Haad Yao DiversResort

Haad Yao Divers opened in 1997 on the west coast of Ko Pha-Ngan, back when the island was known for its parties more than its reefs. It began small on Haad Yao beach, with a single PADI Instructor and a Divemaster. Today it is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort with an international team and Swiss and German management.

A comfortable boat takes divers and snorkelers to Angthong Marine Park, Sail Rock, Koh Tao and the island's west coast. Courses run from beginner level up to instructor, and PADI TecRec covers technical diving. The crew says it knows its divers by name.

Teaching is in English, French, German and Slovak, with other languages on request.