Koh PhaNgan

Dive Schools

Lotus Diving
Tel: 077 374 142, 077 374 097 or 089 469 4719. www.lotusdiving.net
Lotus Diving is based in Chalokelum and is a well established operation with extensive facilities; including its own specially designed training pool, air conditioned classrooms, 2 dive boats a speedboat and their own private pier. They provide a full range of courses, from the Bubblemaker Course for kids right up to the Assistant Instructor Course. Specialities include the Diver Propulsion Vehicle, Nitrox, night dives, underwater photography and many more! A popular choice for many vistors is to join the 2 day overnight trip to Koh Tao or Ang Thong. Lotus has offices at seven locations around the island, including Haad Rin, Mae Haad and Haad Yao.

Chaloklum Diving
Tel: 077 374 025 or 081 477 2005. www.chaloklum-diving.com
After 15+great years on Koh PhaNgan our motivation is still a passion for diving & teaching it to others. We offer luxury dive trips & personal PADI programmes from novice to professional, based in Chaloklum Village & at Mae Haad Beach. Our policy of small groups (max 4), genuine individual care, long easy dives & consistently high standsrds (we've an exemplary safety record, full diver insurance & TAT approval) means that everyone leaves us happy & returns with their friends.

Haad Yao Divers
Tel: 084 841 2102 or 086 279 3085. www.haadyaodivers.com
Haad Yao Divers in a PADI 5 Star Gold Palm Resort based on the north west coast. The main office is on Haad Yao with two more in Mae Haad and Haad Chao Phao. As a relatively small dive outfit, Haad Yao Divers promise small group, high standards of teaching and a relaxed friendly atmosphere with personal tuition. Courses range from the half/one day Discover Scuba course right up to the Assistant Instructor qualification. Specialities include underwater camera rental, nitrox courses and underwater photography. Courses can be taught in English, Deutsch, Swedish and Francais.

MTF Diving, Ao Ban Tai
Tel: 077 377 247. www.mtfdiving.com
Newly established PADI certified diver resort offering a full range of courses, taught by motivated professional staff in a luxurious setting. Daily dive trips and courses with small groups and all new equipment. On site training pool and a/c classrooms. Based at Weangthai resort accommodation packages can be arranged. Free try dive in Weangthai swimming pool at 1pm every day.

Tropical Dive Club, Thong Nai Pan Noi
Tel: 077 445 081. www.tropicaldiveclub.com
Based on the middle of the beautiful beach at Thong Nai Pan Noi, the Tropical Dive Club runs a speedboat (maximum 10 people) direct from the bay to mostly local dive site. The speedboat departs at 12:00 noon every day weather permitting - most visitors appreciate the extra few hours in bed - it is your holiday after all and we hate waking up early ourselves! Most day trips will arrive back by 6:00pm for a cool drink at the Flip Flop Pharmacy bar on the beach. A full range of PADI dive courses are available including the Discover Scuba for those looking for a taste. All dive trips include equipment and lunch. Snorkellers also welcome.

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