Samui Dive Tribe
Samui Dive Tribe
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7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Samui Dive Tribe is a 5 Star PADI Dive Resort & marine conservation organization committed to saving the oceans, habitats and species through education. We offer a full range of PADI courses from first time Tey Dives through to Professional-level and specialist Marine Biology/Ecology Courses. We are the only PADI 100% AWARE centre.
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LynneS31
Johannesburg, South Africa26 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
We did this trip as a group of 5 - as the parents we really enjoyed the snorkeling - warm clear sea, lots of fish and coral, great equipment, lovely lunch, professional friendly crew.
Our 21 year is a qualified diver but we had a 20 and 16 year old who had never dived before. They did the intro to diving course. They were both nervous but John was fantastic and had them happily diving in no time.
John was very thorough and I felt really comfortable sending my children diving with him. Thanks for a great day!
Our 21 year is a qualified diver but we had a 20 and 16 year old who had never dived before. They did the intro to diving course. They were both nervous but John was fantastic and had them happily diving in no time.
John was very thorough and I felt really comfortable sending my children diving with him. Thanks for a great day!
Written March 24, 2016
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Hi Lynne, we really enjoy reading reviews like yours that include a whole family, we really appreciate it. John had a great day instructing your children, it gives him a real buzz showing the wonderful marine life around Samui. Next time your family is in Samui maybe we could get your husband and yourself to try scuba and who knows you could become a family of divers. Hope to see you again in Samui soon.
Written March 25, 2016
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Scarlet22
Margam, UK63 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
I have dived in Thailand for several years with various companies but this was my first dive with Dive Tribe Samui and I was not disappointed. No complaints what so ever regards advice, staff equipment and most importantly the dive.
I was in Samui for a couple of weeks at the end of January. Having spoken to various other divers both on Koh Tao and Samui, I was well aware that conditions recently were not the best and visibility at various dive sights was not good. Having popped into various Dive Shops, Dive Tribe was the only company that were honest and offered the best advice and told me to call or pop in every couple of days conditions were changing continuously - a big plus. From experience some companies in Thailand will take your money irrespective of conditions.
I opted to dive at Sail Rock which I have dived previously and really enjoyed. I dived with Liam who has several years experience diving in Thailand, and this was very evident with his knowledge of various dive sites. Another big plus was the speed at which we got to Sail Rock - only 45 minutes from Samui with plenty of space on board and refreshments plenty, all with a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere.
I managed to see plenty of marine life during the 2 dives - Chevron and Yellow Tail Barracuda, Trevally, Giant Grouper, Trigger Fish, shoals of Fusiliers amongst others.
Dive Tribe Samui is located in Samui Dive Resort in Bophut.
Thanks to Liam and Tom for all your advice and a fantastic days diving. I look forward to diving with you again soon. Wished I was there a while longer and managed a few more dives.
Cheers
I was in Samui for a couple of weeks at the end of January. Having spoken to various other divers both on Koh Tao and Samui, I was well aware that conditions recently were not the best and visibility at various dive sights was not good. Having popped into various Dive Shops, Dive Tribe was the only company that were honest and offered the best advice and told me to call or pop in every couple of days conditions were changing continuously - a big plus. From experience some companies in Thailand will take your money irrespective of conditions.
I opted to dive at Sail Rock which I have dived previously and really enjoyed. I dived with Liam who has several years experience diving in Thailand, and this was very evident with his knowledge of various dive sites. Another big plus was the speed at which we got to Sail Rock - only 45 minutes from Samui with plenty of space on board and refreshments plenty, all with a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere.
I managed to see plenty of marine life during the 2 dives - Chevron and Yellow Tail Barracuda, Trevally, Giant Grouper, Trigger Fish, shoals of Fusiliers amongst others.
Dive Tribe Samui is located in Samui Dive Resort in Bophut.
Thanks to Liam and Tom for all your advice and a fantastic days diving. I look forward to diving with you again soon. Wished I was there a while longer and managed a few more dives.
Cheers
Written February 6, 2015
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Graeg1
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, UK18 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
A great days diving with Sami Dive Tribe. I called at the office which is well placed at Bophut Fishermans Wharf (Walking Street) and was impressed with the friendly and helpful advice I was given. I booked a days diving and experienced a well organised, very informative and very professional trip, which still had loads of dive camaraderie and plain old enjoyment and fun. Dave my guide was excellent and knew the waters well. I feel like I've made new friends there and look forward to further visits. Highly recommended.
Written March 15, 2016
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Hi Craeg, we really enjoyed taking you out that day, we always work extremely hard to to give the best experience to every customer. Thank so much for your review, we really appreciate it. We look forward to you coming back to Samui to dive with us again and join in the camaraderie, your friends at Samui Dive Tribe.
Written March 16, 2016
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Anders S
1 contribution
Dec 2015 • Family
I kind of squeezed in the dives during my family vacation. Was there best decision I did. I had the best time and if I have the time I must definitely want to go there again. Good and thorough instructors.
Written February 7, 2016
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Hi Anders, thank you for taking the time to post a review, we really appreciate it. I do remember the fun you had during and after you had finished your course. John said that you were a easy student to teach so we will see you next time in Samui to further your education.
Written February 8, 2016
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Brownybhoy
2 contributions
Jan 2015
Great diving school all staff very helpful and diving was brilliant. Recommend to everyone. Take you to sum great places to dive.
