Jill
I had an amazing Try Dive experience at La Bombona! I was quite nervous and even panicked a few times during the first dive, but Armand was incredibly calm, patient and reassuring. He took the time to make me feel comfortable.
Turn your passion into a job · Koh Tao
Instruct the next wave of divers with confidence with our Instructor Development Program, where you'll learn advanced teaching methodologies, leadership techniques, and safety protocols — right here in Koh Tao.
Check out all the details by contacting us. Becoming an Instructor will be a great step for your future, and we would like to personalize your plan. We offer an Instructor course package with SSI and a crossover to RAID, including specialties such as Deep40 and Nitrox instructor.
Koh Tao is the training island of Southeast Asia and the home of our Instructor Development Program — you'll train, teach and take your exam on the island where La Bombona Diving was born. Get in touch and we'll sort out the details.
Prerequisites for this course: you need to be Divemaster certified to enrol, and you must hold Deep and Nitrox specialty certifications.
Full two-agency package (SSI + RAID crossover) — RAID-only Open Circuit Instructor from 65,000 ฿. Not included — mandatory dive insurance (100 THB).
Book your spotOur dive boat is spacious, comfortable, and fully equipped with all the necessary safety equipment to make every dive as safe as possible. It offers a smooth ride, space to gear up with ease, and a rooftop area to relax between dives. Leaving right from Sairee Beach, it makes your training days smoother, more social, and a lot more enjoyable.
Insights from our divers
I had an amazing Try Dive experience at La Bombona! I was quite nervous and even panicked a few times during the first dive, but Armand was incredibly calm, patient and reassuring. He took the time to make me feel comfortable.
I returned to La Bombona after doing my Open Water here in April, to do my Explorer 30, Deep 40, and Nitrox courses. I had Vasco as my instructor, and he was fantastic. He was extremely knowledgeable on scuba diving techniques and theory.
We had a blast doing our open water course with Carlo and Intza! With no previous diving-experience, the whole crew made us feel both welcome, comfortable and safe throughout the whole experience. Really cool and professional people.
Amazing diving experience. The staff (Carlo Rossi) was very professional and explained the theory with the detail that was easy to understand.
Great dive shop! Me and 3 friends came to Koh Tao with me and 1 friend doing an open water, 1 friend doing advanced open water and 1 friend doing fun dives. Each of us had incredible experiences in our respective courses.
Big thanks to La Bombonera Diving School and my outstanding instructor Martin for this fantastic opportunity to learn a new skill and discover the underwater world! The whole team is incredibly welcoming and friendly.
You must be a certified Divemaster with 100 logged hours underwater (or 200 dives), and current First Aid and Oxygen certifications. You need to hold Deep and Nitrox specialty certifications. (We can provide this training if you need it.)
This training course is 14 days, with a 2 day exam upon completion.
There are no extra costs to be paid. Unlike other dive agencies, RAID include all fees in the cost of the program. You also have no yearly renewal fees as long as you certify 5 students per year.
Good instructors are in demand across Thailand and Indonesia — and with three La Bombona Diving locations, we know where the jobs are.
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