OFUCOS

Set on the northeast coast at New Taipei, Taiwan, OFUCOS — Of Course Diving — is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center built around a simple idea: go off track and do what you want to do. With a resident PADI Instructor guiding every step, it's a welcoming base for divers ready to take that first plunge or sharpen skills they already have.

Courses, sites and facilities

Training here is supported by an onsite pool and classroom, so you can build confidence in calm water before heading out. Local diving centres on the site of 龍洞灣4號潛點-和美國小, giving students and certified divers a familiar spot to explore. Air fills and Nitrox are on hand for those going further.

The centre keeps things comfortable with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and onsite accommodation, making it easy to settle in for a day or a longer stay. With English, Mandarin and Chinese spoken, OFUCOS suits international visitors and local divers alike — anyone drawn to the reminder that never taking risks is the biggest risk of all.