ABOUT US
Discover our school
La Bombona Diving
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.
La Bombona
Meet The Team

Rocio Garcia
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.

Isabelle Demers
Manager & Instructor
I arrived in Koh Tao eight years ago as a passionate dive instructor and have since worked my way up to managing the dive center. Dedicated and hardworking, I love every aspect of diving—both in the water and behind the scenes. My goal is to create the best experience for our divers, sharing my passion for the ocean every step of the way.

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.

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.

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.

Louis Schellink
Instructor
With over a decade of diving experience and certified as both a RAID and PADI instructor, Louis has been teaching since 2020. Passionate about sharing the underwater world, Louis brings fun, energy, and safety to every dive. Known for his welcoming nature, he ensures all clients feel part of the family and leave with a smile. Whether you’re a first-time diver or experienced explorer, Louis will make your dive unforgettable.

Azmaan Brar
Instructor
Probably a pirate in his past life, Az will teach you how to dive with the best of them, having fun while doing so. A diving nerd through and through.

Alex Soto
Divemaster
I’m a Divemaster who loves teaching and exploring the underwater world. When I’m not guiding dives, I’m handling social media and keeping things running smoothly in the office. Basically, I do everything except drive the boat… for now! 😆”

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?

SET SAIL!
Our 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.
- Fresh water
- Snacks
- Chill area
SAY HI
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...
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 🤷â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ¤¿. 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 pÃ¥ allvar och ser till att när du väl hamnat i vattnet sÃ¥ känner du dig bÃ¥de 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!! Aprendà mucho y lo pase increible! La mejor disposicion para enseñar y es muy experimentado, apoyador y pasciente. Gracias!!!!
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