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Thailand PADI 1 Day Specialty Courses at Koh Phra Thong Island on the Andaman Coast

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Certified divers can choose from these PADI specialty courses by Blue Guru Diving to improve scuba diving skills and knowledge - making you a better, safer diver.

Take a look through the 4 options outlined below in the tabbed panels to see what takes your fancy. If you have any questions then please contact us.


 


giant stride entry from big boat backward roll entry from longtail boatdivemaster skippering zodiac
PADI Boat Diver
Benefits of PADI Boat Diver
Price : 4,800 Bt

This includes:
- PADI certification
- Knowledge development
- 2 dives
- Experienced PADI instructor
- Diving equipment rental
- Use of a Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
- Opportunity to dive from both a hard boat & RIB (rigid inflatable boat)

This specialty course can be conducted in 1 day at Koh Phra Thong or on a day trip to Surin Islands or Richelieu Rock.
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The PADI Boat Diver specialty course covers the knowledge and techniques of boat diving
- planning, organizing, procedures, techniques, problems of boat diving
- boat diving etiquette: storage of equipment, care of the boat
- basic common boat terminology
- local boat diving laws  
- overview of emergency/safety equipment needed on-board
This course includes: - independent reading of PADI Boat Diver Specialty manual
- knowledge reviews with experienced PADI instructor
- 2 dives, which can be completed in 1 day
As a diver, you will often be diving from boats.
The PADI Boat Diver specialty course will enable you to do so safely & efficiently.

Blue Guru also offers the opportunity to gain familiarity & confidence in diving from both a hard boat & a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB). Great fun!

You’ll also get to practice using a reel & Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) – a very useful safety skill to learn.


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dive skills: the Blue Guru boat diver course offers you the opportunity to dive from a Zodiac
dive skills: take the PADI Boat Diver course on a trip to the Surin Islands to learn the giant stride entry technique


drift dives are great fun flying underwater with the current amazing nudibranchs
PADI Drift Diver
Benefits of PADI Drift Diver
Price : 4,800 Bt

This includes:
- PADI materials
- PADI certification
- Knowledge development & reviews
- 2 dives
- Experienced PADI instructor
- Diving equipment rental
- Use of a reel & Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)

This specialty course can be conducted in 1 day at Koh Phra Thong or on a day trip to Surin Islands or Richelieu Rock.


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This specialty course covers the knowledge and techniques of drift diving.
- planning, organizing, procs, problems of drift diving
- special equipment - floats, lines
- proper procedures for buoyancy-control, navigation and communication
- site selection and overview of currents – causes and effects
- techniques for staying close to a buddy or together as a group This course includes: - independent reading of PADI Drift Diver Specialty manual
- knowledge reviews with experienced PADI instructor
- 2 dives
Drift diving can be great fun – gliding effortlessly with the current, watching the marine life go by.

The PADI Drift Diver specialty course will develop the knowledge & techniques to be able to drift dive safely & efficiently.

You’ll also get to practice using a reel & Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) – a very useful safety skill to learn.

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fish fact: some amazing nudibranch launche from the substrate and let the current take them to a new place
dive skills: submersible marker buoy training is essential to end a dive safely


multilevel diving on a reef wall erdpml recreational dive planner suunto dive computers
PADI Multilevel Diver
Benefits of Multilevel Diver
Price : 4,800 Bt

This includes:
-PADI certification
-Knowledge development & reviews
-2 dives
-Experienced PADI instructor
-Diving equipment rental
-Use of a dive computer & electronic Recreational Dive Planner

This course can also be conducted on Surin Islands or Richelieu Rock day trip


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This course covers the knowledge and techniques of multilevel diving, including:
- planning, organizing, procedures, techniques
- definition and advantages of multilevel diving
- methods of calculation
- review of dcs theory
- review of emergency decompression procedures
- review of PADI’s S.A.F.E. Diver
- rules for flying after diving
- care of dive computers
This course includes:
- independent reading
- knowledge review with experienced PADI instructor
- 2 dives
The PADI Multilevel Diver course will develop your:
- knowledge of the theories behind dive tables, dive computers and multilevel diving
- ability to plan, organize and make safe multilevel no decompression dives
- ability to effectively use the electronic multilevel Recreational Dive Planner and/or modern dive computers
- knowledge of latest recommendations for flying after diving, omitted decompression stops and the S.A.F.E. Diver program

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dive tip: multilevel diving a reef wall will allow you to thoroughly search the area for marine life
dive equipment: regular scuba divers will invest in a dive computer to increase bottom time and safety


PADI Underwater Navigator
Benefits of U/W Navigator
Price : 5,100 Bt

This includes:
- PADI materials
- PADI certification
- Knowledge development & reviews
- 3 dives
- Experienced PADI instructor
- Diving equipment rental
- Use of a compass

This course can conveniently be conducted in 1 day at Koh Phra Thong.




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The PADI Underwater Navigator specialty course will familiarize divers with the skills, safety & enjoyment of u/w navigation. Training includes:
- planning, organizing, techniques, problems & hazards
- methods of estimating distance
- natural navigation techniques
- compass navigation
- using underwater patterns
- dive site relocation techniques
This course includes:
- independent reading of PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty manual
- knowledge reviews with experienced PADI instructor
- 3 dives
Navigation is key to safe & fun diving.

The PADI Underwater Navigator specialty course will develop the knowledge & skills to be able to:
- efficiently navigate to, around & back from a dive site
- effectively use a compass & natural navigation
- reference & relocate a dive site using landmarks

Never get lost on a dive!

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dive tip: trust your compass before your internal sense of navigation
dive equipment: a lot of dive computers such as the Suunto D6 above have electronic compasses


Marine Wonders of the Andaman Sea - Thailand

 whale shark at richelieu rock

Richelieu Rock...

is the most spectacular scuba diving location in Thailand. A striking open sea pinnacle for intermediate divers; it attracts manta rays, whale sharks & much more.
 koh surin turtle

Koh Surin...

are actually two tropical islands. They harbour the largest divesity of hard corals in Thailand & 4 types of sea turtle. Snorkeling & diving are available on day & multi day trips.
koh phra thong dugong

Koh Phra Thong...

is a tropical island paradise just off the Andaman Coast of Thailand. Blue Guru Diving conduct snorkel and scuba diving trips to the local coral reefs on a daily basis.