Compass Diving

oscar Noblet

4 months ago

5

I spent 5 days diving with Compass in Atauro and it has been amazing. Not only what you see underwater is unspoiled and amazing but the team is really good! Food and accommodations are on point, locals driving the boat and helping around are caring and always smiling! And last but not least my instructor Marisa is everything you could hope for and even more! Safety-oriented, professionnal and always happy to teach you more about what you see under there (being a marine biologist helps)! Make sure to pass by Atauro when coming in Timor 🤙

Alex Sherr

2 years ago

5

Just wanted to leave a quick review for the Compass team – my two friends and I flew to Timor-Leste for a dive trip with Compass from May 1st to May 5th, 2024, and had an absolutely wonderful experience. Pre-trip organization and deposit payment was smooth and straightforward, and all information was clear and transparent. As my two friends were hoping to get PADI open water certified, there was 1 day in the pool at Hotel Timor before we headed to Atauro Island. As I sat by the pool to provide whatever moral support I could, I also got to see Selina, their instructor, in action. I was very much impressed by her demeanor, which remained the same throughout the trip - she was relaxed yet serious, fun yet strict. Her ability to balance professionalism with a sense of humor made the learning experience enjoyable for my friends, even when they were struggling to master some skills at certain points. I think Selina set a great example for them, because recreational diving is about having fun, but there are also very real consequences if you mess something up. Throughout our trip to Atauro Island, the Compass team exhibited a high level of expertise and care for both the divers and the marine environment. Our guides, Selina, Aqhari, and Carmen, were all incredibly knowledgeable about the local marine life and took the time to point out all different kinds of creatures during our dives. I was also very touched when I watched them untangle fishing nets and things from the coral and bring them to the surface for proper disposal. The accommodations and meals provided by Compass were top-notch, especially considering Atauro’s remoteness – a huge thank you to Ronnie and team for cooking up all that delicious food! Overall, our dive trip with Compass was fantastic, but I should make just a few small suggestions regarding our stay to help you guys continue to improve: 1) Mosquito nets in the rooms, as even though we did our best to keep the doors to our rooms shut at all times and keep entries and exits quick, they still managed to get in… 2) Add Freon to the air conditioners or whatever coolant is required, as they weren’t really making the rooms all that cool… 3) Consider using warmer hue lightbulbs instead of the sterile, fluorescent white lightbulbs – I think the warmer lighting would change the atmosphere at the beach house for the better! I highly recommend Compass to anyone looking for an unforgettable diving experience with a team that is not only skilled and professional but also deeply passionate about marine conservation. Thank you, Compass team, for an incredible journey!

Andrew Warner

a year ago

5

Incredible experience with Compass on an immersive whale watching experience! Classy operation making safety, the environment, and the animals top priority. Unbelievable time swimming with Pygmy Blue whales 🐋 🐳 Really appreciated the briefing prior to the experience too. Must do when in Timor Leste. Highly recommend!

Y Nag

9 months ago

4

It was a good experience learning about diving with Compass. My instructor was very patient and encouraged me to try again and again when I was struggling with some skills. He also shared his diving experiences and what diving has brought to his life, which inspired me as well. I appreciate good support from Compass staffs.

Bethany Boyer-Rechlin

9 months ago

5

I would highly recommend Compass Diving! I did a scuba refresher and fun dive with Jhohan on Atauro Island - excellent attention, he helped me feel very comfortable diving again (It had been a year since my last dive). All of the scuba equipment was high quality, and the reef was beautiful!