First Time Diving or Not yet Certified?
PADI Discover Scuba Diving Programs
Want to Experience a Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure?
Then try scuba diving in Phuket! Whether it’s on Kata Beach or our boat dive trips, a Discover Scuba Dive dive provides an amazing experience for those who want to explore the wondrous underwater world and glide weightlessly in the sea.
The minimum age is 10 years old and good health is required. You’ll receive brief theoretical instruction on the boat or shore, followed by diving with a maximum of 2 divers per instructor group under the instructor’s guidance.
Trial dives are available at select shore-based dive sites in Phuket or during boat dive trips. The dive at Kata Beach takes only 2 hours, allowing the rest of the family to enjoy the beach. The boat program is a full-day experience with 2 or 3 dives at the Racha Islands’ dive sites.
After the successful dives at Racha, you can go diving at Phi Phi if you want some more.
It’s also good to know that the full price of the Discover Scuba Diving program is credited if you decide to complete the Open PADI Open Water Diver course, which takes an additional two days.
Please download and read the medical questionnaire and ensure that you are medically fit for diving without requiring medical approval. If you have any health issues listed on the questionnaire, you will need medical clearance. You can get it from your doctor or we can recommend a doctor in Phuket.
Discover the marvelous marine life of coral reefs and experience zero gravity underwater with us!
Itinerary – Racha Yai Dive Trip including 2 Dives
07:30 – 08:30: Pick up guests from hotels and travel to the pier by minibus
08:30 – 10:00: Light breakfast on the boat, theoretical instruction, boat ride to Racha island
10:30 – 11:30: 1st dive, non diver companions can swim or snorkel
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch, relaxation, sunbathing on the boat
13:30 – 14:30: 2nd dive, non diver companions can swim or snorkel
14:30 – 16:00: Return to Phuket
16:00 – 16:30: Transfer to hotels
Prices
Beach Dives:
Kata Beach 1 Dive: 1,900 Baht
Kata Beach 2 Dives: 2,900 Baht
The price of the dive includes: transfer from Kata and Karon Beach areas, rental diving equipment set, and a diving instructor. Maximum of 2 divers per instructor group.
Boat Dives:
Racha Yai Dive Trip including 2 Dives: 4,200 Baht
Racha Noi and Racha Yai Dive Trip including 3 Dives: 4,900 Baht
Phi Phi-Shark Point Dive Trip including 3 Dives: 4,900 Baht+600 Baht National Park fee. Only for divers that previously dived with us at Racha Island.
What’s Included?
- Hotel transfers from Chalong, Rawai, Kata, Karon, Patong, and Kamala areas to the pier and back.
- Meals on the boat: light breakfast, lunch, snacks, fruit, unlimited drinking water, coffee, and tea.
- Dive instructor, dives with a maximum of 2 divers per instructor group. Dive time: max 50 min/dive, depth 0-12 meters.
- Diving equipment set
What’s Not Included:
Transfers from areas not mentioned above. Additional charges apply for pickups from more distant locations. Its price depends on the number of guests and the location. Ask us about it.
Underwater photos/videos may be purchased from videographers on the boat for an additional 1000 Baht.
Itinerary – Racha Noi and Racha Yai Dive Trip including 3 Dives
07:30 – 08:30: Pick up guests from hotels and travel to the pier
08:30 – 11:00: Light breakfast on the boat, theoretical instruction, boat ride to the island
11:00 – 12:00: 1st dive at Racha Noi, non diver companions can swim or snorkel
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch, relaxation, sunbathing on the boat
13:00 – 14:00: 2nd dive at Racha Noi, non diver companions can swim or snorkel
14:00 – 15:00: Relaxation on the boat, travel to Racha Yai Island
15:00 – 16:00: 3rd dive at Racha Yai Island, non diver companions can swim or snorkel
16:00 – 17:30: Return to Phuket
17:30 – 18:00: Transfer to hotels
Open Water Diver Course
3 Days 4-6 DivesPADI Open Water Diver Course Rates
4 Beach Dives: 10,900 Baht
4 Boat Dives at Racha Yai Island: 13,200 Baht
5 Boat Dives at Racha Yai and Racha Noi Islands: 13,900 Baht
6 Boat Dives at Racha, Phi Phi, and Shark Point: 14,900 Baht + 600 Baht National Park Fee
Rates Include
- PADI E-learning package and instructional videos.
- PADI Open Water Diver certification.
