PADI Scuba Diving Courses

Phuket Thailand scuba diving courses. At Sunrise Divers we are committed to giving our students a high standard of diving education. We promise small class sizes (maximum 4 students) and highly experienced, enthusiastic PADI instructors. A good diver never stops learning, and our team enjoys teaching all levels of diver from novices up to divemaster. We preach safe diving and care for the environment, and you will be happy to know that all our students are covered by our insurance. PADI courses are available in English, Deutsch, Svenska and Español. Let us show you the beauty of the underwater world!

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Open Water Diver Course

The PADI Open Water Diver Course teaches you all the skills you need to dive safely and independently. This fun-filled course includes theory, pool dives and 4 Open Water Dives. Your PADI certification is valid worldwide, giving you a ticket to adventure. We have a maximum class size of 4 students, or you can choose to book a private course for just 1 or 2 people, giving you closer attention from your instructor.

We normally run the course in 3 days, including 2 dives from Kata or Karon Beach, and 2 dives by day trip boat to either Racha Yai Island or Phi Phi. During the low season, the beach dives may not be possible, and so we can make a 4 day course including 2 days on the boat. It is also possible to combine a 4 day course with an overnight trip to the Similan Islands and make your open water dives in one of the best dive spots in the world.

Open Water Course - Prices 2003/2004

Basic Course (maximum 4 students) -

Private Course (2 students) -

Private Course (1 student) -

Open Water Gold Course (Includes Similan 2 day tour)

Prices include equipment, certification fee, PADI manual / dive table, insurance, free internet.

Open Water Referral Course

With the PADI system of diver education, you can start your course at home and then complete it here with Sunrise Divers. We often receive referral students who have completed their theory and pool training, just leaving the 4 Open Water Dives for the warm waters of Thailand. You can make your dives in a variety of locations, from beach dives to the Similan Islands. Don't forget to bring your referral paperwork with you.

Open Water Referral

2 dives by day trip boat + 2 beach dives

4 dives by day trip boat (2 day trips)

4 dives on Similan Islands Overnight tour

Discover Scuba Diving

All the fun and adventure of scuba diving in one day! This is an experience you will never forget and will want to repeat. This is not a certification, but can count towards your PADI Open Water certification should you wish to learn more. As part of your experience you will briefly cover dive theory, then make some exercises in shallow water, followed by some fun diving!

1 dive at Kata/Karon Coral Reef

2 dives at Kata/Karon Coral Reef

2 dives by Day Trip Boat

Advanced Open Water Diver Course

This program provides the novice diver with a structured, well-supervised means to gain additional experience in new and exciting areas such as deep diving, night diving and navigation. Your dives are all part of PADI specialty courses, allowing you to rapidly expand your diving knowledge. We have many different options available with different destinations to suit all budgets. You can also take your Advanced course on many liveaboard cruises - ask us for details.

Bronze - 3 dives by day trip boat + 2 beach dives

Silver - 5 dives (2 full days) by local day trip boat

Gold - 7 dives on our Phi Phi Overnight Special

Diamond - 7 dives in the beautiful Similan Islands

PADI Also recently introduced the "Adventure Diver" certification, including any 3 dives from the Advanced Open Water course. This takes just one day, ideal if you are pushed for time, and can be done by local day trip or combined with a Similan Islands tour. You can gain your Advanced certification another time simply by making 2 more course dives. Ask us for details on how to become an Adventure Diver.

Advanced Course prices include rental of PADI manual.
If you wish to purchase a manual, please ask us for prices in your language.

Enriched Air Diver Course (NITROX)

This 2 day course is designed to qualify certified divers to use enriched air ("Nitrox") for no stop recreational diving. Nitrox is becoming increasingly popular and is widely available in many popular dive destinations. Several Phuket based liveaboards now have Nitrox on board. The day trip boat MV Greta can carry Nitrox on request, and your course can be combined with either a day trip or (by special request) our Phi Phi overnight special.

Increase your bottom time - dive Nitrox!

2 Nitrox dives (plus one air dive) by Day Trip

Course includes diving equipment, Nitrox tanks, and rental of all educational material.
 

Rescue Diver Course

The Rescue Diver course is an important and crucial step in expanding a diver`s knowledge and experience beyond a purely recreational level. Now you start to think about other divers and not just yourself! The PADI Rescue Diver rating is a prerequisite for all PADI leadership training (Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or Open Water Scuba Instructor).

3 days including theory, beach dives and day trip

Emergency First Response (First Aid) Course

*First Aid training within the last 2 years is required for Rescue Diver certification.
If you have previous training or a medical qualification you may not need to take the EFR course.

Divemaster Course

There is probably no other term in diving with more diverse meaning than Divemaster. This is where you start your PADI professional career, begin looking after other divers and taking your diving skills to new levels. Course includes theory, dive skills, stamina tests, practical application and assisting with confined and open water dives from other PADI courses. It is best to take your time, and learn as much as possible about diving.

Taking a divemaster course is a serious commitment from you and your Instructor, and in many ways is more of a lifestyle than a diving course. You can contact us to discuss your options and ask for more details about becoming a PADI divemaster. Course duration: from 3 - 6 weeks.

Unlimited diving until you reach the required 60 dives

Note : Divemaster and Rescue courses do not include rental equipment or purchase of manuals.