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    Big John Scuba

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    Semporna 91308, Malaysia
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    A small company with a BIG heart.. and passion for customer safety and satisfaction.
    Suggested duration: More than 3 hours
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    All reviews mabul island dive master fun dives rice open water local community big heart great instructor food was great dive sites stay overnight dining area room was clean private bathroom awesome experience sea life feel comfortable
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Best service I have experienced

    John is a very special individual and owner because of his personality and how he cares about his customers. I was totally blown away by how he made sure I was looked after by his diving staff as I am a newly certified diver, still...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    1  Thank 408CG
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Big John, Big Fun! Best Choice in Sempona.

    I was told it is not worth for beginners to dive in Sempona. But I would say I really enjoyed doing OW in Mabul Island and there is no regrate at all for me to choose Big John. The instructors are experienced, professional and helpful....More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    1  Thank leyangx
    AdminMARK, Manager at Big John Scuba, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank You Leyang for your review. It was a pleasure to have you with us for a few days and to help you reach your OW certification. Now you know what we're all about and where we are, don't be a stranger, come back for...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Nice place & great staffs

    I visited big john scuba on Mabul island with my dad. Even though I asked urgently, they organized perfect itenery so that we can have safe trip. Instructors (Tina &Mark) were very nice with warm-heart. We had total 4 divings including 1 refresh diving and...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    1  Thank Sjleea1
    AdminMARK, Manager at Big John Scuba, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you Michael and Dr.Lee for your review. We are so glad that you had a great time with us and look forward to you coming back for some more diving, fun, diving, fun and maybe this time you'll get to Sipadan. Best regards Mark,...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Exceptional!

    I have always wanted to achieve my dream of getting qualified and diving Sipadan. Mark Booth, helped me achieve this dream and I can not thank him enough, He is a highly skilled, professional, amazing diver, His knowledge of diving as well as the many...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    1  Thank HelenW3410
    AdminMARK, Manager at Big John Scuba, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you Helen.. thank you Marc. We are happy that we fulfilled your dream to not just get to Sipadan but to comfortably complete your OW and then AOW with us. Sure,.. times were frustrating, tough and challenging..,. A few tears on the way,.. fears...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Safety First

    I have been diving in Thailand and Vietnam, but nothing compares to diving in Malaysia! The aquatic life was booming! I saw a total of 12 giant sea turtles during my three dives. Throughout the day the atmosphere was wonderful, the staff kept asking me...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank ben0around
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Best Choice

    After extensive research, our family chose to go out diving and snorkeling with Big John Scuba and we couldn't have been more pleased. Guides were with us the entire time in the water and we felt very safe and well cared for. The water was...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank GeraldBP
    Reviewed 7 January 2019
    First class daddy and daughter scuba trip

    Big Scuba John was an awesome experience. Very professional with everything associated with diving, no exceptions. They run a tight scuba operation. We had dive masters Mark, Tina, Roy and Patrick. We quickly related with Mark and Tina. Mark is like a surgeon underwater. If...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
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    AdminMARK, Manager at Big John Scuba, responded to this reviewResponded 12 January 2019

    Thank you Rob and Alley for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay in most parts and happy to hear that you appreciated the personal touch for your guides dives. Sorry that you were disturbed by some of our staff playing their...More

    Reviewed 2 January 2019 via mobile
    Execellent and positive experience

    Did my OW with Mark and Tina, they are great and knowledgeable instructors that did their best with the teachings to ensure maximum safety for their students. Mabul is a small island, we hang out a few nights in nearby bar for some beers. Generally...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    1  Thank ENeoh
    AdminMARK, Manager at Big John Scuba, responded to this reviewResponded 12 January 2019

    Thankyou Neoh for your kind review, we are happy to have helped you reach your Openwater certification as well as your Advanced Openwater and then getting you to Sipadan. It was fun teaching you and great memories have been created with the aid of the...More

    Reviewed 1 January 2019 via mobile
    Friendly dive shop

    We stayed 4d/3n here for our AOW course and Sipadan day trip. Mark & Tina are excellet and proffessional instructors. We had an enjoyable time throughout the course. Room is clean and comfortable.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    1  Thank weichuanliau
    Reviewed 24 October 2018 via mobile
    Best Place to hang out and dive in Mabul

    Me and my husband where there for one week. And it was the best decision. I made my advance diver there with the experienced Instructor Mark. Also the Rest of the Team was awesome. Big than you from our side. We just felt really comfortable...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
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