Scuba Diving Testimonials from happy Scuba Divers that we've trained & guided
With Private Scuba ..... our customer is ‘king’.
We pride ourselves in our attention to every tiny detail and our customers' total satisfaction. With almost 20 years of experience, from Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe and the UK, I've had the pleasure to guide and train some of the best PADI scuba divers from all over the world. (please read the scuba testimonials from our diving students, who became long term friends)
"Many thanks for a wonderful diving experience"
more coming soon ....
Khun Patama
Bangkok
Thailand
"คุณอนุวัต และคุณกนกพร"
อาจารย์ วิคกี้
ดีใจที่เลือกเรียนกับ อาจารย์วิคกี้เพราะเป็นคนเก่งมาก มีความมั่นใจสูง เชื่อมั่นมากว่าปลอดภัยทุกสถานการณ์
ขอบอกว่า อาจารย์วิคกี้เหมาะกับอาชีพนี้มาก เธอค้นพบตัวเองได้จริงๆ
กนกพร กัลยาณมิตร
อาจารย์วิคกี้
เรียนดำน้ำสนุก ให้ความมั่นใจกับลูกศิษย์ได้อย่างดี เทคนิคการสอนเก่งมากทำให้ไม่กลัว ตอนแรกคิดว่าไม่ผ่านแต่ก็ได้รับกำลังใจ จนผ่านสำเร็จ
ขอบคุณสำหรับประสบการณ์ที่ดีมากๆครับ
อนุวัต พิชาดุลย์
Bangkok
Thailand
"I learned a lot, felt safe and most importantly had a lot of fun"
I had a great time with Private Scuba Diving. Steve’s professionalism and patience made my first discovery dive a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Although it was only my first time to Scuba dive, I learned a lot, felt safe and most importantly had a lot of fun. Thanks again Steve, for opening my eyes to a brand new world! I will definitely be back for more Scuba Diving in Pattaya.
Rebecca
Hong Kong
"Steve finds the right balance between safety and fun"
I contacted Steve when I was intensively looking for an instructor to pass my EFR and Rescue diver courses in Pattaya. I really appreciated his friendly speech and open attitude and decided to start with him. I really enjoy the courses and the dives I have been experiencing so far, being now in the middle of my Divemaster program. What I appreciate the most with Steve is that he finds the right balance between safety and fun which makes learning easy and really interesting. Furthermore, his demanding but also very flexible approach enhances significantly my diving experience, especially when "hands-on" opportunities with other instructors and proper students are given. I would be very grateful and proud to assist him as certified Divemaster if opportunity would occur in the future.
Pierre
France
"Diving with Vicky in Pattaya"
I've been diving with Vicky in Pattaya at the island called Koh Rin. At a depth of 12 meters, we saw many hard & soft corals such as Table Coral, Staghorn Coral and Feather Stars and the Fishes that thrive here include Angel Fish, Damsel Fish and Butterfly Fish.
The second dive was to a small pinnacle called North Rock which has lots of corals and fish such as Baraccuda, Puffer Fish, Moray Eels and Cuttle Fish.
It was a good day and the service was nice and friendly.
Bert
Bangkok
"(Scuba Cop) balance of enjoyable, yet thorough teaching"
Shipwrecks in Pattaya are plentiful and a great place to do the PADI Wreck Specialist Course. We concentrated our course on the wrecks of the HTMS Kut & HTMS Kram – these are sister ships sunk on purpose by the Thai Navy for the enjoyment of scuba divers! Having already completed wreck dives as part of our advanced course – we wanted more!
Our first dive was to survey the wreck using an underwater slate to map out points of interest, possible hazards and potential penetration points. Back on board, we transferred all the information from our slates to complete a detailed map of the wreck and discussed with Steve aka Scuba Cop our findings and potential penetration points. In anticipation for the next dive we practiced reeling off, tying off line skills on board the dive boat.
