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SCUBA
JUNCTION
KOH TAO : THAILAND
Sairee Beach, Koh Tao,
Tel: +66 77 456164
Fax: +66 77 456013 |
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Open Water
Designed
for the beginner, this course will introduce you
to the wonders of the aquatic realm. The course
is designed to be fun, educational and enjoyable.
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The
schedule is normally carried out over four days.
Day
1
An easy morning academic session covers some of
scuba diving's fundamentals. Snorkling techniques
and shallow confined water diving in the afternoon
introduce you to some of the skills required as
a diver.
Your
course instructor will help you confidently master
these skills in a calm and relaxed manner? After
all you are on holiday.
Day
2
You build on yesterdays exciting experiences and
master a few more challenges as your diving proficiency
grows.
Day
3
You've waited almost your whole life for this
one! After learning how to safely plan your dives,
your instructor will take you on your first two
Open Water certification dives, at two of Koh
Tao's beautiful dive sites.
Day
4
Almost certified! You'll make two final certification
dives in the morning, at two more of Koh Tao's
world famous dive sites. In the afternoon you'll
take a final review from your instructor and also
receive your SSI Open Water certification card.
If
it sounds easy, that's because it is.
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Price:
9,000 Baht.
(includes use of educational
material and all diving equipment, boat dives, refreshments
and transfers)
If
you would like to purchase your own educational material
and/or scuba equipment this may be done through one
of our centres.
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Advanced Speciality
For
those divers who want to expand their underwater
experience but do not want to be tied to doing
a specific specialty, the SSI Advanced Specialty
Course is for you.
Later
you can simply do some more dives to obtain the
individual Specialty rating.
5
dives are scheduled over 2 days and are designed
to help you explore new aspects of diving, in
a fun and relaxed manner, under the guidance of
your experienced and friendly instructor.
For
those who are concerned about safety Stress and
Rescue techniques can be taught after the Open
Water Course. Please note, this is available through
SSI but not available through PADI.
The
deep dive helps you to understand some of the
advantages and disadvantages of deeper diving,
such as seeing different forms of marine life,
or experiencing nitrogen narcosis for the first
time.
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The
navigation dive helps you master compass use, and introduces
you to the techniques of distance estimation and natural
navigation. Allowing you to gain a mental picture of
the dive site and returning to the boat every time.
There
are three other dives you can choose. Maybe you want
to see the barracudas feeding around White Rock during
the night dive. Perhaps you would like to learn to identify
more of the many different species of marine life, on
the naturalist dive and capture the aquatic world on
film in the photography dive.
For
those who would like to have a more modern approach
to dive planning try the Computer Dive.
If
you want to hunt for underwater treasure, the search
and recovery dive will teach you skills to make your
dreams come true.
Whichever
options you choose Scuba Junction has the flexibility
to meet your needs. At the end of the course you will
receive your SSI Advanced Specialty card.
Price:
7,800 Baht.
(includes use of educational
material and all diving equipment, boat dives, refreshments
and transfers)
If
you would like to purchase your own educational material
and/or scuba equipment this may be done through one
of our centres.
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Passport Diver
For
those who wish to do more than the Resort but
not the full course, or those who are short on
time but still would like to have something to
take away with them, the SSI Passport Programme
is for you.
Over
a two day period your highly experienced Instructor
will educate you on the basics of diving safety,
equipment and underwater skills. You will also
make two exciting underwater dives. These dives
will be logged in your Divers Passport.
The
Passport allows you to review skills, complete
further dives or upgrade to the Open Water course
at any SSI or NAUI facility within 12 months.
So
what are you waiting for?
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Price:
7,000 Baht.
(includes use of educational
material and all diving equipment, boat dives, refreshments
and transfers)
If
you would like to purchase your own educational material
and/or scuba equipment this may be done through one
of our centres.
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Resort Course
You've
always wanted to try it, but never had the time
or didn't want to do any study! Why not try a
Resort Course with us today?
The
experience will give you a taste of what wonders
lie beneath the placid tropical waters that surround
Koh Tao. After running through some diving safety
information with your instructor both on land
and in the water you'll be ready to take the plunge.
Price:
2,000 Baht.
