Yes, OWD certificate is required for all our diving trips with the exception of our SCUBA diving courses.

Koh Yao Yai is an emerging diving destination, perfectly positioned near stunning sites like Shark Point and Anemone Reef. While the island is still developing and hasn’t attracted large tourist crowds, this is what makes it a hidden gem for divers seeking a quieter experience. We pride ourselves on offering personalized, detail-oriented service, ensuring that every dive is memorable. Our brand-new, custom-made diving speedboat is designed for comfort, accommodating up to 16 divers, but we prefer small groups of 4-12 to enhance your experience. Unlike larger operators that rely on slower boats with up to 30 divers, we focus on quality and intimacy. We equip our divers with top-quality Apeks regulators, and our equipment is meticulously maintained by our dedicated team, ensuring safety and performance. While our pricing may be slightly higher—averaging 1,000 THB (25€) for two dives—it reflects the exceptional value and experience we provide. Just check our reviews to see what our clients say. It's important to note that while prices in Thailand haven’t changed significantly in over a decade, the costs of maintaining high standards have risen. Many operators cut corners by competing solely on price, often sacrificing quality or personal attention to divers. We believe in investing in our services to provide an unparalleled diving experience. Join us at Koh Yao Yai for an unforgettable dive adventure!

Divers should wait a minimum of 18 hours after their last dive before taking a flight or ascending to altitude.

Certified Diver must have a logged dive within the past 12 months according to PADI rules to participate on our diving tours. If you do not have a recent dive, you’ll need to complete a Pool refresher with us before heading out on the sea dives for extra charge of 1,500 THB, or engage a private guide at additional charge, for a ‘On boat’ refresher for extra charge of 4,000 THB Pool refresher sessions prior to the tour date, are a simple review of basic dive planning, equipment, theory and dive skills provided in the Elixir resort swimming pool. These sessions usually take 1 hour. We schedule our refreshers on demand at additional charges of 1,500 THB per person.

We reserve the right to alter or cancel specific dives/tours/courses without notice due to weather, sea conditions, minimum numbers or other factors. We always recommend that you travel with flexibility in your itinerary and travel with diving insurance. We will look for another date or just cancel your booking. You might want to sign up for diving insurance with us for additional charge of 200 THB per day per person by sending us your scanned copy of passport one day in advance.