Complete diving equipment for the duration of the course. - Hotel transfers from Rawai, Chalong, Kata, Karon, Patong and Kamala areas.
- Meals during boat programs: breakfast, lunch, drinking water, coffee, and tea.
Not Included
- 4 Beach Dives Option: transfers to Kata Beach. We can arrange transfers upon request for an additional fee.
- Food and drinks on the first day of the course at the pool and on beach dives. You may buy food and drinks at your own expense.
- Private instructor for 1/instructor. Private instructor fee: +1000 Baht/course.
Key Information
The beginner diver course takes 3 days and consists of three parts:
1. E-learning
The theoretical training begins with self-study. When you enroll in the course, you will receive the E-learning pack that you have to complete before the course start date. You will receive detailed instructions and assistance from us about E-learning.
2. Confined Water Training
This part takes place in an outdoor pool on the first day of the course. You will learn basic diving skills and emergency procedures in shallow and deeper water. Instruction is provided either individually or in small groups of up to 4 students. The pool water is a comfortable 30 degrees Celsius, and you have the entire day to master every skill.
3. Open Water Dives
On the second and third days of the course, you will go diving in the sea. You need a minimum of 4 open water dives to complete the course, but you can do up to 6 dives.
Open Water Diver Course with 4 Shore Dives: Diving from the shore is possible from November to April, with maximum depths of 10-12 meters at beach dive sites.
Open Water Diver Course with 4-6 Boat Dives: On the second day of the course, you can dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters twice, and on the last day, up to 18 meters. Dive duration is up to 50 minutes per dive. Recommended!
Open Water Diver Course after Discover Scuba Diving Programs
If you’re unsure about your abilities, start with a trial dive. We will credit the full price of the Discover Scuba Dive if you continue and complete the Open Water Diver Course within a month, which takes an additional 2-3 days.
Itinerary including Beach Dives
Before the start date: Complete E-learning.
Day 1:
08:00 – 08:30: Pick-up from your accommodation and travel to the pool.
08:30 – 16:00: Pool sessions, lunch and travel back to your accommodation.
Day 2:
09:00: Meeting at Kata Beach.
09:00 – 10:30: Briefing and Dive 1.
10:30 – 12:00: Beachside break.
12:00 – 13:00: Briefing and Dive 2.
13:00 – : Stay on the beach or transfer back to your hotel.
Day 3:
09:00: Meeting at Kata Beach
09:00 – 10:30: Briefing and Dive 3.
10:30 – 12:00: Beachside break.
12:00 – 13:00: Briefing and Dive 4.
13:00 – : PADI Ecard completion, stay on the beach or travel to your accommodation.
(Note: This schedule may vary based on weather conditions and tides.)
Itinerary: 4 Boat Dives Option
Before the start date: Complete E-learning.
Day 1:
08:00 – 08:30: Pick-up from your accommodation and travel to the pool.
08:30 – 16:00: Pool sessions, lunch and travel back to your accommodation.
Day 2:
07:30 – 08:00: Pick up at your accommodation and travel to the pier.
08:30 – 10:00: Light breakfast on the boat, boat ride to Racha Yai Island, briefing.
10:00 – 11:00: The first dive.
11:00 – 12:30: Lunch, relaxation, rest on the boat.
12:30 – 13:30: The second dive.
13:30 – 15:00: Return to Phuket.
15:00 – 15:30: Transfer to your accommodation.
Day 3:
07:30 – 08:30: Pick up at your accommodation and travel to the port.
08:30 – 10:00: Light breakfast on the boat, boat ride to Racha Yai Island, briefing.
10:00 – 11:00: The third dive.
11:00 – 12:30: Lunch, relaxation, rest on the boat.
12:30 – 13:30: The fourth dive.
13:30 – 15:00: Return to Phuket, PADI certification registration.
15:00 – 15:30: Transfer to your accommodation.
(Note: This schedule may vary based on weather conditions and tides.)
Itinerary: 5 Boat Dives Option
Before the start date: Complete E-learning.
Day 1:
08:00 – 08:30: Pick-up from your accommodation and travel to the pool.
08:30 – 16:00: Pool sessions, lunch and travel back to your accommodation.
Day 2:
08:00 – 09:00: Pick up at your accommodation and travel to the port.
09:30 – 11:00: Light breakfast on the boat, boat ride to Racha Yai Island, briefing.
11:00 – 12:00: The first dive.
