a PADI Five Star IDC Center
Dive in with Our International Crew – Born in Belgium, Raised by the Sea
Kristel Golsteyn
Founder of BB Divers
From Belgium to Thailand – The Story Behind BB Divers
After leaving her career as a store manager in Belgium, Kristel followed her passion for travel and the ocean, embarking on a new adventure in Asia. She spent two years working as a tour guide and dive instructor before discovering the charm of Koh Chang.
Captivated by the island’s natural beauty and vibrant marine life, Kristel decided to plant roots and founded BB Divers—starting out as a one-woman dive school. As interest in diving on Koh Chang grew, so did BB Divers, evolving into a successful PADI 5-Star IDC Center.
With over 20 years of experience teaching diving, Kristel now focuses on planning, operations, and expanding the BB Divers vision. She launched a second dive center on Koh Kood and manages Cliff Cottage, an eco-resort located in the scenic village of Bang Bao.
🌊 BB Divers – Dive Into Passion, Professionalism, and Community
Welcome to BB Divers, a PADI 5-Star IDC Center and the longest-established dive operator on
Koh Chang (since 2003) and Koh Kood (since 2011).
What began as a small dream by Belgian dive instructor Kristel, inspired by the island’s beauty, has grown into a vibrant, international dive team offering year-round ocean adventures with a heart.
🤿 More Than Just Diving – A Community Underwater
From first-time divers to future PADI instructors, we offer:
Scuba diving courses for all levels
Daily fun dives and snorkeling trips
Freediving courses and training
Professional Instructor Development programs (IDC)
With a strong emphasis on professionalism, safety, and personal attention, we make every guest feel like part of the BB family.
🌴 Two Islands, One Ocean Spirit
In 2011, we expanded to Koh Kood, Thailand’s tranquil island paradise.
Our trips explore the crystal-clear reefs of Koh Rang National Park or the coral sites near Koh Kood—perfect for both divers and snorkelers.
Since day one, this branch has been managed by Manu, ensuring smooth, friendly, and fun experiences every day.
🧘♂️ Freediving – One Breath, Endless Discovery
Since 2016, we’ve been offering professional freedive training on both Koh Chang and Koh Kood.
As the only PADI Freedive Center on both islands, we provide:
Daily freediving trips and coaching
Courses from beginner to instructor level (only Koh Chang)
Instructor Training Courses (ITC) for those ready to go pro (only Koh Chang)
🐠 Join the Adventure
With over 20 years on Koh Chang and more than a decade on Koh Kood, BB Divers continues to deliver top-quality training, relaxed island vibes, and unforgettable underwater memories.
Ready to dive in?
Explore our courses and trips—or just drop by the pier for a chat. You’re always welcome.
🌊 BB Philosophy - Protecting the Ocean We Love
Diving with Purpose & Responsibility
At BB Divers, we believe that every diver can make a difference.
🐠 Respect for the Reef
Tourism brings amazing experiences, but it can also harm delicate marine ecosystems. We teach our guests to avoid actions like walking on coral or feeding fish, which disrupt natural balance.
♻️ Eco Practices in Action
We promote eco-friendly diving habits, proper waste disposal, and low-impact snorkeling and freediving—all part of protecting the underwater world we love.
On our boats food is served in reusable containters, softdrinks from bottles, water from large containers. We aim for the most eco friendly solutions.
📣 Education & Awareness
Our team actively educates guests and the local community, inspiring responsible behavior through both information and example.
🌱 For the Future
We dive not just for fun, but to preserve Thailand’s reefs for future generations. Every dive with BB Divers is a step toward ocean conservation.
🤿 The BB Divers Team
Passionate, Professional & Truly International
At BB Divers, diving isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are.
🌍 Certified & Multilingual
Our team of PADI-certified instructors and divemasters comes from all over the world. With many languages spoken, we make sure you feel comfortable, supported, and at home—wherever you’re from.
💙 The Ocean is Our Calling
For us, diving is more than a job… it’s a lifestyle. Many of our crew members began their journey with BB Divers and never left. Koh Chang or Koh Kood became their second home, and the ocean their office.
🏝️ Local Talent, Global Standard
We’re proud to have local islanders in our team—many of whom trained through our own programs and now work as professional divers. Their deep connection to the area adds unique insight and value to every dive.
🔁 Always Part of the Family
Every season, familiar faces return—sometimes to dive, sometimes just to say hello. That’s the BB spirit: once you dive with us, you’re always part of the family.
