Start your scuba adventure.
Never dived before? You’ve come to the right place. Our beginner-friendly courses are designed to make learning simple, safe, and memorable. We teach in small groups with experienced instructors who’ll guide you every step of the way.
Try Diving (Basic Diver)
Take your first breaths underwater and get a taste of scuba diving. It’s a relaxed, half-day introduction to the underwater world, perfect for those who want to experience diving or don’t have enough time for a full course.
Open Water Course
This is the first step to becoming a certified diver. Learn the theory, master your skills, and complete four open-water dives at some of Koh Tao’s best sites. This is where your real diving journey begins
Already hooked? Let’s keep diving.
If you’re already certified, Koh Tao is your playground. Join our daily fun dives to explore vibrant coral reefs and wrecks, or take your skills further with advanced and specialty training. Whether you want to improve your buoyancy, dive deeper, or try something new, we’ll help you progress safely and confidently.
Fun Diving
Relaxed daily trips with small groups, expert guides, and the island’s best dive sites.
Advanced Open Water
The ideal next step after Open Water. Build confidence, develop skills, and try a variety of specialty dives.
Specialty Courses
Focus on what excites you most, from Deep and Wreck diving to Night, Nitrox, and Perfect Buoyancy.
Rescue Course
Learn how to handle diving emergencies, assist others, and build real confidence in the water.
Trade your desk for a dive tank.
Dreaming of a career without a suit, a screen, or a long commute? Becoming a professional diver gives you a chance to turn your passion into a purpose and make the ocean your new office. At Funky Turtle Divers, we train and mentor divers from all over the world to become skilled, confident, and employable professionals. Whether you want to guide certified divers as a Divemaster or teach as an Instructor, we’ll help you build a career in paradise that is as rewarding as it is unforgettable. You’ll develop leadership skills, gain hands-on experience working with our team, and graduate ready to dive anywhere in the world.
Divemaster
Learn how to lead dives, assist instructors, and refine your skills while gaining real-world experience in a working dive school.
Instructor Training Course (ITC)
Take the last step in your dive education and become a certified instructor who can teach, inspire, and earn a living doing what you love.
Why Go Pro With Us
- Work alongside an experienced, supportive team.
- Build real teaching and leadership experience.
- Gain a globally recognized professional qualification.
- Live, work, and dive in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Who the shell are we?
We’re Funky Turtle Divers — a small, passionate team of ocean lovers who believe diving should be safe, sustainable, and fun. We focus on quality training, small groups, and creating a personal experience for every diver. No stress, no crowds — just good vibes, great diving, and plenty of smiles.
Thailand’s island of diving.
Koh Tao is one of the best places in the world to learn and dive. Calm seas, warm water, and incredible marine life make it perfect for beginners and experienced divers alike. Discover our favorite dive sites, meet the local marine life, and learn how to get here easily.
Ready to make a splash?
Whether you’re taking your first breaths underwater or advancing your skills, Funky Turtle Divers is here to make every dive safe, personal, and unforgettable.