Become a confident skipper with Thailand’s only BSAC Boat Handling and Diver Coxswain training center. Whether you’re a diver, instructor, or ocean enthusiast, our internationally-recognized BSAC courses teach you to safely operate powerboats and dive vessels around the world. At Goodtime Adventures, we combine classroom learning with real hands-on training aboard our custom-built speedboat — giving you the skills, confidence, and control to take the helm in any conditions.
It’s a hands-on two-day course that teaches you how to safely operate small powerboats. You’ll learn launch, recovery, navigation, and diver pickup techniques under BSAC-certified instructors. Learn more about BSAC’s international training standards on the official BSAC website.
No. Anyone over 16 can enroll, whether or not you’re a diver. The course is suitable for dive professionals, boat crew, photographers, or anyone interested in seamanship.
Goodtime Adventures is the only center on Koh Tao offering official BSAC Boat Handling and Diver Coxswain training using a custom-built speedboat instead of converted fishing boats.
After completing the BSAC Boat Handling Course, you’ll be certified to helm powerboats up to 10 meters in coastal waters. The certification is MCA-approved and recognized internationally, equivalent to RYA Powerboat Level 1.
It’s the final step in BSAC’s boat training pathway, assessing your practical and theoretical skills in voyage planning, safety, and emergency procedures. Successful candidates earn the BSAC Diver Coxswain qualification (equivalent to RYA Level 2).
The combined package — Boat Handling, Post-Workshop, and Coxswain Assessment — takes around 4–5 days, depending on group size and conditions.
Courses are available year-round, weather permitting. Spaces are limited to three students per instructor, so advance booking is highly recommended.
RatingIncredibly cool experience our guide Ryan was super good and funny and good at teaching in a simple and understandable way. The food at the restaurant was top class and the diving felt safe but was also incredibly exciting so I highly recommend this group. The other guides who were on the trip Dan and Joe were also incredibly nice and cool.
I highly recommend this diving School! I did my Open water certification with Daan and had an amazing experience! The instruction was professionnal, clear and fun. I always felt safe and confident underwater! I would definitely dive with them again!
I had a great time getting my SSI certification here. Joe and Liv were lovely instructors and I felt very safe the entire time. Beth and Mike were a great addition to our dives and I can’t wait to see their photos. The food at the club was great and the free beer and t-shirt at the end were greatly appreciated!
We could not have choose our diving school better !! Our instructor Daan was incredible and a really good teacher. The equipment and the place were also very nice. Best place 🤩
Great bar/restaurant on the beach in Koh Tao. Good breakfast menu when we visited.
I did 4 dives with Goodtime and it was absolutely amazing! The whole team was welcoming, kind, and incredibly professional. You can really feel their years of experience, and they make you feel safe and comfortable from the very beginning. The atmosphere was great. Special shoutout to Logan – diving with him was so much fun! He’s a true professional who knows every detail of the dive sites. We saw so many different fish, corals, and fascinating sea creatures. I always felt completely safe and well taken care of. There are many dive schools on the island, and it can be confusing to choose. If you’re looking for professionals who make you feel welcome and comfortable, and you want truly memorable dives, this is definitely the place to go. Thank you again for everything, I’ll definitely be back!
