A couple with their instructor on a Try Dive.

When you try diving for the first time, you discover the excitement and mystery & the freedom and serenity. Nothing compares to the "weightless" exhilaration of flying underwater and only a diver knows that feeling. Discover Scuba Diving & feel it for yourself.

What's involved?
After meeting with your instructor, who will go over the fundamentals of scuba diving to enjoy your dive safely, you'll enter the water ready for your scuba adventure. We'll practise the initial skills in shallow water and then get ready for your first open water dive under the supervision of your Instructor. To a maximum depth of 12 meters/40 feet, this experience will be the first step in your new hobby that might just change your life.

How long will it take?
One day. Start at 10.30 in the morning for a bit of dive theory over breakfast.

What do I need to start?
Be at least 8 years old and be able to swim.

Big Blue provides all equipment, boat trips, manuals, etc. for the duration of the course.

Am I fit to dive?
Read this medical questionnaire, if you can answer yes to any of the questions, you may require medical clearance to enroll on a diving course. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you want more information.

Now what?
If you wish, you may elect to practise certain fundamental diving skills which may be credited towards Open Water Diver certifications.

Open Air Classroom

What's invloved?
You'll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing pool dives, knowledge development sessions and by making two open water dives.

How long will it take?
The course lasts two to three days.

What do I need to start?
Be at least 8 years old and be able to swim.

Big Blue provides all equipment, boat trips, etc., for the duration of the course. We can lend you the  SSI Manual for all SSI Courses but the PADI Manuals must be bought for an additional 800 Baht if you choose to do a PADI Course.

Am I fit to dive?
Read this medical questionnaire, if you can answer yes to any of the questions, you may require medical clearance to enroll on a diving course. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you want more information.

Now what?
After completing either of these programs, you'll want to continue your dive education and the Open Water Diver certification to explore more dive opportunities.

 How Much?
Only 6500 THB  Click here to book your Scuba Diver Course

The first level of diving certification - your ticket to exciting adventures in the underwater world.

Experiencing the Underwater World

What's involved?

What do I need to start?
Be at least 10 years old and be able to swim.

Big Blue provides all equipment, boat trips, etc., for the duration of the course. We can lend you the  SSI Manual for all SSI Courses but the PADI Manuals must be bought for an additional 800 Baht if you choose to do a PADI Course.

Am I fit to dive?
Read this medical questionnaire, if you can answer yes to any of the questions, you may require medical clearance to enroll on a diving course. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you want more information

How long will it take?
Typically the course takes between three and four full days, but rest assured, we will not rush you through the programme. Because the course is performance based, you will have plenty of time to practise your new skills prior to certification.

Or begin at home whenever you're ready. With the Open Water Diver manual, videos or interactive CD-ROM, you can cover the course material at your own pace, then meet with your Instructor.

Now what?
After successfully completing the Open Water Diver programme, you'll be issued with your Open Water Diver certification card. This internationally recognised credential is your ticket to the diving world. You may also want to continue your dive education with an Advanced or Speciality Diver course to allow you to explore more dive opportunities.

How much?
Only 9000 Thb  Click here to book your Open Water Course.

Diving every divers fantasy

What makes your pulse race? What ignites your imagination? Advanced Diver training offers something for everyone. This in-water, performance based course includes two "core" dives: a deep and underwater navigation dive, and three different "elective" dives that may include: boat diving, underwater photography, computer diving, night diving, drift, waves & current diving, etc.

What's involved?
If it's been a while since you last dived, the course may commence with a Scuba tune-up - a quiz to review your theory level with your instructor.

We all know that the place you learn new skills in is in the water. After covering the material with your instructor, you are ready for the fun part of this course - the diving. The course is run in a relaxed manner with the Instructor who offers help, encouragement and expert advice to guide you through the various tasks that will develop a greater awareness of the environment and other excellent skill building exercises.

Learning to use a Dive Computer

Big Blue provides all equipment, boat trips, etc., for the duration of the course. We can lend you the  SSI Manual for all SSI Courses but the PADI Manuals must be bought for an additional 800 Baht if you choose to do a PADI Course.

Am I fit to dive?
Read this medical questionnaire, if you can answer yes to any of the questions, you may require medical clearance to enroll on a diving course. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you want more information

How long will it take?
Generally this course is completed over two to three days.

Now what?
After successfully completing this course, you may want to continue your dive education with some of the Specialty Courses or Rescue training.

How much? Only 7800 THB  Click here to book your Advanced Open Water Course

Equipment Preparation

What's involved?

Enriched Air Nitrox dive panning requires a few more planning steps than diving on air, & you will have to use several tables to plan decompression & oxygen exposure. Most divers don't find these steps too complicated, but the process has more potential for error & less tolerance for error if you make one. Remember always plan your dive & dive your plan as is the golden rule!

What do I need to start?
You must be an Open Water Diver.

Big Blue provides all equipment, boat trips, & manuals, etc., for the duration of the course.

Am I fit to dive?
Read this medical questionnaire, if you can answer yes to any of the questions, you may require medical clearance to enroll on a diving course. Email us if you want more information.

How long will it take?
Generally this course is completed over two to three days.

Now what?
After successfully completing this course, you may want to continue your dive education with some of the Specialty Courses or Rescue training.

The lure of exploring sunken vessels, airplanes and automobiles is something most divers can't resist. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course introduces you to wreck diving and helps you develop the skills and knowledge necessary for safe and fun wreck diving.

What's involved?

Being a wreck diver means being organised, and because wreck diving often results in diving in poor or no visibility you will need to plan your dives down to the very last detail by reviewing emergency procedures, techniques, problems & the hazards that can occur in wreck diving. You will become familiar in the preparation & use of lights, air supplies, & the special equipment like penetration lines & wreck reels.