(includes use of
educational material and all diving equipment,
boat dives, refreshments and transfers)
If
you would like to purchase your own educational
material and/or scuba equipment this may be done
through one of our centres.
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Stress & Rescue
The
Stress & Rescue Specialty Programme is designed
to develops your knowledge and skills so you can effectively
perform diver assists and rescues, manage diving accident
situations and render first aid. This certification
is an important step in expanding your knowledge, experience,
and confidence as a diver.
To
enroll in the course all you need to do is complete
an SSI Open Water course (or equivalent).
There
is also a requirement that, prior to Stress & Rescue
Diver certification, you must have a C.P.R. certification
from a recognized agency within the last two years.
The
SSI Stress & Rescue Course runs over three days
and covers various topics relating to the analysis and
prevention of diving related accidents. If combined
with the Medic First Aid course the time required is
four days.
At
the end of the course you will receive your SSI Stress
& Rescue Specialty card.
Price:
8,800 Baht.
(includes use of educational
material and all diving equipment, boat dives, refreshments
and transfers)
If
you would like to purchase your own educational material
and/or scuba equipment this may be done through one
of our centres.
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Specialities
For
those divers who are interested in specific fields,
including non-diving areas, or who may be interested
in the Master Scuba Diver Rating, Scuba Junction
offers a variety of speciality courses.
Courses
include:
Boat Diving; Computer Diving; Deep Diving; Drift;
DPV; Enriched Air/Nitrox; Equipment Techniques;
Limited Visibility; Med Dive; Underwater Naturalist;
Navigation; Oxygen Provider, Multi-level; Peak
Performance Buoyancy; Underwater Photography;
Search and Recovery; Waves Tides & Currents.
Stress
& Rescue may be taken directly after the Open
Water, please see Stress & Rescue Course outline
for more details.
The
number of dives required varies between each course.
For any customers wishing to take Specialty courses
please advise which ones you would like.
Price:
on demand
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Dive Control
The
SSI DiveCon certificaton allows you to get one
step higher on the professional ladder, allowing
you to teach theory as well as being a certified
assistant. You get to do, day after day, what
you enjoy doing. How many people can honestly
say that about their jobs?
With
your professional diving certification and a passport,
you've got a ticket to and an income from adventure
and travel around some of the most beautiful spots
in the world.
With
our DiveCon program you can live for a time in
a tropical paradise not only gaining more diving
experience, but learning how to guide dive tours,
learn more about the vast variety of marine life
and assist with the development of student divers.
Learn
to help impart your enthusiasm and love of diving
to people taking their first breaths underwater
and celebrate with them at the completion of their
course.
The
DiveCon course helps you to develop your knowledge
of dive theory, and in water diving skills to
a professional level. You will receive the DiveCon
pack which contains all course material, which
is yours to keep after the course.
In
addition to areas found on equivalent leadership
level courses the DiveCon also incorporates learning
academic teaching and presentation techniques.
To
enroll in the DiveCon program you need to be an
SSI Advanced Diver (or equivalent) and proof of
formal C.P.R. training from a recognized agency
within the last two years is required.
A
total of sixty logged dives are required for certification,
but if the course requisites are met earlier and
you are short of time then you can complete the
remaining dives elsewhere in the world. You are
then eligible to gain your certification as a
DiveCon.
Price:
30,000 Baht.
(includes use of
educational material and all diving equipment,
boat dives, refreshments and transfers)
If
you would like to purchase your own educational
material and/or scuba equipment this may be done
through one of our centres.
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Crossover
As
the only Platinum facility in the area we are able to
offer crossover courses. This is available only for
professionals who have already attained Instructor ratings
within an existing organization, eg PADI, BSAC etc.
Basic
crossover programmes take approximately two days depending
on the Instructor's rating and prices start at 17,000
Baht. If you are interested in this level
please provide current ratings and proof of ratings
for us to establish the complete cost and duration of
the programme.
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Instructor
For
those wishing to become professionals, Scuba Junction
is able to offer Associate Instructor and Instructor
courses.
If
you wish to find out more about this please contact
the shop.
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Courses
Scuba
Junction can offer you courses from Beginners
to Professional all of which will show you the
wonders of the underwater world.
Our
highly experienced team of multi-lingual instructors
will guide you through your academic and in-water
development.
