Dive Wishes & More
Dive Wishes & More
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Dive Wishes & More is the premier PADI / SSI Dive center in Koh Tao offering the highest quality of service for reasonable prices. They offer a full range of PADI and SSI courses taught in multiple languages from Beginner till up to professional level training. Dive Wishes is also one of the only dive schools on the island that operates with own Speedboats. You can enjoy fast travel times to all of the dive sites around Koh Tao by Speedboats.
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Ernst '
5 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
So happy I found Dive Wishes on Koh Tao. I felt so fortunate to have found a dive school with such small groups and personal attention. And going around the island on their speedboats and getting to dive sites in under 30 minutes. was amazing as well. All the staff were great as well.
Written January 19, 2017
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Michelle R
Nelson, Canada96 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
We were so pleased to have found Dive Wishes on Koh Tao. After seeing all of the "big schools" with their massive slow boats and huge crowds, we felt so fortunate to have such small groups and personal attention- zipping along on their speedboats and getting to dive sites in under 30 minutes.
Tom, Kim and the staff were great about creating a custom dive experience based upon what we wanted. They paid great attention to conditions and then recommended dive sites depending upon what we were interested in seeing. My daughter was thrilled to have seen a baby whale shark at Chumphon Pinnacle (she was just getting back into the boat when the shark came and so she jumped back in with a snorkel- see picture below).
Highly recommended-
Tom, Kim and the staff were great about creating a custom dive experience based upon what we wanted. They paid great attention to conditions and then recommended dive sites depending upon what we were interested in seeing. My daughter was thrilled to have seen a baby whale shark at Chumphon Pinnacle (she was just getting back into the boat when the shark came and so she jumped back in with a snorkel- see picture below).
Highly recommended-
Written January 4, 2017
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Michal_Kop
Warsaw, Poland9 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
Our instructor (Sebastian) was very patient and he really knew how to refresh our skills. My wife and me had not been diving for many years. We needed a good refreshment lesson and it worked perfectly. The instructor was just with the two of us, which gave us a lot of confidence. Before we dived (for the first time after 10 years) my wife was literally trembling with fear. However after just 15 or 20 minutes of excercises with the instructor she was ready to go. All the fear and hesitation vanished miraculously. Or, should I say, owing to the teaching skills of Sebastian. We made several proper dives shortly after the refreshment.
In general, all of their staff who we got to know were very friendly and helpful.
Last but not least: they use speed boats. Going to the site is a matter of just a few minutes. Very convenient!
In general, all of their staff who we got to know were very friendly and helpful.
Last but not least: they use speed boats. Going to the site is a matter of just a few minutes. Very convenient!
Written February 12, 2016
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Nir L
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel64 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
Overcharged for 2 dives (3200B) whereas in Koa-tao center it cost up to 2000B.
they promises private boat with up to 4 divers. on the last minute they add 6 more people for snorkeling trip. Also we dive with beginners divers and me and my partners are advanced.
Only drinking water was offered on the boat with no extra snacks - in the price they charge I would expect more.
Dive sites changed in the last minute to places we didn't want to go. It seems that the manager (Tom?) is very rude and influence the stuff with unpleasantness atmosphere.
they promises private boat with up to 4 divers. on the last minute they add 6 more people for snorkeling trip. Also we dive with beginners divers and me and my partners are advanced.
Only drinking water was offered on the boat with no extra snacks - in the price they charge I would expect more.
Dive sites changed in the last minute to places we didn't want to go. It seems that the manager (Tom?) is very rude and influence the stuff with unpleasantness atmosphere.
Written October 1, 2013
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Bluesey and Pauline
St. Petersburg, FL31 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
Close to twice as expensive as most other dive schools. Their claim is that they transport you to the pier, never take you to the same dive site twice and if there are too many dive boats at a site, they go elsewhere. All of which proved to be untrue. Add to that the small cramped speedboat and instructors smoking on the boat in the vicinity of children and non smokers. All in all it made for a very unpleasant experience.
Written July 30, 2016
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newvila
Washington DC, DC49 contributions
Oct 2015 • Family
Den and Marco took our family of four out for some spectacular dives. They were patient, thoughtful, and enthusiastic. We'd recommend them to anyone.
Written October 17, 2015
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Brian M
15 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
My wife and I had the opportunity to go on six dives with Dive Wishes on Koh Tao at the Haad Tien Resort. Most of our diving was with Tom and we couldn't have asked for a better host. He was a great instructor for my wife who was earning her OW certification. He also planned the dives so that they we're simultaneously interesting to me as a more experienced diver. The dive groups were always small, friendly, and relaxing. We never had more than five people (including dive master) with us. I also really liked how the dive schedule was slightly later than most other dive operations, which meant that we had most of the sites to ourselves and avoided the large crowds at the most popular sites. Overall this is a very well run operation with fun employees. You can't go wrong diving with them whether you are interested in a discovery dive or an experienced diver.
Written July 11, 2013
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RosaFloem
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Mar 2023 • Couples
My partner and I stayed in the Miracle for 5 days. We dived with Dive Wishes which is a part of the hotel. We had a great experience. The guide was professional, friendly and accomodating. We went to the wreck, white rock and the junkyard divesites. All have their own special treats. All in all a great experience. Definitely recommend!
Written March 12, 2023
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Joinpatrick
8 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Just got back from wonderful stay at the Miracle Guest hotel - Dive Wishes and more!! No only are the rooms really nice, the bed is really big and not hard as most beds in Thailand. The rooms were cleaned everyday and the lovely staff left everything very tidy!! We also made us of the SSI open water certification for diving offered by the hotel. Plus they also arranged the scooters for us! Great experience as we had very skilled and friendly instructor on a private speed boat. So no waiting for other people and getting tailerd advise and guidance! All in all we had The best stay at the Miracle Guest house and w’ll definately visit them again! Warm greatings to Tom, Nana and Sensei!
Written March 12, 2023
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Cristian de Almeida
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Feb 2023 • Solo
During my stay in Koh Tao I signed up for SSI Open Water course with Dive Wishes, they were very well organised, nice equipment and fast registration with SSI organization after passing a course. I was on a solo course and that's made all the difference, same price as everywhere else, but without the crowd. Instructions were focused on me, which enriched the whole experience.
I had a lifetime experience with them, everything was organised perfectly and safe.
The instructor made sure I was able to deal with pressure and breathing, explaining everything very clear but also in a fun way.
Definitely coming back to Koh Tao and advancing on the certifications in the future with Dive Wishes!
I had a lifetime experience with them, everything was organised perfectly and safe.
The instructor made sure I was able to deal with pressure and breathing, explaining everything very clear but also in a fun way.
Definitely coming back to Koh Tao and advancing on the certifications in the future with Dive Wishes!
Written February 24, 2023
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Gabi A
Province of Cordoba, Argentina
Hola!!
Quisiera saber en que precio están las diferentes tipos de inmersiones, yo ya tengo hecho el curso Advanced y me gusta principalmente la vida marina antes que los corales!!
Desde ya, muchas gracias
Saludos
Written December 20, 2016
please visit our website dive-wishes com, there we listes all our Prices. Thank you very much
Written January 20, 2017
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