Our next dive we explored the wreck further, this time taking the lead and navigating scuba cop to various points of interest, including a very playful huge resident turtle on the bow of the ship we had discovered previously. We practised reeling off from the side of the wreck without penetration in anticipation for the following dive before navigating our way back to the buoy line. On the boat back from day 1, we enjoyed a few beers with Scuba Cop and talked through our knowledge reviews and our experiences from the two dives.
So day two - the big one! We held the dive brief (with a little help from Scuba Cop) we discussed and planned our penetration dive. Scuba Cop spent time explaining the best techniques for penetrating the wreck and drilled into us the hazards and dangers of entering a wreck. Once down the buoy line we used our maps and compasses and navigated ourselves to the penetration point. We then had a final practice of our line skills on the outside of the wreck before entering for the first time. This was far the best part of the course as entering the wreck opens up a whole new world! We took it in turns entering the wreck, tying off and following the lines until scuba cop was confident in our ability. We finished the dive with a swim thru (very cool) towards the stern of the wreck and then headed back to the buoy line – buzzing about our new qualification!
By then, we were hooked on wreck diving and mentioned to scuba cop how amazing it would be to dive the wreck at night. As you can imagine night diving in Pattaya is not so popular! However Scuba Cop went out his way to arrange this for us and that same evening we were back out on the boat on the way to our first shipwreck night dive. Of course no penetration at night, but armed with our torches we explored the wreck and met the creatures of the night! Diving a shipwreck at night was quite a spooky experience but absolute quality. Can’t wait to do this again!
All in all - the wreck specialist was one of our favourite PADI courses - so much fun. We had a great time diving the wrecks and scuba cop’s balance of enjoyable, yet thorough teaching (hence scuba cop!) made it a great couple of days diving. Looking forward to the next time already – Cheers Steve!
Matt & Ade
Dubai
UAE
"Steve made the Rescue Course a lot of serious Fun !"
I contacted Steve from Italy to book my PADI Rescue Diver Course in Pattaya. He was very prompt with his replies, and added lots of useful information about Pattaya & Thailand that helped me to decide that I'd made the right choice with Private Scuba.
He scheduled the two courses of Rescue Diver & Emergency First Response CPR Course around the 2010 New Year festivities and I'm pleased to say that the flexibility and personal service was first class.
After the Classroom and Pool sessions, we had a great day out diving on the Dive Boat and he also squeezed in a Wreck Dive in Pattaya around the Rescue Scenarios. The Pattaya Wreck Dive was a fantastic experience and I would recommend Private Scuba to anyone who's thinking about a PADI Scuba Course in Pattaya.
Thanks for a superb diving experience,
Giulio
Italy
"ทำสคูบ้ารีเฟรส์แล้วก็ดำน้ำได้เลยในวันเดียวกัน"
ผมติดต่อเข้ามาที่นี่เพราะว่าผมอยากจะไปดำน้ำ ติดที่ว่าผมไม่ได้ดำน้ำมานานมากแล้ว ผมจึงได้สอบถามเข้ามาและได้รับการแนะนำให้มาดำน้ำที่พัทยาโดยจะมีการฝึกทบทวนทักษะเบื้องต้นให้ก่อนการดำน้ำหรือสคูบ้ารีเฟรส์ แล้วก็ไปดำน้ำได้เลย ไม่เสียเวลาและไม่ต้องเสียเงินเพื่มด้วยคลับ
ประทับใจ แม้ครั้งนี้จะมีปัญหาเรื่องเมาเรือ แต่ก็ได้รับการดูแลคอยช่วยเหลือเป็นอย่างดี จนตอนอยู่ใต้น้ำลืมเรื่องเมาเรือซะสนิท ครั้งหน้าถ้ามีโอกาศจะมาดำน้ำกับพี่วิคกี้อีกครั้งครับ
.....ปอมม์....
