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With PADI Speciality
Diver Programs you can improve your dive skills, learn how to use different types
of dive equipment, enhance your knowledge of dive theory, gain a greater understanding
of the underwater world, explore wrecks and visit untouched dive sites. The choice
is yours!
We offer a range of speciality courses available both at
our dive center in Khao Lak and on our liveaboard boats visiting the Similan and
Surin Islands. Get five speciality ratings and you're on your way to becoming a
PADI Master Scuba Diver.
If you have already taken any of these
speciality dives during your Advanced Open Water course, they may be counted towards
the Speciality Course and you will accordingly be charged for 1 dive less.
Coral
Reef Conservation Speciality
B1,900 – Half day –
Theory only – Khao Lak or M/V Mariner
 The
AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Speciality course teaches divers, snorkellers
and non-divers about the vital role of coral reefs in the marine environment.
You will also learn about the current state of the world's coral reefs and what
you can do to help preserve them.
Anyone can take the course as there
is no dive certification required and no minimum age limit. The course takes
place either at our dive center in Khao Lak or onboard the M/V Mariner, and you
will use the ‘Aware - Our World, Our Water’ book and watch the Protect
the Living Reef DVD.
Course overview
• An introduction
to Project AWARE
• The importance of coral reefs to marine ecosystems
and coastal areas
• Coral reef biology, association and competition
•
The status of the world's coral reefs
• How participants can help, including
responsible diving and snorkelling practices
Enriched
Air Nitrox Speciality
B5,200 – Half day – Theory only – Khao Lak or
M/V Mariner
B7,200 – 1.5 days – 2 dives – Khao Lak and/or
M/V Mariner & Thai Muang Wreck
 Extend
your no-decompression limits! Learn how to use enriched air to
40% so that you can safely spend more time at your favourite dive
sites, feel less tired, and can safely shorten your surface intervals.
You should be an Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and you must
be 15 years of age or older. The theory part of the course takes
place either at our dive center in Khao Lak or onboard the M/V
Mariner. The wreck dives will take place in Khao Lak the following
day. You will need your PADI Enriched Air Crew-Pak which is included
in the price of the course, plus the PADI air RDP (not included).
Course overview
• Watch the Enriched Air DVD
• Learn about dive planning techniques, use of Nitrox tables,
equipment and safety procedures for diving with Enriched Air
• Complete the Enriched Air exam, learn how to use a Nitrox
tester and plan 2 simulated dives
• Optional 2 Enriched Air dives at Thai Muang wreck
Project
AWARE – Fish Identification Speciality
B3,600 –
1 day – 2 dives – Khao Lak
B3,000 – 1 day – 1 dive –
Khao Lak (for certified AOWD with Fish ID dive)
B2,200 – 1 day –
2 dives – all liveaboards
B1,800 – 1 dive – all liveaboards
(for certified AOWD with Fish ID dive)
Do you want to learn more
about the aquatic life that you see when you dive? This course will introduce
you to the most common fish families and species found in temperate and tropical
waters. You will also learn basic fish identification and scientific survey techniques
as well as how important your personal involvement is in preserving the underwater
world.
You should be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water
Diver (or equivalent) and you must be 10 years of age or more. The course will
take one day and includes 2 training dives. If you are already a PADI Advanced
Open Water diver and this was one of your Adventure dives then you may count this
dive towards this course and therefore do only 1 training dive. The course takes
place at our dive center in Khao Lak together with any of our day trips (i.e.
Khao Na Yak, Thai Muang or Bangsak Wreck) or on any of our liveaboards. Course
Overview
• Learn how to identify fish in the Andaman Sea, including,
characteristics of local fish families and species, fish survey techniques and
fish identification
• Learn about dive planning, organisation and procedures
• Learn more information on Project AWARE and aquatic protection worldwide
Multilevel
Diver Speciality
B2,200 – 1 day – 2 dives –
all liveaboards
B1,800 – 1 dive – all liveaboards (for certified
AOWD with Multilevel dive)
 Since
there's so much to see underwater you'll want to make the most of your stay. The
PADI Multilevel Diver Speciality goes beyond the PADI Open Water course teaching
you advanced dive planning techniques necessary to extend your dive times and
improve your safety.
You should be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior
Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and you must be 12 years of age or older. The
course will take one day and includes 2 training dives. If you are already
a PADI Advanced diver and this was one of your Adventure dives then you may count
this dive towards this course and therefore do only 1 training dive. The course
takes place on any of our liveaboards.