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch, relaxation, rest on the boat.
13:30 – 14:30: The second dive.
14:30 – 16:00: Return to Phuket.
16:00 – 16:30: Transfer to your accommodation.
Day 3:
07:30 – 08:30: Pick up at your accommodation and travel to the port.
08:30 – 11:00: Boat ride to Racha Noi Island, buffet breakfast on the boat.
11:00 – 12:00: The third dive around Racha Noi Island.
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch on the boat, relaxation.
13:00 – 14:00: The fourth dive around Racha Noi Island.
14:00 – 15:00: Boat ride to Racha Yai Island, relaxation.
15:00 – 16:00: The fifth dive around Racha Yai Island.
16:00 – 17:30: Return to Phuket, dive log, PADI certification.
17:30 – 18:00: Transfer to your hotel.
(Note: This schedule may vary based on weather conditions and tides.)
Itinerary: 6 Boat Dives Option
Before the start date: Complete E-learning.
Day 1:
08:00 – 08:30: Pick-up from your accommodation and travel to the pool.
08:30 – 16:00: Pool sessions, lunch and travel back to your accommodation.
Day 2:
07:30 – 08:30: Pick up at your accommodation and travel to the port.
08:30 – 11:00: Boat ride to Racha Noi Island, buffet breakfast on the boat.
11:00 – 12:00: The first dive around Racha Noi Island.
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch on the boat, relaxation.
13:00 – 14:00: The second dive around Racha Noi Island.
14:00 – 15:00: Boat ride to Racha Yai Island, relaxation.
15:00 – 16:00: The third dive around Racha Yai Island.
16:00 – 17:30: Return to Phuket, dive log, register for certification.
17:30 – 18:00: Transfer to your hotel.
Day 3:
07:30 – 08:30: Pick up at your accommodation and travel to the port.
08:30 – 11:30: Boat ride to Phi Phi Island, light breakfast on the boat.
11:30 – 12:30: The fourth dive around Phi Phi Island.
12:30 – 13:30: Lunch on the boat, relaxation.
13:30 – 14:30: The fifth dive around Phi Phi Island.
14:30 – 16:00: Boat ride towards Phuket.
16:00 – 17:00: The sixth dive at Shark Point or Koh Doc Mai dive sites.
17:00 – 18:30: Return to Phuket, dive log, PADI certification.
18:30 – 19:00: Transfer to your hotel
Advanced Open Water Diver
2 Days 5-6 DivesAdvanced Open Water Course Rates
| Course Options | Duration | Dives | Price |
| 2 Beach and 3 Boat Dives | 2 Days | 5 | ฿ 10,900 |
| 5 Boat Adventure Dives | 2 Days | 5 | ฿ 11,900 |
| 6 Boat Adventure Dives | 2 Days | 6 | ฿ 12,500 |
Prices Include
- PADI Advanced E-learning pack and Ecard
- Dive equipment set including dive computer for the entire course.
- Hotel transfers from Rawai, Chalong, Kata, Karon, Patong, Kamala areas to the pier and back on both days.
- Breakfast, lunch, drinking water, tea, coffee on the boats.
Not Included
- Transfers from areas not mentioned above (can be arranged for extra cost based on location and number of students).
- Phi Phi National Park fee (if choosing Phi Phi Islands instead of King Cruiser on the second day of the course): 600 Baht/day, payable in cash on the boat.
- Beach dive option: transfers to the beach.
Prerequisites:
- Minimum age of 12 years for the Junior AOWD certification and a minimum of 15 years for the adult certification.
- PADI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent.
Why become an Advanced Open Water Diver?
- Explore Greater Depths: Gain the ability to dive down to a maximum depth of 30 meters, granting you access to some of the world’s most mesmerizing dive sites.
- Upon completing this course, you’ll earn certification to dive with advanced divers worldwide, enhancing the depth, duration, and excitement of your dives.
- Master Navigation: Hone your underwater navigation skills, allowing you to confidently find your way back to the boat or exit point during dives. Learn to use dive maps and the compass efficiently.
- Acquire experience in unique dive environments, including shipwrecks, night dives, drift dives and more.
- Perfect Buoyancy: Develop superior buoyancy control, learning how to conserve air and energy in challenging conditions.
- Guidance from Experts: Benefit from direct supervision by experienced PADI Dive Instructors who prioritize your growth.
- Try underwater photography, videography, and other captivating underwater activities.
