What Roctopus Dive does

Roctopus Dive operates a beachfront dive center on Sairee Beach, Koh Tao, Surat Thani, Thailand, founded in 2011 as a privately held, for-profit company. It offers RAID-certified scuba diving courses spanning beginner certifications (Open Water, Discover Scuba Diving), intermediate (Advanced Open Water), and advanced specialty training (Deep 40, Nitrox, Wreck, Sidemount, Master Rescue), complemented by twice-daily recreational fun dives and a premium Sunday excursion to Sail Rock. The facility includes a purpose-built training pool, two dive boats (R1 and R2), a 60+ set equipment room, two Bauer Pure Air compressors, air-conditioned classrooms, and an on-site retail wall stocking Aqualung, Scuba Pro, Suunto, XDeep, Hollis, and Apex. There is no proprietary technology platform; the technology stack is standard operational tooling — RAID e-manuals for course delivery, Stripe and PayPal for online booking and deposits, and Webflow-hosted web properties.

The company's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: customers book through the roctopusdive.com website, contact the shop via WhatsApp or email, or walk into the Sairee Beach location. All courses and trips are paid one-time fees in Thai Baht with deposits required at booking. Marketing is anchored on a content blog covering marine life and conservation, organic search, Instagram, and word-of-mouth from past divers, with testimonials prominently surfaced on the site. Roctopus serves four primary segments — first-time/beginner divers, certified recreational divers, advancing/professional divers, and eco-conscious/conservation-minded divers — with a maximum 4:1 diver-to-instructor ratio enforced across nearly all programs.

Distinct from its core dive-shop operations, Roctopus runs Roctopus ecoTrust, a wholly-owned marine conservation sub-brand offering 1–5 day conservation courses, coral restoration, reef monitoring, species surveys, and a 3-month conservation ecoDivemaster internship featuring 32 research dives under marine biologist mentorship. The ecoTrust program earned the 2024 Ocean Guardian Award from Dive RAID International. The company has 11–50 employees, no disclosed outside funding, no parent company, and a team that includes a Canadian marine biologist (Master's, James Cook University), multiple RAID Instructor Trainers, and a divemaster pipeline that has converted former students into staff.

Name

Roctopus Dive

Legal name

Roctopus Dive

Website

https://roctopusdive.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Roctopus Dive operates a beachfront dive center on Sairee Beach, Koh Tao, Thailand, offering RAID-certified scuba courses from beginner to professional, recreational fun dives, and marine conservation programs through its ecoTrust arm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scuba Diving Instruction

akta.pro primary industry

Dive Centers & Scuba Training (PADI/SSI, certifications) (THAAAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scuba Diving & Freediving Centers (Training, Guided Dives) (THAAAKAD), Diving Experiences (Scuba Dives, Dive Trips, PADI/SSI Courses) (THAJAJAD), Guided Diving & Snorkeling Excursions (boat/shore trips) (THAAAIAB), Marine & Coastal Ecotourism (Diving, Snorkeling, Whale Watching) (THAAAAAJ), Dive & Snorkel Equipment Rental, Retail & Boat Services (compressors, gear hire) (THAAAIAL), Dive & Snorkel Guides / Dive Masters (Boat-Based & Shore-Based) (THAAALAC)

Keywords

• Scuba diving courses
• Recreational fun diving
• Marine conservation education
• RAID dive certification
• Boat diving trips

Headquarters

HQ city

Surat Thani

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Scuba Diving Courses: The primary revenue stream consists of paid scuba diving certification courses (Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, specialty courses) and non-certified experiences (Discover Scuba Diving, Refresher, Fun Diving). Customers pay course fees which include instruction, equipment, certification, and dive trips. Deposits are required to secure reservations.
2. Fun Diving & Boat Trips: Recreational diving trips for certified divers, offered twice daily (morning and afternoon), each comprising two dives. Revenue is generated per trip, with small group sizes (max 4 divers per leader).
3. Equipment Rental & Retail: Divers renting equipment incur additional charges. The retail wall stocks scuba equipment from brands including Aqualung, Scuba Pro, Suunto, XDeep, Hollis & Apex. Equipment rental terms require proper use and care; damaged or lost equipment incurs replacement charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Roctopus Dive operates a beachfront dive centre on Sairee Beach, Koh Tao, Thailand delivering RAID-certified scuba diving courses from beginner through instructor trainer level and twice-daily recreational Fun Diving boat trips to premier dive sites including Chumphon Pinnacle, Sail Rock and Southwest Pinnacle. Programmes include Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Deep, Nitrox, Wreck and Sidemount specialties, plus Discover Scuba and Refresher experiences, complemented by the Roctopus ecoTrust marine conservation arm offering 1–5 day conservation courses and a three-month Marine Ecology Internship.

