Try Scuba : discover diving
No need to swim like a fish. Your first breath underwater happens with an instructor right beside you, in the calm of Tanote Bay, entirely at your own pace.
- Duration Half day
- Depth Down to 10 m
- Dives 1 dive
- Minimum age from age 10
- Agence SSI
Try Scuba : discover diving
Your first breath underwater, guided from start to finish by an instructor, no certification. A guided dive in Tanote Bay, maybe in the middle of a school of fish (down to 10 m). Basic theory, equalizing, marine life briefing and all equipment included.
Who is it for?
Curious first-timers who are still hesitating, short on time or on a budget. You want to know if diving is for you, without committing to a full course just yet.
Why this course?
Try diving safely and with no commitment, in half a day. Plenty of people discover a passion here that never lets them go.
How it works
Step by step, from your first briefing to the water.
- 1
Welcome & briefing
We get to know each other, explain calmly how breathing underwater works, and answer all your questions. No stress, no rushing.
- 2
First breaths in shallow water
In the calm, shallow water of the bay you try on the gear and take your first breaths below the surface, step by step with your instructor.
- 3
Guided dive in Tanote Bay
Once you feel comfortable, we go deeper together, to a maximum of 10 m, always close to your instructor. Time to discover the reef and its residents.
- 4
Back on land
We chat about how it felt. If the bug has bitten, we show you how to carry on with a real certification.
What to expect
After the first few breaths comes the calm: just your breathing and the blue all around. In Tanote Bay you glide over the coral, maybe through a passing school of fish, maybe alongside a turtle. Your instructor stays within arm's reach the whole time, so you have nothing to manage, just look around and enjoy.
What's included
- 1 guided dive in Tanote Bay (down to 10 m)
- Basic theory and skills
- Equalizing techniques
- Marine life briefing
- Full equipment and insurance
Requirements
- No experience or certification
- Basic swimming ability
- From age 10 (younger: Bubblemaker)
Good to know
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
No. You just need to be comfortable in the water and able to swim a few metres, nothing more. Your instructor is by your side the whole time.
Do I get a certification at the end?
No, Try Scuba is a guided discovery dive with no certification. If you want to keep going, the Scuba Diver or Open Water is the next step.
I wear glasses or contact lenses, is that a problem?
Contact lenses are usually fine to wear. For glasses wearers, prescription masks are available on request, just let us know beforehand.
What if I get scared underwater?
That's completely normal and not a problem. We go entirely at your pace, and you can come back to the surface at any time. Nobody pushes you into anything.
What is the minimum age?
From age 10. For children aged 8 to 10, the Bubblemaker in shallow water is the way to start.
What's next?
The next logical step on your path.
Scuba Diver (SSI)
From 7,000 THB (~$195)