Discovery Divers Koh Samui

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About Discovery Divers Koh Samui

Learn more about our diving center in Koh Samui, our team, our services, our values

Diving Centre Since 1999

About Us – Discovery Dive Center Koh Samui, Thailand

Discovery Divers is a premier PADI 5-Star Dive Centre in Koh Samui, Thailand, specializing in scuba diving and professional PADI training.

Visit our dive shop to meet our experienced dive team and explore our on-site training pools, equipment room, rinse area, and classroom, conveniently located at the iconic Amari Koh Samui Hotel on Chaweng Beach.

We offer a full range of PADI scuba diving courses in Koh Samui at reasonable prices and organize daily dive trips from Koh Samui to some of the best dive sites around Koh Samui and Koh Tao.

Discovery Divers is fully licensed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) – License No. 34-00921.

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EXPLORE THE BEST OF DIVING FROM KOH SAMUI

Why choose our Diving Center?

DIVE COURSES

We offer a full range of PADI diving courses in Koh Samui, taught in multiple languages, from Bubblemaker and Discover Scuba Diving to Open Water Diver, all the way up to professional Divemaster and Instructor training.

Discovery Divers is also one of the only dive centres in Koh Samui operating its own fleet of speedboats. Enjoy fast and comfortable travel to all major dive sites in the Gulf of Thailand aboard our three speedboats: Stoli, Weevarin,, and Discovery.

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FUN & SAFETY FIRST

At Discovery Dive Centre, safety and enjoyment always come first. We believe every diver deserves a professional, relaxed, and well-organized experience.

That’s why we operate three dedicated dive speedboats and run daily dive trips to the best dive sites around Koh Samui, including Koh Tao, Sail Rock, and Chumphon Pinnacle. We understand this is your vacation, and we do our best to accommodate individual requests for both diving courses and certified divers, allowing you to dive where you want, when conditions allow.

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CAPTURE YOUR DIVES

We offer underwater photography services and camera rentals, using high-quality Olympus underwater cameras and modern dive computers, available for both diving courses and certified divers who want to capture their dives in Koh Samui & Koh Tao. Our team is happy to help you create lasting underwater memories.

Combined with our modern, well-maintained dive equipment from Aqualung, Mares, and Scubapro, we help ensure every dive is safe, comfortable, and truly unforgettable.

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DISCOVERY DIVERS TEAM MEMBERS

Meet our Diving Team

Eric

Eric

Owner
Eric is the owner of Discovery and also a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. Eric has been diving since 1997 and still loves to go diving whenever he can. Eric is also a certified skiing and snowboarding instructor and his hobbies include skiing, baseball, and swimming.
Richie

Richie

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer / General Manager
Richie is our General Manager and has been with Discovery for 23 years. Richie is also a PADI MSDT. You would be hard pressed to find someone on the island who knows more about diving or the island of Koh Samui. As he has been on the island so long, feel free to come in the shop and practice your Thai with him.
Mann

Mann

PADI Instructor / Manager
Mann is from Thailand and has been with Discovery since 2013 and has been an instructor since 2004. In addition to being an instructor Mann is also our operations manager and is a very important part of our team. Mann speaks English and Thai and in his spare time enjoys photography both in and out of the water.
Pierre

Pierre

PADI IDC Staff Instructor / Manager
Pierre is from France and has been an instructor since 2015. Pierre completed his instructor training here at Discovery. He is also a military level diver. Pierre speaks French and English. Pierre recently became a Dad and is absolutely fantastic with young kids. His hobbies include sailing and traveling.
Zoe

Zoe

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer / Manager
Zoe is from the UK and has been with Discovery since 2016. Zoe did her Open Water in Malawi, Africa in 2013 and since then she caught the diving fever! She has done all of her training from Advanced open water all the way through to Instructor with Discovery. Her hobbies include photography, writing and drawing and is currently awaiting her first child and wishing she was a Seahorse (where the males carry the babies!)
Mei

Mei

PADI IDC Staff Instructor
Mei is from Shenzhen, China and is a PADI IDC staff instructor. Mei has been a scuba instructor since 2016 and has been with Discovery since 2017. Mei speaks fluent Chinese and English. She is an avid traveler having visited 20 countries so far and also enjoys skating, kendo and basketball.
Cyril

Cyril

PADI Instructor
Cyril is from Paris, France and has been diving since 2017. He did the Zero-Hero to become a PADI Divemaster and then came to Discovery in 2017 to become an Instructor. He left us in 2018, only to then return in 2022 with his wife and two amazing kids. Cyril speaks French and English. A dedicated family man, you will usually see his wife and kids waiting for him when the boat gets back. His hobbies and passions beyond diving include Rugby, Coaching with TRX and general fitness and fun!
Filip

