity.
- Lunch, drinking water and refreshments on full boat days.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off within the supported transfer area.
- A qualified dive professional or instructor appropriate for the activity.
- Course learning materials and certification when included in the selected course option.
Possible extra costs
- Koh Rang National Park fee when the trip enters the park: international adults THB 400 diving or THB 200 snorkeling; international children THB 300 diving or THB 100 snorkeling; Thai nationals THB 240 diving or THB 40 snorkeling.
- Optional DAN diving insurance.
- Personal items such as a towel, reef-safe sun protection and sunglasses.
- Private or additional personal guidance when specifically requested and available.
- Digital camera rental: THB 1,000 including an SD card.
Not sure what fits?
Send your preferred date, group size and experience level. You will get practical advice on the most suitable trip, course or local dive operator before availability is confirmed.
Prices are reviewed regularly, but rates can change. Your final price, inclusions and availability are confirmed before booking.
