So we came to Thailand with the hope of obtaining ...

So we came to Thailand with the hope of obtaining our PADI Open Water qualifications, but we never anticipated that diving with Crystal would become the undisputed highlight of our holiday.

Our instructors, namely Dirk, Christina, Youri and Bo, are some of the most passionate and friendly individuals we have had the pleasure of meeting during our travels - and I have no doubt that extends to the rest of the Crystal Team. Their love of diving extends way beyond teaching the basics to their students, and we found ourselves spending entire evenings in the bar with our instructors discussing diving over a few beers.

We achieved our Open Water qualifications with ease and confidence under the wings of Dirk and and Christina and did not want to leave Koh Tao. We promptly rescheduled our holiday plans to return to the island the following week so spend some more time with Crystal and to complete our Advanced Open Water level with Youri and Bo.

If you have any diving-related holiday plans, and even if you don't - go and visit Crystal Dive Centre and allow them to walk you through the beautiful, tropical waters of the Gulf of Thailand.