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Octopus Diving Center

Anse Volbert on the Cote d'Or, Praslin Island, Seychelles
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Marsa Alam, Egypt
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

We were actually due to dive at the neighbouring centre Whitetip due to better TripAdvisor presence and a more accessible web page (from a mobile device) but when we went to visit they were full for the following day, and we weren't so impressed with the information we were given by the onsite staff. We ventured across to Octopus who... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

We went for 1 dive with this company during our honeymoon. Both of us are experienced divers who have dived all over the world. We had heard that the seychelles was among the best. It is difficult to make a complete judgement based on 1 dive, but the company knew that this was likely to be our only dive and... More

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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26 reviews 26 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

I'm advanced and I think we made 3 times a double tank here. Equipment is not brand new but fine. Prices are a bit high but normal level here in the Seychelles. Groups are good size and the boats are okay. It's all just an above average dive center with nice people and all things I expect from it, nothing... More

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Moscow, Russia
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57 reviews 57 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
118 helpful votes 118 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013

Absolutely great experience! One of the few places that has Nitrox courses on the island. Great management and dive instructor. Everyone was very kind to us, unfortunately my wife wasn't ready (psychologically) for her diving, but we had a good beginning. Don't forget to leave something in the Tip Box.

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Rome, Italy
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33 reviews 33 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

We stay in a near hotel, so, the natural choice was to go with them. We have not read any review in advance, but usually I rely on feeling and except for some mistake usually I'm right. We meet the owner and we start to arrange a comunication ( He is french and we are italians, so since my french... More

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Milan, Italy
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

I was expecting a great team in a great environment but I was disappointed by the lack of friendly atmosphere, which is my expectation in a diving center. I found them rather cold and with few explanantions about the dive itself. I have got to sy that I have been surprised given the rather positive feedback I have seen previously... More

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Overijse, Belgium
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21 reviews 21 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

I obtained my Open water PADI certification there and have to say I am very happy about my choice. Christophe is an excellent sintructors. he'll make sure you really learns what is important. His team is composed by young and fun people, enthusiast about diving. Highly recommended.

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Lisbon, Portugal
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65 reviews 65 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
101 helpful votes 101 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2011

Excellent diving center. Professional staff, friendly and fun.

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Bruxelles, Belgium
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 62 cities Reviews in 62 cities
86 helpful votes 86 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2011

It is a small club run by dive instructor Christophe, assisted by a small team of passionate divers. The feeling is that of a place almost family run (and I mean it in a positive sense). Atmosphere is in fact very friendly. Christophe is a great instructor and will seriously teach you to dive in full security. So, do not... More

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Aigues-Mortes, France
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8 attraction reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013
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