PADI DISCOVER SCUBA DIVER

PADI Discover Scuba Diver program lets you experience the thrill of scuba diving under the supervision of one of our PADI instructors without having to go through a full course program. This diving program includes two dives at Phi Phi Island’s best reefs: the Bida islands and Phi Phi Ley Island. Choose from either the morning trip (starts 0700 AM) or the afternoon trip (starts 1300 PM).

If you are really not sure about doing the full PADI Open Water Diver Course but still really want to try diving, then the PADI Discover Scuba Diver is the best diving program for you.

Requirements

Must be able to swim
Must be staying overnight on Phi Phi Island
Must be in good health (Divers with a history of medical illness must obtain a certificate from a doctor allowing them to dive
Must be 10 years or older*

*Children of 8 -10 years of age may do a Bubblemaker

*Students should wait at least 18 hours after their last dive before flying.

Includes

Medical questionnaire and video training
Morning or afternoon options (each trip is around 5 hours duration)
Instruction by fully certified PADI Instructor
2 dives
Lunch, Fruit, Water, tea, Coffee
Dives at the Bida Islands and Phi Phi Ley Island
Maximum 2 persons per instructor
Accident insurance

Medical Statement

Guests may check the Medical Statement here in advance. A doctors certificate is only required when:

The candidate can answer ‘YES’ to any item on the statement

Please go this link to download the Medical Statement. If you can answer ‘YES’ to any item please take a copy of this statement and present it to the doctor for him to sign.

NATIONAL PARK FEES

There are national park fees for diving or snorkeling at the Phi Phi Islands.

Scuba Diving

All divers pay the national park rangers stationed at the Phi Phi Island pier before boarding the dive boat. The following fees will apply:

1st Day diving: 400 baht
2nd Day diving: 200 baht
3rd day diving: 200 baht
Non Diver (snorkeler) on dive boat: 400 baht
4th Day diving: 400 baht
5th Day diving: 200 baht
And so on…

Snorkeling Trips on Longtail Boats

For snorkeling trips conducted on longtail boats, national park fees only apply if the guests go onto the beach at the following locations:

Maya Bay
Bamboo Island

If guests do not go onto the beach at these locations they are not required to pay a national park fee.

Please Note

None of the prices quoted for dive programs or snorkel trips include the National Park fees.
We do not collect the fees from the guests. Payment should be made directly to the national park rangers by the guest
Divers and snorkelers should ensure that they are provided a ticket for any payments made.

DETAILS
TRIP GALLERY
HOW TO BOOK

Students for this program need to complete the DSD Brochure and view the DSD video the day before the trip program
The morning trip starts at 0700 AM at our dive center and returns at 1200 PM
The afternoon trip starts at 1300 PM at our dive center and returns at 1800 PM
Full instruction will be provided on route to the dive sites by our instructor
The dives are conducted at the Bida Islands and Phi Phi Ley Island
The first dive is taken very slowly to allow the students to build their confidence. During every dive there is always direct supervision by one of our fully trained and certified instructors. Students are never left to dive by themselves.
After the first dive we shall go to one of the other sites to take in the view and we provide a light lunch and refreshments between the dives.
After a 1-2 hour surface break we shall conduct a 2nd dive at the next dive site
PADI Discover Scuba Brochure, Full diving equipment, tea, coffee and water, lunch, PADI instructor, completion certificate, Insurance
Pick up service is not included. Guests need to make their own way to our dive center for the trip meeting point.
National Park fee is not included. Park Rangers will collect the park fee of 600 baht at the Phi Phi island Pier prior to embarking the dive boat.
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Guests should book at least one day before the trip date
Booking registrations can be made directly at the dive center either the day before the trip date (for morning tours) or before midday for afternoon tours.
Students are required to complete the PADI Discover Scuba Diver Form.
A 10% deposit payment through our website will reserve spaces for this trip
Final payment can be made at the dive center prior to trip departure
Equipment sizing also needs to be completed in advance of the trip departure time to allow us to provide a more organized trip program
If a student has any medical condition, the student must have a clearance from a doctor prior to being allowed to dive. We recommend the student reads the PADI medical PDF provided below.
If you are not sure, send us an email.

Testimonials

“Wonderful home for diving!” Reviewed April 24, 2011 Before our visit to Phi Phi island we read Lonely Planet and it says this diving club is the one of the best in the island. When we got there we easily found it! The dive instructors are so kind and we became good friends while diving and snorkeling with them. The boat is great and the trips are well and carefully designed. We are so grateful for their arrangement and hospitality. Thus we strongly recommend this diving shop and we will come again!

Han Z - Hangzhou, China

“What a fantastic experience!” Reviewed September 2, 2010 I was a touch apprehensive at first, but I never wanted to leave once I witnessed the feeling. Truly amazing! One of the highlights of my holiday in Thailand, one of the highlights of my life. Have a go, you’re only here once! Absolutely superb and what an adrenaline rush. Thanks Andy! Best wishes, fantastic fishes.

Francis Lowles - Liverpool, England

“What a day!!” Reviewed November 16, 2012 From two non-swimmers point of view. It was amazing! Terrified at first and I mean really nervous. Our instructor was great, really helped me and encouraged me all the way! He stayed beside me through the whole thing. I saw amazing coral, beautiful fish and even a few small sharks. Something I thought I’d never see. Thanks a million for the experience I won’t forget.

Emma - Ireland