BUILD CONFIDENCE AT DEPTH
PADI DEEP DIVER SPECIALTY IN KOH TAO
Learn how to approach deeper dives with better planning, awareness and control, while exploring more of Koh Tao’s underwater landscape.
The PADI Deep Diver Specialty is for certified divers who want to understand what changes at depth and feel more prepared beyond
their Advanced Open Water training.
HOW YOUR PADI DEEP DIVER SPECIALTY WORKS
This course is built around four deep training dives, with time to plan properly, understand depth and stay more controlled underwater.
Plan The Dive
Learn how deeper dives are planned, including depth, timing, gas use and the safety checks that matter more below normal training depths.
Understand Depth Effects
See how depth can affect air use, pressure, colours and clear thinking, with your instructor helping you stay aware throughout the dive.
Improve Your Control
Practise steady descents, buoyancy and ascent awareness, so you feel more controlled before, during and after the deeper part of the dive.
Stay Aware At Depth
Use your computer, gas checks and buddy contact more deliberately, so deeper dives feel planned rather than rushed
or accidental.
BEFORE YOUR PADI DEEP DIVER SPECIALTY
The key details before you start: who can join, how long it takes, what is included and what we take care of.
The Key Details
Duration: 1.5–2 days
Dives included: 4 training dives
Certification needed: Adventure Diver or equivalent
Minimum age: 15 years old
What We Take Care Of
We include your PADI Deep Diver materials, instructor guidance, scuba equipment, diving insurance, four training dives and your digital certification card.
GET READY FOR YOUR DEEP SPECIALTY
Before the deeper dives, we’ll make sure everything feels clear — from your certification and medical form to the course materials and dive plan.
Before You Arrive
You can start your PADI Deep Diver Specialty materials in your own time. They introduce deep dive planning, gas awareness and the safety points you will use during the course.
When You Meet Us
We check your certification level, medical form and equipment, then talk through the dive plan, depth limits and what to expect before
the first training dive.
UNDERSTAND WHAT CHANGES AT DEPTH
The PADI Deep Diver Specialty is not about chasing depth.
It is about knowing what changes deeper underwater and learning how to stay calm, organised and aware.
More Than Going Deeper
You learn how depth affects air use, light, colours, pressure and no-decompression time, so deeper dives feel planned rather than rushed.
The aim is to help you understand what is happening during the dive, not simply follow someone deeper without knowing why.
Planning, Control And Awareness
Your instructor guides you through deeper training dives with clear briefings, gas checks, buddy contact and controlled ascents.
You finish with a better feel for deep diving, stronger awareness at depth and more confidence using your dive computer properly.
WHO CAN JOIN THE PADI DEEP DIVER SPECIALTY?
You need some previous training before joining, because this course is about planning and managing deeper dives properly.
Certification Needed
You need to be an Adventure Diver or hold an equivalent certification. Advanced Open Water also covers this level.
Minimum Age
The course is open to divers from 15 years old, because deeper training requires stronger awareness and control.
Medical Form
Every diver completes a scuba medical questionnaire before training. Some answers may require doctor clearance.
Ready For Deeper Training
You should be comfortable with basic dive skills. If you have not dived for a while, we may suggest a refresher.
YOUR DIVES, PROFESSIONALLY CAPTURED
Your dives are a big part of the experience. If you would like photos or video from your course, we can help arrange a dedicated underwater photographer or videographer, so you can focus on the training while still having something beautiful to remember.
During training dives, your instructor’s main focus is your safety, comfort and progress.
If you would like photos or video, the best option is to arrange someone dedicated to capturing the dives properly.
STAYING ON KOH TAO FOR YOUR COURSE?
If you are planning your dives and still choosing where to stay,
Flow Divers can help point you towards nearby accommodation options, so getting to the dive centre and boat is simple.
BOOK YOUR PADI DEEP DIVER SPECIALTY IN KOH TAO
Ready to take your diving deeper with more control and awareness?
Join Flow Divers for the PADI Deep Diver Specialty and learn how to plan deeper dives properly.
PADI Deep Diver Specialty in Koh Tao
Price range: ฿8,200 through ฿11,700
WHAT COMES AFTER THE PADI DEEP DIVER SPECIALTY?
After the Deep Diver Specialty, you can use your new planning and depth awareness on deeper fun dives, wreck dives and other specialty training.
Make Deeper Dives Count
Use what you learned to plan deeper dives more carefully, manage your gas with more attention and stay more aware of your buddy, computer and depth.
If you want to keep training, Nitrox and Wreck are natural next steps, especially if you want more confidence around deeper Koh Tao dive sites.
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR PADI DEEP DIVER SPECIALTY
Answers to the main questions divers usually have before joining the PADI Deep Diver Specialty in Koh Tao.
Do I need to be certified already?
Yes. You need to be an Adventure Diver or hold an equivalent certification. Advanced Open Water also covers this level.
How deep will I go?
The course builds towards the recreational deep-diving limit of 40 metres, depending on conditions, your comfort and instructor judgement.
Do I need to be very experienced?
You do not need to be an expert, but you should already feel comfortable with basic dive skills before starting deeper training. If you have not dived in the past 6 months, we may ask you to complete a Scuba Review first.
Is this course only about going deeper?
No. The real focus is planning, gas awareness, buddy contact, buoyancy control and understanding how depth affects the dive.
Is Nitrox required for deep diving?
No, Nitrox is not required for this course. It can be useful for future dive planning, but Deep Diver and Nitrox are separate specialties.
How old do I need to be?
The minimum age for the PADI Deep Diver Specialty is 15 years old.
Can I fly after the course?
You should leave enough time before flying. After multiple dives or multiple days of diving, it is safest to wait at least 18 hours before flying.
Do I need to complete a medical form?
Yes. Every student completes a short scuba medical questionnaire before training. Some answers may require doctor clearance.
Still have a question?
If you are unsure about anything before booking, send us a message with your dates and what you’d like to do. We’ll get back to you and help you choose the right next step.