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The Fisherman's Villas speedboat anchored over crystal-clear turquoise water by a lush green island off Koh Tao
Private diving & snorkeling · our own boats & instructors

Private Diving
& Snorkeling.

Your own private instructor, your own private speedboat. We leave later in the day, so the busy sites are already empty — and because we answer only to you, we can change plan in a heartbeat. If White Rock is crowded, we simply go to Green Rock.

Koh Tao — a diver’s paradise

In-house centre — private boats, private instructors, no crowds.

Koh Tao is famous for its reefs, but the best moments happen when you are not sharing them with fifty other divers. Our watersports are run from inside the villa: your own SSI instructor, your own private speedboat, and hardly anyone else on board. We leave later than the big group boats, so the sites are already quiet by the time we arrive.

From the boat we can see if a site is getting busy — and because we are flexible, we almost always switch to a calmer alternative. White Rock too packed? We go to Green Rock. Every trip is shaped around you, not a fixed timetable. All tours include free transfer from the villa.

“Private boat · private instructor · your own schedule.”

The difference

Why a private speedboat changes everything.

We leave later than the group boats, so by the time we reach the popular sites the crowds have already thinned out. And because the boat is yours, we can change the plan in real time.

If we pull up to White Rock and see other boats stacked on top of each other, we simply cruise to Green Rock instead. Hardly anyone else on board, no fixed schedule, no waiting for stragglers — just you, your private instructor and the sites that are actually quiet.

Private speedboat used by The Fisherman's Villas for diving and snorkeling trips around Koh Tao
Snorkeling trips

Private snorkel trips — no experience, no crowds.

Longtail Trip
4 private snorkeling spots

Longtail Trip

A private half-day trip around the island on a traditional Thai longtail boat with a local captain, stopping at four different spots. No shared groups, no rush — just your party and the water.

Starting from ฿3,500

Private Snorkel Trip Around the Island
Private speedboat

Private Snorkel Trip Around the Island

Our black-and-white speedboat — the same private boat we use for diving — takes you all around the island to several gorgeous snorkelling spots. We leave later, avoid the group-tour rush and can switch sites if one is busy. Includes a private guide, taxi transfer, water, fresh Thai fruit and gear.

Starting from ฿10,800

Luxury Snorkel Trip Around the Island
Private yacht speedboat

Luxury Snorkel Trip Around the Island

A private snorkelling tour on our own fancy speedboat yacht — twin 300hp motors, a front sun deck and shaded lounge — with just your group and a private guide. Six spots around the island, timed to miss the crowds, ending into the sunset.

Starting from ฿14,000

Diving — try scuba & certified divers

Your private instructor, your private boat, your sites.

No certification, no experience — discover scuba diving with your own in-house instructor. Already certified? Show your card and explore Koh Tao’s best dive sites, away from the group boats.

Koh Tao Dive Guide
Try Scuba Diving

Try Scuba Diving

Your introduction to the underwater world, one-on-one with a private SSI instructor. This entry-level program lets you experience scuba diving without committing to a longer certification course — two dives from our private speedboat, just you and your instructor. Never dived? No problem.

Starting from ฿3,900

Fun Diving — 2 Dives Around Koh Tao

Fun Diving — 2 Dives Around Koh Tao

Two dives around Koh Tao on your own private speedboat, with a private dive guide. We leave later to avoid the group-boat rush and choose sites that are quiet — if one spot is busy, we simply move to another. Equipment included.

Starting from ฿3,200

3 Fun Dive Trip

3 Fun Dive Trip

Three fun dives for certified divers in half a day, on your own private speedboat with a private guide. Flexible timing and site selection — we avoid the crowded schedule that every other shop follows.

Starting from ฿4,300

Sail Rock Trip

Sail Rock Trip

Two fun dives at Sail Rock, between Koh Tao and Koh Phangan — the region's premier dive site, famous for its underwater chimney and whale shark sightings. Private speedboat, private guide, for certified divers.

Starting from ฿4,900

Fun Dive Pack (10)

Fun Dive Pack (10)

A discounted pack of 10 fun dives for certified divers at multiple dive sites around Koh Tao — all on your own private boat with a private guide, whenever the sites are quiet.

Starting from ฿14,500

Dive courses & certifications

Private SSI courses — just you and your instructor.

Every course is taught by our own professional in-house instructor, on your own private boat. No group classes, no sharing dives with strangers — the whole experience is built around you.

SSI Open Water Diver Course

SSI Open Water Diver Course

Get certified without sharing a classroom or boat with strangers. We teach the SSI Open Water Diver course with a private instructor: study materials, equipment, taxi transfers, 5 logged dives from your own private boat and your certification, all in two stress-free days. You can even start in the villa.

Starting from ฿12,900 / per person

SSI Advanced Adventurer Course

SSI Advanced Adventurer Course

Take your diving further with the Advanced Open Water course — two days, private instructor, private boat. No other students, no fixed group schedule.

Starting from ฿14,000 / per person

All our trips, courses and gear are priced at fair local rates — no tourist mark-ups, no hidden surprises. Because you have your own private boat and instructor, we can adjust the plan, timing and site to match you. If you have a specific budget or group size, WhatsApp Tom and he will put together the best-value option for you.

Frequently asked questions about diving & snorkeling

Do I need diving experience to dive at Koh Tao?+

No! Our Try Scuba Diving package is designed for complete beginners with no certification required. Koh Tao is one of the world's top destinations for learning to dive.

What diving certifications can I get at Koh Tao?+

We offer SSI (Scuba Schools International) certifications including Open Water Diver and Advanced Adventurer, taught by our own in-house instructors.

What is the best time to dive at Koh Tao?+

Koh Tao offers year-round diving. The best visibility is typically from March to October. Whale sharks are most commonly spotted between March and May.

Can I go snorkeling without diving experience?+

Absolutely! Our guided snorkeling trips require no experience at all. Koh Tao's coral reefs are accessible from the surface with some of the best snorkeling in the Gulf of Thailand.

What is Sail Rock?+

Sail Rock is Koh Tao's premier dive site, located between Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. It is famous for its dramatic underwater chimney, large schools of fish, and frequent whale shark sightings.

Explore Koh Tao’s underwater world.

We'll help you plan the perfect diving or snorkeling experience during your stay. Private boat, private instructor, flexible timing and quiet sites — just WhatsApp Tom for the best deal.