Blue View Divers - Ko Phi Phi

Okay, so as a general enthusiast, instructor and ex-islander these are the guys I dive with every time I return to Phi Phi. I must send a heartfelt thanks and much love to them for the dives, fun and friendship they continue to offer me...thanks to you all xxx



Blue View Divers can be located nestled on the hillside, part of Viewpoint Resort and Sunset Village at the far end overlooking Loh dalum.This is diving as it should be in Thailand, off their customised longtail boat Kathleen, allowing access to the beaches and bays the larger dive boats cannot reach. They offer small diving groups, and a personalised service, lead by friendly, relaxed and professional staff, a far cry from the hurried, conveyor-belt diving experience. Boats leave at times of day where other dive schools and their divers are rarely encountered, frequently leaving Blue View Divers the only divers on a selected dive site. This school is active in marine conservation and clean up days, and supports close ties with the local community including the free training of the thai rescue team. Blue View dive because it is their passion, more than a mere tourist-trap business, staffed by people who wish to share the joy and priviledge they experience whilst diving daily in Phi Phi's spectacular National Marine Park.

http://blueviewdivers.com



Jon is one of the most competent SSI and PADI instructors I ever had the opportunity to work with. He exudes calm, confidence and patience, enabling even the most nervous student to enjoy their diving experience. A close friend and diving partner yet don't just take my word for it, check out this review in the thai newspaper The Nation:






Lisa is an enthusiastic and fun Divemaster, thorough in briefings and post-dive logging taking her customers through fish books, explaining more about the behaviour and life of the marine life seen earlier. On a more personal note, congratulations to Lisa on reaching her 500th dive whilst I was over this time!!!














Barry is also an adept, fun divemaster and all-round great guy (albeit with a dubious sense of humour-sorry Baz) to be found staffing the new Blue View Divers Beach Club located as part of Sunflower Bar on Loh-dallum beach itself, with the beautiful Ya.














Congratulations to Ya for completing your DM course, a welcome, friendly addition to the team...who has truly astounding air-comsumption, a real pleasure to dive with!!












Clare is the founder of Blue View Divers, and joint owner and manager with Cian. I had the pleasure of being both close friends and working side-by-side as instructors with Clare all those years ago. Clare has been a familiar, respected face on Phi Phi for 7 years now, and her knowledge of the island is second to no other farang. She helped lead the tsunami recovery efforts on the island, speaks fluent thai and knows pretty much everyone...it is her personality and knowledge that is the essence of the dive shop. As she walks about the island Vou-dog is never far from her side, and is defo., the shop mascot, to be seen protecting his territory up at Viewpoint Resort, sleeping off a hard day in the shop, or bounding up and licking the salt off you!!!


Cian is the new partner and manager, although long term friend of BVD. His friendly enthusiasm, ideas and drive are a refreshing and positive addition to the team...along with his professional attitude and sense of humour. He makes everyone feel welcome and special, and as a previous travel agent on the island has plenty of ideas for dry-day activities