Age
Adult: 15+ years
Junior: 12–14 years
Cadet: 10–11 years
Note: Those under 18 require parental/guardian consent.
Dive into adventure · Koh Lipe
Join La Bombona Diving's Open Water Diving Course in Koh Lipe and earn your globally recognised Open Water Certificate. Our extensive training programme certifies you to dive to 18 m anywhere in the world. Ready for a life-changing experience?
Whether you're completely new to diving or already have some experience, our Open Water Diving Course in Koh Lipe is designed to get you fully certified to dive safely anywhere in the world.
With La Bombona Diving, you'll be certified to reach depths of up to 18 metres. Learn essential skills, safety techniques, and gain the confidence to enjoy open water dives with a buddy, wherever your adventures take you. Take your first step and experience the underwater world!
Not included — Marine Park Fees (฿200 per diving day — ฿400 for this course) and mandatory dive insurance (70 THB).
Adult: 15+ years
Junior: 12–14 years
Cadet: 10–11 years
Note: Those under 18 require parental/guardian consent.
Swim: 200 m (any stroke, no time limit) or 300 m with mask, snorkel, and fins.
Float: Tread water or survival float for 10 minutes.
Medical: Complete a health questionnaire. If you flag any "Yes" answers, you need a doctor's signature before entering the water.
Registration: Create a RAID online profile to access materials.
E-Learning: Complete all online modules and quizzes.
Exam: Pass the final exam (open book, 80% minimum score required).
Your Journey
You'll meet your instructor and other students — we keep groups small, so you'll always feel supported. We'll go through a theory session that ensures you leave with a solid understanding of scuba diving and safe diving practices.
Break for lunch at the dive school! A chance to relax and chat with your new dive buddies.
You'll take your first breaths beneath the surface in shallow waters (~2m), where you'll learn the most important skills with your instructor so you gain confidence before going deeper.
That's a wrap for the day! You'll have access to online materials to go through at your own pace while enjoying Koh Lipe's sunset.
Kick off with an interactive theory class. We will answer any questions and ensure everyone fully understands everything before you head out.
Lunch at the school to refuel.
Boat trip to Tarutao Marine Park for your first 2 open water dives! Dive into Koh Lipe's clear waters, swim among colorful corals and tropical fish, and put into practice everything you learned yesterday. Your instructor will be there every step of the way.
Early start to visit deeper sites for your last two dives. Polish your skills while enjoying the best of the national park's marine life.
Back at the dive centre, you'll take the final exam while we enjoy a meal together.
You now hold your Open Water certification — your ticket to dive anywhere in the world up to 18 meters.
Our dive boat is spacious, comfortable, and designed with divers in mind. It offers a smooth ride, space to gear up with ease, and a rooftop area to relax between dives. Easy and practical, it makes your diving day smoother, more social, and a lot more enjoyable.
Insights from our divers
Had 2 fundives with Armand. The dive sights were really nice, aswell as Armand and the other staff. Would definitely recommend this Dive School!
Non a caso sono tornato da loro! Dopo koh tao è stata la volta di koh lipe. Stessa scuola,stesse vibes! I ragazzi simpatici,professionali e affidabili mi hanno aiutato in tutto ciò di cui ho avuto bisogno. In particolar modo ringrazio il mio istruttore Kile, che è stato molto gentile e mi ha aiutato a mettermi a mio agio, sia dentro che fuori dal mare! Non posso che ringraziarvi e consigliare La Bombona diving!
I did the try dive and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience! The team makes everything to make it smooth and safe for the first-timers. I appreciated the time they took to explain every detail and ensure everyone is at ease. While the first dive is a little technical as you need to get used to the gear and technics, the second one is incredible! The reef so rich and beautiful. And I recommend take the photos too. Beautiful souvenir.
Gente súper bien preparada a nivel material, profesional y muy cercanos. El sitio de buceo esta brutal y el barco desde se hacen las inmersiones una gozada. Por otro lado creo q no hay muchos sitios donde te hablen español aparte del inglés y se agradece. Totalmente recomendable 👌
Wir haben mit La Bombona Diving unseren Explorer 30 (äquivalent zu Advanced Open Water) absolviert und sind überglücklich mit der Wahl der Tauchschule! Das ganze Team ist großartig und herzlich. Unser Tauchlehrer Armand hat alles bestens erklärt, gutes Feedback gegeben und dabei immer auf uns geachtet. Die Zertifizierung von RAID (Explorer 30) fanden wir persönlich qualitativ und technisch besser als die von PADI (Advanced Open Water). La Bombona Diving hat zudem ein eigenes kleines Schiff, damit waren wir flexibler mit den Tauchorten und es gab eine schöne familiäre Atmosphäre.
Ich hatte 10 Mega tolle Tauchgänge Sie planen die Abfahrzeiten und Tauchseiten nach den Gezeiten und starte früh am Morgen So hatten wir die Divesites fast immer für uns alleine und mit meist geringer Strömung. Da es nur ein kleines süßes Boot ist sind es nicht so viele Personen. Danke für die tolle Zeit
I can highly recommend it, nice riffs, nice people and you’ll definitely have a great time with bombona diving :)
I booked a try dive with this operator and it was such a great time! We were a small group of three girls (for try dives they take max 4 people per trip) which was very comfortable. As we additionally booked their photographer we had two professionals with us. Both taught us a lot about diving and the marine life. Even thought we were beginners we could enjoy a real diving experience in the sea around lipe with two stops. I loved everything! Thank you for the amazing day.
«Try dive» var virkelig en av de beste dagene meg og venninnen min har hatt på turen vår! Så utrolig gøy og instruktørene gjorde opplevelsen veldig trygg! Hadde vi hatt flere dager på koh lipe hadde vi 100% tatt dykker sertifikatet her!
Loved diving with La Bombona <3 I did two fun dives, my instructor Sergio and the whole staff were so sweet, helpful and professional. Boat was comfy, lunch was a great bonus, and the dive sites were innncredible – my best dive so far! Would’ve loved to dive more with them if I had more time, highly recommend
Three days — theory and confined-water practice first, then four ocean dives over two diving days. Our instructors work at your pace, so you'll feel confident before every step.
You don't need to be an athlete, but the certification requires a 200 m swim and 10 minutes of floating. Comfortable with that? You're ready.
The course starts at age 10 — divers aged 10–14 earn the Junior Open Water certification, and from 15 it's the full licence.
Anywhere in the world, to 18 metres. RAID certifications are recognised globally, with training standards above the competition.
All necessary equipment is provided for the whole course. Just come prepared with swimwear and a sense of adventure!
The Tarutao Marine Park fee — ฿400 for this course (฿200 per diving day) — and the mandatory dive insurance (70 THB per day).
Book online with a 1,000 ฿ deposit and pay the rest on the island, or message us on WhatsApp. In high season (November–April) it's worth booking 2–4 weeks ahead.
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