Verified September 2026
9.7/10(597 reviews)
A Bophut diving center and SCUBA tour agency open daily 11 AM–7 PM, with wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. Reviews lean heavily positive for patient instructors, beginner courses, and trips to sites like Sail Rock, though one reviewer reported a bad Nitrox booking experience and rough boat conditions.
Is The Dive Academy worth visiting?
The Dive Academy is a Bophut diving center and SCUBA tour agency for people booking anything from first-time dives to Open Water and Nitrox training. It’s open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM and has wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. Reviews repeatedly mention patient, calm instructors and well-run courses, especially for beginners and families, though one reviewer reported a poor Nitrox booking experience and rough boat conditions.
What people love
- +Open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM
- +Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot
- +Strong review themes around patient, calm instructors
- +Popular for Open Water courses and beginner dives
- +Trips and reviews mention Sail Rock, Koh Tao, and whale shark sightings
Good to know
- !One reviewer reported a poor Nitrox booking experience and said the boat felt dirty and poorly maintained
- !Reviewers mention speedboat rides and long crossings, so the day trips can be a long haul
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Location
157, 15, Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84320, ThailandView on Google Maps →
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