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ABOUT US

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La Bombona Diving

Our school

Founded in 2014, La Bombona Diving isn’t just a diving school; it’s a love story with the ocean. Join us as we share our journey, our team, and our passion for diving that’s as deep as the azure waters right in front of our beachside shop.

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LA BOMBONA DIVING

Meet the team

Rocío García

Co-owner

Meet our high-heels-to-flip-flops convert business maestro and staff's nurturing mother! With two decades of experience, her expertise goes beyond the surface. Together with her daughter Olivia, this school is her beloved baby.

Bryan Roseman

Co-owner

The dynamic duo's other half and mischief manager at our school. After being an opera sensation and a silent disco pioneer he worked as instructor for 8 years. Now plays a behind-the-scenes role, but oh, the tales he could tell!

Kaw Ruangpet

Manager

From bookings to daily operations, she’s is the hero behind the scenes. She ensures your diving experience is seamless. Her favourite part of her job is meeting new people and helping them achieve their dreams.

John Plaskett

Instructor Trainer

After diving all over the world, our amazing instructor trainer found home in Koh Tao, where he’s now moulding the future stars of the dive industry. For him, nothing beats opening people’s eyes to a whole new world!

Maca

Receptionist

She took a radical turn in her life and move to Koh Tao where she soon became part of our family. From administrative tasks to taking care of our diving team, she’ll make sure that you enjoy your diving experience with us.

Ponxi Gil

Dive Master Trainer

Always with a smile on his face, Ponxi left his old life behind to become an instructor in Koh Tao. He’s currently teaching recreational divers, Divemasters and training Instructors hand in hand with John.

Brennan Wright

Instructor

This Canadian instructor swapped frosty winters for the warm, tropical paradise of Koh Tao when he fell in love with scuba. For him, it's not just about diving; it's about creating lasting memories and a deep appreciation for the ocean.

Nico Corazza

Instructor

Meet our aquaman from Argentina! After over 10 years in the corporate life he decided to travel the world for years until he found Koh Tao. For him, teaching scuba diving is like opening the door to a whole new fantastic world.

Sophie Buller

Dive Master

Our dive master is all about that feeling of flying when you dive, and loves the challenge of finding small sea life. On a personal mission to spot pipefishes, Sophie loves welcoming people to the wonderful underwater world.

Armand De Lange

Instructor

The life of our South African instructor transformed when he decided to follow his love for the underwater world. He shares that same passion with his students, turning every dive into an adventure full of laughter.

Ernesto Jofre

Instructor

He has taught in Chile, Mexico, Indonesia... but sooner or later he always comes back to Koh Tao. He thinks the best way to teach people the importance of preserving the ocean is helping them getting to know it.

Sara Fernández

Instructor

Our bubbly instructor got a soft spot for funky nudibranchs! She takes on each dive with new energy, ensuring that every diver feels confident, and ready to feel the magic. With a deep love for the ocean, diving is Sara’s meditation.

James Christensen

Instructor

Meet James, straight from the shores of the USA. He’s been in Koh Tao for more than 20 years, guiding eager divers through underwater wonders. This undisputed trivia champion is your go-to guy for movie recommendations!

Jelina Keller

Instructor

Our in-house trained German Instructor started diving for the ability to switch off from reality. She loves showing her students this beautiful and mesmerizing underwater world. Especially when she can show them the little sweet puffer fishies.

Lander Lizarazu

Instructor

Lander’s experience as a teacher provided him with great communication skills and enough patience to rival a saint. Whether you're a total newbie or just brushing up your skills, Lander ensures every lesson is smooth sailing.

Vaquita

Unofficial pet

Meet this professional side-sleeper who insists on joining every theory class. This four-legged sensation is addicted to pets and belly rubs. Lazy and lovable, Vaquita steals the hearts of everyone that comes to dive with us.

YOUR DIVING SCHOOL IN KOH TAO

Discover our diving home

Imagine stepping out of our door and our oceanfront patio, a vibrant classroom where you will master dive theory with the soundtrack of waves as a background. As the day winds down, our patio becomes a front-row seat to one of Koh Tao’s amazing sunsets where divers gather to share stories meet other dive buddies or toast to the day’s achievements with their team. Ready to Dive into Sunset Bliss?

Your dive boat

Dive in comfort and style aboard our exclusive boat, whisking you away to Koh Tao’s best dive spots. Elevate your diving experience both below and above the surface, making memories that last a lifetime.

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Our Boat

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Where to find us

WORLDWIDE RECOGNITION

RAID: International excellence

Our certifications are your passport to dive anywhere in the world. Join the league of divers who’ve mastered the art of diving with La Bombona Diving and carry the RAID badge proudly.

INSIGHT FROM OUR DIVERS

What they say about us...

What they say...

    
 
 
        
   Annabel Jones 
 
 
 
  Had a great experience with LBD doing our open water course highly recommend! Shoutout to Ernesto, amazing instructor!!!
  
 
       
   Holly 
 
 
 
  Amazing experience doing the OW20. Shoutout to Ernesto, the best diving instructor ever
  
 
       
   Pierre-Yves Lapointe 
 
 
 
  Be careful, if you decide to book your ow with this place, you’ll probably end up with some advanced class + extra fun dive days and good memories, it gets addictive 🤷‍♂️🤿. Had a blast with Ernesto as our teacher 👌 Everyone at the reception is also very friendly.
  
 
       
   Alexander Fager 
 
 
 
  We did the 1-day try dive with Nico, amazing instructor and so much fun!
Definitely go here for courses or try dives!
  
 
       
   Nora Eckl 
 
 
 
  Wir haben eine gute Einführung von dem instructor Max bekommen und konnten unsere Kleider anprobieren. Danach mussten wir 2 Stunden warten, bis das Schiff kam, was sehr unnötig war. Schließlich ging es los, wir haben vieles wiederholt. Als wir ins Wasser gingen, ist Max einzelt mit den Personen die Skills durchgegangen, er konnte mich gut beruhigen und war auch geduldig.Kira war auch dabei und war auch sehr hilfsbereit und hat genau so ein guten Job gemacht. War eine tolle Erfahrung, Danke nochmals.
Ich dachte man bekommt unterwasser Bilder, war nicht der Fall.
  
 
       
   Luuk van Zilt 
 
 
 
  Had a great dive with La Bombona. Thanks Kira and Max!
  
 
       
   Iñaki Urgoiti 
 
 
 
  Con mi novia hicimos el curso Open Water 20 en LBD y estuvo espectacular! Nuestro instructor fue Roberto y nos encantó: super claro, muy dedicado y ante todo con muy buena onda. Disfrutamos un montón la experiencia y fue una excelente forma de introducirnos al buceo. Gracias!
  
 
       
   Sam Höjman 
 
 
 
  Gjorde Open Water 20 och tyckte verkligen om det. Utbildningen var grundlig och välformulerad och min instruktör Ernesto var verkligen fantastisk och en höjdpunkt. De tar verkligen säkerhet på allvar och ser till att när du väl hamnat i vattnet så känner du dig både bekväm och säker. Kan starkt rekommendera att du tar ditt dykarcert här.
  
 
       
   Amy Pfitzner 
 
 
 
  Did the open water 20 course with Ernesto, the course was absolutely incredible, highly recommend La Bomboba. Ernesto was a great instructor too - very experienced diver and made the experience very fun! Wish I could stay to do the advanced course.
  
 
       
   camila Saez 
 
 
 
  Recomiendo a Ernesto como instructor, fue lo máximo!! Aprendí mucho y lo pase increible! La mejor disposicion para enseñar y es muy experimentado, apoyador y pasciente. Gracias!!!!