Top 5 Scuba Diving Courses at Phuket

Posted by Bangtao Dive Center on March 5th, 2020

Love waters? Want to unravel the mysteries of the deep blue seas? Well, if answers to both these questions are yes, then scuba diving at Phuket can bring life to your vacation. The top diving shops at this majestic island has different courses on offer. Opt for one that suits your requirements and you are ready to explore the underwater magic.

Let us checkout the most popular scuba diving courses at Phuket-

Discover Scuba Diving

Duration- 1 year

Min age- 10 years

If you are looking for all fun and enjoyment in one day then this is the apt course for you. Specially designed for beginners, this course is solely for tourists who want to witness the underwater magic. The primary focus of this training is to ensure that the first diving experience of the diver is safe, fun and rewarding.

In this training session, first you have discussion with your scuba instructor on the basic theory of scuba diving. Then you are taken to the shallow waters to practice some scuba skills. After that you can dive into the sea.Under this course you are not provided any certification.

Scuba Diver

Duration- 2 days

Min age- 10 years

Phuket diving course is for people who want to dive deeper into the ocean. This course takes you to a maximum depth of 12 meters. In this, the first day is dedicated to basic theory.On the second day you first learn basic scuba skills in confined waters. Then you can review your skills and explore in the open waters.

Open Water Diver

Duration- 3 days

Min age- 10 years

This is one of the most important diving certifications at Phuket that is recognized worldwide. This course provides you the skills required to dive 18 meters deep into water. Learn the abilities to be an independent diver with this course.

Advanced Open Water Diver

Duration- 3 days

Min age- 10 years

Explore the beauty lying deep under the blue sea with this course. The top Kata Karon diving centers offer you this course with expert instructors. Best part, after completing the course you can get a worldwide recognized certification. The criteria to get certified under this course are, you need to participate in 5 different adventures; each of which will focus on a specific ability of the diver.

Rescue Diver

Duration- 3 days

Min age- 12 years

This is a course for the advanced scuba divers. This training session you can practice different specialties for diving at a secure underwater location. This innovative session helps you master the scuba skills of your choice.

Last but not the least; to undergo any of the above courses, you must have the right diving equipment in Phuket. The necessary tools for a safe and outstanding diving experience are ballast belt, mask, fins, snorkel, bottle, wetsuit and regulators.

Bangtao Dive is one of the top scuba diving centers at Phuket. The Bangtao Dive Center has PADI certified instructors who can help you go through any of the above mentioned courses.