Recommended Mae Haad · Koh Tao, Thailand

Master Divers

4.8 (580 Google reviews) PADI Established 2002

Master Divers runs as a deliberately small operation in Mae Haad with a strict cap of four students per instructor on every course — DSD, Open Water, Advanced, Rescue and beyond. The shop has built its reputation on this small-group format rather than volume, and pricing reflects that: courses sit at the top of the Koh Tao range. Boats are smaller, schedules are tighter, and the instructor pool is correspondingly more selective with longer average tenure than the high-volume centres.

No on-site accommodation — guests stay in nearby Mae Haad guesthouses or hotels, with recommendations provided. Suits divers who specifically want low ratios, more personal attention, and don't mind paying 15-25% more than the volume operations. Less suited to budget-focused travellers or those who want the social atmosphere of a large dive school.

All offerings at Master Divers

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Courses

6

Discover Scuba Diving PADI

Half day 1 dive max 4 per group
  • Equipment
  • Instructor
  • Confined session
  • 1 ocean dive
from 2,800฿
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PADI Open Water Diver PADI

3-4 days 4 dives max 4 per group
  • All equipment
  • 4 dives
  • Theory
  • eLearning option
  • +1 more
from 11,500฿
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PADI Advanced Open Water PADI

2 days 5 dives max 4 per group
  • 5 specialty dives
  • Equipment
  • Materials
  • Certification fee
from 11,000฿
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PADI Rescue Diver PADI

3 days max 4 per group
  • EFR if not certified
  • Scenarios
  • Materials
  • Certification fee
from 13,500฿
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Emergency First Response PADI

1 day
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Materials
  • Certification
from 5,500฿
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PADI Divemaster PADI

Highest-priced DM on the island, reflecting the small-group format and high mentor-to-candidate ratio.

6-10 weeks
  • 1-on-1 mentor
  • Unlimited fun dives
  • Materials
  • Tailored internship
from 55,000฿
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Specialty Courses

4

Enriched Air Nitrox PADI

1 day 2 dives
  • Materials
  • 2 dives
  • Certification
from 5,300฿
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Deep Diver Specialty PADI

2 days 4 dives
  • 4 deep dives
  • Materials
  • Certification
from 11,000฿
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Underwater Photography PADI

1-2 days 2 dives
  • Loan camera
  • 2 dives
  • Materials
  • Certification
from 12,000฿
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Peak Performance Buoyancy PADI

1 day 2 dives
  • 2 dives
  • Materials
  • Certification
from 5,500฿
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Fun Dives

2

Single Fun Dive

Half day 1 dive max 4 per group
  • Boat
  • Tank
  • Weights
  • Guide
from 1,300฿
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Two-Dive Day Trip

Full day 2 dives max 4 per group
  • Boat
  • Tanks
  • Weights
  • Guide
  • +1 more
from 2,500฿
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Packages

1

10 Fun Dive Package

Use within 30 days 10 dives
  • Boats
  • Tanks
  • Weights
  • Guide
from 10,500฿
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