Awards & Publications
Over the years Downbelow has worked hard to make the underwater world better known whilst at the same time promoting its conservation.In the course of this labour of love, our effort has been acknowledged by various publications and awards.
Our travel centre has been awarded year on year since 2008 the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award.
We are frequently nominated PADI Dive Centre of the Month and have won various awards for our world class PADI Instructor Development Courses. Our Platinum PADI Course Director Richard Swann has been awarded the highest declaration of instructor training for the fourth year running. There are less than 100 Platinum PADI Course Directors in the world.
Industry Awards
Publications
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PADI Diving Courses (9)
We offer the full range of PADI Scuba Diving Courses at our PADI 5 Star Instructor Development, Career Development Centre on Gaya Island.
Testimonials
It doesn’t get any better than Downbelow!
They planned our entire 2 week stay in Borneo, we didn’t have to lift a finger. We saw everything you can imagine; Pygmy Elephants, Orang Utans, Proboscis Monkeys, Crocodiles, Horn bills!They know all the best local spots and really take care of you which is so important when traveling somewhere new!
Tamsin & Phil, Independent TravellersOne stop shop for marine and wildlife adventure
I spent a month with Dive DownBelow studying to be a PADI Open Water Instructor. Great location (near markets, shops and cafes), professional staff and a fun experience all round.
Carl Charter, GoPro InternA very memorable holiday!
The whole Dive Downbelow team is great and this was a huge contributor to us having a very memorable holiday with you. Thank you for your help all through the trip, and also thank you to Tim who was very professional, patient and made our diving course so enjoyable and successful.
Dmitry & Helen, Independent TravellersOur Commitment to Conservation!
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM 
During the past 15 years the company has established itself as a leading conservation and education provider locally and on the international platform. At Downbelow we are committed to responsible tourism. We design experiences and provide courses that foster appreciation, awareness and conservation of our environment and development of local people. In the course of this labour of love, our effort has been acknowledged by various publications and awards. To date, Ghost Net Removals, Underwater and Beach Clean Ups, Coral for Life, Tree for Life & Project Aware remain a large focus of our day to day life Downbelow!