PADI dive courses in Phuket
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. 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 a nice beach, cheap beer, great food and a massage.
Some of the operators we recommend for dive courses in Phuket:
All 4 Diving
All 4 diving 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 8-11 year olds and a variety of courses for beginners and advanced divers as well as 8 and 20 days pro courses for those wanting to take the first steps to a diving career. www.all4diving.com/en/
Dive Asia
Kata beach’s Dive Asia provides a good mix of dive courses in Phuket for beginners and certified experienced divers alike. Among the PADI courses the four course directors also offer courses for those interested in a professional career in diving. www.diveasia.com
Phuket Scuba Club
Phuket Scuba Club is another dive operation working from Kata beach and catering for all skill levels with nine different courses, starting from one day introductory courses to specialist courses like underwater photography and rescue diving courses. www.phuket-scuba-club.com
Phuket Pro Dive & Sail
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 but also have the more advanced range such as ‘Emergency First Response’ as well as night diving, ship wreck diving and courses tailored for those interested in sea life. www.phuket-scuba-diving.com
Santana
Santana has over 25 years experience of providing scuba diving courses from Patong Beach and in 1995 became a PADI 5 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. www.santanaphuket.com
Sea Dragon
Sea Dragon is located at Khao Lak and offer a good range of dive courses both 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% discount off your next course with Sea Dragon. www.seadragondivecenter.com
