BEGINNER DIVING OPTIONS

BASIC DIVER EXPERIENCE

Not sure about diving or not enough time to complete a full course? The Basic Diver experience is the perfect way to try scuba diving for the first time.

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OPEN WATER COURSE

The Open Water diver course is the world’s most popular scuba diving training course, giving you a licence to scuba dive anywhere in the world.

SCUBA DIVER COURSE

If you’re short on time but really want to become a diver, the Scuba Diver rating might be right for you,  particularly if you expect to go scuba diving with a dive guide.

ADVANCED DIVING COURSES

ADVANCED Adventurer

Ready for the next step? Within 2 days you will take 5 dives of your choice: deep diving, wreck diving, night diving, navigation etc.

React Right & Rescue

Within just a few days you will turn yourself from a self-focused diver to a knowledgeable and self-confident member of your dive team able to help yourself and others with ease.

Science of diving

The Science of Diving course provides a deeper understanding of diving physics, physiology, equipment, and environmental factors, enhancing safety, knowledge, and confidence for divers of all levels.

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS

NIGHT & Limited visibility

The Night and Limited Visibility course equips divers with the skills and confidence to navigate and explore underwater environments safely at night or in low-visibility conditions, expanding their diving opportunities.

NAVIGATION SPECIALTY

The Navigation Specialty course teaches essential skills to confidently and accurately navigate underwater using natural references and compass techniques, enhancing dive safety and enjoyment.

Perfect BUOYANCY SPECIALTY

The Perfect Buoyancy Specialty course helps divers master buoyancy control, improving efficiency, reducing air consumption, and protecting the underwater environment for more enjoyable and precise dives.

DIVER PROPULSION VEHICLE SPECIALTY

DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle) Specialty course trains divers to safely use underwater scooters, extending dive range, conserving energy, and adding excitement to underwater exploration.

SEARCH AND RECOVERY SPECIALTY

The Search and Recovery Specialty course teaches effective techniques for locating and retrieving lost objects underwater, enhancing problem-solving skills and expanding diving capabilities.

SIDEMOUNT SPECIALTY DIVER

The Sidemount Specialty course teaches divers how to configure and dive with sidemount equipment, improving flexibility, streamlining, and comfort for longer and more versatile dives.

EXTEND YOUR LIMITS

DEEP DIVING SPECIALTY

The Deep Diving Specialty course prepares divers to safely explore deeper underwater environments, expanding dive limits and unlocking access to unique sites and experiences.

WRECK DIVER SPECIALTY

The Wreck Diving Specialty course equips divers with the skills and knowledge to safely explore underwater wrecks, unveiling fascinating history and unique marine habitats.

ENRICHED AIR NITROX SPECIALTY

The Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty course trains divers to safely use nitrox, extending bottom time, reducing nitrogen exposure, and enhancing dive efficiency.

DECOMPRESSION DIVING

The Decompression Diving Specialty course teaches divers how to plan and execute dives beyond no-decompression limits using proper equipment and techniques, expanding their diving capabilities safely.

INDEPENDENT DIVER SPECIALTY

The Independent Diving Specialty course prepares divers to plan and execute dives self-sufficiently, enhancing confidence, safety, and problem-solving skills for solo or buddy-diving situations.

PHOTO & VIDEO COURSE

The Photo and Video Specialty course teaches divers how to capture stunning underwater images and videos, preserving memories and sharing the beauty of the underwater world.

ONE WITH NATURE

Marine Ecology

The Marine Ecology course provides divers with a deeper understanding of marine ecosystems, fostering appreciation and awareness to promote the protection and conservation of underwater environments.

Nudibranch ecology

The Nudibranch Ecology course introduces divers to the fascinating world of nudibranchs, enhancing identification skills and understanding of their unique behaviors and ecological roles.

SHARK ECOLOGY

The Shark Ecology course educates divers about shark behavior, biology, and conservation, fostering a deeper appreciation for these vital apex predators and their role in marine ecosystems.

SEA TURTLE ECOLOGY

The Sea Turtle Ecology course teaches divers about sea turtle species, behaviors, and conservation challenges, promoting awareness and efforts to protect these endangered marine creatures.

CORAL IDENTIFICATION

The Coral Identification Specialty course helps divers recognize and understand various coral species, their roles in marine ecosystems, and the importance of coral conservation efforts.

MANTA & RAY ECOLOGY

Manta and Ray Ecology course provides insight into the biology, behavior, and conservation of rays, fostering appreciation and promoting efforts to protect these graceful marine creatures.

FISH Identification

The Fish Identification course teaches divers to recognize and classify a variety of fish species, enhancing underwater experiences and understanding of marine biodiversity.

Marine invertebrate ecology

The Marine Invertebrate Ecology course explores the fascinating world of marine invertebrates, their behaviors, and ecological roles, deepening divers’ appreciation for underwater biodiversity.

PRO-LEVEL COURSES

DIVEMASTER COURSE

The Divemaster course develops leadership skills, advanced diving knowledge, and the ability to guide and mentor others, serving as the first step toward a professional diving career.

INSTRUCTOR COURSE

The Instructor Training Course (ITC) trains divers to teach scuba skills and share their passion for diving, opening the door to a rewarding career in the dive industry.

DMI PROGRAM

The Divemaster Instructor (DMI) program at Crystal Dive equips candidates with the skills and knowledge to teach specialty courses, advancing their professional diving careers in a supportive and world-class training environment.

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR TRAINER COURSe

As an AIT, you are going to be part of the Instructor Development Team and can certify people as Assistant Instructors. This certification level is highly sought after by many employers in the dive industry.

PROFESSIONAL UNDERWATER VIDEOGRAPHER COURSES

This is real-world, hands on camera training, taught by industry professionals. You will have the opportunity to film using Gates Underwater Housings with high quality video cameras throughout your professional underwater videographer course.

MARINE CONSERVATION COURSES AND INTERNSHIPS

A marine conservation internship with The Coral Tribe Koh Tao offers hands-on experience in reef restoration, marine ecology, and sustainable practices, empowering participants to make a tangible impact on ocean conservation while diving in a stunning tropical setting.

DISCOUNTED Accommodation

For your course & diving days!