PADI Discover Scuba Diving
This is great for the individual who wants to try the experience of scuba diving, or maybe they don't have enough time to complete a course.
Duration: This only takes half day if from the beach-total of one dive, or a full day if you join us for a boat trip, includes two dives.
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*** Only available on land at our dive school, and is not available on our liveaboards***
PADI Open Water Diver
This is a beginners course. Duration: 4 days as explained below.
Day 1 & 2 - Theory & diving in the pool.
Day 3 - 2 dives with our dive boat.
Day 4 - 2 dives with our dive boat.
PADI Open Water divers are certified to dive to a depth of 18 meters with a buddy.
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*** Only available on land at our dive school, NOT AVAILABLE on our liveaboard Colona VI***
PADI Advanced Open Water Course
Why not fine tune your dive skills, increase your abilities and experiences and have a fun couple of days while gaining a higher certification level during your cruise? The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course has something for everyone. This exciting course includes a total of 5 adventure dives. You must however complete two core mandatory dives, Deep and Navigation to qualify for the course. The best part is there isn't even an exam, this makes it an excellent relaxing choice for liveaboard's!
Total Five dives: Two Core Dives - Deep Dive (max.30 meters) and Underwater Navigation. Then choose three Elective Dives from the following list (in consultation with your instructor):
AWARE Fish Identification
Boat Dive
Drift Dive
Multi-level and Computer Dive
Night Dive
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Search and Recovery
Underwater Naturalist
Nitrox Enriched Air
*** This course is available on our Liveaboards MV Colona VI and MV Giamani as well as from our dive school on Phuket Island ***
Liveaboard Price: US$ 199 per course booked for on the liveaboard only (including the book). This price includes, dives, certification, tanks, weights, and instruction.
If you have any additional queries then please do not hesitate to contact us we will be more than happy to answer any questions.
Price on land at out shop in Chalong: please click here Course Prices
PADI Specialty Courses
*** The following courses are available on our Liveaboards MV Colona VI and MV Giamani as well as at our dive school on Phuket Island ***
Prices: US$199 per course booked for on the liveaboard only (including the book). This price includes, certification, and instruction.
For course prices at our shop in Karon please click here for further details.
If you have any additional queries then please do not hesitate to contact us we will be more than happy to answer any questions.
PADI Enriched Air - Nitrox Course
Have you ever wanted more time to dive? By diving with enriched air rather than standard air you can extend your no decompression limits. This means more time underwater! Yippee! For example, if you dive to15 meters /50 feet on air, your no decompression limit is 80 minutes. But, diving on EANx 36 Nitrox gets you 220 minutes of no decompression time - an increase of 140 minutes!
Total two dives: Yes only two dives - this can be done in just one day on the liveaboard! You will need to watch and video, complete knowledge review and then a final exam. Easy!
PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy
With PADI's Peak Performance Buoyancy course you are given an opportunity to polish up on your buoyancy control beyond the Open Water Diver level. This a great course to take to aid you with controlling your buoyancy for taking photos. Some of the topics covered in course are:
Peak Performance Buoyancy fundamentals
Fine-tuning buoyancy underwater
Weight position and distribution
Streamlining
Positioning and distributing weight for comfort and desired body position (trim in the water) Visualization techniques prior to dives
Buoyancy checks
Establishing neutral buoyancy during all segments of a dive
Hovering
Total two dives: This can be done over one day.
PADI Project AWARE
Are you concerned with your underwater world? The PADI Project AWARE course is designed to familiarise you with the plight of worldwide aquatic ecosystems and what you can do to protect them. This is a non diving specialty course which may also be conducted in conjunction with other PADI Specialty Diver courses. This course is normally conducted in just one day!
During this very interesting course you'll learn about aquatic ecosystem degradation and the conservation measures protecting aquatic resources. This includes:
The Project AWARE philosophy
The importance and interdependence of worldwide aquatic ecosystems
Current issues regarding fisheries, coastal zone management and marine pollution
The status of several critically degraded marine environments and how you can help.
