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Carabao Diving Center

Koh Tao 84360, Thailand
Ranked #9 of 21 attractions in Koh Tao
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Reefs
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Montreal, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Of course they can sound a bit over the top as the instructors always seem to (been there done that etc...) But they are still lovely and they speak a lot of different languages.

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Ko Lanta, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Me and my wife are travelling for one year, mainly seeking out good diving. Whilst on Koh Tao we came across Carabao dive center. After looking at a few others before, i had an issue having lost my dive card, and all i could produce was an email of my certificate. The man i was dealing with said this could... More

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Melbourne
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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I had been very much looking forward to diving in Koh Tao. Having only a limited time on the island we carefully planned when we would go diving in order to make the most of the accommodation that we had spent quite a lot of money on as a treat to ourselves while away. I made sure we checked out... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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They are proud to be cheap, and explains that it's why they rush you. Equipement in bad condition, limit dangerous. If you don't like french rasta attitude, avoid this place. Big turn off on our TRIP. I have never seen a dive school as bad as this one. The manager reflects the poor quality of this place.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

We booked a 2p padi course, 4days 3nights. Fair price and good accomodation. Excellent diving instructor Bruno, who made us feel comfortable under water from the start. Theory course was good and clear. The dives were great, lot to see under water. Last day was filmed by Brad, the result was amazing. Nice restaurant at the school, with good food... More

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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

You really should dive with the Carabao team! They are really nice, fun and serious. They make you feel imediatly comfortable. It's a little school, with small groups, the teaching is really personal. The most important thing is that they really transmitting their passion for the sea and the scuba diving, and it's not a factory like other centers on... More

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Miami Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2011

Forget about the beautiful little Thai island you're on!... Forget about how cheap it is!... and Forget about the awesome underwater playground around Ko Tao... Carabao staff and divers are some really amazing people! Fun, relaxed, and very PROFESSIONAL... it made my experience really amazing and I had such a good time! I definitely plan to go back to Thailand... More

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Stockholm
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2011

You have a fun time while studying and the instructors makes it such a diving experience, at the same time the know exactly what to do and gives very good information about the diving. 10 of 10 thai star!

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2011

While very professionnal, poeple at Carabao Diving have a very cool approach to diving. Makes you feel good, make diving courses fun (instead of too borring approach of others) and simply make you have a great time. THE place to learn diving (and I've seen a few : Honduras, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Thailand, Indonesia,...) Ask for Will

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Blackpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2011

If you like places where you feel like a part of a big family then Carabao is def for you. Me and my boyfriend spent 20 days in Thailand and 4 of them were spent on Ko Tao in Carabo... I did my open water with one of the most patient instructors in the world and our room was included... More

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