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Phuket scuba diving courses
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in many sports the key to the full enjoyment of scuba diving is
proper preparation, and practicing safe procedures before, during,
and after the dive. Phuket has an excellant safety record and we
hope you will enhance that record by Phuket has a number of very
professional dive shops, and the world-class diving here attracts
some of the best diving instructors and divemasters in the world.
Choose them with care, and then let them do their job, your enjoyment
and safety is thier primary concern. There is no better place than
Phuket to become a certified diver or to upgrade your level of diving
skills. The warm turquoise blue water of the Andaman Sea offers
a superb underwater classroom. Most of professional dive shops
offer a full range of diving classes that allow you to earn full
PADI or NAUI certification. One local dive shop, Dive Asia of Kata
beach was recently designated as the the first Five-Star PADI
CDC (Career Development Center) in Phuket and one of only two in
all of Southeast Asia. Going with a diving school considered by
PADI to be qualified to keep professional diving instructors up-to-date
in thier profession would seem a good bet for students at any level.
You do not have to know anything more than how
to swim to take a course. It is not even necessary to be in tip-top
condition physical condition as the courses are designed to make
learning enjoyable. The dive shops carry a full line of dive equipment
for use by students and also for rental.
A safe and fun way to experience scuba diving for
the first time. Your instructor will teach you basic theory and
familiarize you with the equipment before guiding you on a controlled
dive of limited depth, and practice with you in shallow water near
the shore. Then you will make two open ocean dives under the close
supervision of your instructor either at a nearby coral reef or
in the clear water of Ko Raja Island. The price includes all diving
equipment, boat trip, lunch, and instruction by a certified diving
instructor.
Scuba Review \ US$ 45
If it's been a while since your last dive, or you
feel that your skills and knowledge are a little "rusty",
then take this PADI refresher course. Our instructor will review
diving theory and skills, making sure that you haven't forgotten
anything! The half-day course includes classroom and shallow water
training.
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This internationally recognized training
is for the beginner or uncertified diver and will give you the knowledge
and skills to safely explore the underwater world. Completion of
this course qualifies you for a PADI Open Water Diver Certificate
that allows you to dive anywhere in the world. The course is divided
in theory and practice sessions. The first two days are devoted
to academic training and shallow water skill development sessions.
During the remaining two days you will complete four supervised
open water training dives allowing you the freedom to experience
the beautiful tropical reefs of the Andaman Sea. Depending on the
time of year, your open water training dives will include 4 beach
dives, or two 1-day trips. The price includes the PADI 'Open Water
Diver Manual', all diving equipment, a T-shirt, a logbook and the
PADI registration fee.
The Advanced Course takes two full
days. This popular course allows you to learn advanced diving techniques
while you dive on Phuket’s beautiful reefs at the same time.
This is a "hands-on" course with minimal classroom time
and plenty of diving. After covering the required academic training
you will complete 3 "core" dives - underwater navigation,
diving to deep levels, and night diving in these areas. You will
also select and complete 2 "elective" dives in areas such
as are Multilevel Diving, Boat Diving, Drift Diving, Search and
Recovery and the popular Underwater Naturalist.
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A basic one-day training course in
emergency care useful to both diver and non-diver. Covers CPR, resuscitation,
and many other life-saving techniques. A prerequisite for the PADI
Rescue Diver Course.
This rewarding course for the advanced
diver will teach you self rescue skills, problem prevention and
accident management, as well as how to respond to and deal with
a diving emergency. Be prepared, and learn how to recognize, prevent,
or deal with a diving related problem. It is an enjoyable way to
become a more experienced and responsible diver. The 3 day course
involves academic training, and 5 in water training sessions.
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This demanding but exciting course is the first step on the professional
ladder. This course generally runs 3-4 weeks, and hones your diving
knowledge to the professional instructor level. Become an all round
diving expert who can safely lead fellow divers through all types
of diving. If your interest and love of diving has developed to
the point where you would like be responsible for the welfare and
safety of others, as well as sharing with them the fascination of
the underwater world, then you are ready for PADI Divemaster.
This is a four-day PADI certified
specialty course. One of the great benefits of doing the course,
apart from being able to dive the spectacular caves and caverns
of the Phi Phi Islands, is that you will find that your buoyancy
control skills will be greatly enhanced in open water diving. Diving
in overhead environments can be potentially hazardous for the untrained
diver. Our course is designed to give you the training and knowledge
to undertake cavern dives safely. At the end of the course you will
receive the PADI Cavern Diver Specialty certification.
These are special interest courses to develop advanced
skills in diving techniques such as Underwater Photography, Search
and Recovery and Underwater Naturalist are ideal for those divers
wishing to have more detailed knowledge in specialized aspects of
scuba diving. Devote two days of your dive holiday to a Specialty
Course! For example, many live-aboard cruises offer an excellent
opportunity to take the Photography Course.
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