THE DIVE INN - KOH PHANGAN
37/1 Moo 7 Chaloklum Bay , Koh Phangan , Thailand , Telephone / Fax : 0066 (0) 77 374262.
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Whether you want to learn to scuba dive or take to the sites with our PADI approved scuba diving instructors and Dive Masters or need to buy the latest and greatest dive equipment, you can be assured we can offer you an excellent service here in Koh Phangan, Thailand.

We offer a full range of PADI courses from beginner level through to professional level, with our most popular PADI course the PADI Open Water Diver. We even offer a diving experience specifically designed for kids, as well as some speciality dive courses such as DPV (Diver's Propulsion Vehicle), Night Diving and Photographic courses to name but a few.

We also offer diving or snorkelling equipment to buy and hire, dive trips and can even sort you out with accommodation with a wide range of resorts. The Dive Inn offers full equipment servicing and repairs. This includes servicing for ALL makes of regulators. We aim to bring you the very best in scuba diving and friendly advice. Our web site contains extensive information on all of the various diving courses we offer, diving trips (for snorkelers too) and all of the other services we provide including scooter hire. If however you have any questions or would like further information then please call to us on +66 (0) 77 374262 Thank You The Dive Inn Team

Dive Sites

Sail Rock
Sail Rock is a large granite pinnacle which is situated mid distance between the islands of Koh Tao and Koh Pha-ngan. The pinnacle emerges 12m above the water surface and goes down to around 28m in places. The main topographical feature is 'The Chimney'; a spacious vertical swim-through with entrances / exits at 6m, 12m and 18m. Often spotted here are large schools of Barracuda, Mackerel, Big-eye Trevally and Batfish. You can see as many Whale Sharks here as at the Chumpon Pinnacle site.
One advantage Sail Rock has over Chumpon is the longer dive times. From the shallows up to 10m, or even at 5m toward the end of the dive you will still see plenty of marine life.
Ideal for levels of diving.

Chumpon Pinnacles
When first entering the water you are greeted with a school of Bat Fish. The pinnacle starts at around 15m down and reaches a depth beyond 30m. This is your best bet to see larger marine life, especially Grey Reef sharks and very large Potato Cod. Grouper and Bull sharks are also sighted regularly here. Chumpon, along with Sail Rock, is the most likely place to see a Whale Shark during your stay. At your 5m surface interval you can explore the pinnacle to see Clown Fish hiding in Anemones.

National Marine Park
There is an incredible variety of marine life within the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
The National Marine Park is generally shallower than the top dive sites off Koh Pha-ngan. Barracuda are often seen here as are plenty of Angel fish and Butterfly fish amongst the coral. Porcupine Puffer fish, Morays and Blue Spotted Stingrays are regularly found among the rocks and Banded Sea Snakes also make the dive sites of the marine park their home. Ideal for levels of diving.

Koh Ma / Mae Haad
These dive sites are just down the road from The Dive Inn shop in Chaloklum (Northern Koh Pha-ngan). A classic beach dive ideal for all divers with an abundance of sea life and coral.
This dive site is perfect for training at 6m with a sandy bottom in one area. Being a shallow site you can have a longer dive time looking at the marine life passing you by! Great site for all divers.

Long-tail trips
Get taken out by the local fishermen round the coastline of Northern Koh Pha-ngan to explore new dive sites. Great day out even for non-divers. Get in contact for more information.

Dive Courses

Scuba diving : It's always something you wanted to try. Your friends do it. You've seen it on TV. So why not actually try it? In just one day you can discover the wonders of the aquatic world. Swim with sea turtles, make new friends and soak up the sun. The Dive Inn PADI-certified staff will teach you to dive in a fun, safe environment. Your dive education doesn't stop with your first certification however. You can improve your diving skills by adding new certifications and specialities to your log book. The Dive Inn offers all PADI courses from beginner to instructor. Look left on the navigation for a full list of courses.

Discover Scuba Diving
Course Overview
The purpose of the Discover Scuba experience is to introduce the non-diving public to diving in a safe, controlled, enjoyable session and to dispel myths about diving. Discover Scuba provides non-divers with an opportunity to actually scuba dive in the safe confines of a swimming pool. The experience presents diving in a pleasant and exciting way. By instilling feelings of comfort and safety, and a sense of belonging, Discover Scuba helps overcome the common misconceptions held about scuba diving.

Open Water Diver
Course Overview
The PADI Open water Diver course teaches you the basics of Scuba Diving and upon certification enables you to sample the delights of the underwater world in almost any country in the world. The amount of time required to complete the course is based on class size, student aptitude, logistical considerations and student performance. The course can be completed in 3 - 4 days.

