Koh Tao Boat Specialty — SSI Boat Diver Course
The Koh Tao Boat Specialty is perfect for divers who want to reach offshore sites and discover diving from different types of vessels. This course teaches you how to move safely and confidently at sea, master entries and exits, and enjoy every moment of your underwater adventure around Koh Tao, the diver’s island. Indeed, most of the island’s best dive sites are only accessible by boat — making this one of the most practical specialties you can add to your certification. This course is recognised by SSI and valid at affiliated centres worldwide.
Why take the Koh Tao Boat Specialty?
Diving from a boat requires specific techniques: managing space on deck, handling equipment, moving safely, and mastering entries and exits. With the Koh Tao Boat Specialty, you learn all the essential skills needed to make your dives more comfortable, better organised and safer. Furthermore, Koh Tao offers many sites only accessible by boat — like Sail Rock or Southwest Pinnacle — where pelagic species thrive and wildlife you simply won’t find near the shore.
Koh Tao Boat Specialty — course programme
- 1 theory session — boat types, safety rules, navigation basics
- 2 dives up to 30 metres from our dedicated dive boat
- Learning about the different types of boats used in Koh Tao
- Techniques for safe entries and exits (backroll, giant stride)
- Onboard organisation and safety procedures
- Best practices to protect and manage your equipment at sea
Dive better with the Koh Tao Boat Specialty — explore further
This specialty helps you adapt to all types of boats: traditional Thai longtail, speedboat, or dedicated dive boat. You gain privileged access to the best dive sites around Koh Tao while fully understanding the safety rules related to boat diving. Moreover, this specialty pairs naturally with your overall SSI progression — whether you’re working toward your Advanced Open Water or exploring specialist certifications. To book your session, contact us directly.