The
best possible location to master skills as a diver
is in the natural classroom, provided by one of
the clear and tranquil bays located around Koh
Tao, such as Sairee, Mango or Aow Leuk or one
of the many beautiful dive sites situated around
the island.
Wherever
you go you will be assured of a safe dive site
offering abundant coral and marine life.
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Courses
- Fitness
Recreational
diving is a safe sport all family members can
participate in. However, certain medical conditions
will require authorization by a medical practitioner
prior to entering any courses.
In
order to avoid disappointment we recommend that
you take the time to look and read through the
medical statement attached.
If
there are any areas to which you answer yes, you
will need to consult a doctor versed in hyperbaric
medicine prior to arriving on Koh Tao and taking
the course.
If
you are unable to find a doctor with hyperbaric
knowledge, please print out the guidelines for
recreational scuba diver's physical examination
(see below) and give these to your doctor prior
to consultation.
Please
note, a filled out medical form is required prior
to starting any recreational diving course.
Please
remember happy divers are safe and healthy divers!
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Staff
- The Scuba J.Team
Some
of the faces from our shop!
Koen
("K") - Manager / Owner / Instructor
"K"
has been in the diving industry since 1989 and
is still as passionate about diving as he was
all these years ago.
Since
2000 "K" lives and works on Koh Tao,
now at the helm of SJ making sure all standards
and safety regulations are followed strictly.
He
is an SSI Instructor Certifier, PADI Master Instructor,
DAN O2 and First Aid Instructor Trainer and highly
committed to your safety and fun diving experience,
and he can address you fluent in English, German,
French and Dutch (Flemish).
As
an experienced equipment technician "K"
personally services all SJ’s diving equipment,
making sure it stays in immaculate condition.”
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David
- Head Instructor
David
has a great deal of knowledge from diving all
over South East Asia and has been with Scuba J.
since 2003.
As
a PADI OWSI and EFR Instructor, David also holds
the following dive specialities; Peak Performance
Buoyancy, Wreck, Deep, Night, Under Water Navigation,
Project Aware and AWARE Coral Reef Conservation
Specialty!
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Mr.
Sang - Dive Boat Captain
Our
Captain since 1998, always knowledgeable and talkative.
The friendliest Captain around Koh Tao !
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Mr.
Deow
Deow
has been with Scuba J. since 2002.A friendly young
guy whose duties include ferrying divers to the
boat and filling tanks.
Current
Dive Status: Divemaster Trainee
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Mr.
Ting - Longtail Operator
Mr.
Ting takes you from shore to our dive boat by
traditional longtail boat and like all our staff,
very friendly and happy !
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Snorkeling
Apart
from being a diver's paradise Koh Tao is also
a snorkeler's paradise in which the beaches are
always quiet because most visitors are involved
in diving activities.
Snorkeling
reefs can be found all around the island and those
who fancy something more daring can snorkel with
sharks at Rocky Bay.
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Koh
Tao - Roads
Road
conditions on Koh Tao range from basic concrete
to interesting!
The
"interesting" roads can range
from dirt tracks to roads that resemble
a dried up river bed.
Because
of the lack of drainage, dirt road conditions
can change significantly after heavy downpours.
If
you are renting any sort of vehicle we would
suggest that you check conditions prior
to going to the more remote areas around
the island.
