Houbouya Phuket
Houbouya Phuket
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Rawai, Thailand
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2024
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YokoyamaOsamu
Handa, Japan10 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Pick-up at the hotel and diving boat. A large cruise ship with breakfast and lunch buffet. We had a relaxing and enjoyable diving. The guide from Hoboya was also very wonderful, and he understood the swimming speed and the guests' preferences well, so we were able to have a great time. Of course, the underwater scenery was also great.
Written October 26, 2023
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koji9
Tokyo, Japan4 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Amazing experience at Houbou-ya Phuket!!
Instructor, Masa, is really friendly and professional, He also sent us the brilliant movie for free.
The ride was beautiful and provided us with good food, fruits and beverages.
I highly recommend Houbou-ya Diving!!!
とても素敵な時間を過ごせました！前日に急遽申込をしたのですが、タイミング良くその日だけ空いていて予約が取れました。タイに18年以上住むベテランで、タイのローカル情報に加えて日本のダイビングスポットも教えてくれました。素敵な動画も無料で送ってくれました。ボートでの食事も美味しかったです。次回来る時もまたお願いしようと思います！
Instructor, Masa, is really friendly and professional, He also sent us the brilliant movie for free.
The ride was beautiful and provided us with good food, fruits and beverages.
I highly recommend Houbou-ya Diving!!!
とても素敵な時間を過ごせました！前日に急遽申込をしたのですが、タイミング良くその日だけ空いていて予約が取れました。タイに18年以上住むベテランで、タイのローカル情報に加えて日本のダイビングスポットも教えてくれました。素敵な動画も無料で送ってくれました。ボートでの食事も美味しかったです。次回来る時もまたお願いしようと思います！
Written May 5, 2022
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Voyager22502649226
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Solo
Thank you for your time on the advanced course. He gave me a lot of guidance. It was my first time in the sea in Phuket, but I was able to see the fish shadows of sea turtles and golden bream. We will use it again next time.
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Written December 7, 2024
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933mikak
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Couples
It was our first dive in a while, but they kindly taught us how to dive, so we enjoyed it with peace of mind♪ We want to come diving again!!
Thank you Masa 😊
Thank you Masa 😊
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Written December 7, 2024
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Ree55
Japan1 contribution
Sep 2024 • Family
We had 3 dives including transfer to Kata Beach Ho Hotel, breakfast, lunch and crossing the island with snacks.
The person in charge explained it very carefully and on the way back he kindly told me about Phuket's recommendations and anything that had nothing to do with diving.
It was my first time in Phuket thanks to you
I had a good time.
Thank you for your kind response.
I would love to see you again next time I go to Phuket.
The person in charge explained it very carefully and on the way back he kindly told me about Phuket's recommendations and anything that had nothing to do with diving.
It was my first time in Phuket thanks to you
I had a good time.
Thank you for your kind response.
I would love to see you again next time I go to Phuket.
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Written October 1, 2024
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Passenger07689305136
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Family
We enjoyed diving experience in the beautiful sea. The attention and knowledge of Mr. Ito, who was in charge of the program, was so great that I enjoyed it even on a moving ship. The sea is really beautiful, too. I will definitely use it again when I go to Phuket!
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Written August 4, 2024
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AO from Tokyo
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan3 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
"Hoboya" who helped me with experience diving before. This time it was my 100th anniversary dive, so I was taken care of by a "hobo shop."
I was able to continue diving because of the "hobo shop."
This time it was a commemorative dive, so I decided to go back to my roots and dive in Phuket.
Beginner to intermediate/advanced diving as well as fun dives? They will also teach you various skills and points, from
I was able to continue diving because of the "hobo shop."
This time it was a commemorative dive, so I decided to go back to my roots and dive in Phuket.
Beginner to intermediate/advanced diving as well as fun dives? They will also teach you various skills and points, from
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Written July 20, 2024
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りこ
Tokyo, Japan1 contribution
May 2024 • Solo
Diving for the first time in about 8 years! We came to Phuket for our honeymoon, but I left my husband for one day lol! We also added a refresher dive, and had a fun, relaxing dive at Racha Island. What's more, my family was also impressed with the wonderful video, which made me very happy! Thank you Masa!
Written May 24, 2024
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Adventure54533965525
1 contribution
May 2024 • Friends
He told me about rare creatures and took videos for me, so it was stress-free from start to finish!
It was my first time diving overseas, so I felt at ease knowing that he was a veteran Japanese diver!
I also got to know about Phuket, so I'm very satisfied!
I'll come again!
It was my first time diving overseas, so I felt at ease knowing that he was a veteran Japanese diver!
I also got to know about Phuket, so I'm very satisfied!
I'll come again!
Written May 18, 2024
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Quest01465223522
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Couples
I did a trial dive at Kata Beach. I highly recommend it!
It was my first time scuba diving, but the Japanese instructor's very detailed explanation and guide in Japanese made it a great experience. I was able to dive with confidence thanks to the guide. I dived from the beach to a depth of about 10m and was able to see many beautiful fish and corals.
If you apply online, they will arrange a transfer to your hotel, so you can experience the trial dive by just wearing your swimsuit, towel, and printed ticket. In addition, I was very grateful for the detailed answers to my questions about the application via LINE.
Overall, it was a really good experience, and I think I'm going to get hooked on diving. Thank you very much.
It was my first time scuba diving, but the Japanese instructor's very detailed explanation and guide in Japanese made it a great experience. I was able to dive with confidence thanks to the guide. I dived from the beach to a depth of about 10m and was able to see many beautiful fish and corals.
If you apply online, they will arrange a transfer to your hotel, so you can experience the trial dive by just wearing your swimsuit, towel, and printed ticket. In addition, I was very grateful for the detailed answers to my questions about the application via LINE.
Overall, it was a really good experience, and I think I'm going to get hooked on diving. Thank you very much.
Written April 3, 2024
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