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PADI PHUKET - THAILAND DIVE COURSES

Padi Phuket

Our highly qualified team of Phuket experienced instructors can teach all PADI programs in all common languages from beginner level all the way through to the much sought after ranks of PADI Divemaster and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor for the highly motivated individuals for whom diving is a way of life.


Small class size of 1 to a maximum of 4 students per instructor ensures a highly personalized approach and a full respect of all standards as defined by PADI. Our Phuket Diving Center is fully equipped with modern classrooms boasting flat screen televisions, home theatre systems and a full compliment of authentic PADI training materials allowing for easy learning through a wide range of media including videos, training manuals, slideshow presentations and more.


The on-site swimming pool is designed with scuba in mind with regards to depth and size (L 10M x W 7M x D 1.2-3M) and proximity to restroom, changing / shower facilities and our comprehensive equipment store. An on-site Bauer Marina compressor compliments top quality and well maintained equipment.


A combination of professional PADI instructors, modern training facilities and new, reliable and easy to use equipment ensure you'll get the best tuition available in Phuket.

PADI DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING

Discover Scuba Diving

Never tried before?

Haven not got enough time in Phuket for a full certification?


Then this is the one for you!


After some basic theory and a skill session in shallow water you are ready to take the plunge accompanied by a fully qualified PADI Scuba Instructor. Includes a full day trip around Phuket with 2 immersions.


For many already this has proved to be a life changing experience!

PADI OPEN WATER IN PHUKET

Open Water

The entry level certification that results in a lifelong license recognized throughout the world. Conducted over 3 or 4 days the training includes in depth academic studies, a comprehensive skill circuit in shallow water and 4 training dives in the ocean surrounding Phuket. A PADI registered instructor will take great care of you for all the duration of the training.


The schedule can be adapted to regular day trips and/or may be worked into a longer liveaboard schedule. A demanding yet highly rewarding program, this is an opportunity you shouldn't miss while in Phuket.

PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER

Advanced Open Water

While the OW Course initiates you to your equipment and the basic principles of scuba diving, this program elaborates on many of these teaching you primarily about your environment through a greater sense of awareness.


Consisting of 5 dives over 2 days of training you will conduct 2 core immersions learning deep diving and navigational techniques whereupon you will be able to choose to study 3 further specialized dives involving topics that particularly interest you.


These can include peak performance buoyancy, drift diving, naturalist, multilevel/computer, wreck(*), night diving(**) and U/W photography(***) just to mention a few.


The best way to improve underwater skills and confidence beyond entry level.


(*) only on Tuesday and Friday - (**) only on liveaboard - (***) camera hire at extra cost.

EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE

Emergency First Response

This one day course covers basic life support (CPR) and secondary first aid.


Compatible with contemporary first aid practices throughout the world this course would be of benefit to anyone and is not restricted to the dive community by any means.


Essential for those wishing to participate in a PADI Rescue Diver Course.

PADI RESCUE DIVER IN PHUKET

Rescue Diver

The Rescue Diver course takes your abilities as a diver to the next level whereupon you are more than competent enough to look after yourself and will be able to deal with an emergency of any kind involving another diver.


You will learn about equipment function, diver readiness, scene management, search and recovery of an unconscious diver and administering basic in water life support as well as techniques for removing a victim safely from the water and administration of oxygen.


One of the most challenging courses in the PADI system this is the perfect way to gain additional confidence and awareness of fellow divers. Conducted over 2-3 days (3 day option includes EFR), this course includes academic study, skill practice in shallow water and real life scenarios in open water. Ideal for the more independent diver.

PADI DIVEMASTER IN PHUKET

Divemaster

The first step on the road to becoming a professional diver. This intense 3 week course covers in full, dive theory beyond that of former courses including equipment, physics, decompression theory and the physiology of diving.


Practical applications include a full recap of all open water skills including swim tests and a required ability to perform an exemplary rescue.


A divemaster candidate will be honed for their position as a responsible dive leader and assistant to instructors in training.

PADI SPECIALTY COURSES

Specialty Courses

For the diver wishing to hone their skills and knowledge in a specialized field of their choice Specialty courses can be chosen from 27 different choices as introduced in the Adventures in Diving program.


Courses range from 1 to 2 days in duration (2-4 dives) depending on the nature of the specialty

PADI ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Assistant Instructor

This is the first portion of the Instructor Development Course and begins to prepare the individual for eventual full teaching status. Duration is 5 days.


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PADI INSTRUCTOR COURSE (IDC)

Instructor Course (IDC)

Incorporating the AI course this 10 day course is the most demanding course yet in the PADI educational system with huge rewards upon completion. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor is the most prestigious and highly sought after rank in the PADI system.


Now you will be employable worldwide, through the PADI website allowing access to job opportunities in some of the most beautiful destinations in the world, meeting like minded people, living a dream few have ever come close to.


Imagine teaching a total novice and watching them evolve into a fully fledged Divemaster, due to your influence and ability to teach them responsibly and knowledgeably. Now you are no longer the student but the master and so the circle continues.


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Price List

PADI Course Conditions Price
Discover Scuba Diver(Beginner)1 Day, 2 Dives at Racha Yai4,000 B.
Discover Scuba Diver(Beginner)1 Day, 2 Dives at Phi Phi4,500 B.
Scuba Review(Refresher)11 Day, 2 Dives at Racha Yai3,800 B.
Scuba Review(Refresher)31 Day, 2 Dives at Phi Phi4,200 B.
Scuba Diver2 Days, 2 Dives9,000 B.
Open Water Diver3 Days, 4 Dives10,500 B.
Open Water Diver4 Days, 4 Dives10,500 B.
Open Water Diver1 day classroom + 2 days on live aboard9,000 B.
Referral Open Water Diver 1 1 Day, 2 Dives4,500 B.
Referral Open Water Diver 2 2 Days, 2 Dives9,000 B.
Referral Open Water Diver 3 2 Days, 4 Dives9,000 B.
Advanced Diver 2 Days, 5 Dives9,000 B.
Referral Advanced Diver 1 1 Day, 2 Dives4,500 B.
Referral Advanced Diver 2 1 Day, 3 Dives5,000 B.
Advanced DiverOn live aboard6,000 B.
Advanced DiverOn Phi Phi Over Night trip5,000 B.
Emergency First Response(EFR)1 Day(6 hours)5,000 B.
Rescue Diver2.5 Days11,000 B.
Nitrox course1 Day, 2 Dives6,000 B.
Divemaster3 Weeks(minimum)30,000 B. Plus
Specialty courseUpon requestBy case
Master Scuba Diver5 Specialty coursesBy case
Pakage CoursesFrom Beginner to Divemaster45,000-86,000 B.
Assistant Instructor5 DaysBy case
IDC10 Days37,500 Plus
IE2 DaysBy case

Included

Full Set of diving equipment and Instructor fee

Extra Charge for Certification Fee and PADI Manual

2,500 Baht (Divemaster course excludes PADI application fees and teaching materials)


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Address: 66/17 Moo 10, Patak Road
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Chalong Bay, Muang, Phuket 83130 Thailand

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