- Prepare yourself for emergencies: choose the Rescue Diver dive or the Search and Recovery dive to learn how to look for missing objects and what to do in dive emergencies.
- Bonus Dive: Opt. for the 6-dive option, and we’ll include an additional 6th Adventure dive to enrich your training.
Advanced Open Water Diver Course Itinerary including 5 Boat Dives at Racha Islands
Day 1
07:30 – 08:00: Hotel transfers to Chalong Pier
08:30 – 10:00: Light breakfast during the boat ride to Racha Yai
10:00 – 11:00: 1st Adventure Dive at Racha Yai
11:00 – 13:00: Lunch and relaxation
13:00 – 14:00: 2nd Adventure Dive
14:00 – 15:30: Boat ride to Phuket at Racha Yai
15:30 – 16:00: Transfers back to the resorts
Day 2
07:30 – 08:00: Transfer to Chalong Pier
08:30 – 11:00: Boat ride to Racha Noi, light breakfast and theory lecture on the way
11:00 – 12:00: 3rd Adventure Dive
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch break
13:00 – 14:00: 4th Adventure Dive at Racha Noi
14:00 – 15:00: Boat ride to Racha Yai
15:00 – 16:00: 5th Adventure Dive at Racha Yai
16:00 – 17:30: Boat ride to Phuket
17:30 – 18:00: Transfer to your resort
PADI Advanced Course Overview
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course focuses on practical application, offering a taste of specialized diving activities instead of dwelling on theory.
Following your Open Water training, you can immediately embark on this course, which spans two days and includes five adventure dives from boats.
The course mandates two essential dives—a deep dive at 30 meters and an underwater navigation dive—along with your choice of three adventure dives from the following options:
Wreck dive
Drift dive
Underwater Naturalist Specialty Dive
Digital Underwater Imaging Dive
Fish Identification Dive
Search & Recovery Dive
Rescue Diver Dive
Boat Dive
Peak Performance Buoyancy Dive
Enriched Air Specialty Dive
Once you’ve made your selections, your Instructor will impart the critical skills required for mastery. Opt. for the 6-dive course if you haven’t dived in a while; it begins with a complimentary refresher dive, followed by the 5 Adventure Dives.
Advanced Open Water Diver Course Itinerary including 6 Dives at Racha Islands, King Cruiser, Shark Point and Koh Doc Mai
Day 1
07:30 – 08:00 Transfer to Chalong Pier
08:30 – 11:00 Boat ride to Racha Noi, light breakfast, equipment set up.
11:00 – 12:00 1st Adventure Dive or a refresher dive
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch break
13:00 – 14:00 2nd Dive
14:00 – 15:00 Boat ride to Racha Yai
15:00 – 16:00 3rd Dive
16:00 – 17:30 Boat ride to Phuket
17:30 – 18:00 Transfer to your resort
Day 2:
07:30 – 08:00 Transfer to Chalong Pier
08:30 – 10:00 Boat ride, light breakfast, equipment set up.
10:00 – 11:00 4th dive, Doc Mai Island: deep dive, max depth: 30 m, max dive time: 50 min.
11:00 – 12:00 Surface interval, boat ride
12:00 – 13:00 5th dive King Cruiser Wreck: max depth: 25 m, max dive time: 50 min.
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch on board, boat ride
14:30 – 15:30 6th dive Shark Point: max depth: 18 m, max dive time: 50 min.
15:30 – 17:30 Boat ride to Phuket
17:30 – 18:00 Transfer to your resort
Advanced Open Water Diver Course Itinerary including 6 Dives at Phi Phi and Racha Islands
Day 1
07:30 – 08:00 Transfer to Chalong Pier
09:00 – 11:30 Boat ride to Phi Phi Islands, breakfast on board, equipment set up.
11:30 – 12:30 1st dive/snorkeling at Phi Phi Islands
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch, relaxation
14:00 – 15:00 2nd dive/snorkeling at Phi Phi Islands
15:00 – 16:00 Boat ride to the 3rd dive site
16:00 – 17:00 3rd dive/snorkeling at Shark Point or Koh Doc Mai
17:00 – 18:30 Boat ride to Phuket
18:30 – 19:00 Transfer to your resort
Day 2
07:30 – 08:00 Transfer to Chalong Pier
08:30 – 11:00 Boat ride to Racha Noi, light breakfast, equipment set up.
11:00 – 12:00 4th dive: deep dive, max depth: 30 m, max dive time: 50 min.