Course Overview
•
Learn how to use different types of dive planners including the recreational dive
planner, both RDP Table and RDP wheel versions, as well as dive computers
•
Learn about multilevel dive planning, organisation, procedures, techniques and
potential problems
Peak
Performance Buoyancy Speciality
B3,600 – 1 day –
2 dives – Khao Lak
B3,000 – 1 day – 1 dive – Khao Lak (for
certified AOWD with Peak Performance Buoyancy dive)
If you want
to fine-tune your buoyancy and soar over reefs, extend bottom time by reducing
air consumption then the Peak Performance Buoyancy Speciality course is for you.
You
should be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and
you must be 10 years of age or older. The course will take one day and includes
2 training dives. If you are already a PADI Advanced diver and this was
one of your Adventure dives then you may count this dive towards this course and
therefore do only 1 training dive. The course takes place at our dive center in
Khao Lak together with our Khao Na Yak day trip.
Course Overview
•
A short classroom session where you will watch the Peak Performance Buoyancy DVD
• Practice the fundamentals of Peak Performance Buoyancy during two training
dives, including, basic buoyancy control skills, fining techniques, advanced buoyancy
skills and buoyancy control games
• Get advice on proper weighting, weight
positioning for trim and how to streamline your equipment
Project
AWARE Specialist
B1,900 – Half day – Khao Lak or
all liveaboards – Theory only
If you want to learn about
the plight of worldwide aquatic ecosystems and how you can protect them, then
this course is for you. This non-diving course may also be conducted in
conjunction with other PADI Speciality Diver courses.
Anyone can
take the course as there is no dive certification required and no minimum age
limit. The course will take about half a day. You can take the course at our dive
center in Khao Lak or on any of our liveaboards.
Course Overview
•
Learn about aquatic ecosystem degradation and the conservation measures protecting
aquatic resources, including:
- The Project AWARE philosophy
- The importance
and interdependence of worldwide aquatic ecosystems
• Current issues
regarding fisheries, coastal zone management and marine pollution
• The
status of several critically degraded marine environments
• How you can
help
Search
and Recovery Diver Speciality
B5,900 – 2 days –
4 dives – Khao Lak
B5,300 – 2 days – 3 dives – Khao Lak
(for certified AOWD with Search & Recovery dive)
Bored of
looking at fish? Want to do something more challenging underwater? With the PADI
Search and Recovery speciality you will learn advanced navigation techniques necessary
to locate missing objects, as well as learning how to use the equipment needed
to bring them safely back to the surface.
You should be a PADI Advanced
Open Water Diver (or equivalent) OR You must be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior
Open Water Diver with a PADI Underwater Navigation certification (or equivalent).
You must be 12 years of age or more. The course will take 2 days and includes
4 training dives. If you are already a PADI Advanced diver and this was
one of your Adventure dives then you may count this dive towards this course and
therefore do only 3 training dives. The course takes place at our dive center
in Khao Lak together with two Khao Na Yak day trips.
Course Overview
•
Watch the Search and Recovery DVD and learn different procedures and techniques
including limited visibility, search patterns and safe object recovery using lift
devices
• Put this theory into practice with 4 training dives at Khao
Na Yak
Underwater
Navigation Speciality
B5,900 Baht – 2 days – 3 dives
- Khao Lak
B3,600 – 1 day – 2 dives – Khao Lak (for certified
AOWD with Underwater Navigation dive)
When you're underwater,
knowing where you are and where you're going comes in handy, especially if you're
looking for that beautiful reef that you've heard all about. The PADI Underwater
Navigator Speciality course will help you become a pro at finding your way underwater.
You should be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver
(or equivalent) and you must be 10 years of age or older. The
course will take 2 days and includes 3 training dives and one
fun dive. If you are already a PADI Advanced diver and this
was one of your Adventure dives then you may count this dive towards
this course and therefore the course takes only 1 day where you
do only 2 training dives. The course takes place at our dive center
in Khao Lak together with one or two Khao Na Yak day trips.
Course
Overview
• A short classroom session where you will watch the Underwater
Navigator DVD
• Learn underwater navigation dive procedures, techniques,
planning, organisation and potential problems
• An introduction to natural
navigation, navigation patterns, distance estimation and compass navigation skills
• Put this theory into practice during your 3 training dives at Khao
Na Yak
Wreck
Diver Speciality
B5,900 – 2 days – 4 dives –
Khao Lak
B5,300 – 2 days – 3 dives – Khao Lak (for certified
AOWD with Wreck dive)
Explore the past, whether sunk intentionally
or tragically, visiting a lost ship or plane can be one of the most atmospheric
experiences a diver can enjoy. Through the PADI Wreck Diver Speciality course,
you get the skills, knowledge and procedures you need to answer the call of wreck
diving.
