A cute, little reef with a variety of hard corals and lots of colourful fishes.
| Course Duration | Two Days |
| Availability | Every day |
| Minimum Age | 12 years old |
| Certification Level Needed | Open Water Diver |
| Instruction | Private |
Ever dropped something valuable during a dive and not been able to find it? Ever fancied searching for "buried" treasure around your local reefs. Then try out Search and Recovery. As well as practicing a large variety of search patterns you'll also learn how to tie different types of knots and recover large objects from the bottom with the use of a lift bag. Your best chance to discover something new!
| Steps | Action |
|---|---|
| One | Before the course, read the PADI Search and Recovery specialty manual and complete some questionnaires. |
| Two | Discuss the questionnaires with your dive instructor and practice any skills above water that you may need for the specialty dives. |
| Three | Complete four to six dives in Phuket over two days using the new skills you have learnt including finding lost items and bringing them to the surface. |
To enable us to give you the safest and best diving experience, we only offer private tuition for all our diving courses in Phuket. Read about how this benefits you here.
Online booking discounts of between 5% and 20% are available on all course prices depending on the number of students. Terms and conditions apply.
Certified divers and snorkellers are welcome to join on the trips too. Certified divers can receive a 10% discount off the standard trip price if diving with the student(s). Full trip price list here.
| Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dives | 4 Dives | 5 Dives | 6 Dives | |
| Kata Beach | Racha Yai | Racha Noi + Yai | Racha Noi + Phi Phi | |
| Private Instructor | ||||
| Private Instructor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| PADI Search & Recovery Manual | ||||
| PADI Search & Recovery Manual | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Certification Costs | ||||
| Certification Costs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dive Insurance | ||||
| Dive Insurance | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Scuba Equipment | ||||
| Scuba Equipment | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Hotel Transfers* | ||||
| Hotel Transfers* | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Breakfast + Lunch on Trips | ||||
| Breakfast + Lunch on Trips | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tea + Coffee + Water | ||||
| Tea + Coffee + Water | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Phi Phi Park Fees | ||||
| Phi Phi Park Fees | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
*Free transfers are included for all boat trips. Transfers to/from hotels are from the following towns: Chalong, Kamala, Kata, Karon, Patong, Rawai. Transfers are also available from other areas around Phuket for a small surcharge. Prices are available on request. Complimentary transfers are not included for Bronze package.
| Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Beach Dives | 4 Boat Dives | 5 Boat Dives | 6 Boat Dives | |
Was 10,900 baht | Was 13,800 baht | Was 14,800 baht | Was 15,800 baht | |
**Special Online Prices Below** | ||||
| One Student | ||||
| One Student | 9,810 baht each | 12,420 baht each | 13,320 baht each | 14,220 baht each* |
| Two Students | ||||
| Two Students | 9,265 baht each | 11,730 baht each | 12,580 baht each | 13,430 baht each* |
| Three Students | ||||
| Three+ Students | 8,720 baht each | 11,040 baht each | 11,840 baht each | 12,640 baht each* |
Please note that equipment rental is NOT included in the price for our PADI specialty courses in Phuket. The items below are available for rent (must be pre-ordered). Dive computers are compulsory for all of our dive courses.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Full Equipment Set (BCD, Regulator, Wetsuit, Fins, Mask) | 500 baht per trip |
| Full Equipment Set + dive computer | 650 baht per trip |
| HD Action CAM | 800 baht per trip |
| Digital Underwater Camera | 1,000 baht per trip |
| Nitrox (approx. 32%) | 200 baht per tank |
| 15 litre tank | On request |
Individual scuba items such as BCD are also available for rent. Price on request.
To help with the costs of reef protection and regeneration schemes, the Thai government has introduced a national park entry fee for all visitors to Phi Phi islands of 600 baht per diver per day and 400 baht per non-diver per day. This fee is in addition to the price of any diving course or trip visiting Phi Phi islands. The fee will be payable in cash (Thai Baht) direct to the boat tour leader on the day of the trip.
A cute, little reef with a variety of hard corals and lots of colourful fishes.
A great mix of landscapes/marine life where larger wildlife can be spotted including turtles.
Generally clear water, wonderful marine life - with dives in sheltered bays.
Colourful soft corals and sea fans plus a chance of a shark or turtle.