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Blue Guru Diving - Thailand prices 2013-2014
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All PADI courses are conducted by Blue Guru Diving - a registered Thai limited company with membership of the TDA (Thai Diving Association) and TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand). Courses are always taught by one of Blue Guru's fully insured PADI Instuctors.
Further details of each course above can be found by clicking on that particular course above. All courses include full equipment hire. The Advanced Open Water course also requires a day trip to Richelieu Rock or Koh Tachai or the Surin Islands which can be found below. The price of the Divemaster Internship is dependent on duration and dive experience on entry to the course.
Guaranteed private instruction on PADI Open Water, PADI Advanced Open Water & PADI Rescue Diver Courses for an extra fee of only 3,000 Bt per course.
All PADI course prices are based in Thai Baht and are subject to 10% Service Charge. There are no further charges for payment method. Please see our terms & conditions for full booking details.
Andaman Scuba Diving - Trip Prices
| Fun dives at Koh Phra Thong - 1 dive | 1,000 Bt |
€20 |
$27 |
£18 |
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| Andaman Offshore diving - 2 dives | 3,900 Bt |
€98 |
$130 |
£78 |
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| Surin Islands diving day trip - 2 dives | 6,300 Bt |
€140 |
$191 |
£126 |
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| Richelieu Rock diving day trip - 2 dives | 6,300 Bt |
€140 |
$191 |
£126 |
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| Koh Tachai diving day trip - 2 dives | 6,300 Bt |
€140 |
$191 |
£126 |
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| Richelieu Rock 2 day 1 night Safari - 6 dives (tent) | 12,700 Bt |
€64 |
$88 |
£58 |
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| Richelieu Rock 2 day 1 night Safari - 6 dives (bungalow) | 13,700 Bt |
€64 |
$88 |
£58 |
All scuba diving trip prices above are for 2 dive trips from Blue Guru Diving base on Koh Phra Thong unless stated otherwise. A strictly limited number of Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock places are available from Khuraburi for 4,900 Bt per diver. Please ask for further details.
Diving day trips are for Open Water (or equivalent) certified divers. Richelieu Rock requires Advanced Diver training. Open Water divers can dive Richelieu Rock but they must do a deep dive with Blue Guru Diving first. All groups will be led by certified Divemasters or Instructors and groups will consist of 4 divers or less.
Dive equipment rental is not included and priced at 250 Bt per dive. National Park fees are charged at 700 Bt per diver for Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock trips only.
All Scuba Diving Trip prices are based in Thai Baht and are subject to 10% Service Charge. There are no further charges for payment method. Please see our terms & conditions for full booking details.
Snorkeling Trips & Courses
| PADI Discover Snorkeling | 1,600 Bt |
€36 |
$48 |
£32 |
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| Local snorkeling day trip | 800 Bt |
€20 |
$27 |
£16 |
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| Local snorkeling 1/2 day trip | 600 Bt |
€15 |
$20 |
£12 |
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| Surin snorkeling day trip (Koh Phra Thong) | 3,900 Bt |
€87 |
$118 |
£78 |
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| Koh Tachai snorkeling day trip (Koh Phra Thong) | 3,900 Bt |
€87 |
$118 |
£78 |
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| Surin/Tachai snorkeling day trip (child = under 12) | 2,500 Bt |
€56 |
$76 |
£50 |
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| Surin/Tachai snorkeling day trip (infant = 3 or under) | 0 Bt |
€0 |
$0 |
£0 |
PADI discover snorkeling is conducted under the direct supervision of a PADI Instructor.
Snorkel equipment rental is not included on Surin Islands trips only and priced at 200 Bt per day. National Park fees are charged at 500 Bt per snorkeler for Surin Islands trips only.
All Snorkeling Trips & Course prices are based in Thai Baht and are subject to 10% Service Charge. There are no further charges for payment method. Please see our terms & conditions for full booking details.
Blue Guru 'Bespoke' - Tailor-Made Diving & Snorkeling Holidays
| Certified Diver Vacation Package | 20,000 Bt |
€500 |
$606 |
£400 |
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| Snorkeler Vacation Package | 12,300 Bt |
€308 |
$373 |
£246 |
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| PADI Certification Vacation Packages | 27,000 Bt |
€675 |
$818 |
£540 |
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| Super Diver Vacation Package | 27,300 Bt |
€683 |
$827 |
£546 |
Blue Guru Diving specialise in Tailor-Made Snorkel & Scuba Holidays from Koh Phra Thong. Quoted above are a few typical vacation packages to give you an idea of what is on offer. A typical Blue Guru holiday will include:
- 7 nights of accommodation
- Return taxi/boat transfers from Phuket / Krabi or closer
- A range of scuba/diving & other activities depending on the package chosen. Further details on the dive/snorkel vacations page.