You should be a PADI Adventure Diver (or equivalent) and
you must be 15 years of age or older. The course will take 2 days and includes
4 training dives. If you are already a PADI Advanced diver and this was
one of your Adventure dives then you may count this dive towards this course and
therefore you only require 3 training dives. The course takes place at our dive
center in Khao Lak together with two day trips to the Thai Muang Wreck and Bangsak
Wreck.
Course Overview
Learn about necessary preparations
and practices involved in wreck diving, including:
• The planning, organisation,
procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of wreck diving
• The preparation
and use of lights, air supplies, special equipment, penetration lines and reels
• Limited-visibility diving techniques and emergency procedures
Deep
Diver Speciality
B3,500 – 2 days – 4 dives –
M/V Mariner
B3,100 – 2 days – 3 dives – M/V Mariner (for certified
AOWD with Deep dive)
Go to 40 metres and explore different dive
sites, see untouched coral reefs and experience the unique sensation of deep diving.
The PADI Deep Diver Speciality is intended to serve as a safe, supervised introduction
to deeper diving whilst staying within the limits of recreational diving.
You
should be a PADI Adventure Diver (or equivalent) and you must be 15 years of age
or older. The course will be conducted over 2 days and includes 4 training dives.
If you are already a PADI Advanced diver and this was one of your Adventure dives
then you may count this dive towards this course and therefore you only require
3 training dives. The course takes place on our liveaboard the M/V Mariner (booking
conditions apply, please check with us if it is possible on your particular Mariner
trip).
Course Overview
• Watch the PADI Deep Diver
DVD
• Learn advanced diving planning techniques and familiarise
yourself with the hazards associated with deep diving: Nitrogen
Narcosis and Decompression Sickness
• Develop your diving skills by mastering the different dive
procedures, techniques and equipment required for deep dives
• Learn
about the effects of depth on objects and colours
Drift
Diver Speciality
B2,200 – 2 dives – all liveaboards
B1,800
– 1 dive – all liveaboards (for certified AOWD with Drift dive)
Introduce
yourself to the coolest magic carpet ride you’ll ever experience. This course
shows you how to enjoy ocean currents by “going with the flow,” staying
with your dive partner, communicating with the dive boat and knowing where you
are the whole time.
You should be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior
Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and you must be 12 years of age or older. The
course will take 1 day and includes 2 training dives. If you are already
a PADI Advanced diver and this was one of your Adventure dives then you may count
this dive towards this course and therefore you only require 1 training dive.
The course takes place on any of our liveaboards.
Course Overview
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You will learn about necessary preparations and practices involved in drift diving,
including:
• Planning, organisation, procedures, techniques, problems
and hazards of drift diving
• An introduction to drift diving equipment
- floats, lines, reels
• Buoyancy-control, navigation and communication
for drift diving
• Site selection and overview of aquatic currents -
causes and effects
• Techniques for staying close to a buddy or together
as a group
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The
PADI Open Water Diver course will teach you everything you need
to become a safe and competent diver. Simple theory sessions are
followed by confined water training dives where we introduce you
to the use of SCUBA equipment under the watchful eye of one of
our experienced Instructors. You will then participate in four
Open Water training dives on our local coral reef, which you will
log in your free Sea Dragon divers logbook. On completion of your
course you will receive a SCUBA diving licence (also known as
a C-card) which will enable you to dive worldwide. Courses taken
onboard the M/V Mariner One include 2 days theory and confined
water training at Khao Lak before departure, and the Open Water
training dives take place at the Similan Islands. The PADI Open
Water manual and RDP (Recreational Dive Planner) are yours to
keep at the end of the course. 
Why
not further your dive education whilst enjoying your dive trip?
This is the ideal opportunity to become a PADI Advanced Open Water
Diver. Learn about navigation and deep diving plus choose three
speciality areas which interest you: drift diving, boat diving,
night diving, search & recovery, multilevel diving, fish identification
or peak performance buoyancy. This course includes two dives at
Khao Lak before departure, and three course dives at the Similan
Islands. The reminder of the dives booked are all fun dives at
the Similan Islands/Koh Bon. The PADI Advanced Open Water manual
is yours to keep at the end of the course. Please note that you
need to provide either the RDP (table), Wheel or eRDP to participate
in this course. If you do not already have one from your Open
Water course, all three versions are available for sale in our
Dive Center.