K.Pomm
Thailand
"We had a great time Private Scuba Diving in Pattaya"
We were taking a holiday in Pattaya and we decided to go scuba diving. We're certified divers so we were looking for some fun diving daytrips to the islands in Pattaya.
We had two nice dives with the pleasant company of Thai Dive instructor Vicky. We saw some nice corals, a bamboo shark and a stingray. The boat trip was very relaxing with good space and a friendly atmosphere.
Thanks to Vicky and the Team
Jacob & Susanne
Denmark
"I took my Open Water Course in Pattaya"
I came to Thailand to try scuba diving in Pattaya and I had a great experience with Private Scuba. Thanks to Vicky and Steve for a great Open Water Course, I will recommend your services to any and all.
Vicky was a great instructor. She made the entire class fun and exciting. Smart Beautiful Girl.
Thanks for everything.
Allen
Texas
USA
"ขอบคุณทีมงาน Private Scuba มากๆค่ะ ทั้งพี่วิกกี้และคุณ Steve"
จอยมองหาสถานที่สอนดำน้ำแบบสคูบ้าที่ราคาไม่แพงจากทางอินเตอร์เนต และจอยก็ได้พบเข้ากับ "Private Scuba" ทั้งราคาและคุณภาพการเรียนการสอน การดูแล เอาใจใส่ของทีมงานทำให้รู้สึกประทับใจมากค่ะ จอยได้ลงทะเบียนเรียนช่วงสุดสัปดาห์ ครูผู้ฝึกสอนเป็นคนอังกฤษเพราะจอยเลือกที่จะเรียนเป็นภาษาอังกฤษเพราะว่าเป้าหมายการเรียนดำน้ำครั้งนี้ก็คือไปดำน้ำที่พิลิปปินส์กับเพื่อนๆชาวต่างชาติจึงอยากเรียนรู้ศัพท์เป็นภาษาอังกฤษ การเรียนเป็นภาษาอังกฤษนั้นไม่ง่ายเลยแต่ก็ได้พี่ทีมงานคนไทยช่วยนิดหน่อยบวกกับครูผู้ฝึกสอนที่มีความอดทน และแสดงตัวอย่างให้ดูอย่างช้าๆ ไม่กดดันแล้วก็สนุกมากค่ะ 1 วันในห้องเรียนและ 1วันในสระว่ายน้ำกับอีก 2 วันดีๆในทะเลพัทยาเป็นประสบการณ์ที่ดีจริงๆค่ะไม่อยากเชื่อเลยว่าดำน้ำสนุกและตื้นเต้นได้ขนาดนี้
ถ้าใครอยากเรียนดำน้ำแบบผ่อนคลาย ราคาคนสบายๆ จอยแนะนำทีมงานPrivate Scuba ค่ะ
K. Joy
Pattaya
Thailand
“Steve gave me such confidence that I wanted to pursue the Advanced Open Water without any doubt”.
My concern before the diving was safety. I wanted to feel as comfortable as one possibly can with all the safety aspects. Steve showed such high professional attitude and focused on every detail throughout the teaching that he built up an enormous trust, and combined with his great and kind personality he made the whole diving experience absolutely outstanding. In addition I want to congratulate Steve for his great choice of diving team, boat, and staff. Steves’ whole organisation and the logistics around the diving also made the trip very enjoyable.
Having had the privilege of Steve by my side, both in and out of water, during my first diving week he made it all into one of the most memorable, exciting and fun things I have done… and I will never stop diving!
Thank you very much Steve
Gabriella
Sweden
"I contact with Private Scuba because I wanted to do it in Spanish", but finally I did it in English, ha ha.
Steve: I contact with him because he talks some spanish, he's a nice guy and also he arranged me a room where to stay for a good price.
Vicky (aka Rewadee): She have been my mum this 3 days (means instructor), how can I describe her?... Dr. Yekill and Mr Hide!
