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 - these are available at our dive center in Khao Lak and on local day trips to the reef and wrecks, on our Similan day trip boat the M/V Nam Sai, and on our two liveaboard boats the M/V Andaman and the M/V Nangnuan. Get five speciality ratings and you're on your way to becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver.
Please note that all courses taken onboard the M/V Nam Sai will incur additional National Park fees of B600 per diver per day, to be paid in cash at the Dive Center before departure.
 Coral Reef Conservation Speciality
B3,500 – Half day – Theory only
B3,500 – add-on price for M/V Nangnuan or M/V Andaman liveaboard trip
B8,600 – 1 day – 2 dives – M/V Nam Sai
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 Nam Sai, 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
B4,900 – Half day – Theory only
B4,900 – add-on price for M/V Nangnuan or M/V Andaman liveaboard trip
B7,300 – 1.5 days – 2 dives – Bang Sak Wreck or Thai Muang Wreck
B7,300 – 1.5 days – 2 dives – Sea Chart Wreck* and Thai Muang Wreck
B10,000 – 1 day – 2 dives – M/V Nam Sai
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 a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and you must be 12 years of age or more. The theory part of the course takes place either at our dive center in Khao Lak and, if chosen, 2 Nitrox dives on Thai Muang wreck the following day or, if you choose to do this course onboard the M/V Nam Sai, then the whole course will take place onboard and the two dives will be at the Similan Islands. The PADI Enriched Air Crew-Pak is included in the price of this course.
* Please note that to dive the Sea Chart Wreck you must be either an Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent with 50+ logged dives or an experienced Open Water Diver with 100+ logged dives plus Deep Diver Speciality and/or Wreck Diver Speciality.
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 analyser and plan 2 simulated dives
- Optional 2 Enriched Air dives at Thai Muang Wreck, Bang Sak Wreck, Sea Chart Wreck or at the Similan Islands
 Project AWARE – Fish Identification Speciality
B3,700 – add-on price for M/V Nangnuan or M/V Andaman liveaboard trip
B5,100 – 1 day – 2 dives – Reef diving
B5,900 – 1 day – 2 dives – Wreck diving
B8,600 – 1 day – 2 dives – M/V Nam Sai
*If you have a logged Adventure Dive for Fish ID then your second dive will be a fun 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 have already logged a PADI Adventure Dive in this Speciality then you may count that 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 local day trips (i.e. Khao Na Yak, Thai Muang or Bangsak Wreck) or onboard the M/V Nam Sai.
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
B3,700 – add-on price for M/V Nangnuan or M/V Andaman liveaboard trip
B8,600 – 1 day – 2 dives – M/V Nam Sai
*If you have a logged Adventure Dive for Multilevel Diving then your second dive will be a fun 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 have already logged a PADI Adventure Dive in this Speciality then you may count that dive towards this course and therefore do only 1 training dive. The course takes place onboard the M/V Nam Sai.
Course Overview
- Learn how to use different types of dive planners including the recreational dive planner, both RDP Table and e-RDPml versions, as well as dive computers
- Learn about multilevel dive planning, organisation, procedures, techniques and potential problems
 Peak Performance Buoyancy Speciality
B5,300 – 1 day – 2 dives – Khao Lak
*If you have a logged Adventure Dive for Peak Performance Buoyancy then your second dive will be a fun dive
If you want to fine-tune your buoyancy and soar over reefs whilst extending 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 have already logged a PADI Adventure Dive in this Speciality then you may count that 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
B3,500 – Half day – Theory only
B3,500 – add-on price for M/V Nangnuan or M/V Andaman liveaboard trip
B5,100 – 1 day – 2 dives – Reef diving
B5,900 – 1 day – 2 dives – Wreck diving
B8,600 – 1 day – 2 dives – M/V Nam Sai
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 onboard the M/V Nam Sai.
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
B8,600 – 2 days – 4 dives – Khao Lak
*If you have a logged Adventure Dive for Search & Recovery then your fourth dive will be a fun 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 Adventure Diver/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 have already logged a PADI Adventure Dive in this Speciality then you may count that 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
B8,600 Baht – 1 day – 3 dives - Khao Lak
*If you have a logged Adventure Dive for Underwater Navigation then your third dive will be a fun 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 1 day and includes 3 training dives. If you have already logged a PADI Adventure Dive in this Speciality then you may count that dive towards this course and therefore do only 2 training dives. The course takes place at our dive center in Khao Lak together with one Khao Na Yak day trip.
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
B10,200 – 2 days – 4 dives – Khao Lak
*If you have a logged Adventure Dive for Wreck Diving then your fourth dive will be a fun 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/Advanced Open Water 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 have already logged a PADI Adventure Dive in this Speciality then you may count that 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 day trips to the Thai Muang Wreck, Bang Sak Wreck and/or the Sea Chart 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
B5,400 – add-on price for M/V Nangnuan or M/V Andaman liveaboard trip
B10,200 – 2 days – 4 dives – Wreck diving
B12,900 – 2 days – 4 dives – 1 day Wreck diving / 1 day M/V Nam Sai
B15,600 – 2 days – 4 dives – M/V Nam Sai
*If you have a logged Adventure Dive for Deep Diving then your fourth dive will be a fun 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/Advanced Open Water 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 have already logged a PADI Adventure Dive in this Speciality then you may count that dive towards this course and therefore do only 3 training dives. This course takes place on 2 Similan Island/Koh Bon days trips onboard the M/V Nam Sai or two days diving at our local wrecks or a combination of both.
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
B3,700 – add-on price for M/V Nangnuan or M/V Andaman liveaboard trip
B6,100 – 1 day – 2 dives – Wreck diving
B8,800 – 1 day – 2 dives – M/V Nam Sai
*If you have a logged Adventure Dive for Drift Diving then your second dive will be a fun 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 have already logged a PADI Adventure Dive in this Speciality then you may count that dive towards this course and therefore do only 1 training dive. The course takes place either on the Thai Muang Wreck or onboard the M/V Nam Sai.
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
 Project AWARE – Underwater Naturalist Speciality
B3,700 – add-on price for M/V Nangnuan or M/V Andaman liveaboard trip
B5,300 – 1 day – 2 dives – Reef diving
B6,100 – 1 day – 2 dives – Wreck diving
B8,800 – 1 day – 2 dives – M/V Nam Sai
* If you have a logged Adventure Dive for Underwater Naturalist then your second dive will be a fun dive
Do you want to learn more about the aquatic life and the environment that you see when you dive? This course will introduce you to the ecosystem, aquatic life and aquatic organisms found in temperate and tropical waters. You will also learn about Project Aware 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 have already logged a PADI Adventure Dive in this Speciality then you may count that 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 local day trips – Khao Na Yak Reef, Thai Muang Wreck or Bang Sak Wreck – or onboard the M/V Nam Sai at the Similan Islands.
Course Overview
- Learn how to identify aquatic life and the ecosystems surrounding them
- Learn about scientific survey techniques, dive planning, organisation and procedures
- Learn more information on Project AWARE and aquatic protection worldwide
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