Comments on: Discovering Scuba Diving in Koh Tao

By: The Perfect Place to Get Your Scuba Diving Certification - Jetfarer

The Perfect Place to Get Your Scuba Diving Certification - Jetfarer — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 11:37:53 +0000

[…] called Roctopus. I chose Roctopus for its good reviews and its recommendation by a fellow blogger, Alex in Wanderland. The prices were very good, the class sizes were small (there were 4 in my cohort), and my […]

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 08:20:39 +0000

In reply to Carmen. So sorry I missed you Carmen, but glad you got to meet Ian :) Be careful... Koh Tao is addictive! I'm sure you will be back some day!

By: Carmen

Carmen — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:54:59 +0000

In reply to Alex.

No worries Alex, I’ve just started my blog and am already finding it hard to keep it up while travelling, there’s always such amazing things you’d be missing if you have your head stuck in a laptop! I’m leaving on the 9am ferry tomorrow, tad early! Am heading to Banyans for a few drinks now, would be great to bump into you there but if not I’m sure I’ll be back someday 🙂

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:01:50 +0000

In reply to Carmen. Hey Carmen! Just getting to the seven pages of comments that built up while I was away now -- that trip really threw my to do list for a loop! What time are you heading out tomorrow?

By: Carmen

Carmen — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 04:13:06 +0000

Hey Alex! I just completed my open water with Roctopus yesterday, thanks for the recommendation, they’re awesome! In fact I’ve relied on your blog a lot for planning my Thailand travels, big fan over here! I know you’re a busy lady but I’m in Koh Tao until Friday and would love to meet up for a drink if you’re able?

By: Pratik

Pratik — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 10:58:56 +0000

In reply to Alex. Thanks for the info Alex :)

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 02:57:29 +0000

In reply to Pratik. Hey Pratik! I recommend contacting my friends at Roctopus Dive about pricing. There are often special packages for those who go from beginner to the pro level. As for how much time it would take, it's hard to say without knowing your level of swimming comfort. The standard Open Water course is four days, though. Hope that helps, best of luck!

By: Pratik

Pratik — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 11:19:56 +0000

Wow, Those photos are awesome, I am Planning to visit Ko Tao. Could you please advise on how much time would it take to learn scuba for the person who dont swim well. ? and how much would it cost for pro and for beginner ?

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:12:05 +0000

In reply to Andi of My Beautiful Adventures. You've definitely got to get him underwater, girl! You'd have a built in dive buddy for life :)

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:58:39 +0000

In reply to Diana.

Hi Diana, Thanks so much for commenting! Always love to hear from those that are reading 🙂

The problem in Grand Cayman was basically all my fault! My ex was a dive instructor and previously in the summer my mom had come down to visit us and we took her diving and it went better than expected. So when my sister and dad came to visit I was feeling overconfident, and insisted we kick out past the shore and further into open ocean. I think that really freaked her out when it came time to drop down! As we were shore diving, we should have simply descended at the shore. Is there a specific place you are going diving and looking for a recommendation? If you’re back in Cayman I know some great instructors there!

Best of luck, hope you get back in the water soon!