During the past decade, scuba diving has become most popular all around the world. Anyone can take scuba diving lessons during their holidays today, and in only for days, become a certified scuba diver. Diving courses have always been a trademark for Koh Tao. the tropical paradise island Ko Tao, offers worldwide the best prices for scuba diving lessons and fun diving! 
About
At Alvaro Diving we believe a dive store is defined by the people who work there. This page is your chance to get to know us before you meet us. If booking in advance, you can also personally request a course with a particular instructor, or if you prefer, you can leave it up to us to match someone to your needs.
Find out more about our little tropical paradise island Koh Tao here.
Nino
Nationality: Thai
Position: Instructor, Owner
Qualifications:
- PADI Instructor
About: Nino taught students from DSD (Discover Scuba Diving) to Dive Master since 2002.
Some words from Nino:
I got introduced to the world beneath the surface in the late 90′s while I was living and working in New Zealand. It changed my live and I changed my career from a professional chef to a professional Diver.
Andreas
Nationality: German
Position: Instructor, Shop Girl, Taxi Driver, Manager
Qualifications:
- PADI Instructor
- SSI DiveCon Instructor
About: Andreas taught students from DSD (Discover Scuba Diving) to Dive Master since 2004.
Some words from Andreas:
I fall in love with the sea the very first time i glanced upon it. Since then, i have a passion for this other world. The earth is 74% covered by oceans, and travelling without diving is like watching only half the scenery. I will guide you through this amazing new world. A universe of silence where you float effortlessly watching a colourful life painting exists.
Let’s go diving !
On the other hand, if you are interested in changing your life I can teach you how to become a successful Divemaster, and get the most of your internship in Alvaro Diving according to PADI / SSI standards. Go pro and live in a tropical island.
Both worlds are important to keep balance in my professional life. Share my knowledge and skills with those who plan to become dive professionals, and keep the beginner amazed with the underwater world.
Kiwi or Jesse
Nationality: Kiwi Land
Position: Diving Instructor
Qualifications:
- PADI Staff Instructor
- SSI DiveCon Instructor
About: Jesse has been working as a dive professional since 1998. He has taught students of a wide range of experience, from complete beginner to Instructor.
Some words from Jesse:
Hey everybody, my name is Jesse and i come from New Zealand. 4 years ago I came the first time to Koh Tao and as soon as i put my feet on this island I knew this will be my home for the next few years, on the land and as well as under the water. I’m a relaxed kiwi who enjoys life everyday. I enjoy teaching people, and to be there for your first bubbles under the water, until we explore the depth beneath the sea. If You would like to have a cool underwater adventure, then come to Alvaro . I’m looking forward to meet you soon.
Jacque:
Nationality: Swiss
Position: Instructor
Qualifications:
- PADI Instructor
About: Jacque has been working as a diving professional on Koh Tao since 2008. She has taught students of a wide range of experience, from complete beginner to Dive Master.
Some words from Jacque:
The only thing bothering me is, that I have not started diving much earlier in my life. Diving has become my greatest passion. Being able to introduce people into the blue planet, teach and show them the beauty of it all makes me wake up with a smile every single day
Lili
Nationality: French
Position: Instructor
Qualifications:
- SSI Freediving Instructor
- AIDA Freediving Instructor
- PADI Instructor
- CMAS Instructor
About: Lili is first a freelance photographer and writer for ten years, through the air, the water and the earth. (www.aureliecottier.com) She dives since 1992 and teaches scuba diving since 2001 and professionally since 2009.
Freediving is an old dream started in 1988 with the movie “The Big Blue” and evolved with her marine biology studies during five years.Now the dream is totally real.She starts tasting the deep depths and shares her different passions with her students and through her pictures and reportages.
Some words from Lili:
Nature is all my life. Mountains, oceans, the sky…. We need all to be and live.
If you want to live some of your dreams, come and spend time with us… You will never regret it 
Freediving gives us more than we expect.
Jeff
Nationality: French
Position: Instructor
Qualifications:
- CMAS Instructor
- PADI Instructor
- SSI Specialty Instructor
About: Jeff has been working all his life on the ocean, first as a fisherman in Britanie, later as a Dive Instructor. He has taught students of a wide range of experience, from complete beginner to Dive Master.
Some words from Jeff:
Jeab
Nationality: Thai
Position: Dive Master, Shop Girl
Qualifications:
- PADI Dive Master
About: Jeab moved from Bangkok to Koh Tao a couple of years ago and fell in love with the tranquil lifestyle of the island, as well as with the ocean. Jeab takes out our Fun Divers and shows them the underwater beauty of our little paradise.
Some words from Jeab:
I fall in love with diving on the very first day I was breathing under water and decided to become a professional. I love to show you our beautiful underwater world. Hope to see you soon.