This is Fast Manta Diving Krabi
Fast Manta Diving Krabi is a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center (IDC) and the first authorised PADI Freediver Center in Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand.
Founded in 2019 by Kari Lehtonen, a passionate Finnish dive professional and PADI IDC Staff Instructor, Fast Manta was created to deliver a modern, customer-focused, and environmentally responsible diving experience in the Krabi region.
We specialise in unforgettable scuba diving, freediving, and snorkelling adventures around the breathtaking Phi Phi Islands and Ao Nang’s local islands. Our operations combine high safety standards, small groups, and professional instruction to ensure every guest feels confident, comfortable, and well cared for.
Safety is at the core of everything we do. We strictly follow PADI standards and international best practices, so you can relax knowing you are in experienced and responsible hands throughout your diving journey.
Fast Manta is proud to be Krabi’s first PADI Eco Dive Center and Shark Guardian Ambassador Dive Center, reflecting our deep commitment to marine conservation. Our mission goes beyond diving — we actively work to protect Krabi’s fragile coral reefs and marine ecosystems, and we encourage every diver to become an ocean ambassador.
Read more about our mission and meet our team, or visit our shop at Ao Nang Beach to connect with us and plan your next underwater adventure.
Our Values
Our goal is to train safe and skilled divers committed to environmental responsibility. We pour our heart into sharing our love for the ocean and diving, urging our students to excel beyond the minimal requirements for dive certification.
From the very beginning of your training, you will practise your basic scuba diving skills neutrally buoyant. This not only ensures your comfort as a certified diver but also emphasises the protection of sensitive marine ecosystems.
The divers we train take safety issues seriously, consider others, and develop good buddy and spatial awareness, instilling a sense of responsibility and mindfulness in every underwater exploration.
We are deeply committed to environmental conservation and sustainable diving practices. As Krabi’s first PADI Eco Dive Center and Shark Guardian Ambassador Dive Center, sustainability is at the core of our operations — not just in words, but in daily action.
Our commitment is reflected in the details: we minimise single-use plastics by providing refillable water tanks and reusable cups onboard, and we actively promote reef-safe practices to protect fragile coral ecosystems. Every small decision contributes to reducing our environmental impact in the Andaman Sea.
We are proud to be an active member of Green Fins, supporting internationally recognised environmental standards for dive operators. Together with our conservation partners Coralyfe and Shark Guardian, we focus on coral reef protection, shark conservation, and the long-term health of marine ecosystems. In collaboration with Coralyfe, we also offer the PADI Coralyfe Reef First Aid Specialty course.
Our efforts extend to practical conservation initiatives such as monitoring and removing fishing lines and marine debris, participating in CoralWatch and reef health monitoring activities, and educating divers to become environmentally aware ocean ambassadors.
For us, sustainability is not an optional extra — it is an integral part of our journey to protect and preserve Krabi’s precious marine environments for future generations.
Your safety is our top priority. We achieve this through having a team of highly trained professionals who adhere to PADI’s rules and regulations. Our dedication extends to having small group sizes and to using up-to-date and well-maintained boats and equipment, ensuring a secure and reliable diving or snorkelling experience.
Additionally, we provide comprehensive insurance coverage for all our customers, offering peace of mind and protection throughout your trip with us. Your safety is non-negotiable, and we take every measure to make sure you dive with confidence and enjoyment.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality customer service that goes beyond your expectations. Our friendly and dedicated staff is committed to assisting you at every stage of your diving adventure, from the moment you make your booking to your transfers, on the boat, and even underwater.
While our team maintains professionalism, we ensure a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, encouraging you to follow the natural flow of the day. Your experience with us is not just about diving; it’s about creating lasting memories with exceptional customer-focused service from start to finish.
We prioritise accessibility by offering our diving courses in a multitude of languages, ensuring that language barriers do not hinder your learning experience.
In addition to English, our services are available in Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Italian, Thai, Afrikaans, French, Spanish and Dutch.
Our commitment to providing diverse language options enhances the ease of understanding crucial safety instructions and dive theory. By having a multilingual team, we can help make your initiation into the diving world seamless and enjoyable.
Our commitment to safety extends beyond the waters to create a secure and respectful workplace environment. As an employer, our foremost priority is fostering a culture of safety, where each member of our staff is treated with respect. We proudly uphold a zero-tolerance policy against any form of harassment, ensuring that our team can work harmoniously, free from any concerns.
By choosing to dive with us, you will get more than just an exceptional diving experience; you will be choosing a company dedicated to making a positive impact on both its team and community. Our goal is to be recognised as the best place to work in the diving and travel industry.
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