PADI Dive courses in Phuket
Phuket scuba diving courses are not expensive
Many visitors to Phuket take the opportunity to book themselves on a dive course at one of the island’s experienced dive schools. Phuket is a great location for diving and the competition among schools helps to make it relatively good value, and besides, can you think of a better place to be holed-up for a week getting your PADI certification? After a long day in the class-room and pool, you can look forward to relaxing on a nice beach, drinking tasty beer and eating great food.
Recommended Phuket dive courses
All 4 Diving: based at Patong beach, have a good range of PADI dive courses, catering for divers of all ages and ability. They have a one-day course designed for eight- to 11-year-olds, a variety of courses for beginners and advanced divers, as well as eight and 20 days pro courses for those wanting to take the first steps to a diving career.
Dive Asia: provide a good mix of dive courses in Phuket for beginners and certified experienced divers alike. Among the PADI courses are some for those interested in turing professional.
Phuket Scuba Club: another dive operator working out of Kata Beach. They cater for all skill levels with nine different courses, starting from one-day introductory courses to specialist courses, such as underwater photography and rescue diving.
Phuket Pro Dive & Sail: have a typical number of PADI courses with something to suit all. They have the usual one- and two-day introductory courses, and also the more advanced, such as ‘emergency first response', night diving, wreck diving, and courses tailored for those interested in sea life.
Santana: has over 25 years experience of providing scuba diving courses from Patong Beach, and in 1995 became a PADI five-star Instructor Development Centre. They offer courses for beginners, refresher courses for those who have dived before and courses for experienced divers looking to really expand their skills.
Sea Dragon: located at Khao Lak and offer a good range of dive courses for beginners and experienced divers alike. They also offer a short course specifically for exploring the nearby coral reef. With any course you book they will give you a 10 per cent discount off your next course with Sea Dragon.