PADI AWARE Fish ID
Do you ever find yourself asking, "What type of fish is that?" With this very informative, useful course , you will learn the finer points of identifying fish in the wonderful underwater world of Thailand / Myanmar. This is an excellent two dive specialty course for any diver wanting to expand their diving knowledge and abilities.
During your AWARE - Fish Identification Diver Specialty course, you'll practice basic fish identification techniques then collect fish identification data for submission to the REEF Fish Survey Project (if appropriate). The course includes all the background you'll need to identify fish in your area, including:
Information on Project AWARE and aquatic protection worldwide
Characteristics of local fish families and species
Fish survey techniques and strategies
Fish identification dive planning, organization and procedures
Total two dives: This can be done over one day.
PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation
The AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course teaches divers, snorkelers and non divers about the vital role of coral reefs in the marine environment. The course also familiarises participants with the current state of the world's coral reefs and how they can help.
In your PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation course, you will discover the incredible importance of coral reef ecosystems. Although this is a non-diving specialty course, you will learn proper conservation methods for continual preservation and gain an in-depth understanding of your underwater world.
PADI Deep Diver
With this course you will teach you techniques that will make recreational deep diving safe and fun.
You will learn deep diving limits and how to stay with in them, while gaining valuable experience of diving to 40m. You'll learn deep dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and hazards. You'll also put this knowledge to the test as you go on four open water dives that range from 18 - 40 meters / 60 - 130 feet.
You will see how depth effects colour, and how pressure effects a range of objects at depth. Your skills and abilities as a diver will improve as you practice deep diving techniques.
Total four dives: This can be done over two days.
PADI Driver Propulsion Vehicle
Have you ever thought of yourself as an underwater James Bond? Racing through the water like a torpedo? Now you can zoom around in no time at all with the techniques that you will learn during the DPV course.
You will learn the following
Diver propulsion vehicle dive planning organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards
Equipment and procedure considerations
How to avoid harming fragile aquatic life
This is A MUST - excellent fun!
Total two dives: This can be done over one day.
***There is an extra charge for the DPV vehicle, please email us for further details: info@diving-thailand-phuket.com***
Alternatively If you have any additional queries then please do not hesitate to contact us we will be more than happy to answer any questions.
PADI Multi-level and Computer Dive
If you plan your dive at two or more depths you can increase your dive time and the safety margins. Find out how to do this and get a real handle on the Recreational Dive Planner, Wheel Version and Dive Computers. As well you will learn about multilevel dive planning, organisation, procedures, hazards, benefits techniques, and enjoyment of multilevel diving with The Wheel and/or with modern dive computers.
Total two dives: This can be done over one day.
PADI Night Diver
What's it like to night dive? Why?
If you're interested in photography, or perhaps the aquatic realm, a night dive has alot to. There is a great contrast between the daylight hours to night! See the day time fish asleep in the crevices while the nocturnal's like cuttlefish are out on the town. You'll learn night dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also learn how to control your buoyancy, navigate and very importantly how to communicate at night.
Total three dives: This can be done over two days.
PADI Underwater Photographer
Would you like to remember just how good that dive really was? Then why not learn the basics of underwater photography?
During this course you will be taught to understand the use of natural and artificial light, the basics of the camera components and getting the right exposure. Develop basic u/w photography techniques and learn how to compose a picture.
You will also learn underwater photography dive planning, organisation, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also learn how to care for and maintain your camera equipment.
Camera and film charged for extra, or use your own.
Total two dives: This can be done over one day.
Any specialties that are not listed above are available on request. Please contact us for further details, info@diving-thailand-phuket.com
PADI Rescue Diver
Rewarding and fun - that best describes the PADI Rescue Diver course. This course will expand your
knowledge and experience level: Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being
of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies.
During the five open water sessions, you'll cover:
Duration: This course takes only 3 days to complete and will include five open water training sessions.
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*** Only available on land at our dive school, and is not available on our liveaboards***
PADI Divemaster
The PADI Divemaster training takes normally 3 weeks. It is the first step in the PADI system of diver education to become a professional.
Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.
After the 3 weeks you will be able to assist the Instructor in teaching students and lead a group of divers under water.
Duration: The courses takes a minimum of 3 weeks to complete. We can offer you unlimited diving, please contact us for further details.
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