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2 Boat Dives - Discover Scuba - for first timer | Koh Chang

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Koh Chang
BB Divers Koh Chang
5 hours (2 dives)
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Highlight

  • Discover scuba diving is suitable for beginner who want to try scuba diving for the first time within 1 day
  • You will complete 1 shallow water dive practice and 2 open water dives. During the dive you will see plenty of coral reef fish, coral gardens and maybe shark and turtle
  • All inclusive: Shallow water dive practice, 2 Open water dives, Full set of equipment, Professional PADI instructor, Lunch buffet, Fruits, snack and drinks, and round trip transfer from your hotel (west coast)
Enjoy a 1-day beginner's scuba diving program without certification and explore the underwater world around Koh Chang or Koh Rang National Park.
We give 'The experience' for non-divers who want to give diving a try. No previous diving experience required. We will first give you an introduction to diving and safety, followed by a few exercises in shallow water. Then we guide you for 2 dives on the coral reef. DSD is a great introduction to the beauty of the coral reef. 

What to expect on this Koh Chang Scuba Diving Trip
  1. If you're staying on the West Coast of Koh Chang, we'll pick you up from your hotel. If you're on the East Coast, please meet us at Bang Bao Pier by 8:45 am.
  2. The boat will leave at 9:00 am. Your instructor will start by teaching you the basics of scuba diving and safety. You'll then practice in shallow water to get comfortable with the equipment before we head to the dive sites.
  3. On this trip we will complete 2 dive sites. We will choose between Koh Chang’s local dive site or Koh Rang National Park, depending on the weather and diving conditions. Koh Rang National Park has a national park fee of THB 400 per diver. It is a mandatory charge and is required to be paid in cash on board. However, Koh Chang’s local dive site has no national park fee. The national park site will include a beach stop.
  4. Your instructor will guide and monitor you throughout the dive. We we keep groups small to ensure you receive personalized attention
  5. After the dive and coming back to the pier, our driver will take you back to your hotel
Possible Dive Sites for this Koh Chang Scuba Diving Trip
These are the dive sites that are suitable for beginner divers. They have clear water visibility, mild water current and not too deep.
Dive sites at Koh Chang’s local site
  1. Koh Khlum 
  2. Hin Luk Bath 
  3. Hin Raab South 
  4. Koh Khlum 
Dive sites at Koh Rang National Park
  1. Koh Tien West 
  2. Koh Yak
  3. Koh Laun
  4. Koh Tong Lang
  5. Koh Kra
What to see on this this Koh Chang Scuba Diving Trip
Koh Chang is famous for its beautiful coral reef garden. There are abundant and colorful soft and hard corals with many different forms. For marine animals, you may spot moray eels, stingrays, parrotfish, snappers, fusiliers, big groupers, butterfly fish, banner fish, barracuda, angelfish, turtle, batfish, stonefish, porcupine fish, and many more. And if you are lucky, you may see Whale Sharks. 

Requirements for this Koh Chang Scuba Diving Trip
  1. Minimum age: 10 years old
Other Important information:
  1. Pregnant women is not suitable
  2. Children are allowed on board but they must sit on your lap
Koh Chang Diving Information 
Best season: October - April
Water temperature: 27 - 30 celcius
Depth: 15 - 30 meters 
Difficulty: Suitable for beginners and above
Current: Mild to moderate
Visibility: 5 - 25 meters

What is included and not included in this Koh Chang Scuba Diving Trip
Included: 
  1. Shallow water dive practice
  2. Open water dives
  3. Full set of equipment
  4. Professional PADI instructor
  5. Lunch buffet. Please inform any special dietary requirements.
  6. Fruits, snack and drinks (water and soft drinks, coffee and tea)
  7. Pick up from your hotel (west coast: from the ferry stop to Klong Koi beach in the South)
Not included:
  1. Koh Rang National Park fee of THB 400 per diver. It is a mandatory surcharge and pay in cash on board. However, if your trip ends up going to Koh Chang’s local dive site, there will be no national park fee.
  2. Round trip hotel transfer for the east coast. You will need to come to the meeting point at Bang Bao Pier
What divers should bring to this Discover Scuba Diving Trip
  • Sunscreen (please use reef safe sunscreen)
  • Sunglasses 
  • Swimsuit 
  • Towel
  • Dry clothes
  • Sandals
Why choose BB Divers Koh Chang
BB Divers' Team
BB Divers has a dedicated team of PADI-certified instructors from around the world, so you can learn to dive in your own language. We can speak English, Nederlands, Francais, Deutsch, Thai, and Chinese.The team includes international travelers and local Thai instructors who are passionate about diving and have often made Koh Chang their home. Many of the Thai instructors have been trained in-house and know the local sea well. This mix of global and local expertise ensures a great diving experience with a focus on safety and fun.

BB Divers' Philosophy: “BB divers, no troubles, only bubbles”
BB Divers cares deeply about protecting the environment. We work to prevent harmful practices like walking on coral, feeding fish, and leaving trash in the sea. By teaching divers and snorkelers to act responsibly, they help preserve marine life and coral reefs. The team is committed to making sure that future generations can enjoy the beautiful underwater world just as much as we do today.
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Key Information

Course type
For Non-Experience Diver, Open Water Diver
Min. level required
Non-Experience
Certifying agency
PADI
Duration
5 hours (2 dives)
Languages
Thai, English, Danish, French, German, Mandarin (Chinese)

Itinerary

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10
  • Minimum certification: Non-Experience
  • Complete medical form checklist and medically fit to dive
  • No flying for at least 18 hrs after scuba diving
  • Can relax and float for 10 mins
  • Swim 200m unaided and without stopping or 300m with Mask, Fins, and Snorkel
  • Basic ability to swim

Included

Full diving equipment
Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
Open water dives
Professional instructor / guide
Lunch
Surface interval refreshments
Hotel pick-up and return
Coffee, tea, fruits, snack, soft drink, water

Not Included

National Park Fees +USD 12
USD 140 / person x 0
USD 140
24 hrs confirmation

Dive center location

BB Divers PADI dive center

How to get there

  • We have a round trip transfer for all hotels in the west coast of Koh Chang, starting from the ferry stop to Klong Koi beach in the south. Please give us your accommodation details at the booking and we will advise the pick up time afterward.
  • Pickup starts from 7:45 AM. White Sands - 8:00 AM, Klong Prao - 8:10 AM, Kaibe - 8:20 AM, Lonely Beach - 8:30 AM, Bailan - 8:40 AM, Bang Bao area - 8:45 AM.
  • We do not have pickup service for the east coast hotels. Please come to the meeting point at Bang Bao Pier
  • Airport: Fly from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) to Trat Airport by Bangkok Airways. There are 4 flights you can take daily departing at 08:30, 11:40, 14:40 and 17:05 The flight takes exactly 1 hour. Then, you can take a minibus or taxi to ferry terminals, which is 30 minutes away.
  • Ferry: There are 2 ferry terminals on the mainland at Laem Ngop (1) Ao Thammachat pier and (2) Centerpoint pier
  • Bus: (1) Take the 999 Bus from Ekamai bus terminal in Bangkok. The bus departs at 07:45 and 09:00 everyday. The journey takes between 5 - 6 hours. The cost is around 260 Baht for one way. Or (2) Take a shared minibus departing from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport. Go to Entrance 8 on the Ground Floor on the main terminal building. There you will find the Suvarnabhumi Burupha Bus counter.
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