by STEVEHUN19790105 | May 6, 2026 | Learning to Dive
Whale shark season is back around Koh Tao Yes, this is the time everyone quietly hopes for. The best part? You don’t need to be an experienced diver to have a chance of seeing one. Many sightings happen during regular training dives — sometimes when you least expect...
by STEVEHUN19790105 | Mar 23, 2026 | Learning to Dive
Open Water or Open Water + Advanced?Which One Should You Book on Koh Tao? You’re looking at courses, you’re excited… and then you hit the choice that weirdly stresses everyone out: Do I book just Open Water — or the Open Water + Advanced package? If you’re not sure,...
by STEVEHUN19790105 | Mar 16, 2026 | Learning to Dive
Divemaster Course in Koh Tao Divemaster isn’t a “type of person” — it’s a training path People come into Divemaster training from all sorts of places. Some are travelling and fall in love with diving. Some are changing careers. Some already work in the ocean industry...
by STEVEHUN19790105 | Feb 2, 2026 | Learning to Dive
SSI Open Water Course in Koh Tao: What It’s Really Like If you’re looking at the SSI Open Water Course, you’re probably feeling two things at once: excited… and slightly nervous. That’s normal. Most people don’t worry about the “studying” part — they worry about the...
by STEVEHUN19790105 | Jan 19, 2026 | Learning to Dive
SSI vs PADI: What’s the Difference If you’re about to book your first scuba course, you’ll see the same two names everywhere: SSI and PADI.It’s normal to wonder if one is more accepted, more “official”, or simply better. Here’s the good news: both SSI and PADI...
by STEVEHUN19790105 | Dec 14, 2025 | Learning to Dive
What to Expect on Your First Day of aDiving Course on Koh Tao Your first day of a diving course on Koh Tao is exciting — but it’s completely normal to feel a bit nervous too, especially if it’s your first time breathing underwater. If you’re wondering what actually...