Product overview

Roctopus Dive operates as a beachfront dive center on Sairee Beach, Koh Tao, Thailand, offering a comprehensive portfolio of RAID-certified scuba diving courses and recreational diving experiences. The core offering spans beginner programs (Open Water, Discover Scuba Diving) through professional-level training (Rescue Diver, specialty courses including Deep, Wreck, Sidemount, and Nitrox), complemented by recreational Fun Diving trips and specialty excursions like Sail Rock Sunday. The company distinguishes itself through its Roctopus ecoTrust marine conservation initiative, which embeds coral restoration, reef monitoring, and conservation education into its operations, including a 3-month Marine Ecology Internship program. The company runs two dive boats daily and maintains small group sizes (max 4:1 ratio) across all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Roctopus ecoTrust: Marine conservation, research, and education program combining diving with coral restoration, reef monitoring, and conservation education. Offers 1-5 day conservation courses and a three-month conservation ecoDivemaster internship.

Products and services

• Open Water Course 3-day beginner RAID Open Water Diver certification course covering dive theory, pool/confined water sessions and 4 open water dives in Koh Tao's waters, awarding a globally recognised certification allowing recreational dives up to 18 meters. Targeted at first-time divers, the course includes the e-manual, certification fee, dive computer, equipment, eco bag and wrist band, with maximum group sizes of 4 divers per instructor and a 200m swim / 10-minute float prerequisite.
• Advanced Open Water Course 2-day RAID Explorer 30 advanced certification comprising 5 experience dives — Perfect Buoyancy, Navigation, Deep (up to 30m), Wreck, and Night Dive — designed to expand dive knowledge, skill base and depth certification. Prerequisites include Open Water certification. Included: course e-manual and certificate, dive computer, equipment, eco bag and wrist band, with a 4:1 maximum group ratio.
• Discover Scuba Diving Half-day introductory scuba diving experience led by experienced instructors, designed for non-swimmers and individuals with no prior diving experience. Optional 2-dive upgrade is available; no certification is awarded. Minimum age 10. Includes dive equipment, refreshments and experienced scuba instructor guidance.
• Fun Diving Recreational two-tank boat diving trips for certified divers run twice daily from Sairee Beach — once in the morning and once in the afternoon — visiting Koh Tao dive sites such as Chumphon Pinnacle, Southwest Pinnacle, Twins, White Rock and Japanese Gardens. Each trip includes dive equipment, an experienced divemaster, refreshments and a maximum of 4 divers per leader. Open Water certification is required.
• Scuba Refresher Course One-day scuba skill refresh program for certified divers returning after a break from diving. Combines a classroom session, equipment re-familiarisation and 2 dives in Koh Tao's secluded bays to rebuild diver confidence. Includes dive equipment, an experienced divemaster, refreshments and small group sizes (maximum 4). Open Water certification is required.
• Sail Rock Sunday Premium Sunday-only two-dive boat trip to Sail Rock — widely regarded as the best dive site in the Gulf of Thailand — including a 90-minute boat journey, two dives exploring the famed Sail Rock 'chimney' cave formation, a Thai lunch, refreshments, dive equipment, an experienced divemaster and small group sizes (maximum 4). Open Water certification required.
• Rescue Diver Course 4-day RAID Master Rescue course comprising 4 dives plus Advanced First Aid and Oxygen Provision training, equipping divers to manage underwater emergencies effectively. Yields three certifications (Master Rescue, Advanced 1st Aid and O2 Provision). Prerequisites: Advanced Open Water certification, minimum age 15. Includes e-manual, certificate, dive computer, equipment, eco bag and wrist band.
• Deep Specialty Course 3-day RAID Deep 40 specialty course comprising 4 depth-progression dives culminating in certification to dive up to 40 meters — the maximum recreational diving limit. Includes dive computer, equipment, certification fee, course e-manual and certificate, eco bag and wrist band. Prerequisites: Open Water certified, minimum age 15, minimum 8 hours of logged underwater time.
• Wreck Specialty Course 2-day RAID Wreck Diver specialty covering 4 dives and teaching the skills and protocols for responsible wreck exploration, navigation, and penetration techniques while respecting historical artifacts. Includes certification fee, course e-manual and certificate, refreshments, dive equipment and dive computer. Minimum age 12.
• Sidemount Specialty Course 3-day RAID Sidemount Diver specialty comprising 4 dives and confined water sessions, teaching divers to configure tanks mounted at their sides for enhanced comfort, flexibility and safety redundancy. Includes certification fee, course e-manual and certificate, dive computer, equipment, eco bag and wrist band. Extra-small group sizes (max 2). Prerequisite: Open Water certified.
• Nitrox Specialty Course 2-day Enriched Air Nitrox (EAN) specialty course comprising 2 dives, teaching divers to analyse Nitrox mixtures up to 40%, plan dives using enriched air, and manage oxygen exposure for longer bottom times. Includes course e-manual and certificate, dive computer, dive equipment, eco bag and wrist band. Prerequisites: Open Water certified, minimum age 12.
• Deep & Nitrox Combo Course 3-day combined RAID Deep 40 and Nitrox package comprising 4 dives, blending deep-diving skill development with extended bottom times from enriched air for more efficient and enjoyable diving. Maximum depth of 40m with Nitrox. Includes course e-manual and certificate, dive computer, equipment, eco bag and wrist band, and a highly experienced scuba instructor. Maximum group size 4. Prerequisites: Open Water certified, minimum age 15, minimum 8 hours logged underwater.
