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Big Blue Diving

17/18 Moo 1, Koh Tao 84280, Thailand
+66 (0)77 456 415
Ranked #5 of 21 attractions in Koh Tao
4.5 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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Byron H
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

I just wanted to write to thank the big blue crew on Koh Tao. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life! I was quite nervous about diving but the team there were absolutely brilliant. Our instructor "Ludo" was nothing short of a champion! Really helpful, patient, and a lot of fun! The resort itself is really... More

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Caroline87x
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

I heard of big blue from friends, who had enjoyed it there. On the ferry over to ko Tao was a guy from big blue, who got us a taxi there and carried our bags. We received a really warm welcome and signed up straight away. Our instructor Neil, was absolutely brilliant!! He was experienced and professional. So we felt... More

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Kai D
Ho Chi Minh City, null, Vietnam
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

Went to Big Blue because I saw some good stories and heard it was chilled out. Anyway they pick you up from the ferry and when you get there you know its the place. Picture perfect and a warm welcome. The prices are pretty much the same all around the island(Koh tao is one of the cheapest places in the... More

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Matthew W
Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

Here is a special thanks from myself to the whole diving crew at Big Blue Diving Resort. I had an absolutely incredible time during my 8 day stay with you guys and enjoying every minute of the diving to the food and fire shows on the beach, so I will be recommending this to all of my friends. Diving is... More

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Deborah D
Berlin
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

Hi all - We booked online for a room which is according to the homepage "less than a minutes stroll to Sairee Beach". Unfortunaltely we came in a time with road works and the walk was 5 to 10 minutes to the beach and the dive center. Additionally the view from the window was directly on a field with waste.... More

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mai629
Bangkok
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

I booked in advance online, so when I arrived, I was picked up and taken strait to Big Blue. The location is perfect and everyone I met was friendly. If you're lucky enough to have Medwin as your instructor, you will learn and laugh a lot! He made everyone feel very comfortable and I'll definitely go back for the advanced... More

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Seb P
Singapore, Singapore
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Spent 5 days at Big Blue with my girlfriend to pass our Open Water certificate and we enjoyed it! Good atmosphere, good instructor (Ludo) and good people to share the experience with. We were a group of 6 which allowed the instructor to be close to all of us when anyone had any issues and answer the many questions we... More

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prent23
Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

Before choosing the dive school I wanted to do my Rescue Diver and Divemaster with, I undertook all the research that you have clearly started to, by being here and reading this! It was an important decision for me, so I read every message board, magazine, website and spoke to friends that had previously worked in diving in Thailand. Not... More

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Seanspacifica
Sydney, Australia
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15 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

Arriving in Koh Tao it's difficult to know who to choose for diving and accommodation as it is so competitive. Big Blue has it all, free accommodation (if you're diving), excellent and knowledgeable staff, a great atmosphere and an excellent restaurant. The equipment we had was of a very good quality, the boat was fully equipped and the Dive sites... More

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ACorell
Marstrand, Sweden
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19 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

Too many costumers (up to 54 on one boat), a general feeling of not feeling safe. Nice staff, but not good in general More

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