Nestled in the heart of Thailand, Black Turtle Dive provides unparalleled scuba diving experiences, catering to beginners and seasoned divers alike. Explore vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and breathtaking underwater landscapes in a pristine environment.
Welcome to Black Turtle Dive, your premier destination for scuba diving adventures in Thailand. Located at 8 Moo 2, 84360, we pride ourselves on delivering memorable experiences tailored to all skill levels. Our experienced instructors are committed to ensuring each dive is safe and enjoyable, guiding you through stunning underwater ecosystems teeming with life. Whether you’re seeking to explore our signature dive sites or learn the ropes as a novice, Black Turtle Dive is dedicated to connecting you with the natural beauty beneath the waves. Join us and create lasting memories while embracing the tranquility of Thailand’s coastal waters. Experience the thrill of diving in a serene environment where adventure and relaxation coexist harmoniously. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean, and let Black Turtle Dive be your gateway to underwater exploration.
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Black Turtle Dive is perched on a picturesque hilltop overlooking 8 Moo 2, 84360, Thailand
Completed my PADI Open Water certification here with Lauren and Claire and could not have asked for a more professional and amazing experience.The centre itself is based in Mae Head so very easily accessible and all the staff are very welcoming and will happily help you with any queries or worries.If you have done any research into diving on Koh Tao it’s fairly obvious that there is an abundance of diving schools and resorts on the island, but I would argue that Black Turtle is one of the best. Not only do they offer small and individualised classes, they offer the highest level of teaching along with great facilities and equipment.Lauren was a calm, patient and encouraging instructor who was really receptive to all feedback throughout, allowing us to tailor our learning and experience, which really helps reduce your nerves or anxiety if you have any. Lauren is super experienced and very passionate about diving which really rubs off and makes the whole experience even more exciting especially when you start doing the open water dives and seeing all the wildlife. I would highly recommend Lauren’s instruction if you get the chance to choose but all of the instructors are really friendly and experienced so whoever you go with at Black Turtle you’ll have a brilliant time.We also had Claire assisting in our group who is training to become an instructor herself and you can already tell she will make a fantastic one, she shares all the same qualities of professionalism partnered with a healthy amount of enthusiasm and love for diving.I could not have asked for a better group with a ratio of 1 instructor to 2 students and then the added benefit Claire assisting in our lessons too. The dive sites are pretty universal across all the dive schools but Black Turtle will go the extra step to take into account weather conditions and visibility of the sites to try and ensure the best dive possible. We were even privileged enough to spot a turtle in the wild on one of our last open-water dives which was truly special.Overall if you are looking for a fun, professional, high-standard place to do any sort of diving, stop your endless searching as Black Turtle is the place to go.
Had the best time completing my PADI open water diving course with black turtle dive! I completed the course with 2 friends and really appreciated that we did our e-learning beforehand which meant that there were no classroom sessions and while we were in Koh Tao we could enjoy the dives. Our first day consisted of learning skills in the pool for our confined water dive which enabled me to gain confidence in being underwater and become more familiar with the gear. The highlight was then the open water dives on days 2 and 3. Koh Tao has some amazing dive sites and I loved seeing the marine life. Thank you so much to Nathan our instructor who made sure that we had a really fun time and was patient and encouraging throughout the course! Everyone at black turtle dive was so friendly and professional – I can’t wait to go diving again and wish I had more time to do my advanced open water course.
Cass is a wonderful dive master. Attentive, knowledgable and friendly. She even bought her own GoPro and sent us the video she took.
There are so many dive centres in koh Tao it is difficult to choose the correct one. However here are a few of my reasons for thinking they were very good and I would highly recommend. They are organised and efficient. As a diver you want to be under the water not above it waiting for processes to occur. The staff are attentive, your gear is instantly available, the dive boat leaves on time and every dive we had as a fun dive was at least 45 minutes. Safety. They have full emergency equipment on board, briefings are full and standardised amongst all dive leaders, they do a roll call which must be attended after all dives and they were one of only a few that had a safety cylinder with spare air hanging below the boat in case of emergency decompression stops for their deep dives. Quality of dives. Sail rock is THE dive site in this area. They go twice a week. Other operators can cancel for various reasons. They don’t seem to. They go to all the other regular places like chumphon pinnacles, southwest pinnacles. Friendliness. The dive leaders come from a multitude of countries so you can usually speak to them in your native language. They were friendly and inclusive. Our leaders Maya and Jaa were great – knowledgeable of the sites and super helpful and friendly. Our experience. I went with my son who is an advanced diver and I’m a dive master. We had a great time. Felt entirely safe and saw amazing views. There were incredible numbers and varieties of fish at sail rock. Shoals of three types of barracuda, Queen fish, groupers. We saw a grouper and Queen fish hunt barracuda. We swam through shoals of fusiliers so thick you felt like you were in a cave. I would absolutely recommend black turtle for diving. Their prime function is diving and it really shows. Hopefully we’ll be back in the future. Thank you Black Turtle.
We recently completed our PADI Open Water Diving Course with Maisie at Black Turtle, and it was the best 3-day experience!Maisie was an outstanding instructor (100% recommend!)—calm, knowledgeable, and made every moment enjoyable. If we hadn’t been short on time, we would’ve definitely extended our stay to complete the Advanced Open Water course with her too!
Fantastic Scuba instructors Clare and Kat provided the best experience for a first ever Scuba. Safety and fun were paramount. The small group allowed for us to feel really relaxed and safe! We paid to have professional photos and I’m so glad we did!
Diving with Black Turtle was an amazing experience. I done my course with Nathan. There was a lot of information to take in at first but Nathan made it enjoyable and easy to understand. He has a wealth of information and experience to pull from. Everything was done to such a high standard, I felt safe and in control all the time! Everyone at the dive school was so lovely and it made it easy for me as a solo traveler. I started my open water course and loved it so much I extended to stay for the advanced course. I will definitely be back!
Finished my Open Water course with Darren earlier in the week, and immediately decided to sign up for my advanced open water!I’d really recommend using Black Turtle if you’re interested in getting into Scuba Diving, or continuing on your training. You’ll be instructed by some top class instructors/divers, and you’ll have a great time throughout. They’ll ensure you have the practical knowledge and skills you need to be safe and comfortable in the water, which means when you’re out there diving you really get to enjoy it for the amazing experience it is! Will 100% be visiting again!
My partner and passed our Padi courses with the Black Turtle . The staff is very friendly and welcoming .I passed my advance open water with the instructor Worrapreeya and my partner passed his open water with the instructor Nathan. The instructors were very professional and nice . We had a wonderful time diving. We will come back for sur !
Absolutely awesome three days doing my PADI open water .100% worth the money if you come. Our instructor, Ben, was awesome and created such a fun, positive and safe environment for my group to learn. Would recommend to friends and family without a doubt.