Star Sea B&B

We stayed in a six-person dorm while diving with Xingyuhai, and the whole setup was comfortable and well thought out. The assistants were friendly, and there were plenty of showers and toilets, so we never had to wait. Each shower had shampoo and body wash, even the men's, with strong hot water, and hair dryers were available. The equipment setup, wash area, and drying space were all well arranged. They also offer boat tickets and motorbike rentals for fair prices. When our rented bike ran out of power at checkout and we needed to catch the boat, a kind instructor immediately took us and our gear to the pier. We really appreciated that help. We were very satisfied and would recommend the place.

Coach Yang at Xingyuhai made me feel secure, even though I can't swim well. He has 20 years of diving experience and explained everything calmly and in detail before the lesson. It's a lot to remember, but whenever I forgot something, he patiently reminded me and went over it again. He didn't take photos for me, but I was fine with that. Learning well and passing the course mattered most to me. The service was great too. The course covered boat tickets, accommodation, and a motorbike, and they picked us up at the pier, so we didn't have to haul heavy bags while riding to the backpacker room.

I came across this dive shop by chance, and the experience was great. Instructor He, Ah Xue, and Hui Zai were all lovely. Everything in the room, from the toilet and shower to the lounge, felt new, clean, and comfortable. The dorm beds had a handy pair of switches, and there was an electronic lock on the room. The dive gear was brand new too. I'd happily come back to dive here.

I got a little nervous once I was in the water, even though I had assumed diving would be easy. The instructors kept checking on me, and I needed several reminders to equalize my ears. Instructor Xiao He even explained the scenery beyond the sea turtles. One of the other instructors, a big guy whose name my girlfriend can't remember, helped drag her heavy oxygen tank to shore before she got out. The assistant was very helpful too. I'll definitely return to Xiaoliuqiu.