Outside water: She is really talkative wich is not a problem coz I use to talk so much and we spend many time reaching the diving sites (so it's not a defect, ok Vicky?), friendly, warm, active, easygoing, naugthy and SEXY! ha ha ha
Under water: She become extremely calm, every movement is so sweet and slow, wich it was a lil bit stressing at the begining for me, but have to do it, to make me do the things slow down and properly.
Private Scuba & Vicky made my course a lot of Fun (thanks).
JC
Barcelona
Spain
"Diving with Steve and his team at Private Scuba was a real delight"
When I arrived in Thailand from Europe, there was little else on my mind other than to try Scuba Diving. Having done my research, I knew there were some great shipwrecks to be seen near to the islands of Pattaya, but first I needed to become familiar with the basic safety of Scuba Diving.
From my first dive to completing the Advanced Open Water, Steve made the experience both safe, thorough and great fun. The personal attention made my first diving experience in to a passion that I will always carry with me.
Thanks a million, Steve.
Borkur
Iceland
"Private Scuba have a fun and enthusiastic team"
I checked out several Scuba Diving companies online before I arrived in Thailand, and after several e-mail exchanges with Steve I knew I had the confidence to book my Padi course with him. Private Scuba have a fun and enthusiastic team, and their attention to detail is just what you would expect from Professionals with their extensive experience.
Vicky, their Thai Scuba Instructor, was a star and her cheery attitude helped to ensure I enjoyed all 3 days of the course, and remember everything I needed to know! Her one on one tuition was exemplary.
Steve was even able to give me pointers about Pattaya so that my friends and I could get the most out of our time on holiday. I would recommend Private Scuba to anyone wanting to learn more about Diving in Thailand.
Dale
England
"Vicky made my scuba course a lot of Fun!"
I began my scuba diving course in Dubai with PADI's eLearning facility. Having completed all of the knowledge development at my own pace and at my leisure, it was great to arrive in Pattaya knowing that I could spend most of my holiday time enjoying the 'fun' part in the water.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that my instructor was a cheery Thai girl who is fully qualified and very experienced.
It took me three days to complete my course, and Vicky made it an absolute joy whilst keeping my focus on the safety aspects of this great sport.
A very warm thankyou to Vicky and the team at Private-Scuba.com
Fadi Ammache
Dubai
"Private-scuba.com are the guys to trust !"
The service that they offer is first class and fantastic value for money. Pattaya is not renowned as being the best dive site in Thailand, but Steve and the guys made my first diving experience one to remember.
Will Smith
London
UK
Thai Landscapes
"I took a private Gas Blender course with Steve" and was thoroughly impressed with his professional attitude and adherance to the PADI system. He made the course easy and fun, it was a pleasure to train with him. I have since been fortunate to staff an instructor course with him and have found that he carries this attitude over to all levels of training.
I would never hesitate to recommend Steve and his team to anyone who is looking for integrity and enjoyment from his scuba courses.
Good luck for the future Steve.
Owen Butler ( England/Thailand )
Padi Master Instructor
"Steve taught me and Sue to dive in Pattaya" in 2006. We successfully completed our Padi Open Water Diver course, and we've never looked back since. We fully appreciated the care and attention that Steve excels in, and we've been back on holiday twice to dive with his team again. The confidence and knowledge that we gained has allowed us to enjoy diving in some of the best locations in the world, including the Caribbean and the Maldives. Thanks Steve, we've become diving friends for ever !
Bob and Sue Tracey
Huddersfield
England
"Steve .... thanks for the best underwater adventure !"
Although I was slightly nervous prior to my scuba discovery, your expert tuition and patience is what keeps you above the competition.
The total experience was safe and fun, and your knowledge and professionalism is second to none. I have no hesitation to recommend you to anyone who is considering to try scuba diving in Pattaya."
Francis Stephen ( Singapore )
Nirvana Vacations
"If it wasn't for Steve giving up his extra time" outside the course hours, I wouldn't be an instructor now.
