Phuket, Thailand Diving Certification: Scuba OW Certification/AOW Certification/O+A Certification/Scuba Diving Photography 2-4 Days [Phuket PADI Deep Diving Certification]|Pick-up & drop-off at the hotel

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Diving introduction

OW stands for Open Water, which is the basic diving course for beginner divers. Trainees will learn diving knowledge and safety techniques. After certification, they are allowed to dive up to 18 meters deep and can visit diving spots such as Racha Island or Phi Phi Island.

AOW stands for Advanced Open Water Diver, an advanced diving level that requires completing five adventure dives, with "Deep Dive" and "Underwater Navigation" being mandatory courses. After obtaining the AOW certification, divers are allowed to dive up to 30 meters deep at dive sites like Racha Island or Phi Phi Island.

The OW+AOW is an advanced diving course that allows you to dive to depths of 30 meters after four days of training. You can explore the King Cruiser wreck dive site, enjoy more exciting cave explorations, and encounter a greater variety of corals and fish underwater.

Dive Shop Introduction

A dive shop in Phuket with its own diving boat, established in 2017, upgraded to a 5-star dive shop in 2019, and further upgraded to a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center in 2023. It also received the 2021 Contribution Trophy awarded by PASI in 2021.

Dive shop address: SAM-PAO Court Yard 82/12 Moo.4 Patak Road, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket, Thailand

Submersible Introduction

Large double-decker professional diving yacht with comfortable cushioned sofa lounge area, spacious and well-ventilated interior, equipped with restroom (freshwater shower)

Reasons to recommend

Professional diving equipment provided free of charge (top brands: Mares, Scubapro, Aqualung), updated annually.

Instructor/Dive Guide: PADI-certified senior professional diving instructor (Teaching languages: Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, English)

Professional large diving vessel

Dive shop purchases accident insurance for scuba diving guests

Underwater photography service provided (professional underwater camera equipment) - number of shots not guaranteed, depends on guest's condition and cooperation level while ensuring safety (photos directly transferred to guest's phone via card reader on board, no retouching)

Itinerary

Open Water Diving Certification

Day 1 Theory Class (Self-transfer required to reach the dive shop for pool training)

• Arrive at the dive shop in the morning (specific time to be confirmed with the instructor).
• Learn pool theory courses, knowledge explanations, equipment introductions, etc. at the dive shop to understand diving knowledge and safety techniques (students can also complete online learning in advance).
• Lunch on your own at noon, followed by the afternoon pool session after a break.
• In the afternoon, practice techniques in the pool. After the coach demonstrates underwater, have dive buddies practice with each other to identify and correct any issues.
• Swimming test
• Unit 1-4 tests (written) and final exam (closed-book written) sections
• Note: The above itinerary is for reference only. The actual class schedule will be determined based on the teaching arrangements of the day.

Day 2: Deep Sea Diving in Racha Yai Waters

• 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM Pick up from three major beach hotels and transfer to Chalong Pier for assembly (specific pickup time subject to confirmation sheet)
• 8:30 AM - 10:20 AM Boarding and enjoying the beautiful sea views
• 10:20 AM - 11:20 AM First diving session of the OW course in Racha Yai waters
• 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM First diving session ends, enjoy a Thai buffet lunch
• 12:20--13:20 Conduct the second diving session, then rest on the boat for a while.
• 14:00--15:30 Third diving session, enjoy fruits and beverages afterward.
• 15:30 Prepare for return, the coach will send the photos and videos taken to the guests (subject to actual circumstances).
• 17:00 Return to Chalong Pier and transfer guests back to the hotel
• Note: The above itinerary is for reference only. The actual diving frequency and dive sites are subject to the day's arrangements and the booked package.

Day 3: Scuba diving at Racha Yai Island (same itinerary as Day 2), with the option to land at the southernmost tip of Racha Noi Island.

• Note: The above itinerary is for reference only. The actual diving frequency and dive sites are subject to the day's arrangements and the booked package.

Advanced Open Water Diving Certification

• Itinerary reference for a two-day sea outing (subject to specific circumstances and arranged by the instructor)

Open Water + Advanced Open Water Diving Certification

• Itinerary reference for theory class + sea outing (subject to specific circumstances and arranged by the instructor)

Free pick-up/drop-off area

• Free hotel transfers for Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Chalong, Rawai, Tri-trang, Kamala, and Nakalay Bay (Note: The first day of the Open Water Diver certification course is theoretical only, and free transfers are not included. Please make your own way to the dive shop on the first day.)
• If guests are traveling independently for the entire itinerary, the daily diving practice schedule (starting from the second day) requires arriving at Chalong Pier no later than 7:30 AM.

Participation requirements

• Participants must be aged 10 to 60 (exclusive) and in good health to participate.
• **According to PADI regulations and for safety reasons, children under 15 years old can only have a maximum ratio of 1 instructor to 2 students per group. We appreciate your understanding~**