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The Dive Academy

Bandara Resort & Spa, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
+66 8 92884912
Ranked #8 of 56 tours in Koh Samui
5.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Water Sports
Owner description: The Dive Academy are an English owned PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre based at Bandara Resort and Kandaburi Resort in Koh Samui, Thailand....... more » Owner description: The Dive Academy are an English owned PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre based at Bandara Resort and Kandaburi Resort in Koh Samui, Thailand. We offer the full range of PADI Diving courses and we provide our customers with the highest levels of customer service, safety and fun. We have been on Samui for 8 years so have the experience to give you an amazing time. « less
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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We just returned back from diving and had the most amazing trip. The professionalism of the diving crew was beating all other diving experiences we ever had so far. Even though we had some fears after 5 years without diving our dive guide Callan was outstanding and got us quickly back into the diving rhythm. But this was not all,... More

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

We were referred by a dive instructor in Sydney, Australia, at the time of completing our open water course, to see Paul Meredith, Dive Academy Koh Samui. With 4 dives under our belt, we had an amazing day at Sail Rock guided by 2 dive instructors in a group of 6 left us feeling safe and able to explore a... More

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Northumberland
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

I had 2 great days out with Dive Academy last week. Everything was arranged for me including hotel transfer, boat to dive sites, food and dive kit. All staff were really friendly and made the day really relaxing. If you are thinking of diving in the area I would suggest that you contact these guys. Thanks, Fi More

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Los Angeles, California
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

My 15 year old daughter received her certification here and what a great place to dive. Tom took her to great dive sites. She was picked up and dropped at our hotel each day and even took her dad and I into town so we could watch her progress. My husband then joined her on 2 dives along with the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Did my owd in Koh Samui mars 2012,thank u mr.tonkin for the nice experience.Jessica Gothenburg Sweden. More

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Copenhagen
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Did my PADI OW course with The Dive Academy... It was a very pleasant experience. Super friendly and professional people. Highly recommended! More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Spent some time researching the many options for a dive course and decided on The Dive Academy and very glad we did. The two of us had one instructor to ourselves and they only take a maximum of four. Pre dive instruction in the pool, and DVD learning was comprehensive and the focus was on ensuring we fully understood all... More

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Singapore
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

We went to the dive academy to pass our open water and advanced open water courses. The Dive Academy provided us with very competitive price for high quality material and diving instructor. Everything was taken care of, including drop off of our reading material at the hotel before our arrival, car pick up in the morning, gear and material set... More

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Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Just wanted to say a big thankyou to all at The Dive Academy team. Special thanks to Sarah for dealing with my local enquiry with a quick email for me to accept T&C's. I dived with Tom on Sail Rock (2 dives) and he was great company the whole day. Friendly, safety conscious and great dive site briefing. The boat... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

I went diving with the Dive academy last week, I am a PADI instructor and can honestly say that these guys know how 2 provide a great day !!! Got picked up from hotel, taken to the pier, there was a light breakfast avalible and tea and coffee etc... Great speed boat flew us to Koh Tao. Brilliant dive at... More

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