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch break
13:00 – 14:00 5th dive
14:00 – 15:00 Boat ride to Racha Yai
15:00 – 16:00 6th dive
16:00 – 17:30 Boat ride to Phuket
17:30 – 18:00 Transfer to your resort
OWD + AOWD + Nitrox Course Packages
4-5 Days, 9-12 DivesOpen Water Diver + Advanced Open Water Diver + Nitrox Packages
Embarking on the journey of scuba diving opens up a world of unparalleled adventure and exploration beneath the waves. The PADI Open Water Diver course serves as the gateway to this fascinating realm, providing essential skills and knowledge to safely enjoy underwater experiences. From mastering buoyancy to understanding dive theory, this course lays a solid foundation for aspiring divers.
However, the journey doesn’t end there. Building upon the skills acquired in the Open Water course, the Advanced Open Water Diver course offers further opportunities for growth and excitement. Through a series of specialty dives, divers delve deeper into underwater navigation, fine-tune their buoyancy control, and explore new dive environments.
Moreover, supplementing these skills with the Nitrox Specialty course enhances safety and extends bottom time, allowing divers to explore the underwater world with increased confidence and efficiency. If you are eager to become an advanced diver in 4-5 days, these course packages are your best choices.
We recommend these course packages for:
- students with confident water skills and stamina.
- students with successful previous dive experiences.
OWD + AOWD Course Package Rates
4 Days-9 Dives including Racha Noi-Yai and Phi Phi Islands and Shark Point: ฿ 23,500
5 Days-12 Dives including Racha Noi-Yai, Phi Phi, King Cruiser, Shark Point and Koh Doc Mai: ฿ 27,000
OWD + AOWD + Nitrox Package Rates
4 Days-9 Dives at Racha Noi-Yai and Phi Phi Islands and Shark Point: ฿ 27,000
5 Days-12 Dives at Racha Noi-Yai, Phi Phi, Doc Mai Islands, King Cruiser and Shark Point: ฿ 30,900
Rates Include
- PADI E-learning course packages and instructional videos.
- PADI E-certification cards.
- Complete diving equipment set including dive computer for the courses.
- Hotel transfers from Rawai, Chalong, Kata, Karon, Patong and Kamala areas.
- Full board on the boat diving tours: breakfast, lunch, drinking water, soft drinks, coffee, and tea.
Not Included
- Food and drinks at the swimming pool on the first day of the course.
- Phi Phi National Park Fee for divers: 600 Baht/day. One day diving at Phi Phi and Shark Point is recommended but not compulsory. The fee has to be paid in cash on tour.
- Transfers from outside of the free transfer zones. We can arrange private transfers from further locations at some additional costs.
Key Information
1. E-learning
The theoretical training begins with self-study. When you enroll in the course, you will receive the E-learning packs that you have to complete before the course start date. You will receive detailed instructions and assistance from us about E-learning.
2. Confined Water Training
This part takes place in an outdoor pool on the first day of the course. You will learn basic diving skills and emergency procedures in shallow and deeper water. Instruction is provided either individually or in small groups of up to 4 students. The pool water is a comfortable 30 degrees Celsius, and you have the entire day to master every skill.
3. Open Water Dives and Adventure Dives
Starting from the second day of the course, you will go diving in the sea. You will do three dives daily through 3-4 days depending on the selected package. Making 3 dives a day for beginners is quite intense. You need to be healthy and fit every day to be able to complete the course requirements.
Day 2: 3 dives, max depth: 12 meters, max dive time: 50 min/dive.
Day 3: 3 dives, max depth: 18 meters, max dive time: 50 min/dive.
Day 4: 3 dives, max depth: 30 meters, max dive time: 50 min/dive.
Optional Day 5: 3 dives, max depth: 30 meters, max dive time: 50 min/dive.
EFR Course
1 DayEFR First Aid Course Price: 4,900 Baht
Price Includes
- EFR E-learning package and Ecard.
- Cost of the one-day training program.
Why Take This Course?
During the EFR Emergency First Aid course, you will learn procedures that can save lives. The skills you acquire can be applied to real emergency situations at any time.
Completing this course is a prerequisite for the PADI Rescue Diver course. If you have a similar qualification, show it to us, and we will verify if it’s accepted by PADI.
EFR Course Overview
After registration, you will receive the E-learning material, which you have to complete before starting the course in the No Gravity Dive Center. The practical part of the EFR course takes one day and is held at our center in Chalong.