Thanks for all the help & LOTS of patience that helped me get 100% in my theory & nearly 5.0 all the way!
I learnt more from Steve during my IDC than I have during the rest of my dive training, So one BIG thank you!!!
Debbie Boxall ( England )
Padi Instructor # 635597
"Hi steve, I am very happy for you." Your teaching is the best I've seen and all my experiences from the time I had in your scuba class. I will not forget anything that I learnt from you. Best wishes for your future, and if you're looking to employ anyone, I would be more than glad to join your team.
Mehran
Kish Island
Iran
“Steve is the most patient", caring and professional Master Instructor.
His attention to the smallest details is what makes him stand out from other instructors, and 'going the extra mile' is something that he does without even thinking.
I personally recommend Steve to anyone looking for expert tuition and a fun adventure.”
Miss. Rewadee Thonmud ( Thailand )
OWSI # 492943
"I did my IDC in 2003 and Steve was my Staff instructor". I was blessed with him for all 10 days. He made sure I was sharp in the pool and perfect in the classroom.
I never quite thanked Steve for all the help that I got from him, but be sure that if Steve hadn’t been there I wouldn’t have passed the I.E. Thanks a million Steve !
Malene Jensen ( Denmark )
KonTiki Divers Krabi
IDC Staff # 505688
"I had the privilege of working with Steve" in the Mediterranean in the summer of 2008. Having recently completed my Padi IDC in Australia, I was a typical 'green' instructor.
Steve was my mentor !
His integrity and dive ethics were the best lessons that I could of had from a scuba trainer.
With his guidance and wisdom, I learnt how to teach real students and how to make diving safe while keeping it fun.
His patience and meticulous attention to every detail was an invaluable lesson for me to learn from a Padi master Instructor with more than fifteen years experience.
We became the best of friends and still keep in touch even though we are miles apart.
Thanks for your help and advice Steve, I look forward to diving with your team again very soon.
Robert Lange ( Germany & Australia )
PADI OWSI # 493673
IT-Legends
"IDC and Specialty Instructor courses with Master Instructor Steve Spruce" and Platinum Course Director Björn Täckman.
Location: Dive Asia 5 star CDC Dive Centre, Kata Beach, Phuket, Thailand.
If you want to be maximally prepared for your PADI I.E. and have the complete range of padi specialty instructor and EFR instructor courses, be prepared to be challenged at every level, but if you put in the effort - these guys will make sure your learning curve is steep and rising throughout the PADI instructor development (IDC), and beyond! And talking about specialties – the most fun specialty you probably ever would like to teach is the DPV-specialty (Diver Propulsion Vehicle). Apart from being very handy in getting you fast to your wreck (or whatever UW destination you’re heading for) while saving air - barrel-rolling, looping and 360’ies underwater is as fun as it sounds! Steve does more than agree, and he is the ideal “wing-man” for your course dives.
Best regards
Anders Orpana ( Sweden )
IDC, EFRI, EANx and DPV
December 2007
"I'm sending my thanks & gratitude for all your help during my IDC."
Without it, I know I would not have gotten through the Open Water section and certainly not with a score of 5.0 & 4.8 in the padi instructor exam (IE). Your ability to assess our weak points, and mostly concentrate on those areas, while still covering the whole course, was extremely impressive.
One last Thank you for the extra time you gave, outside of the course hours to help all of us with our problem areas. (I can still tie the bowline with my eyes closed).
All the best for the future.
Mark Thomas ( UK )
OWSI # 490180
"Steve got me hooked on diving" in Calpe, Spain in Summer 2003 and I have never looked back’. We stayed in touch and then my girlfriend and I had a fantastic Christmas and New Year trip in Thailand where Steve looked after us impeccably and he got us both through our PADI Advanced Diver course and became a close friend. He goes the extra mile to ensure a personal service.
Trevor Adams ( UK )
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