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The Dive Academy

Bandara Resort & Spa, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
+66 8 92884912
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Ranked #4 of 107 activities in Koh Samui
Type: Water sports
Owner description: The Dive Academy are an English owned PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre based at Bandara Resort and Centara Villas in Koh Samui, Thailand. We... more » Owner description: The Dive Academy are an English owned PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre based at Bandara Resort and Centara Villas in Koh Samui, Thailand. We offer the full range of PADI Diving courses and we provide our customers with the highest levels of customer service, safety and fun. We have been on Samui since 2002 so have the experience and knowledge to make the most of your diving around Samui. « less
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Rotherham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Myself, my wife and our 2 daughters dived for the first time with The Dive Acadamy. It was an unbelievable experience. Our instructors Ali and Clair were exceptionaly knowledgeable and patient. Our youngest (11 year old) had problems trying to equalise on here open water dive, and they were very patient and understanding with her. She couldn't go down on... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I signed up with Dive Academy for my open water dive license. And that was the best decision I ever make! Our dive instructor, Paul, was so patient with me being such a nervous first time diver. He had alot of knowledge and experience to share with us and that helped me to feel calmer during my dives. Overall, Dive... More

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Koh Tao, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

From the first email exchange, to the last reminder the day before, the hotel pick etc etc, every thing was absolute top shape. Great speedboat, great crew, yummy snacks and drinks. And thanks Paul for your amazing guiding, I can never find those darn scorpion fish by myself!! Sail Rock is a top site, we had great conditions, and since... More

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PaulonSamui, Owner at The Dive Academy, responded to this review
May 7, 2013

Hi Irene, thank you very much for the great review. It is particularly pleasing that a fellow Instructor working in the area not only thinks that we provide "Excellent Service all around " but actually takes the time to share it with the world!! We appreciate all of our positive reviews but to get them from somebody of your experience... More

Hong Kong
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

My dive with Dive Academy in Koh Smui was really great! My friend booked it easily via emails. So the location and dive was well adapted to what we would like to do and our level. The academy is highly professional, with a nice and friendly PADI instructor, great speed boat with free lunch and refreshments on boards, good quality... More

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Brighton, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

The 'try dive' in the Centara Villas swimming pool was a good way for me to see if i could cope with being underwater. Callan was very supportive both then and later when we dived in the sea. He explained things clearly and helped me to succeed. I hate being out of my depth in water, but found this an... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Title says it all- I had a great time. Worth every penny. The guy's were great, the weather and locations were a dream, I can't recommend it enough- I can't wait to dive again- I just hope its somewhere as beautiful with people as nice!

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Pattaya, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013 via mobile

Want to say a huge thanks to the Dive Academy team for a great days diving. From the Hotel pick up to the drop off back at our hotel, I couldnt have asked for more. We got to the first dive site (Shark Island) with little fuss even though the sea was very lumpy !!!. Good viz (15-20M) and loads... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

The Dive Academy are brilliant, from the simple try dive at the Centara Villas to the brilliant day out on the dive boat I loved every minute of it. Having dived on the Barrier Reef in a similar way there was no comparison in respect to the safety and levels of supervision and instruction the Dive Academy team give you.... More

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Global!
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013 via mobile

A brilliant day out with some great dives. Excellent well-prepared staff really made the day. The only downside was the sheer number of divers at the first site although there was plenty to see. Highly recommended for both diving and a day's snorkelling!

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Shanghai, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

I didn't realize how lucky I was going to be that morning walking down the beach to find The Dive Academy at Bandara resort, and to find Claire peacefully sitting behind the desk waiting to patiently answer any and all questions I could think of, but I hit the jackpot!! Easter week holiday I was contemplating a DSD for myself... More

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