Stay Liuqiu Diving Hostel

At Stay Liuqiu Diving Hostel in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, the philosophy is refreshingly clear: safety, quality and simplicity come first. Experienced, patient instructors guide you step by step into the ocean, and because they know the local terrain and flow direction intimately, divers of every level are looked after — from complete beginners to those ready to push a little further.

Courses and diving

As a PADI Dive Center with a PADI Instructor on hand, the shop covers PADI Scuba Diving, PADI Freediving and PADI Snorkelling, so you can try your first breaths underwater or work toward certification. Air Fills and Nitrox are available on site, and the team welcomes guests in English, Mandarin and Chinese.

The house dive site is 小琉球 (Xiaoliuqiu), the focus of everything here. Between sessions you'll find an onsite classroom, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. It's a natural fit for anyone keen to experience diving around Xiaoliuqiu with an unhurried, quality-minded team that takes the time to get things right.