Koh Samui Scuba Dives with Back or Heart Problems

Short answer: 2 of 2 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 2 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 2 scuba dives in Koh Samui; 2 state back and heart conditions details in the listing. 2 tours of 2 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 2 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.

TourBack and heart conditionsOperatorFrom
Koh Tao Scuba Diving Tour from Koh Samui: 2 Dive Sites and Lunch
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health / Guest who has heart disease, High blood pressure, asthma or seizure disorder are not recommended to…”
 Not recommended: back, heart, epilepsy, asthma conditionsOh-Hoo$108Check dates
Koh Tao and Sail Rock Full Day Scuba Diving from Koh Samui
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health / Not recommended for travelers with high blood pressure, asthma, or seizure disorders.”
 Not recommended: back, heart, epilepsy, asthma conditionsSiam Scape Journeys$108Check dates

Questions

Can I do a scuba dive in Koh Samui with a back or heart condition?

2 of 2 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 2 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.

How up to date is this information?

We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.

Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.

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