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diving (venturing beyond the usual parameters of recreational underwater exploration).
Discounted accommodation is available at its friendly resort.
Crystal Dive
OFFLINE MAP
( 0 7745 6107;
www.crystaldive.com
; Mae Hat)
Crystal is the Meryl Streep of diving operators,
winning all the awards for best performance year after year. It's one of the largest schools
on the island (and around the world), although high-quality instructors and intimate
classes keep the school feeling quite personal. Multilingual staff members, air-conditioned
classes and two on-site swimming pools sweeten the deal. Highly recommended.
DIVING
New Heaven
( 0 7745 6587;
www.newheavendiveschool.com
; Chalok Ban Kao)
The owners of this small diving op-
eration dedicate a lot of their time to preserving the natural beauty of Ko Tao's underwater
sites by conducting regular reef checks and contributing to reef restoration efforts. A spe-
cial CPAD research diver certification program is available in addition to the regular order
of programs and fun dives.
DIVING
Scuba Junction
OFFLINE MAP
(Scuba J; 0 7745 6164;
www.scubajunction.com
; Sairee Beach)
A groovy new storefront and a team of
outgoing instructors lure travellers looking for a more intimate dive experience. Scuba
Junction guarantees a maximum of four people per diving group.
DIVING
