Posted on November 12 2009 by admin
Just last week we saw a fantastically large whale shark in Chumphon pinnacle! Made the whole trip to Thailand worth it for many of our divers. Whalesharks are regular visitors of the larger pinnacles around Koh Tao and make the island one of the few places in the world, where a scuba diver can get so close to the largest shark in the oceans. In general, whalesharks like divers! They just love to swim through the bubbles and get an extra portion of oxygen.
Posted on December 9 2009 by admin
During the past decade, scuba diving has become very popular and taking scuba diving lessons during a holiday on a tropical island like Koh Tao has become rather normal. Millions of people have learned to dive and to enjoy this fascinating water sport today. Here on Koh Tao, Scuba diving courses have been a trademark for more than 15 years now. One of the reasons is that Koh Tao offers the best prices for scuba diving courses worldwide!
Posted on September 2 2010 by admin
This directory consists of a collection of hand selected Scuba Diving websites and sites related to diving and diving courses in Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. Find also some Live Aboard Diving and Sailing related websites here. If you can imagine your website fitting in this list, please don’t hesitate to use the contact form [...]
Posted on June 10 2010 by andreas
The Taraporn name came from one of the original families of Chalok Bann Kao. Their Property is located on the western part of Chalok Baan Kao, with their own Coconut palm lined beach called, Saan Jao, and the peace and quiet you search for on holiday, it really is the beautiful paradise Thailand is famous [...]
Posted on April 24 2010 by admin
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course (AOW) You are already a certified Open Water Diver and enjoying what the underwater world has to offer but now want to expand your experience and try something new underwater. Build your confidence and gain further skills by completing 5 great adventure dives including a Deep Dive, a Navigation [...]
Posted on April 24 2010 by admin
Become a certified Rescue Diver in Koh Tao A challenging and rewarding experience which increases your and your dive buddies’ safety. This 3 day diving course expands on what you already know to prevent problems, and teaches you how to stay calm and react when things go wrong. You will learn self rescue procedures, to [...]
Posted on June 10 2010 by andreas
Koh Tao has a great diversity of accommodation, restaurants, bars, internet cafes and shops. Most are located on the main beaches of Sairee , Mae Haad and Chalok Baan Kao. Here is a overview of the accommodations you can find in a short walking distance around Alvaro Diving. Taraporn Resort Taraporn Resort is on the [...]
Posted on January 2 2010 by admin
Alvaro Diving Pictures Below you will find pictures of our Diving School, Accommodation, Equipment, classes in action and photos we have taken from our underwater trips with our students. Enjoy! Alvaro Grounds Alvaro offices and surrounding area 32 Photos Alvaro Equipment Please view our equipment and our Diving School boat, whisking you to the many [...]
Posted on June 14 2010 by andreas
The History of Koh Tao Koh Tao is a small tropical island about 21 sq km. and is located about 70 km. east of the Thai mainland between Suratthani and Chumphon. For many years it was uninhabited except for a few passing fishermen, who came here looking for shelter from storms or just taking [...]