• Roctopus ecoTrust Marine Conservation Programs The marine conservation arm of Roctopus Dive delivering structured 1–5 day conservation courses that combine diving with coral restoration, reef monitoring, species surveys and underwater habitat assessments. Activities include reef health surveys, coral restoration projects and species monitoring under marine biologist mentorship. Awarded the 2024 Ocean Guardian Award by Dive RAID International.
• Marine Ecology Internship Comprehensive three-month conservation ecoDivemaster internship at Roctopus ecoTrust featuring 32 research dives, academic sessions with marine biologists, coral restoration projects, species monitoring and hands-on dive shop operations experience. Designed as a career-development pathway in marine biology and conservation diving for aspiring marine scientists and eco-conscious divers.
• Equipment Rental & Retail Walk-in and booking-based scuba equipment rental from a gear room with over 60 full sets of diving equipment, alongside an on-site retail wall selling dive gear from Aqualung, Scuba Pro, Suunto, XDeep, Hollis and Apex. Renters are responsible for proper use and care; damaged or lost equipment incurs replacement charges. Available to divers enrolled in courses and to independent divers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small group sizes: maximum 4 divers per dive leader (max 2 for Sidemount specialty), ensuring personalized attention and safety
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dive RAID InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoctopus Dive is a RAID-affiliated dive center offering RAID-certified courses including RAID Open Water, RAID Explorer 30 (Advanced Open Water), RAID Deep 40, RAID Nitrox, RAID Wreck, RAID Sidemount, and RAID Master Rescue. All course e-manuals, certifications, and standards are governed by RAID's curriculum and certification framework. The Ocean Guardian Award was presented to Roctopus Dive by Dive RAID International, indicating a close working relationship and mutual recognition of quality standards.
• Roctopus ecoTrustcoreOthersRoctopus ecoTrust is the marine conservation arm of Roctopus Dive, running coral restoration, reef monitoring, species surveys, and conservation education programs. ecoTrust offers 1–5 day conservation courses and the three-month 'conservation ecoDivemaster internship' with 32 research dives under marine biologist mentorship. The award-winning program (Ocean Guardian Award from Dive RAID) combines adventure diving with ecological responsibility.
• AqualungminorOthersAqualung is one of the scuba equipment brands stocked in Roctopus Dive's retail wall, alongside Scuba Pro, Suunto, XDeep, Hollis, and Apex. Equipment from these brands is available for purchase and rental.
• Scuba ProminorOthersScuba Pro is one of the scuba equipment brands stocked in Roctopus Dive's retail wall, alongside Aqualung, Suunto, XDeep, Hollis, and Apex. Equipment from these brands is available for purchase and rental.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationStripe is used as the primary online payment processor for course bookings on the Roctopus Dive website. Customers are redirected to Stripe's secure checkout (book.stripe.com) to pay deposits and complete reservations. Roctopus Dive does not store payment information.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayPal is listed as a payment processing option alongside Stripe for course bookings. Payment transactions are securely processed through both platforms, and Roctopus Dive does not store customer payment information.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Simple Life Divers: Koh Tao dive school delivering PADI/SSI courses, fun dives, and a small-group ethos. Comparable in customer mix (beginners and certified recreational divers) and Koh Tao beachfront operations.
• Master Divers: Koh Tao dive center focused on technical and instructor-level training, plus recreational fun dives. Comparable to Roctopus for advanced/specialty diver courses and instructor pipeline development.
• Crystal Dive Resort: Long-running Koh Tao dive center offering a full spectrum of beginner-to-instructor courses and instructor development programs. Comparable to Roctopus in product portfolio (PADI/RAID courses, fun dives, internships) and target customer (international recreational divers).
• The Dive Academy (Koh Tao): Koh Tao dive school offering full PADI course ladders and recreational trips. Comparable in scope of certifications and Koh Tao customer base.
• Big Blue Diving Koh Tao: Established Koh Tao dive school with a wide range of courses and instructor training. Comparable as a multi-decade, multi-discipline dive operator serving international travelers on Sairee Beach.
• Bans Diving Resort: One of the largest and most established dive centers on Koh Tao, offering PADI/SSI courses, fun dives, and a broad resort experience. Directly comparable as a beachfront Koh Tao dive school targeting the same recreational and beginner diver segments.
• Davy Jones Locker Diving: Koh Tao dive center offering beginner through professional-level certifications and fun diving trips. Comparable in geographic setting, course catalog, and target audience.
• Scuba Junction: Koh Tao dive center offering courses from Discover Scuba through Divemaster plus guided fun dives. Comparable as a small-to-mid-sized recreational dive operator on Koh Tao.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/roctopus
• Facebookfacebook.com/roctopusdive
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roctopus-dive

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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