How many dives can we do in a day max?
Normally max 3 dives: 2 day time one night : or 3 day dives
How many people dive in one group?
No more than 4 people per group each group is led by a dive master provided by us .
How experienced do I need to be?
To dive in Phuket referred to as "local dives" Padi scuba diver open water or equivalent and have dived within the last 14 months.
To dive the" wreck" or "hindeng" you should have open water or equivalent have dived within the last 2 months or have 10 dives minimum
If i am a dive master or instructor is there discount?
yes 10% off all dive trips
Low season diving possible?
Diving in low season continues daily our access to the "wreck" and "hindeng" sites is however limited by surface conditions .
Visibility
A Visibility is from 5 to 35 meters depending on site and tide condition low season visibility is generally lower than high season
Water temperature ?
28 degrees or plus all year
What wet suit will i need?
We rent 3 mm short suits however a 2mm steamer or 5mm short suit would be fine.
What tanks do we supply ?
For adult divers we use 80 cu foot 11.75 L tanks with international valves, D.I.N. adapters are available, smaller tanks are available for children or small people
Can we snorkel from the dive boat?
Divers can of course snorkel during the surface intervals non divers who are the guest of a diver are also permitted to join the dive boat on local trips which present excellent opportunities to snorkel.
Is there a maximum dive time?
Yes, All divers should surface after 50 minutes maximum.
How many people learn to dive in one group?
Our PADI courses are conducted on a 1 staff to 3 students maximum basis except Advanced open water which is 1 to 4 max.
How many days does PADI open water take ?
The course is conducted over 3 days this is possible because our group size is max 3 students, students needing extra time to learn may require 4 days this is no problem for us provided the student has time ,there is no extra cost incurred.
How many real dives will I do ?
For Open Water Course, you will make 4 dives. A max depth of 18 meters
When can I make the advanced open water course after the open water course ?
You may make the advanced course any time after the open water course we advise you don't wait too long as the two courses reinforce each other.
How much time each day will the PADI open water take?
About 6 hours a day for 3 days plus a little home work reading.
Do we need to pay for anything else to complete the course?
No, we including the certification, Padi book, equipment and boat transfer.
What happens if I am un able to complete my course ?
You will only be charged for what you have used from the course.
Will I have to buy diving insurance?
No, we recommend that all divers purchase D.A.N insurance but customers are covered by our liability insurance for injury (including hyperbaric) whilst in our care.
How long does my open water certificate last and do I have to do a certain amount of dives a year to keep it?
Your certificate is for life and you are not required to dive to keep it, recommendations on what one should do after a long break from diving are covered in the course.
What does the certificate entitle me to do?
Padi open water entitles you to hire and by scuba gear including tanks and use them without supervision . It is the basic level of certification required by resorts for surface supervised and unsupervised recreational diving.
Will I need a medical certificate to do the course?
If you are in good health No you are able to complete a form here, however if you are in any doubt about any aspect of your health you should consult a diving doctor and request a fit to scuba dive medical. Of great concern are ear lung injuries asthma heart function and long term medication.