La Bombona Diving Koh Tao Open Water Course
Overview
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72 hours
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Our Open Water experience will take your breath away. Literally speaking you'll be breathing from a tank, so you'll be able to breath, just not the way you’re used to. One of our knowledgeable staff will welcome you into our cozy dive school on the paradise island of Koh Tao. You'll get your measurements taken and dressed up with our brand new equipment to ensure you are as comfortable as can possible. The Open Water is a 4-day course and it includes 1 pool session and 4 dives. Your instructor will show you educational videos, take you through an extensive safety briefing and tell you the do's and dont's of diving, as well as explain a little bit about what to expect. The day after you have completed your pool session, you will be whisked off to our state of the art dive boat (showers, sun deck, lots of space, refreshments, all included in the price) where you'll make the trip to one of the many dive sites Koh Tao has to offer.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Use of SCUBA equipment
Restroom on board
Insurance
T-Shirt
What To Expect
LBD is a multi-language dive school that caters to all your needs both underwater and on the surface. The staff are extremely hands-on and knowledgeable, and while are having as much fun as you are while diving, are always operating in a safe and considerate manner. LBD Diving offers the following courses: Refresher, Try Dives, Open Water, Advanced, Rescue and First Aid, Divemaster and Instructor. All diving gear that is of great quality and properly maintained is provided on site prior to each dive. You will be then taking to the best dive sites around the island on They a spacious and equipped with all amenities 3-story boat. We have different dive sites scheduled for each day and we also do night dives every other day (This is something you should absolutely try in case you’re seeking a little more of a thrill!). We also go to the Sail Rock dives site twice a week, when you will also have breakfast and lunch included in the price. There is no greater feeling than diving with a team of professionals that will not only tell you everything you need to know about diving, but will also make you feel part of the LBD Diving family!
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La Bombona Diving Koh Tao
Reviews
171 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Open Water 20 and Explorer 30 course
Pascal E,
Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very cool and professional diving shop. We had a very good time with Kyle our instructor. A very good and experienced diver. With his help, we have made rapid progress. Originally we only wanted to do the Open Water Course, because we liked diving so much, we did the subsequent Explorer 30 course as well. It therefore makes sense in my view to plan a few days longer on Koh Tao.
Explorer 30 recommended experience!
536selenec,
Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super grateful with my experience diving with La Bombona!! I did my second course with them and super happy with the choice. Nico Corazza was my Explorer 30 instructor!! Very professional, with over 3000 dives experience!! He was very clear in theory and practice, very patient, always attentive to help us and transmit calm in moments of nerves. Thanks Nico for the 5 dives that were spectacular!!
100% the best instructors on Koh Tao.
ChulainnL,
Jul 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We completed our RAID openwater and advanced certification with James and Armand from LBD this week. We had an absolutely fantastic time, so much so that we ended up staying to complete another five dives. James is incredibly experienced, amazing at teaching both the theory and practical elements of safe diving, and really fun to dive with. At the end of the course, we felt confident in both the water and our skills. We not only gained certification but also really enjoyed each of our dives, and James ensured we dived at different sites to practice different skills and varying depths. James was also great at spotting things we missed, including rays and moray eels. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up changing our travel plans to complete the RAID Advanced 30 certification, including navigation, ship wrecks, and night dives up to 30 meters. We have seen groupers hunting, blue-spotted rays, clownfish hosting in anemones, and swam amongst shoals of fussilers and along beds of coral. A highlight was the night dive and seeing the bioluminescent plankton when we turned our torches off and waved our hands. I would highly recommend booking with LBD and, in particular, requesting James or Armand, who was supporting another group alongside us and was also fantastic, friendly, and had great advice. Thank you for making our experience amazing.
Diving review
552maddyc,
Mar 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I completed the Try Dive. We were a bit apprehensive at first but the instructors made us feel so excited and comfortable straight away. The day was amazing and I’d truly recommend it to anyone. We had James, who was an incredible instructor, made us feel so safe and at ease. If in doubt - do it!!! One of the best days EVER!
Open water 20
Happiness690428,
Mar 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best dive shop!! Completed my open water 20 course here with my partner. Nico Martire was the best dive instructor ever. So calm and patient, extremely knowledgeable and very fun! He made the course easy and so enjoyable. Isabell and Armand were also fantastic. We were extremely lucky on our dive #3 to swim with a whale shark! After completing the course we wanted so badly to cancel the rest of our plans and stay to do our advance open water. Unfortunately we couldn’t but would 100% go back in a heart beat. RAID has all their material available online for free as well. Can’t recommend this dive shop enough! Thanks for everything
1 day dive experience
izzyb650,
Jul 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00had such an amazing day! our first dive ever , the water was a clear and we learnt so much. Rafa was the best instructor, made everyone feel so relaxed and was so positive, would 100% recommend
Unforgettable
mirismiriss12,
May 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable experience, the cylinder could not do better. My partner and I modified our trip so we could do the open water and we have no regrets! Thanks for making it so beautiful! And above all, to our instructor Txus, not only master of diving but also of life. Thanks, Txus. We couldn't see the whale shark but you taught us many more things! We'll be back 😊
The Best Dive Center on Koh Tao
Chris Y,
Mar 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the best dive company on Koh Tao. I had the best time learning to dive with some of the best instructors. Ponxi was an amazing instructor for the Open Water 20 course, and then the amazing Camilla for the Advanced 30 course. They create such a warm and friendly atmosphere of learning. I also had the chance to do several Fun Dives. The Dive Masters (Ben, Camilla, and Patrizia) and Dive Master in Training (Adam) were all fantastic to dive with and made the dives so fun in and out of the water. I wish I would have found this 30 years ago. La Bombona Diving in Koh Tao can help you feel comfortable trying something new, and will hopefully make you a lifelong fan like I am now. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.
Amazing 10/10 reccomend
romilaha,
Mar 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the best experience and couldn’t recommend this course enough! George was an amazing instructor who got the whole group through each step with very knowledgable, fun and relaxed teaching skills. The entire company is filled with friendly and helpful staff which made it even more enjoyable from start to finish. If you come to Koh Tao you do not want to miss out on this experience of a lifetime!
Highly recommend!
emilybG6618HO,
Mar 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really amazing experience made even better by our instructed George. He made us feel calm and confident especially as a nervous diver. Couldn’t recommend the course and dive school enough, super friendly staff and really informative. A must do if you’re in Koh Tao!
From THB 13,000.00
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