My spouse and I have been very pleased to meet all Alvaro staff and would like to thank them for their professionalism, friendship and happiness. We had a great experience with them and the only downside is we could not stay with them as long as we expected. We will definitely come back there for our next trip in this... More

Alvaro is the best dive center you can find in Koh Tao!! After my open water and advanced course I just couldn't stop diving with Alvaro crew and I found myself stuck in Chalok Bay for almost four weeks of intense diving! The reasons? 1. The staff is so lovely and friendly! I felt myself a part of a family... More

I went to Alvaro on the recommendation of friend's of mine but they truly were outstanding!!! The team are all absolutely lovely and so enthusiastic about diving it's actually contagious! When I came to Koh Tao I was unsure about whether I wanted to do my Stress & Rescue course and left knowing I would go back for my DMT!... More

First of all I have never written a review before, but these guys are the ones worth making an exception for!!! You guys are awesome!!! Big thanks to Bruno & to my rescue diver instructor Scuba Steve, it's a privilege to be apart of your Scuba Squad :)  if you want to dive in Koh Tao whether its just fun... More

I was already certified and although I was looking for fun dives, my 2 friends were looking for a Discover Scuba Dive. Alvaro encorporated both elements in the day which allowed us all on the same boat which was appreciated! I don't think my friends would have done it otherwise and they loved it! The staff were so friendly and... More

As everyone said numerous times ago, Alvaro Diving shop has lovely and friendly staff, who are always willing to help. I had great fun diving with them. Haying said that, I would like to make some suggestions: - Clarify the diving plan for the next day, e. g. what time to meet next day, if lunch is provided, etc. Most... More

i dove with them for five or six days, and what can i say... best place ever. all the staff was from the first day so nice and felt like friends from many years. on top of the nicest people ever, the dives were excellent and the instructors and equipment professional. if you are a beginner or professional, no matter.... More

We were looking for a dive center for my 17 year old son to get certified and found Alvaro through Trip Advisor. We were very pleased with the choice. Sacha was his instructor and he couldn't have asked for a more qualified teacher. The whole staff including Bruno and Cariss et al, made for a very fun filled and relaxing... More

There are somewhere between 50 and 60 dive schools on the bustling little metropolis that is Ko Tao. So when you arrive on the pier, confronted by dive schools each vying for your business, how is it that choose? Here's a checklist to get you started: Location: Chilled out little corner of Chalok Bay, cheaper and quieter than Sairee Beach... More