I stayed at the Koh Tao Regal Resort (see my separ...

I stayed at the Koh Tao Regal Resort (see my separate review for it) and went diving with Crystal several times over 3 weeks (note, I didn't stay at Crystal resort).

Outstanding staff, new diving equipment (older BCD's and equipment used for courses at the pool, I saw). They even have a decent restaurant (reasonably priced), good bar with great vibe by the dive shop. Perfect for those early morning boat trips.

Divers/guide ratio was great too, about 4:1. Most days I had my own guide or just another buddy and me, as I went in the low season. Great spotters, great guides, just great service. Everybody's so friendly there, even at night I would go back just to chat with the guides and other travelers as a solo traveler. Laid-back scene. Just love love love!

I also had the Crystal team videotape me on my last dive at stunning Chumpon Pinnacle and let me tell you: the marine life put on a show. I mean just wow. Look at the screenshots I took of the video. Their videographers are very talented too, so I highly recommend hiring them as well for at least one of your dives ( I personally recommend to film either Sail Rock trip or Chumpon like me).

I'm already thinking about coming back to do my Divemaster training, as you get free diving FOR LIFE once you do it with them because in their own words "once you dive and do a course with us, you're part of our family. We want our family to keep coming back."

In short, Crystal Dive is a reflection of the great vibe and atmosphere of Koh Tao that makes you want to come back for more. And more. I may even live there after my experience !

Thank you for all the wonderful times Manu, Jade, Kiwi, Rich, Matt, and DOC! 5 stars, definitely recommend.