Advance Open Water
Course Overview
The PADI Advanced Open water program provides the novice diver with a structured, well-supervised means to gain additional experience and improve your diving skills. The PADI Advanced training is vital to the success of any PADI Continuing Education Program. There are no classroom sessions associated with the course and various underwater tasks performed on the dives broaden your awareness of the environment and your capabilities as a diver.
This course gives you the taste of what more specialised diving has to offer. Our 2 - 3 day course includes 5 adventure dives.

Emergency First Responder
Course Overview
This comprehensive program is composed of two core modules that can be taught in tandem or as stand-alone courses: Emergency First Response - Primary Care and Emergency First Response - Secondary Care. Together, these courses provide extensive instruction in CPR and First Aid, as well as optional (yet recommended) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Emergency Oxygen sections.
Also a great course for non-divers and only takes 1 day!

Rescue Diver
Course Overview
How do you turn a subject like accident prevention into fun?
The PADI Rescue Diver Course is designed to give divers who have completed the Advanced program the skills to help other divers in need and to prevent accidents from occurring.

Nitrox Diver
Course Overview
The PADI Enriched Air Diver course is a 1 day training class which provides recreational divers with the knowledge required to safely plan and conduct recreational Enriched Air (Nitrox) dives.

Two enriched air ocean boat dives, using an Enriched Air operational formula, follow the academic topics.

Entry Requirements: Open Water Diver , Complete knowledge review

Specialities
Course Overview
Try a night dive course, DPV course or maybe learn to take great pictures underwater with the photographic course. These are just a few we offer to expand your mind and diving abilities.

Assistant Instructor
Course Overview
The PADI Assistant Instructor course is the beginning of the PADI Instructor training process. During the PADI Assistant Instructor Course you will learn to apply your diving skills and knowledge to learning to teach the PADI System in the classroom and in confined water with the PADI Discover SCUBA Program. All Assistant Instructor Courses are conducted by PADI Course Directors who are highly experienced instructor trainers and have met strict educational proficiency requirements.

The PADI Assistant Instructor Course stresses development. As a result you can relax while learning, knowing that mistakes are part of the learning process. Although there are performance requirements for successfully completing the course there are no time limitations, so you may continue to progress under your Course Directors guidance. The goal is to create a low-stress environment in which you can learn to function as a PADI Assistant Instructor. This makes the Assistant Instructor Course a challenging yet enjoyable learning experience.
The PADI Assistant Course is also ideal preparation for the PADI Instructor Development Course. On completion of your course as an Assistant Instructor you will be qualified to:

• Present academic elaboration under Instructor supervision
• May teach Peak Performance Buoyancy Speciality under Instructor supervision
• May conduct Discover SCUBA independently
• May teach and certify in non-diving specialities (e.g. oxygen) and Medic First Aid following the appropriate Speciality Instructor course

Instructor
Course Overview
The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is the heart of the PADI Instructor training process. During the IDC you'll apply your diving skills and knowledge to learning to teach the PADI System in the classroom, confined water (pool) and open water. All IDC's are conducted by PADI Course Directors, each a highly experienced instructor trainer who has met strict educational proficiency requirements.

The PADI IDC stresses development. As a result you can relax while learning, knowing that mistakes are part of the process. Although there are performance requirements for successfully completing the course there are no time limitations, so you may continue to progress under your Course Directors guidance. The goal is to create a low-stress environment in which you can learn to function as a PADI Instructor. This makes the IDC a challenging yet enjoyable learning experience.

The standard curriculum for the PADI IDC may be completed in as little as seven days or over an extended period. Each element of the course is supported by the Instructor Candidate Workbook and other educational materials, including the latest PADI videos. Topics include: teaching the PADI Open-water course; continuing education courses; Discover experiences; the Recreational Dive Planner, lesson planning and presentation; conducting confined and open water sessions; legal responsibility and risk management; and marketing your PADI courses.

Prices

Discover Scuba Diving - 1 Dive off Mae Haad Beach - 2,200 THB
Discover Scuba Diving - 2 Dives off the boat (Daytrip) - 3,200 THB

Scuba Refresh - Boat Trip Price + 500 THB (2 Dives)

NOTE:
We aim to make all multi-day courses as flexible as possible to suit YOUR schedule. So if you'd like a day off to relax, or go sight-seeing, just let us know. You're on holiday, so if you'd rather not dive EVERY day, no problem, it's YOUR course.....!!

