No. If you’re not certified, you can join our PADI Discover Scuba Diving program, where an instructor will guide you step by step.

The minimum age to start scuba diving is 8 years old: Bubblemaker program (pool only, max 2 m depth)
At 10 years old : Junior Open Water Diver certification
And at 15 years old: Standard Open Water Diver certification.

Yes. Diving with a qualified instructor and following PADI safety standards makes diving a very safe activity. Our groups are small, and all equipment is checked daily.

Certain conditions like asthma, epilepsy, heart or lung disease may require a doctor’s clearance. You’ll need to complete the PADI Medical Statement before starting any PADI dive courses.

The PADI Open Water Diver course takes 3 days. We also offer a referral option, so you can do theory and pool training at home, and complete open water dives with us.

You don’t need to be an expert, but you should be able to swim at least 200 meters (any style) and float/tread water for 10 minutes.

Discover Scuba Diving (DSD): A try-dive experience, not a certification.
Open Water Diver: An internationally recognized license allowing you to dive up to 18 metres depth anywhere in the world.

The Advanced Open Water Diver course (2 days) lets you dive deeper (up to 30 m) and introduces specialty dives like navigation, night, or wreck diving.

Yes. Diving with Nitrox allows for longer bottom times and is especially useful for repetitive diving.

Yes. Kids as young as 8 years old can try diving in our Bubblemaker program, and 10 years old can start Junior Open Water courses.

We dive around the Ao Nang local islands from May until the end of October. From November until the end of April we operate trips to Phi Phi Islands and King Cruiser Wreck(depending on conditions).

Typically two dives per day are included in our day trips.

Local island dives take about 30–40 minutes travel time by long tail boat. Trips to Phi Phi or take about 1 hour by speedboat.

Safety comes first. Trips may be delayed, rescheduled, or refunded according to our cancellation policy.

For certified divers, equipment rental is not included in the dive price. Rental gear (including dive computer) is available at an additional cost.
For all PADI courses, a full set of equipment is included, except for the Divemaster course.

Yes, you’re welcome to bring your own gear. We also check that it is safe and functional before the dive.

Yes, but Thai regulations require you to be an Advanced Open Water Diver or have 40+ dives. We also rent Olympus TG-7 cameras.

Yes, a dive computer is included in all rental gear sets.

Insurance is included in all courses. For certified divers, daily dive accident insurance is available at a small cost.

You must wait at least 18 hours after your last dive before flying.
Diving with us on a normal scheduled trip or course will usually allow you to take a flight the next day after 9 am.

We recommend taking motion sickness tablets about 30 minutes before departure.

Bring a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimwear, and a hat. We provide drinking water, lunch, and fruits.

Open Water Divers: up to 18 m
Advanced Open Water: up to 30 m
Technical divers: up to 40 m (with training)

Prices include tanks, weights, boat trip, instructor/guide, lunch, water, and transfers from Ao Nang area.

Equipment rental for certified divers, Marine National Park fees, optional dive insurance, and camera rental.

Yes. A deposit is required to secure your booking.

Yes, you can pay with cash or credit card with a 3% card fee.

Deposits and payments are non-refundable. PADI eLearning/materials are non-refundable once issued. Weather-related cancellations follow our Terms & Conditions.

You can book via our website booking form, by email (info@thediveaonang.com), WhatsApp (+66 822822537), or by visiting our dive shop in Ao Nang. Our location on Google Maps🗺️.

email (info@thediveaonang.com), WhatsApp (+66 822822537), Phone Call (+66 822822537), or by visiting our dive shop in Ao Nang. Our location on Google Maps🗺️.

Our shop and booking office is in central Ao Nang opposite Cosi Hotel.
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Yes, we can arrange private diving or snorkeling trips on request.

Yes, we offer pick-up and drop-off from hotels in Ao Nang area on diving day.

No you will need to arrange your own transportation to Ao Nang.

No, we do not offer an airport pick up service.

Yes. We follow Reef Guardian practices, reduce plastic waste, and educate divers on marine conservation.

Avoid touching corals, use reef-safe sunscreen, control your buoyancy, and don’t feed fish.