SPECIALITY COURSES - FOCUS ON YOUR FAVOURITE DIVES
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
- 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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