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worth shopping around a bit before deciding on where to go
for instruction, since both prices and the quality of training
vary considerably around the island. Many Dive Shops will,
if requested, mail descriptions of what they offer, including
detailed prices of equipment rentals, sales, dive courses,
excursions, and "extras". (For example, some advertise
substantial discounts on new equipment for those doing certification
courses.)
Both PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) and
NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) courses are
widely available. Most shops offer one or the other, but a few have
personnel who are qualified to teach both. In addition to the basic
open-water courses, you can often take so-called "specialty"
courses such as Night Diving, Rescue Diving,and Underwater Photography.
You can qualify all the way up to Instructor level locally, with
at least three shops offering PADI 5-Star IDC (Instructor Development
Courses).
For first-time divers, some shops feature free introductory lessons
in the hotel pool or inexpensive one-day "resort courses"
(usually a pool dive followed by two more in the sea).
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Discover Scuba Diving - 1 day
Operates all year round - everyday.
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Designed for beginners who would like to try scuba diving,
this half day programme offers basic theory and pool instruction,
followed by an accompanied and controlled dive to around 10
metres (30 feet.) Option available of diving at a local coral
reef, or in the clear waters off Racha Island (subject to
weather conditions.) Completion is rewarded with a card enabling
you to continue diving (accompanied by an instructor) for
a few weeks.
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3,900 Baht per person
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Open Water Diver Course - 4 Days
Available every Sunday,Tuesday & Friday: Year round
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Aimed at the beginner or uncertified diver, the PADI Open
Water Diver Course will give you all the requisite knowledge
and skills to make your diving safe and fun.
The course consists of diving theory and practice contained
in five modules and a final exam. Practical instruction is
given in five pool sessions and trainees are given a 200 metre
swim test, followed by four open water training dives under
the supervision of an instructor. Normally the open water
dives will take place at Kata beach or from our day boat.
Completion of this course secures your PADI card, enabling
you to dive worldwide.
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8,400 Baht per person
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Advanced Open Water Diver Course
- 2-3 Days
Operates all year round
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An opportunity to advance your diving skills and experience.
In this course you will complete two 'core' dives - underwater
navigation and deep diving - after receiving training in these
areas. You will also select and complete three 'elective'
dives, from a choice of multi-level diving, wreck diving,
night diving, drift diving, boat diving and search and recovery.
Choose the option which interests you the most! If you have
difficulty deciding, your instructor will help you select
the training that is right for you.
Note: The Advanced Course can be combined with either
day trips or a liveaboard cruise.
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4,500 Baht+Trip
per person
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Scuba Review - 1/2 day
Operates all year round
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If it's been a while since your last dive, or you feel your
skills and knowledge are a bit 'rusty', then take this PADI
refresher course. Our instructor will review your diving theory
and skills, making sure that you haven't forgotten anything!
This half day course includes classroom and shallow, confined
water training.
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1,800 Baht
per person
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Enriched Air Nitrox Diver - 2 Days
Operates all year round
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Many of you may have heard or read about Nitrox.
A mixture of Nitrogen and Oxygen with a higher percentage
of Oxygen than normal air (EANx - Enriched Air Nitrox) allows
divers to safely extend their no decompression limits and
has been used by scientific and naval divers since the 1960s.
The two day PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver course includes
theory, cylinder analysis and two Nitrox dives.
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3,500 Baht+Trip
per person
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Rebreather Diver Course - 2 Days
Operates all year round
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This new 2 day PADI course, is for recreational divers wishing
to utilize Nitrox Semi-Closed Circuit Rebreather systems.
The training covers the benefits, hazards and proper procedures
for using the Draeger Atlantis I / Dolphin I system. A pool
orientation and 3 Draeger Dolphin open water dives are included.
A first step on the professional diving ladder.
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16,800 Baht
per person
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Specialist Courses
Operate all year round
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Special interest courses to develop advanced skills in diving
techniques such as Search and Recovery, Underwater Naturalist,
Wreck Diver and Deep Diver and Night Diver
are ideal for those wishing to gain a more detailed knowledge
in particular aspects of scuba diving.
These special courses are available in conjunction with beach
dives, day trips or liveaboard cruises.
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Price on Request
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Medic First Aid Course - 1 Day
Operates all year round
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The PADI Medic First Aid - a basic course in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation and emergency care - teaches you simple, logical
steps that you can take to assist somebody who needs help.
With practical application and hands on experience this course
is beneficial for both diver and non-diver. The PADI Medic
First Aid course meets the certification requirements for
several PADI courses.
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3,500 Baht
per person
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