Review Author: Devi

Review Date: 03 Nov. 2023

Review Body: Absolutely loved the entire experience! I had a great time with Simon, Alice, Bill, and the whole crew. I arrived as a solo traveler but it felt like joining a family trip! The boat is spacious and incredibly neat and tidy. With such a large boat, they only accommodate 10 customers per day, and it ended up being just me and three other customers, making it feel like a private trip. I appreciated that the owners joined the trip and personally guided the entire excursion. They were enthusiastic about educating us on responsible diving, emphasizing the importance of preserving marine life. I also loved that our trip was carbon neutral. I've been a pretty "Spoiled" diver back home, typically having the crew set up my gear, which is actually not safe. However, Simon took the time to teach me about the importance of knowing my gear for my safety. He patiently guided me through setting up all the gear, ensuring I understood every detail. They were flexible, adapted quickly, and paid attention to every customer's skills and interests. The first dive at Anemone Reef was incredible, teeming with Anemone, some blooming and others about to bloom, Just picture towering coral formations brimming with anemones—absolutely blew my mind! I also saw a Bamboo Shark, a big Lionfish, a large pufferfish, schools of barracudas, squids, and a myriad of other fishes. They timed it perfectly so we didn't coincide with other boats, having the site all to ourselves. The second dive at Shark Point was also great! It had colorful corals and offered a glimpse of some macro stuff, although I missed seeing the leopard, which was fine. I appreciated being paired with Alice on the second dive; we both had fantastic air consumption, diving for 75 minutes! We could've gone longer, but due to the strong wind and current on the surface, we had to end a bit earlier. Simon was waiting at the surface, preparing the buoy and necessary equipment due to the rough sea conditions, ensuring our safety. Thanks to everyone, I had an amazing day; it exceeded my expectations!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Josh B

Review Date: 03 Nov. 2023

Review Body: Fantastic trip! Exactly what we’d hoped for. Could not recommend Aloha enough! Small, intimate and relaxed boat with a great crew. Friendly, hugely experienced, Alice & Simon were great hosts and excellent dive instructors. Big thanks to Jeff too, training to be an instructor, very friendly and immediately put us all at ease. They took care of everything for us, great communication, no hidden fees, even arranging a trouble free long range pickup from Khao Lak/Bang Sak taking us to Phuket, with it being the low season and the nearby Similan Islands closed. There was a mix of experience in our group but this was no problem for the guys, who tailored the dive to suit each of us, giving us all an unforgettable experience. The fact Aloha are super eco-conscious, offsetting their carbon and preventing waste was the cherry on the cake! They even collected garbage from the reefs as we went. Legends. Alice also took amazing photos of the experience! 👌 Please consider Aloha for your Thai diving adventure, I promise you won’t find a more considerate and passionate team! Thanks again guys, Aloha ❤️

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Juvelia Teo

Review Date: 03 Nov. 2023

Review Body: We dived with Aloha for 3 days and it was the best decision! We came to Phuket mainly for my husband to clear his Advanced Open Water and was not expecting much as it was the monsoon season. The team had a small boat so the dive group was relatively small. We set off early everyday and was usually the only boat at the dive sites. Diving with Alice was very rewarding as she could identify many marine creatures which we would have otherwise missed. My husband did his AOW with Simon after a hiatus of more than a decade but he made him feel assured. He was very patient and consistently looked out for him and ensured that he can complete the course successfully. The dive brief was always comprehensive and objectives of each electives were always explained in great detail before each dives. Would definitely recommend Aloha to anyone looking to dive in Phuket!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Franziska Rüttiger

Review Date: 03 Nov. 2023

Review Body: With Aloha Diving you book a wonderful all-inclusive adventure. The team was so well-prepared, the e-learning beforehand is fun, the instructors were always open for a little talk and even fully booked the boat was still spacious and a nice place to relax and have a break between two long and beautiful dives. The small group size and very personal mentoring of Alice and Simon convinced us, that this diving center was the best choice we could’ve made in Phuket. Especially if you’re looking for an operator to whom sustainability is important- Aloha diving is your best shot, as they for example use stainless steel cups and compensate the CO2 emitted by the boat. I liked that they work together with locals and every staff member is very experienced. The underwater pictures we got are an amazing reminder of our daytrip to the Racha-Islands.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Mahesh Baht

Review Date: 03 Nov. 2023

Review Body: Amazing diving experience with Alice, Simon, and Bill! Completed the advanced open water padi certification and some extra dives at the best locations near Phuket. As a bonus Alice is a wonderful underwater photographer with a fantastic camera so we got a chance to capture the sights for our memories 😊 Highly recommend Aloha Diving and will dive with them again when I am back in town!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Diego

Review Date: 07 Jan. 2024

Review Body: We felt well supported by Simon and the crew. The quality of equipments was very good - this is very important when scuba diving. The boat belongs to Aloha and is quite good - comfortable and safe. A good thing is that Aloha won't use the maximum capacity of the boat, so there is room for everyone. We recommend the experience!

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Scuba Training: Theory & Pool Dive

Itinerary Description: Preparation - Knowledge Development Online (8 to 16 hours) Undertake theory training via PADI eLearning at your own pace. Complete the theory exam online. Instructor support is available during the course for any inquiries. Confined Water Dives (8am to approx 2pm) 8:00 am Meet Aloha Diving at Chalong (exact meeting place will be shared later) Practice scuba skills in a swimming pool in Phuket One full day under direct instructor supervision. Learn equipment assembly and disassembly during the session 02:00 pm : Finish the course

Itinerary Day 2

Itinerary Summary: Dive lessons and practice.

Itinerary Description: 8:00 am Meet the Aloha instructor and begin the practical lesson Set up gear on board and briefings After a briefing, enjoy your first dive at a maximum depth of 12 meters. Between dives, indulge in a delicious lunch and snacks You will have 2 dives today in a calm dive site to practice your basic diving skills 14:00 Back to Chalong Pier

Itinerary Day 3

Itinerary Summary: Scuba diving certification experience.

Itinerary Description: 08:00 am Meet at Chalong Pier Begin briefing with instructors and set up your gear Dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters, gaining experience and relaxation Complete your scuba diving log book with your instructor to track your diving adventures worldwide Upon successful completion of the training dives, you’ll earn the prestigious PADI Open Water Diver certification, enabling you to embark on remarkable underwater adventures. 15:00 Back to Chalong Pier