New Heaven Dive School
New Heaven sits in Chalok Baan Kao at the south end of the island and operates the on-site New Heaven Reef Conservation Program — a structured internship covering coral nursery work, reef restoration, fish surveys and EMP (Ecological Monitoring Program) certification. The shop runs the full PADI course pipeline alongside the conservation work, and is one of a small number of Koh Tao operators where marine biology programs are a primary offering rather than an add-on.
Chalok is the quietest of the three main dive areas, and the shop pulls a different crowd from the Sairee bars — divers staying longer, doing internships, or specifically seeking the conservation angle. Pricing is mid-range for recreational courses but the conservation programs run as multi-week internships at separate rates. Suits divers interested in marine science, longer stays, and a quieter location. Less suited to those who want walking-distance nightlife.
All offerings at New Heaven Dive School
All prices in THB. Switch currency in the header.
Courses
6Discover Scuba Diving PADI
- Equipment
- Instructor
- Pool session
- 1 ocean dive
PADI Open Water Diver PADI
- All equipment
- 4 dives
- Theory
- Materials
- +1 more
PADI Advanced Open Water PADI
- 5 specialty dives (conservation-focused options)
- Equipment
- Materials
- Certification fee
PADI Rescue Diver PADI
- EFR if not certified
- Scenarios
- Materials
- Certification fee
Emergency First Response PADI
- CPR/First Aid
- Materials
- Certification
PADI Divemaster PADI
DM candidates can stack the program with conservation internship modules.
- Training
- Unlimited fun dives
- Conservation program participation
- Materials
Specialty Courses
6AWARE Fish Identification PADI
- 2 dives
- Materials
- Certification
AWARE Coral Reef Conservation PADI
- Materials
- Reef survey practice
- Certification
Ecological Monitoring Program (EMP)
Reef Check-aligned monitoring qualification — useful for volunteer survey work.
- Full EMP certification
- Survey training
- Reef Check standards
- Materials
Coral Restoration Specialty
- Coral nursery work
- Materials
- Certification
Enriched Air Nitrox PADI
- Materials
- 2 dives
- Certification
Deep Diver Specialty PADI
- 4 deep dives
- Materials
- Certification
Fun Dives
2Single Fun Dive
- Boat
- Tank
- Weights
- Guide
Two-Dive Day Trip
- Boat
- Tanks
- Weights
- Guide
- +1 more
Packages
110 Fun Dive Package
- Boats
- Tanks
- Weights
- Guide
Accommodation (per night)
2Fan Dormitory
- Shared bathroom
- Fan
Fan Private Room
- Private bathroom
- Fan
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