Samui Diving Resort

Had an amazing diving day with my 2 boys. Hakan managed to give us a great experience steering us towards the best underwater spots and marine life. We even managed to see a whale shark through Hakan’s skillful underwater navigation.

After researching the many diving shops on Koh Samui, I am so glad I booked Samui Diving Resort. I had got it down to 2 companies them and Discovery Divers, who interestingly were walking distance from where I was staying. The reason I went with Samui Diving Resort, despite them being on the opposite coast (only 10-15min drive with transfers included), was my wife only snorkels and he was able to get her on the same boat for a much better price. Hakkan, the owner provides a very personal service. He is full of energy and jokes. Speaks perfect English and German. His ethnic mix is a great story to hear. He and his wife own 3 villas at their resort, as well as organising dive and snorkelling trips. Email communication was easy. Transport well organised. Being a 1 man show (for the diving), he uses another dive companies boat, but this means he gets to choose the best boat to jump onto. We were on a twin hull, 1000hp powerboat which flew over the water and had no issues with waves or storm on the way back on day 2 of dives. This boat was 100% the best I saw over 2 days. Discovery Divers boat was the 2nd best. On my 2 days of diving I was 1:1 with Hakkan and on the 2nd day a couple were doing discovery diving with one of his guides. I am advised he always has very small intimate groups which is so much safer and better. I am a confident diver which meant we spent ages under. 45mins each on day 1 down to 30m and 60-85mins for day 2 down to 19m. However I am sure for less confident divers, his personal touch will leave you feeling very safe. I would 100% book with him again and sure the resort run by his wife would be a great place to stay.