The ultimate way to do a PADI Open Water course and learn to scuba dive with Similan Diving Safaris, is on our Live aboards M/V Dolphin Queen or M/V Similan Explorer. Your instructor stays with you for the whole trip, helping to add to your confidence and have a good understanding with your instructor. Together on the 4 days trip you will do 13 dives, 11 day dives and 2 night dives or on the 5 days trip you'll do 17 dives, 14 day dives and 3 night dives.
We start your scuba course with 2 days of theory (book & DVD) and swimming pool skills made in the pool here in Khao Lak, these teach you the standard rules and principles of diving also underwater hand signs. The theory part of the course is done in our Dive Center with A/C class rooms for your comfort.
In the pool you will do some of the basic skill training with your instructor to get you ready for your open water dives, this means you have more time for enjoyment, relaxation and diving in the Similan islands.
This takes 1 day theory and 1/2 day swimming pool training in Khao Lak before departure for the Similan Islands, on our live aboards cruising all the amazing Similan Islands and then north to Koh Bon Island famous for manta rays, Tachai Island, one of Thailand's best dive sites, (Surin Islands, only Similan Explorer) and heading on to the famous Richelieu Rock, with a chance to see a Whaleshark.
After this trip (with your instructor) as an Open Water Diver you should feel very confident, and ready to move on to your new diving adventures anywhere in the world, with the feeling of safety and confidence. You can continue after your Open Water course and do your Advanced course, this course really puts you in control.
Open Water Diver Student discount Package on our live aboard Dolphin Queen.
Total: 28,900 Baht on M/V Dolphin Queen
For Schedule and Bookings
Open Water Diver Student discount Package on our live aboard Similan Explorer.
This course concentrates on giving you more experience in diving in different
conditions, depths and using new equipment (dive computer). This certification
allows you to dive to a maximum depth of 30m, opening up more dive
sites for you to explore!
Why not combine the Advanced Course with a specialty, such as,the
Nitrox specialty 6,800 Baht
For the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course you receive an Adventures in Diving Manual (yours to keep), complete the Knowledge Review at the end of each chapter and complete 5 Adventure Dives, 2 of them are compulsory: Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation. You have a choice for the other 3.
We recommend for beginners Peak Performance Buoyancy, and Multilevel &
Computer Diving.
Build self-confidence: feel safe, dive safe.
This is the course to expand your knowledge and practical experience as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver. You will start to feel in control of yourself and also extend your allowed depth (30m) as an PADI Advanced Open Water Diver.
There are 12 subjects to choose from for the PADI Advanced Open water Diver course:
| 1 | Deep Diving | 7 | Underwater Naturalist |
| 2 | Drift Diving | 8 | Underwater Navigation |
| 3 | Multilevel & Computer Diving | 9 | Underwater Photography |
| 4 | Night Diving | 10 | Underwater Videography |
| 5 | Peak Performance Buoyancy | 11 | Wreck Diving |
| 6 | Search & Recovery | 12 | Aware fish identification |
Each element of the Adventures in diving is an individual dive and consists of 2 segments: Knowledge Development and an Open Water dive. Aboard the Dolphin Queen, in the relaxing environment of a beach or the sun deck, you go through each relevant knowledge section and answer about 10-15 questions at the end of the chapter.
You then go over those answers with your PADI instructor. Once the Knowledge Development is completed there is a briefing and the fun begins underwater ! Enjoying the new type of diving in the safe hands of your PADI Instructor. There is no final exam in the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course.
Each element counts as 1 credit towards your Adventure Diver certification (x3 Dives) and Advanced Open water certification (x5 dives). Should you want to undertake one of our PADI Specialty courses, you will have a credit for dive 1.
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course when made on our live aboard: M/V Dolphin Queen or M/V Similan Explorer.
Include:
7,500 Baht
For Schedule and Bookings Dolphin QueenFor those of you who want to take things even further, see if you can handle the PADI Rescue course, a pre-requisite for the PADI Dive master course. In order to do this, you need to be a PADI Advanced diver (or equivalent). We teach you to be more aware in the water, how to recognize problems and how best to deal with these problems…. You need to be fit, and keep your eyes and ears open, you NEVER know what will happen!
This is the course that is the most fun for divers! And the most challenging!
You need to be trained in CPR and First Aid either with Emergency First Response (EFR) or other organization, and this needs to be current (within the past 18 months).
If you need to do the EFR course you will be taught to the highest standards, adding to your confidence and ability to respond.
There are both knowledge development and practical training sessions that will take place in the classroom, swimming pool and open water over a period of 2 days, based in Khao lak (please add an extra day for the EFR course if required).
The theory topics covered are:
The practical training covers basic things again like Cramp Removal, Tired Diver Tow and Use of and Alternate Air Source. In addition we teach you how to respond to problems such as irrational and panicking divers both at the surface and underwater, how to correctly respond from the boat or shore, surfacing, perform rescue breathing and regress with an unconscious diver and throw in a couple of scenarios for you to practice your skills
Price EFR 4,000 baht
Price Rescue Diver 9,000 baht
The PADI Divemaster course will change your life! The Similan Diving Safaris Divemaster program is intended to provide you with ‘real life’ experience. Our unique Divemaster package lets you become a qualified PADI DM and enjoy THREE live aboards to the Similan Islands & Richelieu Rock.
There is no better way to become a professional diver than with our unique PADI Divemaster package, You will save on marine Park Fees for both liveaboards we pay those for you as one of our Divemaster trainees. You will work alongside our staff to learn how to guide other divers, navigate dive sites and ensure the safety and enjoyment of those in your charge.
For our Divemaster Course there are no set start dates so feel free to
start at your convenience.
Contact us so we can make a tailor made course for you
During the course with Similan Diving Safaris you will have a private instructor and you will become part of a team. Helping all staff on board with different duties, from assisting courses to fun divers and general duties. We concentrate on making professionals, and providing what each individual is searching for, this is why we do one to one service.
All other training materials for the Divemaster course can be provided
(BCD, Reg, Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Booties and Wetsuit, dive computer), although
you may find that you will want your own by the end of the course. You
will also need your own Dive tool and compass (part of the required equipment).
We offer discounts and advice on equipment for the dive professional,
and our prices are very competitive. If you have your Divemaster
Manual it would be a great benefit to you to complete all 9 knowledge reviews
from the PADI Divemaster Manual, prior to arrival and read and completed
the Knowledge Development Workbook questions, but you can also do it here,
no worries.
The price does not include crew pack, PADI profesional fee and national park fees.
All other training materials for the Divemaster course can be provided
(BCD, Reg, Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Booties and Wetsuit, dive computer), although
you may find that you will want your own by the end of the course. You
will also need your own Dive tool and compass (part of the required equipment).