Con Dao Dive Center

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• ★ 52 months ago

  Brilliant four dives with the Con Dao Dive Centre team. Would rate 6/5 ! Got in contact in advance so they had all my qualifications up front. They’re a well oiled machine! Arranged pick up from my hotel making things very convenient. Boat is large and comfortable, well kitted out with toilet etc. and water and snacks liberally available. They keep numbers on each trip small so you’ve plenty of comfort. Very good on safety. Good brief in advance. The main gear was all new season, in tip top condition and clearly well maintained. Con Dao has warm water so you only need a thin shorty which is soooo comfy for a dry suit diver like myself. For my trips it was really easy diving over mixed corals with lots of colourful species. Very experienced, competent instructors who have a good sense of humour too. I had Quanganh and Gavin who have salt for blood. Good people to be around above and below the water and make sure you miss nothing. Bottom line. Very safe, highest quality dive centre run by the nicest people who will make your trip comfortable and enjoyable. Final note, you absolutely must check out their TNT Turtle experience (land based). A genuinely once in a lifetime experience to witness a miracle of nature in a wildlife reserve - Kallee is the best

• ★ 54 months ago

  We arrived slightly early for the seasonal were afraid we wouldn't get to dive at all due the port being closed, but despite only having 2 days after the port opened, they made the effort to fit us in last minute. The staff is exceptional! Our dive was led by Joy and Quang, and we couldn't have asked for better guides. They were both very friendly, easy to communicate with, and took every measure to make sure we felt secure and aware of what to expect at each dive site. Professionalism and personability from both of them! Quang was nice enough to send us some videos he took during the dives - two of which can I have posted here. Speaking of the dive sites, they were both beautiful. Despite the season just beginning, the visibility was excellent. We saw a great variety of marine life ranging from tiny nudibranches to fairly large cuttlefish. Colours, corals, and comfortable temperature. We also appreciated their understanding and patience when we had difficulty paying. They offered us different options until we found one that worked, but we never felt pressure or stress from them to sort it out. Very appreciated. I would have loved to take a course with them, but I strongly recommend the Con Dao Dive Centre for diving on the island. Exceptional!

• ★ 53 months ago

  Highly recommend this dive center! They take diving seriously and offer excellent service. Diving on Con Dao is a boutique experience with small groups and high standards on gear, logistics and dive masters. Worth the higher cost compared to other places in SE Asia in my opinion. Today’s 2 fun dives had 70 mins bottom time each as dive master Quang noticed the divers enjoying the site so he made sure to maximize time in the water while keeping everyone safe.

• ★ 5Edited 10 months ago

  Go for firdt scuba diving on Con Dao, I search for a good PADI diving center. One day with two fun dives. Very ealry at 7:45AM for gathering in tourist harbor, it is rain season and only two divers on boat. Joy is our guide diver and shows every detail about route, sea creatures and situation underwater. Very enjoyable moment sharing my life here. The only one,and the best one diving center in con dao.

• ★ 52 months ago

  If you're looking for a genuine once-in-a-lifetime experience and don't mind roughing it for one night in a tent, then the turtle experience with Con Dao Dive Center is something I would wholeheartedly recommend. The trip begins with a speedboat ride to one of the protected islands, followed by a short walk up to the ranger station. There are a few rocks to climb and some slippery sections, so take the advice seriously and wear proper trekking shoes rather than flip-flops. A special thank you must go to Kallee, who was our guide throughout the experience. She was absolutely fantastic from start to finish, knowledgeable, friendly, organized, and clearly passionate about both the turtles and the conservation work being carried out on the island. She made everyone feel comfortable, answered countless questions, and helped make what was already an incredible experience even more memorable. The ranger station itself is simple but charming. There's a lovely restaurant where you can enjoy an authentic Vietnamese dinner and a cold beer while looking out over the beach where the turtles will arrive later that night. Sitting there watching the sun go down, knowing what was about to happen, was special in itself. The highlight of the trip comes when the rangers wake you during the night to let you know a mother turtle has come ashore. Walking down to the beach in the darkness and seeing the tracks she has left in the sand is unforgettable. Once the rangers have ensured everything is safe and the turtle is comfortable, they allow you to observe her laying her eggs and carefully burying them. It is an extraordinary privilege to witness such a natural and ancient process up close. After the turtle returns to the sea, the rangers carefully relocate the eggs to protected incubators to maximize their chances of survival. The following morning brings another unforgettable moment. The rangers provide baskets containing hatchlings that are ready to be released, and you have the opportunity to place them on the beach and watch as they make their first journey across the sand and into the ocean. Seeing those tiny turtles take their first swim is something I will never forget. There are very few places left in the world where you can experience wildlife conservation in such an authentic and meaningful way. While the excursion is a little more expensive than many other activities in Vietnam, it is worth every penny. The professionalism and dedication of the rangers, combined with the opportunity to witness both a mother turtle nesting and baby turtles beginning their lives, makes this one of the most memorable travel experiences I have ever had. A truly magical experience and one of the highlights of our time in Con Dao. Thank you to Kallee, the rangers, and the entire team for an unforgettable adventure.

• ★ 55 months ago

  Had a great time with Joy on a snorkel trip. The dive spots will only get better as the season comes in. Joy took great care of everyone and extra care for those who needed it.

• ★ 52 months ago

  Had a great half day snorkeling trip with Con Dao Dive Center. One of their employees named Gavin is the nicest guy ever. He took great care of us, making sure our snorkel gear was clean and fit correctly, and often checking in on us to make sure we were ok. He also has a great love and respect for nature, and shared the best spots to go hiking on the island. Having such kind help on trips like these makes a big difference. Thank you Gavin!

• ★ 54 weeks ago

  Wonderful experience diving, very friendly, helpful knowledgeable experienced staff who were thorough with safety precautions. Good equipment. Hope to dive with them again in the future