Open Water Diver - Usually 3-4 Days.
Beach or boat diving, YOU CHOOSE!! - 11,500 THB

Advanced Open Water - Again, You Choose from..
5 Dives Over 2 Days - 9,500 THB
or...
6 Dives Over 3 Days - 10,800THB
(Dive Computer inc. on ALL Adv. Open Water courses. Nitrox available)

Advanced Open Water + Nitrox Certification - 14,000THB
Emergency First Responder - 1 Day - 3,000 THB
Rescue Diver 2-3 Days - 10,000 THB
Divemaster from.. 24,000 THB
Assistant Instructor - 20,000 THB
Instructor - 30,000 THB
Bubblemaker - 1 day in the pool for children 1,800 THB

PADI " Specialties "

U/W Photographer - 1 day classroom, 1 daytrip 2 dives - 7,400 THB
U/W Naturalist - 2 dives off boat on a daytrip - 5,400 THB
U/W Navigation - 1 dive off beach, 2 dives off boat - 5,900 THB
Peak Performance Buoyancy - 2 dives off the boat on daytrip - 5400 THB
Multi Level Diver - 2 dives off the boat on a daytrip - 4400 THB
Deep Diver - 2 days, 4 dives off the boat - 7500 THB
Nitrox Diver - 6,500 THB

Other Specialities available on request (depending on seasonal conditions, etc.)

Day Trips:

ALL trips include lunch, refreshments, new equipment and Divemaster.
Small groups, from 1-4 people per Divemaster

Sail Rock - 2 Stunning wall dives at Sail Rock - 2,500 THB

Angthong National Marine Park - 2 Dives Sites on this trip - 2,800 THB

Koh Tao - 2 Dive Sites on this trip - 2,800 THB

Extras...

Nitrox tanks (for qualified Nitrox Divers) + 450 THB Each
Digital Camera for rent (includes CD of your photos) - 700 THB
Dive Computer - 200 THB Per Day
Special Snorkeling Trip - Every Wednesday + Saturday - 1,400 THB
Snorkeling + Rod Fishing. BBQ on the boat!!
"Try dives" available + 750 THB

Qualified Divers Welcome....
(Normal dive trip price eg. Marine Park - 2,800 THB for 2 dives)

Sea Side Resort Price per night: • Big Bungalow with 2 bedrooms, fridge, cooker, shower, toilet and large fan - 600baht (approx 8-9 pounds sterling). • Small Bungalow with 1 large bed, fridge, shower, toilet and large fan - 300baht (approx 4-5 pounds sterling). Great rooms that are well maintained and clean. Ideal for all visitors. Hospitality: A warm welcome from all the staff. Will try and cater for all your needs. Restaurant: If you like seafood this is the place to eat. Fresh fish, crabs, king prawns, oysters etc, just come straight from the boat then cooked to your order. Mmmmm. Also do all Thai foods not just seafood. Vegetarian foods available. Extras: Jeeps for rent. Verdict: **** Love this place!! - Ian

Fanta Resort Price per night: • Air Conditioned Bungalow with bed(s), toilet and hot water - 600baht (approx 8-9 pounds sterling). • Beach front Bungalow with 1 large bed, shower, toilet and large fan - 400baht (approx 5-6 pounds sterling). Rooms are well maintained and clean. Ideal for all visitors. Hospitality: The guests that live in the other bungalows are very friendly. Restaurant: Western and Thai food at a very reasonable price. Extras: You walk out of your bungalow and your on the beach. Very clean! Verdict: Stayed here for some time reading books in my hammock!! - Ian :-)

North Beach Price per night: • Small beach front Bungalow with 1 large bed, shower, toilet and large fan - 300baht (approx 4 pounds sterling). • Large beach front Bungalow with large bed(s), shower, toilet and large fan - 400baht (approx 5-6 pounds sterling). Rooms are well maintained and clean. Hospitality: Friendly staff. Restaurant: Western and Thai food at a very reasonable price. Extras: Dr Mard is just outside on the beach. Famous in Chaloklum he is a great Thai Masseur. Ask for prices. Well recommended! Verdict: Well worth a visit - Ian :-)

Sarisa Place Price per night: • All Bungalows have a fan, toilet and shower - 200baht (approx 3 pounds sterling). New Bungalows, so very well maintained and clean. Hospitality: Friendly staff and guests. Restaurant: Good food and snacks Extras: Newly built Verdict: Very relaxing :-)

Nanthawan Resort Price per night: • All Bungalows have a bed, fan, toilet and shower - 200-300baht (approx 3-4 pounds sterling). Well maintained and clean. Hospitality: Friendly staff. Restaurant: Good food and snacks Extras: Quiet Verdict: Very relaxing :-)

Rose Villa Price per night: • 7 Bungalows have a bed, air con, toilet, shower with hot water - 800baht (approx 11-12 pounds sterling). • 4 Bungalows have a bed, fan, toilet and shower - 300baht (approx 4 pounds sterling). Very well maintained and clean. Ideal for all visitors and ones with children Hospitality: Friendly staff. Restaurant: Good western and Thai food. Extras: Speed Boat and a LongTail Boat they can take you to Bottle Beach and Haad Rin. Verdict: Quality rooms :-)

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