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140 Seberang Air Keruh, Pulau Perhentian Besar, Malaysia
4.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Speciality Shops
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Learn to dive then take it to the next level”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

I had two trips to Perhentians in 2011- both were centered on learning to dive. The first visit in October, second in november 2011. I chose Universal because of reviews I read here on tripadvisor and I was not disappointed. Very good instructors (Nick, Fez, Ali, Julia and charlotte) and great followup on skills learnt in the classroom in the water.

Although I was alone was made to feel very comfortable and teamed up with anothe rcouple from Holland. The course was well paced and the diving (once we got in teh water) was great for beginners-intermediate.

Would recommend to one and all with teh bonus that Perhentians are very, very accessible from kuala Lumpur.

Visited November 2011
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Tilburg, The Netherlands
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“The best place to learn diving”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011
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When I went to Perhentian in March I was very unlucky with the weather. Lots of rain and the visibility was poor. Universal diver was everything the weather was not. The training they provided was excellent and with Nick Longfellow I had a great instructor to learn the ins and outs of open water diving. Since then I have done my advanced open water at a different location which only made me appreciate Universal divers even more. Besides providing good training Universal divers turned out to be excellent hosts and they provided a nice place to be between the dives.

Visited March 2011
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Tilburg, The Netherlands
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Excellent instructors, great atmosphere”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011
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My wife and I did a discover scuba diving course with Universal Diver (we weren't at the Perhentians long enough for a full Padi certification). We did two dives with instructor Julia and were very happy.

All the instructors we spoke were very laid-back and welcoming and there was a great vibe going on at Universal Diver. Definitely highly recommended!

Visited September 2011
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Madrid, Spain
2 reviews
“The best place to learn diving, very ver fanny!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2011

Universal Diver, and specially our instructor, Nick, was the best our trip to Malaysia. Thanks of them we could learn to dive and we saw maravellous sharks and turtles. Wow, It was really incredible!!!
We was doubting about diving course because of we was a little afraid, but Nick was a fantastic instructor, very technic but very funny and pacient at the same time.
Also the price is very competitive. It is worthy. Very good quality and price.
Thank you very much Nick and Universal Diver.

Visited June 2011
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Turin, Italy
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“Wonderful diving center for learning!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2011

We took our PADI openwater certification with Julia, great great experience!
We were in Perhentian Island for our honey moon and the underwater world was the perfect way to be together in Malaysia.
All the people at the diving were very nice and friendly, always helpful and smiling.
The training was very well done and it gave us great self confidence in diving.
We just loved it.
GO THERE!

Visited June 2011
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