Discover the amazing underwater world of Koh Samui
The Dive Academy
Discover the amazing underwater world of Koh Samui
“Either you decide to stay in the shallow end
of the pool or you go out in the ocean.”
–Christopher Reeve
PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Centre • Est. 2005
The Dive Academy Bophut, Koh Samui
Original Management • Multilingual Instruction • Speedboat Excursions
Base LocationFisherman's Village, Bophut
Languages SpokenEN, DE, IT, ES, RU, FR
Certified Trips From4,650 THB
Pioneering Excellence Since 2005
Koh Samui’s Premier 5-Star Dive Center
The Dive Academy is an English-owned PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Centre located in Bophut. As the only dive center on Koh Samui still owned and managed by its original founder, it maintains an unmatched reputation for customer service, safety, and instructional quality. Their elite crew offers instruction across six languages and provides custom speedboat transfers to maximize your time at the region's finest dive spots.
Day Trip Schedule & Pricing
Includes 2 Dives, Full Gear & Speedboat Transfer
Destination
Weekly Schedule
Diver Level
Price
Sail Rock
Tue / Wed / Fri / Sun
Certified
4,650 THB
Koh Tao
Mon / Thu / Sat
Certified
4,950 THB
Chumphon Pinnacle
Mon / Thu / Sat
Advanced Only
5,150 THB
Discover Scuba (Sail Rock)
Tue / Wed / Fri / Sun
Non-Certified
5,850 THB
Discover Scuba (Koh Tao)
Mon / Thu / Sat
Non-Certified
5,850 THB
Speedboat Day Trip Itineraries
Fast, Direct Access via Private Speedboat
Sail Rock Expedition (5.5 Hours)
07:10 AM Hotel pickup; morning coffee & paperwork at Bophut dive center.
07:45 AM Speedboat departure for Sail Rock.
09:00 AM First dive at the pinnacle.
10:00 AM Light snacks & fresh tropical fruits served on boat.
11:00 AM Second dive at Sail Rock.
01:00 PM Return to dive center and resort transfer.
Koh Tao Expedition (7 Hours)
07:15 AM Hotel pickup & morning orientation with coffee/tea.
07:45 AM Depart dive center via fast speedboat.
09:30 AM First dive/snorkel (experienced divers taken to advanced sites).
11:00 AM Lunch served on the boat or beach.
12:00 PM Second dive at a secondary scenic bay.
02:30 PM Return to dive center and resort transfer.
Trip Inclusions
✓ 2 Dives & Gear
✓ Speedboat Transfer
✓ Instructor / DM
✓ Lunch & Drinks
✓ Dive Insurance
✓ Taxes & Fees
Participant Data Required
Please prepare the following details upon reservation:
Full Name, Date of Birth, Email & Phone
Height (cm), Weight (kg) & Shoe Size
Certification Level, Last Dive Date (MM/YY) & Total Dives
Villa / Resort Name & Dietary Preferences
Flexible Cancellation & Weather Terms
• Cancellations or rescheduling requested more than 48 hours prior to departure receive a full refund with no additional fee.
• All sea excursions are subject to adjustments, rescheduling, or cancellation based on sea conditions and guest safety. *Rates are subject to confirmation at time of reservation. Hotel transfers included depending on resort location.
