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it was really a great experience! The coach was very friendly and took me to see so many sea turtles. I haven’t seen these cute ones so closely!! Totally worth it.

Tack så mycket till tränare A-Ping! Han var så noggrann och tålmodig när han förklarade för barnen. Jag var orolig att min man inte skulle vara med och hjälpa till, men systrarna och bröderna där hjälpte också barnen att klä på och av sig, vilket jag är så tacksam för. Tränaren tog också så många vackra och fina bilder av vår familj, jag älskar dem! 💖 Jag rekommenderar verkligen denna aktivitet.

My wife can't swim at all, so when booking the trip, she called the instructor first to ask. She was told that as long as she wasn't afraid of water, it would be fine! So, we boldly booked the diving experience. One instructor is assigned to one student, and they also provide pre-dive instruction on shore. For those who've never done it before, the biggest challenge is dealing with ear pressure when descending. Just pinch your nose or swallow, and then confidently leave the rest to the instructor. You don't even need to swim; just relax and enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery! For photos and videos, just follow the instructor's lead! This was a truly worthwhile activity, and we're very grateful to the instructors at Bear Dive for giving us such a wonderful experience and memories!

Om du är nära Nanwan, gör det här! Det är så prisvärt. De lånar ut allt du behöver. Kommunikation är möjlig på engelska och kinesiska. Han är en cool kille men väldigt passionerad. Om det är din första gång visar han dig hur man gör. Han tar också massor av bilder. Jag undrade om det var okej att ha så roligt till det här priset. Faciliteterna är inte de nyaste, men de är tillräckliga! Jag brukar vara för lat för att skriva sånt här, men det var så bra att jag var tvungen. Tack så mycket! De gav mig till och med vatten!

I experienced this activity with a reservation for 11 AM on May 24th. I enjoy walking, so I walked from the pier, but I recommend renting a bike if possible, haha. After arriving at the shop, I received a swimsuit, aqua shoes, a life vest, and goggles. I changed and then rode a bike to the beach, which took about 5-6 minutes. Everyone else rode their own bikes, but since I didn't have one, the owner gave me a ride there, and the diving instructor gave me a ride back. I was very grateful, haha. Perhaps because it was Sunday, there weren't many turtles out, but I did see four. The water was incredibly clear, and there were many fish. It seems like an activity that parents and children can easily participate in. The instructor took many photos throughout the experience, and it was truly wonderful.

1. Coach: A good coach is more important than anything else, and I've experienced both good and bad ones. The first coach, an older gentleman, was very kind; he chatted with us, took photos for us, and taught us not to be afraid. In contrast, another younger coach started the activity before we were even ready, before we had fully sat down or properly gripped the handles, constantly urging us to hurry up. Although we were on the water and wearing life vests, so nothing serious would happen, these are issues of safety and attitude. (I don't know what that coach teaches, but it's best to avoid younger coaches.) 2. Facilities: The showers were old and dirty, and there were insects. I'm a germaphobe and afraid of insects, so those spaces made me feel anxious. I recommend just a quick rinse there and then showering properly back at your hotel. 3. Experience: If you're not strong, don't do this activity. You have to constantly grip the handles, and they're very slippery. I even fell into the water midway because I genuinely ran out of strength. It requires much more effort than I expected. The force was so strong that I completely lost my grip several times because I had no strength left. Luckily, my friend was next to me, supporting me.

The experience was perfectly organized! The breaks between photo sessions were just right, so we never felt tired. A special thanks to the coaches; the team was not only great at taking photos and very approachable, but they also offered practical advice even before we asked. Overall, the experience was excellent value for money, and I highly recommend it to anyone planning to try SUP!

This is our second year coming to "5mins from the Sea" for diving, and it's absolutely fantastic. Their passion for diving is evident; they explain marine life to us underwater and take excellent care of us. We saw beautiful coral and were lucky enough to spot sea turtles. A big thank you to Zhi Ge for taking so many wonderful photos for us, and thanks to 5mins from the Sea!

If you're prone to seasickness, remember to take medication half an hour before boarding. The boat's windows are very clean, and it happened to be a sunny day when we departed, so the underwater world was almost completely visible. It's perfect for people who are afraid of the water and don't dare to try snorkeling~