During the day, you will practice the skills, procedures one by one and then apply them in various scenarios. Your EFR instructor will also teach you how to use various medical aids in primary and secondary care situations.
Primary Care:
Assessing the accident scene
Applying various protective measures
Seeking help, notifying emergency services
Primary assessment
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Treating severe bleeding
Managing shock
Treating spinal injuries
Assisting an unconscious, drowning victim
Assisting a conscious, drowning victim
Applying emergency oxygen
Secondary Care
Managing injuries
Assessing illnesses
Bandaging techniques
Treating dislocations and fractures
Rescue Diver Course
2 Days-3 Dives
PADI Rescue Diver Course including Boat Dives
Price: 10,900 Baht
Price Includes:
- Hotel transfers from Rawai, Chalong, Kata, Karon, Patong, Kamala areas
- PADI E-Learning and E-Certification card
- Dive equipment for the entire course
- Pool sessions on the first day, open water practice and two boat dives on Day 2 at Racha Yai Island
- Breakfast, lunch, fruits, drinking water, coffee, tea on the boat.
Not Included:
- Hotel transfers from other areas (can be arranged for additional cost)
- Private Dive Instructor for 1:1 ratio courses (1,000 THB/day)
Prerequisites for the Rescue Diver Course:
- Min age of 12
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certificate or equivalent
- Valid EFR (Emergency First Response) certificate within 2 years or equivalent. You can complete it in one day in our center.
Step 1: Sign up and complete the Rescue Diver E-Learning
After completing the Emergency First Response Course, it’s time to put your acquired first aid skills to use in scuba diving emergencies. The PADI Rescue Diver Course is designed to progressively develop your rescue skills and teach you how to respond effectively in various emergency situations. You’ll practice these skills and engage in rescue scenarios both on the surface, underwater, and on land.
To save time in Phuket, we recommend you to complete the E-learning at home before your trip. You sign up and after your first payment we will assign the E-learning pack for you with instructions. This must be completed before you start the course with your Dive Instructor.
Course Overview: Two Days of Training in Phuket
Day 1: Focus on practicing skills and exercises in a swimming pool:
Self-Rescue Review
Tired Diver
Panicked Diver
Response from Shore
Distressed Diver Underwater
Missing Diver
Surfacing the Unresponsive Diver
Unconscious Diver at the Surface
Exiting the Unresponsive Diver
Response from Shore or Boat
Unresponsive Diver
Day 2: practice some skills in the Sea and participate in two rescue scenarios at Racha Island.
- Missing Diver
- Response from Boat
- First Aid for Pressure-related Injuries and Oxygen Administration
Open Water Rescue Scenario One
Open Water Rescue Scenario Two
Itinerary
Before the start date: complete the E-learning and watch the Rescue Diver video.
Day 1
08:00-08:30 Transfer to the pool
08:30-12:00 Theory lecture
12:00-13:30 Lunch break, transfer to the swimming pool
13:30 -16:00 Confined water training
16:00 -16:30 Transfer to your resort
Day 2
07:30 – 08:30 Transfer to Chalong Pier
08:30 – 10:00 Boat ride to Racha Yai, light breakfast, briefing on the way
10:00 – 11:30 Rescue Scenario 1, boat dive rescue procedures
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 14:30 Rescue Scenario 2, boat dive rescue procedures
14:30 – 16:00 Boat ride to Phuket
16:00 – 16:30 Transfer to your resort and celebrate
Nitrox Specialty Course
PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Course including PADI E-learning: 4,000 Baht
What is Enriched Air Nitrox?
Enriched Air Nitrox, often referred to as EANx, is a specialized gas mixture with a higher oxygen content compared to normal air.
You may combine his one-day specialty course with the Advanced OWD Course or other specialty courses like the Wreck Diver Specialty.
Why Use Enriched Air Nitrox?
- Reduced exposure to nitrogen
- Extended bottom time
- Reduced post-dive fatigue
- Diving with Enriched Air Nitrox reduces your exposure to nitrogen, allowing you to stay at a specific depth for a longer time. The right mixture can double your dive time compared to using normal, compressed air, making it particularly advantageous between 18-30 meters deep.
- With less nitrogen in your body, you’ll also experience less post-dive fatigue.