We are happt adapt holidays to your time available, tastes and budget. Please complete our tailor-made holiday form to help us create your perfect holiday
All Vacation Package prices are based in Thai Baht and are subject to Service Charges & Tax as per our terms & conditions.
Whale Shark Program at Similan & Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock
| Whale Shark Program (8 days/7nights) package |
46,050 Bt |
€1,058 |
$1,535 |
£960 |
The Whale Shark Program is a special package put together by Golden Buddha Beach Resort and Blue Guru Diving. This program is available from the 12th - 20th February and 16th - 24th March and 20th - 28th April 2013. This package includes return transfers from Phuket or closer, all accommodation and meals. Also includes fully guided dives on the liveaboard trip and marine park fees.
The prices are based on two people sharing a Sea View House at Golden Buddha Beach Resort. Prices for singles or groups are available on request. Upgrade to Beach Front House is available for an extra charge. All prices are subject to service charge & tax as per our terms & conditions.
Further details are available on the Whale Shark Program page. Full specification and itinerary of this remarkable experience can be downloaded in this Whale Shark Program PDF.
PADI Specialty Diving Courses
| PADI Underwater Naturalist | 4,800 Bt |
€107 |
$145 |
£96 |
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| PADI Peak Performace Buoyancy | 4,800 Bt |
€107 |
$145 |
£96 |
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| PADI Fish Identification | 4,800 Bt |
€107 |
$145 |
£96 |
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| PADI Boat Diver | 4,800 Bt |
€107 |
$145 |
£96 |
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| PADI Drift Diver | 4,800 Bt |
€107 |
$145 |
£96 |
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| PADI Digital Underwater Photographer | 5,100 Bt |
€113 |
$154 |
£102 |
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| PADI Underwater Videographer | 5,100 Bt |
€113 |
$154 |
£102 |
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| PADI Underwater Navigation | 5,100 Bt |
€113 |
$154 |
£102 |
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| PADI Search & Recovery Diver | 6,000 Bt |
€120 |
$179 |
£120 |
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| PADI Night Diver | 6,300 Bt |
€133 |
$191 |
£126 |
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| PADI Turtle (+Surin Islands day trip) | 4,500 Bt |
€100 |
$136 |
£90 |
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| PADI Whale Shark (+Richelieu Rock day trip) | 4,500 Bt |
€100 |
$136 |
£90 |
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| PADI Multilvel Diver (+Surin Islands day trip) | 4,500 Bt |
€100 |
$136 |
£90 |
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| PADI Deep Diver (+2 Surin Islands day trips) | 5,400 Bt |
€120 |
$164 |
£108 |
All PADI Specialty courses are conducted by Blue Guru Diving - a registered Thai limited company with membership of the TDA (Thai Diving Association) and TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand). Courses are always taught by one of Blue Guru's fully insured PADI Instuctors.
Further details of each course above can be found by clicking on that particular course above. All courses include full equipment hire. Some PADI Specialty courses also requires a day trip to the Surin Islands or Richelieu Rock. This is not included in the price of the Specialty course.
All PADI Specialty Course prices are based in Thai Baht and are subject to 10% Service Charge. There are no further charges for payment method. Please see our terms & conditions for full booking details.
Non- Diving Specialty Courses
| PADI Project AWARE | 3,600 Bt |
€80 |
$109 |
£72 |
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| PADI Coral Reef Conservation | 3,600 Bt |
€80 |
$109 |
£72 |
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| PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider | 5,400 Bt |
€120 |
$163 |
£108 |
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| PADI Equipment Specialist | 3,600 Bt |
€80 |
$109 |
£72 |
All Non-Diving Awareness courses are conducted by Blue Guru Diving. They are a registered Thai limited company with membership of the TDA (Thai Diving Association) and TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand). Specialty courses are always taught by one of Blue Guru's fully insured PADI Instuctors. Further details of each course above can be found by clicking on that particular course above.
All Non-Diving Awareness course prices are based in Thai Baht and are subject to 10% Service Charge. There are no further charges for payment method. Please see our terms & conditions for full booking details.
