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