What You’ll Learn:
- Various dive planning methods using Nitrox dive planners and dive computers
- Proper usage of Enriched Air Nitrox with oxygen levels between 21-40%
- Dive equipment considerations and maintenance
- Industry standards and specific regulations
- Enriched Air Nitrox tank analysis
- We provide you with a Nitrox tank if you join us on a dive trip. After the analysis, you’re ready for your first Nitrox dive!
Other Benefits
Complete the entire theory training online and save valuable time during your vacation in Phuket.
Upon completing the course, you’ll receive certification as a PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Diver. This specialty rating is a prerequisite for those aspiring to become a PADI Tec Deep Diver and pursue other technical diver courses.
Specialty Courses
Deep and WreckPADI Specialty Courses for Advanced Divers
Rates
Deep Diver Specialty : 2 Days, 6 Dives: 11,900 Baht
Wreck Diver Specialty: 2 Days, 6 Dives: 11,900 Baht
Nitrox Specialty: 4,000 Baht
Prices Include
- PADI E-learning package and Ecard.
- Diving equipment set including dive computer for the course duration.
- Hotel transfers from Rawai, Nai Harn, Chalong, Kata, Karon, Patong, and Kamala areas.
- Meals on the boat: buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, fruits, drinking water, soft drinks, coffee, and tea.
- Experienced PADI Dive Instructor, max 2-3 students/Instructor.
- Limited dive insurance
Not Included:
- Hotel transfers from areas not mentioned above. Any additional transfer fee depends on the location and number of students. Please contact us for exact prices.
About the Wreck Specialty Course
The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course offers an exciting opportunity for divers who want to learn safe wreck diving techniques and explore the shipwrecks around Phuket.
You will learn how to plan and conduct dives around wrecks, understand safety regulations, and master proper wreck diving techniques. Throughout the course, you will dive at more shipwrecks, where you can discover their history and unique marine life.
To complete the course, you need to do 4 wreck dives. It’s a great idea to do this course in parallel with the Deep Diver Specialty course, which includes deep and wreck dives over four days.
About the Deep Diver Course
The PADI Deep Diver Specialty course includes four deep dives, which take a minimum of two days to complete. It can also be combined with the Wreck and Nitrox diving courses, extending it to a total of four days. The prerequisite is an Advanced diver certification, such as the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver card, and a minimum age of 15.
During the Deep Diver course, you’ll first dive to a maximum depth of 30 meters, and then to a maximum of 40 meters, while adhering to no-decompression limits.
Why Take This Course?
- Deep diving allows you to explore unique dive sites, including numerous wrecks, more untouched coral reefs, and extraordinary marine life found at greater depths all around the world.
- Completing this course is the first step towards technical diving. If you’re interested in technical diving, this is one of the prerequisites for the PADI Tec Deep Diver course.
- After completing the course, you can dive up to a maximum depth of 40 meters, where local regulations permit.
Your PADI Deep Diver Specialty certification is recognized worldwide. - The Deep and Wreck specialty courses require an Advanced Diver certification and a minimum age of 15 years old.
Divemaster Course
3-6 weeks 20-30 DivesPADI Divemaster Course Price: 38,000 Baht
Price Includes
- Costs of the 4-6 weeks training program
- Full-board meals during boat trips: breakfast, lunch, fruits, unlimited drinking water, coffee, and tea.
- Transfers to the pier for boat dive trips from Rawai, Chalong, Kata, Karon, Patong, and Kamala areas.
- Costs of 20-30 open water dives (boat dives and beach dives) additional pool sessions and confined water dives.
Price Does Not Include
- PADI Divemaster Crew Pack and uw slates: 9,500 Baht. The Divemaster Crew Pack includes: Divemaster Online E-learning, Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving Book, PADI Instructor Manual, Divemaster Slates, Re-Activate E-learning, Professional Training Log, Electronic RDP E-learning, Discover Scuba Diving instructor Cue Cards, DM Hologram & Information Sheet, Decal. Every student must buy a crew pack including the DM Hologram to be able to apply for the PADI Divemaster membership.
- The PADI Divemaster application fee AU$ 245. The application fee has to be paid directly to PADI Asia Pacific with a credit card upon completing the course.
- Costs for any programs that have to be repeated.
- Accommodation during the course. It’s advisable to stay near the dive center, and we are happy to assist with booking accommodations.
- Rental dive equipment: It is recommended to use your own dive gear for the course. We offer a 15% discount on dive equipment purchases for the course at local dive wholesalers.