Scuba Diving Insurance
| 1 day - Bronze Cover | 200 Bt |
€5 |
$6 |
£4 |
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| 1 week - Bronze Cover | 1,000 Bt |
€25 |
$31 |
£19 |
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| 2 weeks - Bronze Cover | 1,600 Bt |
€40 |
$50 |
£31 |
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| 1 month - Bronze Cover | 2,200 Bt |
€55 |
$69 |
£42 |
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| 1 year - Silver Cover | 3,500 Bt |
€88 |
$117 |
£70 |
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| 1 year - Gold Cover | 5,500 Bt |
€138 |
$172 |
£106 |
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| 1 year - Gold + Cover | 6,600 Bt |
€165 |
$206 |
£127 |
High quality insurance is provided by diving insurance specialists, indepths.org. This insurance is underwritten by Lloyds of London. In the absence of other diving insurance we insist that you take out this cover.
Accommodation
| Golden Buddha Beach Resort | see website |
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| Horizon Beach Resort (off peak) | 1,000 Bt |
€25 |
$33 |
£20 |
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| Horizon Beach Resort (peak 15th Dec - 25th Jan) | 1,400 Bt |
€35 |
$47 |
£28 |
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| Mr.Chuoi Huts (regular) | 500 Bt |
€12 |
$16 |
£10 |
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| Mr.Chuoi Huts (deluxe) | 750 Bt |
€19 |
$23 |
£14 |
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| Phra Thong Nature Resort (regular) | 600 Bt |
€15 |
$19 |
£12 |
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| Phra Thong Nature Resort (large) | 800 Bt |
€20 |
$25 |
£15 |
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| Baan Lions Homestay (accommodation per person per night) | 250 Bt |
€6 |
$8 |
£5 |
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| Baan Lions (food - 3 meals by host family - per person) | 400 Bt |
€10 |
$13 |
£8 |
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Links in the Accommodation prices table above divert to the relevant page on the Koh Phra Thong website in a separate browser window.
Each house at Golden Buddha Beach Resort is unique and have differing prices. A comprehensive booking engine is available at their website. All other prices are subject to 10% service charge. If you have any questions, please contact us. Please see our terms & conditions for booking policy.
Equipment Rental
| Half day kayak rental | 450 Bt |
€11 |
$14 |
£9 |
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| Half day kayak rental (premium kayak) | 600 Bt |
€15 |
$19 |
£12 |
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| Half day snorkeling kit rental | 100 Bt |
€3 |
$3 |
£2 |
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| Full day snorkeling kit rental | 200 Bt |
€5 |
$6 |
£4 |
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| Full day diving kit rental | 500 Bt |
€13 |
$16 |
£10 |
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| Camera rental (per day) | 500 Bt |
€13 |
$17 |
£10 |
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| Dive computer rental (per day) | 200 Bt |
€5 |
$7 |
£4 |
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| Dive computer rental (per week) | 1,000 Bt |
€25 |
$33 |
£20 |
All equipment hire is subject to 10% Service charge. Equipment should be returned in the same condition as before hiring.
Transport to and from Koh Phra Thong - Thailand
| Longtail boat - Khuraburi to Koh Phra Thong - Baan Lions, Mr.Chuoi, Nature(per boat) | 1,400 Bt |
€35 |
$44 |
£27 |
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| Longtail boat - Khuraburi to Koh Phra Thong - Golden Buddha (per boat) | 1,700 Bt |
€43 |
$53 |
£33 |
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| Speedboat from Khuraburi (per boat 4 people) | 5,500 Bt |
€138 |
$172 |
£106 |
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| Private car from Phuket to Khuraburi pier | 3,000 Bt |
€75 |
$94 |
£58 |
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| Private car from Phuket to Khuraburi pier (large) | 3,500 Bt |
€88 |
$109 |
£67 |
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| Private car from Krabi to Khuraburi pier | 3,800 Bt |
€95 |
$119 |
£73 |
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| Private car from Krabi to Khuraburi pier (large) | 4,500 Bt |
€113 |
$141 |
£87 |
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| Private car from Khuraburi to Khuraburi pier | 300 Bt |
€8 |
$9 |
£6 |
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| Private car from Khuraburi to Khuraburi pier (large) | 500 Bt |
€13 |
$16 |
£10 |
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If you have flexible dates then we will be able to arrange a shared boat for you to reduce the cost. Also there is information about cheaper ways of getting to Khuraburi and Koh Phra Thong on our Local Transport page. There are also useful tips on how best to get to Thailand on the International Transport page.
All Transport prices are based in Thai Baht and are subject to 10% Service Charge. There are no further charges for payment method. Please see our terms & conditions for full booking details.