Filip

PADI Instructor
Filip is from Slovakia. He started his diving journey in Northern Ireland and became a Padi Instructor in 2015. Since then he has been passionate about helping others explore and fall in love with the underwater world. In his spare time on land, when he is not tending to his young daughter and his wife, he enjoys flight simulation and gardening. Two things that keep him grounded and inspire him in different ways.
Otilio

Otilio

PADI Instructor
Otilio aka OT is originally from the Dominican Republic but grew up in New York City. OT has been diving since 2011 and following his dreams, he came to Discovery in 2017 to become an Instructor. He and Zoe actually trained together! OT speaks Spanish, English and French. When not diving he is dedicated to helping residents and newcomers to find their dream homes on Samui. He is also a HUGE foodie, so if you're looking for the best recommendations for where to go and what to eat around the island, don't hesitate to ask him!
Ize

Ize

PADI "DryMaster"
Ize is from Thailand and has been a Divemaster with Discovery for 3 years now, but she has been a passionate diver for 9 years. She speaks Thai and English, and Ize language (if you know you know.) We joke that she is the "Drymaster" as 97% of the time you will find her on land in the office taking your bookings, or at the pier in the morning collecting payments (Warning: If you owe us money, she WILL chase you!). She enjoys dancing underwater and when not diving, she loves to read and play with her cats (crazy cat lady!) You can feel free to request to dive with her and get her out of the office for a change!
Guita

Guita

DiveMaster
Guita is a divemaster and has been with Discovery since 2018. Guita completed most of her courses as well as Divemaster with Discovery so we know she has been trained the best. Guita speaks Thai and English and enjoys watching movies.
Aek

Aek

DiveMaster
Aek has been a Divemaster with Discovery since 2016. Aek is one of the most important members of our team, not only as one of the best divemasters on the island, but he is also responsible for our tank fills. You will know him by the constant smile on his face.
Tuk

Tuk

Driver / RockStar
Most people will know Tuk by his early morning smile. Tuk has been with Discovery longer than pretty much all the staff and is usually the first person our customers see in the morning. When not transferring our customers safely from door to door, you will find him rocking out with his band across the island. Make sure to ask him where he is playing next!
Aon

Aon

Captain
Captain Aon has been with Discovery since 2012 and is bar none the most experienced speedboat captain on the island. Aon is also our lead captain.
Mee

Mee

Captain
Captain Mee has been with Discovery since 2014 and was trained by Captain Aon. We are lucky he chose being a boat captain over a modeling career.
Tai

Tai

Captain
Captain Tai has been with Discovery since 2016 and was trained by Captain Aon. You cannot miss him with his bucket hat and glowing smile throughout the day!

Our Story

PADI 5-Star Dive Centre in Koh Samui

Discovery Divers is a PADI 5-star Dive Centre in Koh Samui, Thailand, operating continuously since 1999. Based at the Amari Koh Samui on Chaweng Beach, we are widely recognized for our exceptional customer service and flawless safety record built over more than 26 years.

Discovery Divers is owned and operated by Eric Vinik, a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and Emergency First Responder Instructor, ensuring the highest standards of professional dive training and safety.

The Most Experienced Full-Time Dive Team in Koh Samui

We are proud to have the most experienced dive teams in Koh Samui. All of our instructors are full-time employees of Discovery Divers and do not work for other dive centres. This allows us to train our team to teach and guide dives the Discovery way, creating consistency, trust, and a relaxed team atmosphere that our guests feel from day one. Because our instructors have worked together for many years, our divers benefit from clear communication, smooth operations, and a consistently high-quality diving experience.

Safety First – Always

At Discovery Divers, safety and customer care come first. All of our scuba instructors are certified Emergency First Responders, and every boat is equipped with oxygen units and first aid kits. Our scuba diving equipment is modern, well-maintained, and replaced annually, ensuring clean, comfortable, and reliable gear for all dives and PADI courses. All equipment is kept on-site at our dive centre, allowing guests to inspect its condition and ensuring a proper, personalized fit for every diver.

Small Groups, Personalised Diving Experiences

We keep our dive groups small to deliver safer, more enjoyable, and more personal experiences underwater. Private instruction and customized dive plans are often available upon request. We understand that choosing a dive centre during your vacation is an important decision. At Discovery Divers, we are committed to making your time with us memorable, safe, and truly exceptional—an experience you will remember long after your holiday ends.

Contact Discovery Divers to plan your best diving holidays in Koh Samui today!

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