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PADI Women’s Day

Suki Hung is one of the most experienced Chinese PADI Course Directors, training over 1,000 PADI Professionals and has been at the highest level of the scuba diving industry for over a decade. Suki recalls her journey from the corporate world to the underwater world and the challenges she has faced as one of the […] .....

PADI Women’s Day Course Director Andrea Warren

Andrea Warren is one of Koh Tao’s newest PADI Course Directors and one of Crystal Dive’s Technical Diving Instructors. As an elite Instructor trainer, Andrea tells us about her journey to becoming one of scuba diving’s most influential leaders and role models. Tell the readers a little about yourself My first passion was dance and […] .....

Importance of Marine Conservation as a Dive Professional

Donning a mask and snorkel and placing your face underwater can be a daunting undertaking for many a novice scuba diver. Breathing from a scuba regulator, the bubbles, the noise, often takes some getting used to. Dive instructors have an important role to play as mentors for the growing army of scuba divers around the world. As […] .....

World’s first Mongolian Scuba Diving Instructor

Imagine you do something that sets you apart from everyone else! Imagine being able to offer something that no one else can. I am currently sitting with Khaliun Batsaikhan who is officially now the first Mongolian PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. Khaliun came to us here at Crystal Dive, as a non-diver. She has now […] .....

How long for Divemaster to a Scuba Instructor

During my 15 years as PADI Course Director and General Manager at Crystal Dive Koh Tao we have trained over 1600 Divemasters and I am proud to say that over 60% have chosen to continue their professional scuba diving education and take their Instructor Development Course with us. The step up from the first level […] .....

6 Reasons to Choose PADI for Pro Level Diver training

So you are considering turning your passion into a dream career and pursuing a future as a professional diving instructor. What then are the most important factors to consider when it comes to your training? Of course I get asked this question a lot! And with good reason, your choice of dive school, location and […] .....

What is a PADI Specialty Instructor

I was sitting having a coffee with one of our Rescue Diver students over the recent Instructor Examination that was held here on Koh Tao. A close friend of hers was actually on that IE, inspired by the feedback she had received about the IDC, and buoyed by the thought her friend was about to […] .....

10 Top Tips for Dive Instructors teaching Student Divers

The day after an IE always has a Sunday feeling about it and I enjoy hiding away from the world in my office catching up on e-mails. Last month whilst most of Koh Tao’s newly certified OWSI’s where either nursing a well-earned hangover or merely enjoying the first day of the rest of their lives […] .....

Why Choose Koh Tao for Dive Instructor course

Having just completed this month’s IDC and waved off my candidates for their PADI Instructor Examinations (IE), I’m sat reflecting how far the IDC Koh Tao Thailand brand reaches. This month I have IDC candidates from India, Pakistan, Israel, the UK & Germany and last month’s nationalities included France, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, Spain, Australia, […] .....