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Thailand PADI 2 day Specialty Courses at Koh Phra Thong Island on the Andaman Coast

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PADI 2 day Specialty Courses in Thailand

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Certified divers can gain a deeper understanding of some of the more fascinating aspects of scuba diving with these longer 2 Day Padi Specialty courses conducted by Blue Guru Diving.

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.

 


PADI specialties in thailandsony high definition video camerahigh quality gates video housing
PADI U/W Videographer
Benefits of U/W Videographer
Price : 5,100 Bt

This includes:
- PADI certification
- Knowledge development & reviews
- 3 dives
- Experienced PADI instructor
- Diving equipment rental
- Use of underwater camera
- Use of laptop for editing footage taken during the course
- DVD of to keep & share

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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Covers the knowledge & skills of underwater videography:
- selection, maintenance, care and handling of u/w video
- safe diving practices while using u/w video equipment
- exposure, focus with video
- shot types, lengths and camera moves
- developing a story line
- planning, organization, procedures, techniques of underwater videography This course includes:
- independent reading
- knowledge review with experienced PADI Instructor
- 3 dives
Be able to capture & share all the action during your underwater experience!
On completion you’ll be able to:
- select an underwater video system based on personal preferences, budget & quality requirements
- demonstrate safe diving practices while engaged in underwater videography
- properly set up, maintain and disassemble a video camera, housing and lights
- avoid basic videography errors
- edit and produce underwater video that tells a story
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dive skills: enrol in the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy before doing the Underwater Videography specialty
dive equipment: underwater video setups are very expensive so why not try a DSLR with video function and housing instead


night diver ascending from scuba diving lobsters can be seen on night dives in thailand dive light a useful piece of kit
PADI Night Diver
Benefits of PADI Night Diver
Price : 6,300 Bt

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

This specialty course can be conducted over 3 evenings at Koh Phra Thong.




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Covers the knowledge and techniques of night diving, including:
- planning, organizing, procedures, techniques, problems of night diving
- proper procedures for navigation and communication
- use of dive lights and buddy-system techniques
- avoiding disorientation and emergency procedures
- orientation to aquatic life
This course includes:
- independent reading of PADI Night Diver Specialty manual
- knowledge reviews with experienced PADI instructor
- 3 dives
The underwater world really comes alive at night! Marvel at active nocturnal life & learn why not to disturb sleeping fish!
Participants will:
- develop practical knowledge
- be able to organize & safely conduct night dives
- practice using dive lights, as well as basic pre & post dive maintenance

The PADI Night Diver specialty course provides a safe and supervised introduction to night diving, whilst also having fun!


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dive data: cool animals like this spiny lobster get active at night
dive equipment: a dive light at only $100 is a great addition to your gear. they are also useful during day dives to look in crevices


sun shining through the water on scuba diverPADI divemaster looking after her divers on a deep dive wrecks are often found below 30m
PADI Deep Diver
Benefits of PADI Deep Diver
Price : 6,000 Bt

This includes:
- PADI materials
- PADI certification
- Knowledge development & reviews
- 4 dives
- Experienced PADI instructor
- Diving equipment rental
- Use of dive computer

This course can be conducted over 2 days at Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock or on 4 day/4 night liveaboard trip.


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Covers the knowledge, skills and techniques for diving between 18-40m, including:
- planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems of deep diving
- risk factors and tables review
- safety stops and emergency decompression procedures
- special equipment, descent lines and buoyancy-control
- procedures for flying after diving and high-altitude diving
This course includes:
- independent reading of PADI Deep Diver Specialty manual
- knowledge reviews with experienced PADI instructor
- 4 dives
The Deep Diver certification qualifies people to dive down to maximum 40m. This can enable dives to a greater number of wrecks & reef walls.
The PADI Deep Diver specialty course is intended to serve as a safe, supervised introduction to deeper diving within the limits of recreational scuba diving.
Participants will:
- develop theoretical knowledge of deep diving
- be able to plan, organize and make no-decompression dives between the depths of 18 to 40 metres.
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dive tip: if you are planning to dive wrecks in Thailand then it is advisable to do a PADI Deep Diver course
dive tip: beware of nitrogen narcosis below 30m. this can give a feeling of euphoria and over confidence


scuba diver with a lifting bag scuba diver carrying some treasure lifting a gas cylinder using a lifting bag
PADI Search & Recovery
Benefits of Search/ Recovery
Price : 6,000 BT

This includes:
- PADI materials
- PADI certification
- Knowledge development & reviews
- 4 dives
- Experienced PADI instructor
- Diving equipment rental
- Use of compass, reel & lift bag

This course can conveniently be conducted in 2 days at Koh Phra Thong




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Covers techniques & application of various search & recovery methods. It includes:
- planning, organization, procedures, techniques of search & recovery diving
- limited-visibility diving and navigation techniques
- proper techniques for object location. Use of various search patterns, lines and reels
- proper techniques for recovery of objects using various lifting devices
This course includes:
- independent reading of manual
- knowledge reviews with an experienced PADI instructor
- 4 dives
The PADI Search & Recovery specialty course is perfect for those that want to hunt for lost treasure!! Also great for any boat divers, who may lose sunglasses, weight belts or other possessions overboard and need to search to recover them! Valuable for rescue situations too, helping to efficiently locate lost divers. Participants will:
- develop practical knowledge of search & recovery diving
- be able to plan, organize and make search & recovery dives
- learn to tie knots underwater!
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dive data: the volume of a lifting bag determines its capacity - a 100 litre bag can lift 100kg
dive tip: be careful of lifting bags accelerating out of control as the aire inside expands


Thailand Scuba Diving - Marine Wonders of the Andaman Sea

 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.