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Diving
- Prices
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SSI
Course Prices:
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Course
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Duration
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Description
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Price
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SSI Open Water
(Beginners)
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4 days
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Theory & shallow water skills,
4 training dives, logbook, certification, equipment
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9,000Th.B
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SSI Open
Water
(Gold)
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5 days
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Open Water Course + 2 fun dives
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10,400Th.B
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SSI Open
Water
(Deluxe)
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5 days
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Open Water Course + 2 dives from
Advanced course
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11,500Th.B
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SSI Resort Course
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1 day
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Video, theory, skills, 1 dive
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2,000Th.B
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SSI Passport
Diver
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2 days
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Theory & shallow water skills,
2 training dives, logbook, certification, equipment
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7,000Th.B
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SSI
Advanced Speciality
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2-3 days
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Video, theory, 5 training dives,
logbook, certification, equipment
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7,800Th.B
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SSI Stress
& Rescue
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2-3 days
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Develop rescue & accident prevention
skills, video, theory, 12 training scenarios,
logbook, certification, equipment
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8,800Th.B
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SSI Dive
Control Specialist
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4-6 weeks
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First professional level, Includes
Encyclopedia & Dive Con Manual & Workbook
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30,000Th.B
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SSI Instructor
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12 days
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Associate Instructor and Instructor courses |
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SSI Crossover
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2
days
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Existing instructors (PADI, BSAC etc.) |
17,000Th.B
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Miscellaneous
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Lost
cards etc. |
1,500Th.B
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Accommodation
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Deposit |
2,000Th.B
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PADI Course Prices:
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Course
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Duration
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Description
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Price*
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PADI Open Water
(Beginners)
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4 days
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Theory & shallow water skills,
4 training dives, logbook, certification, equipment
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9,000Th.B
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PADI Open
Water
(Gold)
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5 days
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Open Water Course + 2 fun dives
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10,400Th.B
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PADI Open
Water
(Deluxe)
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5 days
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Open Water Course + 2 dives from
Advanced course
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11,500Th.B
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PADI Discover Scuba
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1 day
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Video, theory, skills, 1 dive
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2,000Th.B
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PADI Scuba
Diver
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2 days
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Theory & shallow water skills,
2 training dives, logbook, certification, equipment
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7,000Th.B
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PADI Open
Water
(Advanced)
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2-3 days
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Video, theory, 5 training dives,
logbook, certification, equipment
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7,800Th.B
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PADI Open
Water + Adv.Open Water
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6 days
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Open
Water + Adv.Open Water course
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16,800Th.B
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PADI Rescue
Course
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2-3 days
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Develop rescue & accident prevention
skills, video, theory, 12 training scenarios,
logbook, certification, equipment
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8,800Th.B
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PADI
Rescue Course
(Gold)
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3-4 days
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Rescue Course + EFR
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12,300Th.B
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PADI Emergency
First Response
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1 day
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Video, theory, 8 sessions of first
aid including CPR (cardiac pulmonary resuscitation)
& injury assessment
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3,500Th.B
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DAN Oxygen Course
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1 day
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Oxygen management and delivery for
diving accidents easing specialized DAN Oxygen
kits (includes free flow and demand systems)
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4,000Th.B
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PADI Divemaster
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4-6 weeks
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First professional level, Includes
Encyclopedia, DM Manual & Workbook, Wheel,
Slate and bag
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25,000Th.B
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Accommodation
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Deposit |
2,000Th.B
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Please Note: New PADI Standards state all students in
any PADI course must buy the book with the course.
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Dive
Package Prices:
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Dives
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Price
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1 Dive
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1,000Th.B
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2-5 Dives
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900Th.B per dive
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6-9 Dives
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800Th.B per dive
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10 Dives
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700Th.B per dive
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Full Day Trip
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2,300Th.B
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(2 dives, lunch, refreshments)
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Night Dive
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+150Th.B
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(inc. torch rental)
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Scuba Tune Up
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1,500Th.B
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(theory refresh, in water skills
refresh)
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Koh
Tao - Bike & Car Rental
Motorbikes
are widely available for rent on the island. Mostly
semi-automatic Honda Dreams (scooter) and a few
off road bikes.
Driving
license and helmets, or proof of prior experience
in riding bikes is not required. Combine this
with the conditions of the roads , it is not surprising
to hear, that there are many bike accidents.
Most
accidents are the result of people falling off
the bike. Due to the islands remoteness, repairs
to bikes may be very expensive, so please check
any damage on the bike before renting and read
the rental contracts CAREFULLY !!
The
main advice we can give to people renting bikes
with no riding experience is, be extremely careful
where you go, only take one person on the bike
and if you have an accident expect to pay for
it.
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If
this sounds too risky, stick to taxis or you can rent
one of the Quad bikes that are now available on the
island. These still provide the same enjoyment as a
motorbike but are normally safer than motorbikes and
are better suited to the bad road conditions.
Currently
car rental is very limited, but sometimes available.
Most people normally rent car taxis. There are many
taxis on the island, both car and motorbike.
Car
taxis usually have the word "Taxi" on the
side, or carry a large number on their side. Motorbike
taxi drivers wear red vests.
