Black Turtle Dive
Prices every PADI course as an all-inclusive package (certification fees, digital materials, full equipment rental) with a stated max 4:1 student-instructor ratio and a dive computer for every student.
5.0 ★ Google (3252)Verified Aug 2026
Levels: Beginner-friendly · Intermediate · Min cert: Open Water / None / Advanced Open Water
Prices & products from Black Turtle Dive
5 products
Fun dives
- Beginner-friendlyPhoto: Black Turtle Dive Koh Tao, via Google · Google Places (user-contributed photo, displayed with attribution) · sourceFun diveFun Dives for Certified Divers (2 Dives)
A 1-day fun diving trip with 2 dives for certified divers, priced at 2,200 THB.
- Intermediate
Courses
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIIntermediatePADI Advanced Open Water Course
A 2-day PADI Advanced Open Water course covering five adventure dives, with all equipment rental, dive computer use, boat trips and instructor fees included.
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIBeginner-friendlyPADI Open Water Course
A 4-day PADI Open Water Course that includes all certification fees, digital materials, and full equipment rental with small group instruction and dive computer use.
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIIntermediatePADI Rescue Diver Course
A PADI Rescue Diver course including EFR First Aid training, with all equipment rental and free dive computer use included, developing emergency management and rescue skills.
Guest reviews
“When my wife and I came to Koh Tao for our honeymoon it was our goal to get our PADI Open Water course. We researched numerous dive centres in Koh Tao and eventually landed on booking with Black Turtle Dive which was the best decision we could've made.”
Google · 2026-07-20
More guest reviews
“We did our open water certification here with Black Turtle and I would definitely recommend it to other beginners divers! Our dive instructor the instructor was incredibly patient and very skilled at explaining all the concepts to us and clearly demonstrating them underwater.”
Google · 2026-07-10
Meet at Black Turtle Dive
8, Mae Haad, Koh Tao, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84360
Thailand
- Mon–Sun6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Transparency
1 of 6 safety topics disclosed on their own site
Reviews & safety reports
Safety practices on record
On its own website, this operator explicitly states:
Divers per guide
The operator maintains a maximum student-to-instructor ratio of 4:1.
“Every course price includes a Personalized Training Guarantee, featuring small group ratios (max 4:1)”
See on operator's site
Read off the operator's own website on 2026-08-24, quote-checked against the page it came from. We also looked for oxygen & first aid, dive insurance, dive briefings, equipment servicing, and certification agency and found nothing stated.
What the reviews mention
- Every dive was well organized and safe
- Felt safe throughout the course and dives
- Instructor made diver feel comfortable and confident throughout course
“We spent 3 amazing days fun diving with the dive guide at Black Turtle and it was one of the highlights of our time in Koh Tao. Every dive was well organized, safe and incredibly enjoyable. The dive guide is an outstanding instructor and dive guide.”
Google · 2026-06-03
“I finished the open water course with my amazing instructor's the instructors. They are really professional and I had such a good time. An experience of a lifetime.”
Google · 2026-07-05
“I feel incredibly lucky and grateful to have completed my Open Water course with Black Turtle Dive. The entire experience was smooth, well organized, and truly unforgettable. A huge thank you to the whole team, especially my instructor, the instructor, for his patience,…”
Google · 2026-07-11
Themes across the reviews Google returns — at most 5 per place, picked by relevance, not at random. Not independent reports, and not enough reviews to tell you a shop is safe.
This is not a safety rating. It records what an operator publishes and what its reviewers happen to mention — nothing here says an operator is safe or unsafe.
Common questions about Black Turtle Dive
Is Black Turtle Dive suitable for beginner divers?
Yes — 2 of 5 products are beginner-friendly, starting at THB 2,200. The entry course is PADI Open Water Course.
How much does diving with Black Turtle Dive cost?
Fun dives start at THB 1,100 per dive; courses from THB 11,900.
Where does Black Turtle Dive operate?
Black Turtle Dive operates in Koh Tao, with products covering Sail Rock.