Written February 12, 2015
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Dave M
London, UK33 contributions
I've been to Samui 3 times now and used Samui Dive Tribe this time. I've used other dive companies before and not bothered with a review!
I had to with this outfit. They are really the best on the island, an instructor to suit all walks of life, fantastic dive equipment with a super fast boat, others can take 3-4 hours to get to a dive site, these are all within the hour. You're there first and have time to yourself before others arrive.
They catered for 5 learners and myself. Nothing was too much trouble and we were really looked after.
Liam is the owner and such a great guy, if he doesn't know it, it's not worth knowing below the waves.
Super safe and fun times had with all the team. Thanks for a great trip Dive Tribe, see you NYE 2015!!
I had to with this outfit. They are really the best on the island, an instructor to suit all walks of life, fantastic dive equipment with a super fast boat, others can take 3-4 hours to get to a dive site, these are all within the hour. You're there first and have time to yourself before others arrive.
They catered for 5 learners and myself. Nothing was too much trouble and we were really looked after.
Liam is the owner and such a great guy, if he doesn't know it, it's not worth knowing below the waves.
Super safe and fun times had with all the team. Thanks for a great trip Dive Tribe, see you NYE 2015!!
Written February 12, 2015
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Bruce N
Geelong, Australia7 contributions
I did a couple of days diving with these guys last year.
Great group of people. :)
Liam on the counter was helpful and informative with dive site choices and planning. Very thorough and professional approach.
The dive team on the day were also very professional while still retaining a good sense of fun and humour.
Dive sites were spectacular and vis was pretty good on both days.
Highly recommend using these guys if you are planning dives on Samui. Much more professional than the other dive stores I investigated.
Great group of people. :)
Liam on the counter was helpful and informative with dive site choices and planning. Very thorough and professional approach.
The dive team on the day were also very professional while still retaining a good sense of fun and humour.
Dive sites were spectacular and vis was pretty good on both days.
Highly recommend using these guys if you are planning dives on Samui. Much more professional than the other dive stores I investigated.
Written February 10, 2015
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Jphau
Geelong, Australia2 contributions
Jan 2015 • Solo
January 2015
I had two days diving with Samui Dive Tribe and loved every minute of it, the water was warm and clear, sooo many fish to be seen it was incredible. I took my GoPro and recorded the experience to relive my time at a later date. We went to Sail Rock and the visibility was quite good above the thermoclines, lots of fish and corals, at one stage I rotated 360deg and was surrounded by a wall a fish.
Big thanks to Liam and the team for making everyone feel welcome and comfortable, it was a wonderful diving experience that I wont forget, cant wait to return and do it all over again.
I had two days diving with Samui Dive Tribe and loved every minute of it, the water was warm and clear, sooo many fish to be seen it was incredible. I took my GoPro and recorded the experience to relive my time at a later date. We went to Sail Rock and the visibility was quite good above the thermoclines, lots of fish and corals, at one stage I rotated 360deg and was surrounded by a wall a fish.
Big thanks to Liam and the team for making everyone feel welcome and comfortable, it was a wonderful diving experience that I wont forget, cant wait to return and do it all over again.
Written February 9, 2015
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Enniot6
Prince Albert, Canada1 contribution
Jul 2019 • Solo
I came across dive tribe whaen i was shopping, i went there and i hade a talk with sean, he was very awesome and knowledgeable, i booked my course with them right away, i had the best time diving with dave and the rest of the crew, i will recommend dive tribe to all my friends.
Thanks guys
Looking forward to see you in the near future.
Eniio
Thanks guys
Looking forward to see you in the near future.
Eniio
Written August 17, 2019
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RYAN K
2 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Very professional and friendly, if you looking to dive,go visit those guys,they will set you up with all what you need to enjoy a beautiful diving day.
Written July 24, 2019
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Abeer M
Farwaniya, Kuwait1 contribution
Can we go diving without license or we must have license befor ? We know how to swim we also athletic Thank
SamuiDiveTribe
4 contributions
Yes no license is necessary, there is a one day experience called Discover Scuba Diving designed for people without experience. Youll work in a very small group with a skilled instructor who'll get you diving with the fish! Please visit our webpage to book.
Sam S
Hong Kong, China
Is Dec a good season for Scuba Diving?
John B
Highton, Australia48 contributions
Hi Sam S,
While traditionally early December is the end of the monsoon season, from mid month the weather improves. the last couple of years we have had some fantastic diving conditions early December.
I cannot promise it will perfect conditions if you have the a choice of days you can dive I am sure we will be able to take you out diving. In the last week we have seen several whale sharks. check our Facebook page.
AlphaNation
Houston, TX87 contributions
I will be in Koh Samui June 11th - 20th, 2016. I am Advance Open Water certified with more 30 dives all over the world.
I am looking for the best possible chance to dive with whale sharks and possibly sharks.
Do you recommend a specific day and/or place to go out with Samui Dive Tribe to do this?
John B
Highton, Australia48 contributions
Hi, your best chance to see a whale shark is at Sail Rock, this is the dive site that they most frequently visit in the Gulf of Thailand, we go there 3/4 days per week. They also visit Chumpon Pinnacle which we go to twice a week.
If I have your email or facebook contact I can send you a link to our Youtube channel to chekout the whale shark we have taken videos of.
You can also stay at our resort in Samui and if you go to our website you can take advantage of our package prices at
samuidivetribe
If you have any other questions I will be please to help.
John