Motorbike
taxis and taxi ranks can be found next to all the 7-Elevens
on the Islad (Mae Haad, Sairee & Chalok Ban Khao).
Standard taxi fares are used.
It
is recommended to book taxis at night, as service is
limited. Except at Full or Black Moon parties, where
taxis are numerous at the party venues. Several resorts
and dive centers offer free taxi service during the
day, Scuba Junction is one of these.
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Resort
- " Sabai Sabai "
Our
purpose built resort, "Sabai Sabai"
consists of 12 spacious cabana style bungalows
with large balconies, set out in a small valley,
surrounded by coconut trees and has received excellent
comments from our customers who have stayed there.
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The
resort is only a ten minute walk from our dive center.
We provide free scheduled pick-ups from the resort
to the dive center which correspond to course and
diving activities times and extra pick-ups are available
on request.
We
can offer bungalow accommodation directly on the
beach if required.
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Resort
- Facilities
Each
bungalow is well spaced from the next, allowing
privacy from your neighbours and is made from
natural materials, but does include a modern tiled
bathroom.
Each
bungalow is fully screened from mosquitoes, has
a wardrobe for your clothes and has a large ceiling
fan.
The
resort is landscaped with flowers and has hammocks
set around it, for those who find the pace of
life just a little too fast.
We
provide free scheduled pick-ups to and from the
resort to the dive center which correspond to
daily course and diving activities. Extra pick-ups
are available on request.
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Resort
- Prices
All
our diving customers will benefit from reduced
accommodation prices in Sabai Sabai or in our
beach bungalows.
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Room |
Sabai
Sabai
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Beach
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Nights |
150
Th.B
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200
Th.B
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| Fun
Divers |
250
Th.B
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300
Th.B
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| Stay
Only |
300
Th.B
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400
Th.B
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The
above prices are per night and per bungalow.
Please
let us know if you would like to have more luxury
(air-con, hot water etc..). We would be more than
happy to help you pre book your accommodation
in other resorts.
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Koh
Tao - Restaurants
There
is a wide selection of restaurants on Koh Tao
to suit all palettes. Cuisine is generally of
a high quality and excellent value for money.
Selections
of cuisine include Thai, French, Italian, Mexican,
Israeli, British and European.
There
are many styles of restaurants ranging from beach
style sunset dining to chill-out lounge style
where you can catch the latest movies.
For
those who require more of the global style gourmet
food Burger King, MacDonalds, Swensons, Pizza
Hut and Starbucks are all available at Chaweng
Beach in Koh Samui.
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Conditions
- Temperatures
Locals
would say that Koh Tao is always warm, other tourists
may feel that it is hot.
Temperatures
rarelly drop below 30 degrees, except in the monsoon
season, where they can plummet to 28 degrees.
Hottest
month usually is April, because of this during
the month water temperatures normally stay around
29/39 degrees.
Don't
forget to bring your sunscreen.
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Conditions
- Visibility
Visibility
increases mid-December from 10 meters until April
where it can reach 30+. During the months of May
to August conditions are dependant upon wind and
sea-state. During September and October visibility
can increase to 20+ meters.
In
November, during the monsoon season it cannot
be predicted.
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Conditions
- Seasons
Koh
Tao has two types of season: weather and tourist.
Weather
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Conditions are usually favorable from mid-December with
temperature and visibility increasing and flat seas
until April.
May
to August can bring changeable weather which can include
slight showers and windy periods.
Between
the months of September and October conditions re-peak
with good visibility and flat seas. Monsoon usually
occurs for the month of November.
Tourist
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The island starts to fill just before Christmas and
continues up until the end of April. There is a second
period where the island fills again around about mid-July
until the end of September. If you would like to dive
during the busier periods we strongly advise that you
make a reservation for a bungalow at our resort.
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Conditions
- Currents
Koh
Tao is one of the few islands in the world, that
only has one tide (Diurnal tide) a day. Due to
this unique feature the island doesn't suffer
the same amount of tidal exchange that is common
on the Andaman side (West cost) of Thailand.
This
results in safe and calm diving conditions.
The
only time that the island experiences any form
of current is around the dates of the full- and
black moons.
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