PADI Dive Courses All Year Round
During the high season (November – April), Scubafish’s boats are moored in Kantiang Bay in the south of Ko Lanta, and during the low season (May – October) the dive boats depart from the pier in Lanta Old Town, making it really convenient if you plan to stay in Lanta Old Town during the summer months.
Ko Lanta is the best place to base yourself if you want to dive some of the top dive sites in Thailand. With spectacular reefs, unmatched marine diversity and great visibility, Ko Lanta offers the convenience of day-diving with the chance to enjoy the relaxed and laid back atmosphere of island life.
PADI 5-Star Dive Centre, Scubafish offers the full range of PADI Dive Courses from complete beginner through to professional Dive Instructor.
Courses start from Bubblemaker – for kids (1 Day Course, Age 8+), Discover Scuba Diving (1 Day Course, Age 10+) or the full PADI Open Water certification (3-4 Day Course, Age 10+) and go right up to a 6-8 week Divemaster Training Course or 2 week Dive Instructor Course (Age 18+).
You can even start your PADI Dive Course on-line to day!
For further information about staying in Lanta Old Town during low season (and why this is actually the best time to come), see Low Season? Not In Old Town.
on Aug 8th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Hi,
I am currently a novice (Discover Scuba Diver) and am looking to do a phased scuba diving courses with my final aim to become a Master Scuba Diver.
I can start as soon as possible but would need to do this in phases. My 1st step is to become a Divemaster.
Please can you provide me with details on how I can proceed with your institute as I can reach you anytime next week. I would require the following information.
Divemaster Certification – courses, duration & cost
Accomodation for the course duration (if you can please make the arrangements for me.)
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you & kind regards
Raymond Shaw
on Aug 19th, 2009 at 5:51 am
Hi Raymond,
In order to become a PADI Divemaster or Master Scuba Diver, you must first complete the following courses:
- PADI Open Water Diver Course
- PADI Advanced Course
- EFR (First Aid & CPR Course)
- PADI Rescue Diver Course
After completing these courses you can choose whether to become a Divemaster or Master Scuba Diver.
The PADI Open Water Diver Course is the first step and takes 4 days – we start courses almost every day. The course includes all your PADI Materials, Manuals & Tables, certification costs, brand new Mares & Cressi equipment rental, a log binder & waterproof zip bag and comprises 2 days in the classroom & swimming pool and a further 2 days out on the boat to make 4 dives (we usually alternate them so Day 1 & 3 are in the classroom & Day 2 & 4 are on the boat).
DAY 1: 9:00am – 4:30pm [Classroom & Pool]
Watch DVD’s and complete Knowledge Reviews in the morning. After lunch it’s time to get wet! Move to the pool to learn how to set up your Dive Equipment and practise some underwater skills.
DAY 2: 8:00am – 3:30pm [Day out on Dive Boat]
Your mission today is to complete 2 dives to 12m. During the boat ride out to the Dive Site, you’ll set up your equipment, plan your dives with your Instructor and practise a Buddy Safety Check.
DAY 3: 10:30am – 3:30pm [Classroom & Pool]
In the morning, you’ll learn about safe dive planning using PADI Dive Tables. After lunch, complete your underwater-skills training in the pool and sit your final exam (50 multiple-choice questions).
DAY 4: 8:00am – 3:30pm [Day out on Dive Boat]
Make your final 2 open water dives to a max depth of 18m. Successfully perform the skills you practised in the pool to your Instructor and your PADI Dive Licence is in the bag – a world of adventure awaits…!
The Course is designed to take you through the essential steps to becoming a fully certified scuba diver. You’ll gain the skills, experience and knowledge to make your diving safe and fun, as well as a licence to dive anywhere in the world, for the rest of your life. The 4 day course includes academic training, self-study sessions, pool work and 4 open water dives.
Dives 1 & 2 are to a maximum depth of 12 m. Dives 3 & 4 are to a maximum depth of 18 m. You will be under the direct supervision of a PADI Instructor at all times.
You’ll learn how to assemble and take care of your equipment, use the Recreational Dive Planner to plan your dives within accepted safety limits, avoid and deal with potentially difficult situations and complete skills both in the swimming pool and in open water.
For further information please visit: http://www.scuba-fish.com/dive-courses/padi-open-water-course