The Prerequisites for the Divemaster Course:
- Minimum age of 18
- PADI Rescue Diver certification
- Valid EFR (Emergency First Response) certification within the last two years or equivalent.
- Minimum of 40 logged dives
- Medical fitness
Why Take This Course?
During the PADI Divemaster course, you will become a professional diver. You will also enhance your diving skills to instructor level and learn to independently conduct or assist on various PADI programs. Your theoretical knowledge will reach expert levels, and you will provide expert assistance in various diving courses. After completing the course, you can work as a dive guide worldwide or move towards instructor qualifications.
Course Structure
As the Divemaster course is professional dive training, it takes approximately 3-6 weeks. It is intensive, lasting 8-12 hours a day. The course consists of theoretical, pool, and open water training.
E-learning and Theory
- We will support your E-learning with theory lectures, workshops, Divemaster course videos and additional training materials.
- You will complete the E-learning on your own and the first 50 questions online exam.
- After this you will learn more about dive theory from the Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving and practice in the Candidate Workbook. Upon completing all the required chapters, you will do the second 50 questions exam online. On both exams you must score 75% or higher.
After completing these two exams, your instructor will do a theory review with you.
Water Skills Development And Practical Application
Including:
- Stamina assessment: 400 meters swim, 800 meters snorkeling, 100 meters tired diver tow, 15 minutes survival float and a stress test
- Diver Rescue Assessment: demonstrate some skills of the Rescue Diver Course on Instructor level
- Confined Water Skill Assessment: demonstrate 24 skills of the Open Water Diver Course on Instructor level
- Supervising student divers
- You will do a Deep Diving Specialty workshop, Search and Recovery Specialty workshop
- Prepare an Emergency Assistance Plan and a dive site map.
- Take part of dive center duties
Open Water Training
- Conduct Programs:
- Discover and Advanced Snorkeling programs
- Discover Local Diving
- Reactivate program
2. Supervise Certified Divers: supervise and guide dives.
3. Supervise Student Divers In Training: assist on:
- Discover Scuba Diving program
- Open Water Diver Course
- Continuing Education Course
Why Choose Us?
Small Class Sizes: Our student-to-instructor ratio is limited to a maximum of 4 participants, often featuring 1-2 person courses, guaranteeing individual attention. Additionally, we provide dive insurance during your PADI diving courses to ensure your safety.
No Gravity Dive Center is an authorized PADI Dive Center, offering international PADI scuba training, recognized worldwide. Upon course completion, you’ll receive a PADI diving certification, acknowledged by dive centers across the globe.
Experienced Instructors: Our professional diving instructors have been teaching in Thailand for years, accumulating their expertise through thousands of dives. They are eager to share this invaluable knowledge with you.
Complete theory online via E-learning at home and save precious time on your holiday in Phuket. Learn in Your Native Language: you have the choice to set the E-learning language to your preferred language to maximize understanding and comfort.
Andaman Sea: Learn in the Andaman Sea, where the water temperature remains a comfortable 28-30°C, and marine life thrives.
Trial Dives: If you’re unsure, you can begin with a trial dive. The full cost of the Discover Scuba Diving Program is credited towards your Open Water Diver Course if you complete it within a month.
How to Enroll in the Courses?
Click on the respective photos above to access individual course pages, where you can book it online, pay for the E-learning and make a course reservation. If you have any questions, email or chat with us. Once we receive your reservation, we’ll get in touch to register you for the course. Afterward, you’ll receive the E-learning packs with instructions. We’ll guide you through the learning process.
Payment Policy
After booking a course, you will receive an invoice with the costs of the E-learning pack which usually costs 3000-3500 Baht depending on the course. You can pay it via PayPal, Wise or other online payment options or in cash. We need the balance payment before the course start date.
Cancellation Policy for PADI Diving Courses
We give a refund if you cancel the course at least 3 days before the course starts. Please note that this does not include the E-learning pack’s cost, which varies from 3000 to 3500 Baht, depending on the course. Once registered in the PADI system, the E-learning pack is non-refundable but can be used elsewhere. The bank transfer fees are to be covered by the student. Cancellations are only accepted via email sent to info@bestdivingphuket.com
We refund in the event of adverse weather conditions preventing the diving course. Bad weather implies that the boat is not allowed to leave port.
We do not refund for cancellations made within 3 calendar days before the start date of the course, in case of cancellations or no show during the course. In case of unforeseeable circumstances, we will do our best to find the best solutions.