Aug 11, 2024
The perfect one (Safety) stop for all Divers - As a seasoned diver I have used a fair few different operators over the years and I can honestly say that Discovery divers is right up there with the best of them.
We had 2 open water students in the family that were treated amazingly well,Filipe deserves special mention, his enthusiasm, calm nature and superb teaching style really did make the difference.
Once our trainees had qualified, we all went on a 2 tank dive day around Ko Toa. Filipe was our guide on this trip and again he demonstrated excellent local knowledge of the site and his ability to find small gems such as nudibranchs was stunning. Our transport to and from the island was a fast and comfortable speed boats. Lunch was delicious and the complimentary drinks are a nice touch. The boat was well equipped with safety equipment and the crew provided what felt like an enjoyable and safe environment to travel in.
Only small downside is the space for personal stuff on the boat, but that's a fair trade for the speed that you can get to Ko Tao etc (I did this trip 20 years ago it took 4 hours each way!) There is space at the bow for sitting and enjoying the view, can be used most of the time unless it gets a bit choppy.
Rental equipment is of a high standard, and the whole trip was very good value for money in my opinion.
Overall, I would be more than happy to dive with Discovery divers again, and I intend to later this week.
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May 8, 2024
Best place I have ever dived! - Amazing!
So friendly and helpful. I have dived with Discovery divers twice, a yeah a part and they were amazing both time! I will definitely make it back to the island again to dive with Discovery Divers.Worth every penny
Shout out to OT who was a perfect dive buddy and gave me some very useful tips
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Apr 4, 2024
Glad I visited - We dived as a group of 4 so I felt well looked after. Visibility was ok on the day we went but I’ve heard it’s been better at other times but still plenty of life to see and a nice chimney to swim through. I really liked that food & drinks were included (with dietary requirements taken care of) so didn’t need to pack this. Be prepared for somewhat bumpy boat journey on the way back though.
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Mar 19, 2024
Get Get Wet It's What Dreams Are Made Off - Picked up from hotel 7.45 as instructed. Had pre dive/brief in dive shop by the speed boat. Got on boat (all equipment supplied and waiting for me on boat). Nice comfortable boat journey to sail rock. Carried out 2 dives and returned back. > you need to experience it yourself to feel how good it was. Everybody on boat very happy diving and excellent help from instructors on board. 5 star service.
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Oct 17, 2023
Dive of a lifetime! Incredible team. - I had such a wonderful time diving in Koh Tao (Mango Bay) - had to go back immediately the following day for a trip to Sail Rock. These were my first open water dives since getting my certification and both days were so memorable.
The team were extremely friendly, funny and super attentive. The whole team made us feel very well looked after and it felt like we were with a group of our friends. My dive master Margaux was amazing! She was so helpful and made the whole experience even more enjoyable, pointing out all of the incredible sea life we spotted and taking time to explain everything.
The visibility at both sites was unbeatable! Truly a diver’s paradise. I highly recommend this dive centre!
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Jul 10, 2023
Excellent staff, equipment, experience. - Highly recommend the team here.
Staff - from the moment we got to the center through the experience of diving, we felt very welcome, and in good knowledgeable hands. Hands. Even though we dive about once a year, it's always great to have a dive master who makes you feel a reassured, and takes care of you. You. It was myself and my two twin boys, and Gita did a great job on all aspects of the pre-dive, the dive, and even after. Of the crew were also very friendly, knowledgeable, and helped each other out with great teamwork.
Boat & Equipment - The boat was a relatively mid-sized boat exclusively for diving. So that was great. Was in great shape. The dive equipment also was all in great shape, all matched, including even fins. Clearly the center invested their equipment, including the gear for the junior divers in our group. This was great to see.
Sail Rock Dive - pretty interesting massive mini idland that sticks out of the ocean and you dive around it. Really great in that different divers can go to different depths around the same rock structure. One unique thing compared to other dives I've done is I've never seen as many massive schools of fish that you get to swim through over and over. Pretty cool. The coral is in great shape too.
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Jun 13, 2023
a memorable time with Discovery Divers - I came to Samui in February for the first time and didn't know what diving center to choose. I ended up walking into the Discovery Divers office and felt welcome right away. I am so glad I ended up diving with them - the diving instructors are amazing and they really try to give everyone the best experience possible. I came back to Samui only 2 months after my first visit, to dive with them for 5 more weeks. On my first dive day since I came back I was lucky and got to see a whale shark. A couple of days later we spotted false killer whales in our lunch break and got to swim with them.
Later on during my stay I did the Rescue Diver course with Instructor Zoe. She did a great job making the two course days a very fun experience.
I can only recommend Discovery Divers to everyone who is looking for a diving center on Samui!
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May 30, 2023
Amazing dive experience! - We did a two dive trip to Sail Rock and Samran pinnacle and our trip was amazing!! The staff are super nice and make sure everyone feels comfortable throughout the whole trip. We are relatively new divers and our guide, Dion, made sure we were very prepared and showed us some awesome sea life during our dives. Highly recommend this trip and Discovery!
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May 4, 2023
Memorable Underwater Adventure 🐠 - My wife and I had the pleasure of diving with Discovery Divers Samui on a two-day adventure at Koh Tao and Sail Rock, and it was nothing short of spectacular! Our instructor, Sam, was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also made the experience fun and safe for everyone involved.
The marine wildlife was abundant, and we were lucky enough to spot barracuda, massive jellyfish, baby sharks, moray eels, queenfish, stingrays, crabs, grouper, emperor fish, sea cucumbers, and so much more. The quality of the equipment and boats provided was top-notch, ensuring a chilled and enjoyable experience.
The atmosphere on the boat was filled with great vibes and banter, making it easy to bond with fellow divers.
I can't recommend Discovery Divers Samui enough for anyone looking to explore the aquatic wonders of Koh Tao and Sail Rock. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience; you won't be disappointed! 🌊🐟👌
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Apr 15, 2023
Perfect dive crew for new divers - They weren't kidding when they advertised themselves as white-glove service.
As a new diver (literally open water certified the day before), all I did was pick my wetsuit and flippers, and they handled the rest. They set up our BCD on the tanks, our regulators on the BCD, and even lifted it on the bench for us to slip into. When we were about to dive, they even put antifog into our mask and helped us put our flippers on! After the dive, again they helped us out of our gear and swap out our tanks. I almost felt bad that I wasn't handling my gear, but it seems like they have a system down that's best described as organized chaos.
As for the dives themselves, I was extremely satisfied. They have no more than four people to a divemaster, and they assigned it so that there were two "less experienced" (e.g., me) and then two "more experienced". That meant the divemaster was able to focus on making the less experienced ones feel comfortable and safe. This also works out since we newer divers ran out of air faster, so we returned to the boat while the two more experienced divers got an extra 10 minutes in the water.
My divemaster Dion was absolutely amazing. I warned him in advance that I was a newly certified diver and that I had buoyancy issues, and he helped me with patience and care. He gave me advice before the dive, corrected me during the dive itself, and then gave follow-up tips during our surface time. For our second dive, I needed almost no corrections in the water itself. He truly leveled up my diving in one dive!
Sail Rock was amazing. The first dive was spent surveying the area, and the second dive we returned to the best spot and just watched. It was truly a surreal moment literally having hundreds of schools of fish surrounding you! There's also a "chimney" that more experienced divers can swim through, so maybe next time for me!
If you plan to dive from Koh Samui, I can't recommend this dive center enough! They're slightly more expensive than others, but totally worth it!
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