What do I need to start?
 Wreck penetration-training dives are limited to within the light zone and within 40 metres/130 feet from the surface, vertical and horizontal distance included. If the wreck used for training is located in deep water (over 18 metres/60 feet), the Deep Diver rating is recommended as a prerequisite for the Wreck Diver program.

Big Blue provides all equipment, boat trips, manuals, etc., for the duration of the course.

Am I fit to dive?
Read this medical questionnaire, if you can answer yes to any of the questions, you may require medical clearance to enroll on a diving course. Email us if you want more information.

How long will it take?
Generally this course is completed over two to three days.

Now what?
After successfully completing this course, you may want to continue your dive education with some of the Specialty Courses or Rescue training.

Rescue training takes you beyond the purely recreational level by expanding your knowledge and skills to assist other divers, handle problems and emergencies, and prevent those problems, leaving you with a sense of security as a diver that cannot be obtained in any other way. Rescue certification is a prerequisite for all leadership level training.

The course makes the serious subject of accident management enjoyable and rewarding. Until now, the emphasis of your training has been you and your dive buddy; the rescue training teaches you to make diving more safe and enjoyable for others.

What's involved?
During this course, you'll learn how to foresee, prevent and manage potential diving accidents; from assisting a tired diver to handling possible emergency scenarios, you'll practise applying the knowledge and skills that can make the difference in the unlikely event that problems do arise.

What do I need to start?
You must be an Open Water Diver and have recognised CPR certification, such as the Emergency First Response , within the past two years. You may be asked to prove proof of logged dives.

Big Blue provides all equipment, boat trips, etc., for the duration of the course. We can lend you the  SSI Manual for all SSI Courses but the PADI Manuals must be bought for an additional 800 Baht if you choose to do a PADI Course.

Am I fit to dive?
Read this medical questionnaire, if you can answer yes to any of the questions, you may require medical clearance to enroll on a diving course. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you want more information

How long will it take?
Rescue training is typically conducted over three days.

Now what?
After successfully completing your Rescue training, you may wish to continue your dive education via the Master Scuba Diver certification or leadership level courses, if you choose the professional route.

How much? Only 8800 THB. Click here to book your Rescue Diver Course

EFR Training

What's involved?
The Emergency First Response (EFR) program can show you how to respond if someone needs help. The Emergency First Response - Primary Care course provides extensive instruction in CPR and First Aid, as well as offering optional Secondary Care and Emergency Oxygen sections.

Practical applications allow you to build and polish your skills.

The chances are that you will probably never need to use the skills that you learn on this course, however, should the need arise to use the skills in providing emergency medical attention, you will have the knowledge to respond quickly with confidence.

What do I need to start?
There is no dive certification required nor minimum age limit.

How long will it take?
The Primary Care course lasts four hours and can be completed in half a day.

Now what?
After successfully completing this course, you may want to continue your dive education with some of the Specialty Courses or Rescue training.

Big Blue provides all equipment and manuals, etc., for the duration of the course.

How much? Only 3500 THB including the Manual

If you've thought about making diving your life or maybe just reducing the cost of your vacations then becoming a Dive Master is the first step.
At Big Blue we treat our leadership level courses with the seriousness they deserve, while still maintaining the personal touch you just don't get elsewhere.

You'll find that there's no more rewarding experience than following the Big Blue staff through their work and becoming a part of our team.The course can be tailored to your individual needs and schedule, but remember, the more you put in, the more you will get out.

What's involved?
You will work closely with your instructors to expand your diving skills and knowledge to a professional level, following them as they lead other courses. Then, in the most fulfilling part of the course, you'll learn and practice supervising diving activities and assisting with student training. You will also experience first-hand the day to day job of a Dive Master.

You will begin to lead fun divers under the supervision of a professional and start to take responsibility for the running of the boat and as you gain confidence, you gain employability as well.

An important part of diving is having fun and we'll make your Dive Master Challenge an unforgettable evening. Click here for pictures of recent DM challenges.

What do I need to start?
You must be certified in Rescue techniques and have a recognised CPR certification, such as the Emergency First Response, within the last two years. You will need to have 20 logged dives to begin the course and 60 by the time you are certified.

Although you may have some or all of your own equipment, Big Blue provides all equipment, & boat trips, etc. for the duration of the course.

Am I fit to dive?
Read this medical questionnaire, if you can answer yes to any of the questions, you may require medical clearance to enroll on a diving course. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you want more information.

How long will it take?
Although the course may be run in around ten days, at Big Blue we recommend that you allow four weeks to six weeks for completion in order to receive the full benefit of your education.

Now what?
As a Dive Master, you may supervise and assist with both training and non-training dive activities in a variety of environments; helping with classes as well as planning and leading guided dive tours. You may also conduct certain scuba programs for certified divers, such as scuba reviews. After successfully completing the Divemaster course, you may wish to continue your dive education by attending an Instructor Development Course, on your way to becoming a PADI Assistant Instructor or Open Water Scuba Instructor.

How much? Only 25000 THB (not including materials) Click here to book your Divemaster Course

Our Instructor Training team will be available to guide, help and facilitate all Instructor candidates in a stress-free and relaxed atmosphere.

What's involved?
Instructor training is designed to emphasise learning and development to prepare you to function as an instructor.

You gain knowledge, skills and coaching techniques to teach effectively;

The focus is on 'real world' application;

Your performance is measured throughout the programme to assist you to improve your abilities;

You are given an introduction to the business of diving, including economic, social, cultural, legal, governmental and environmental concerns as well as marketing and customer service.

What do I need to start?
You must be a Divemaster (or equivalent) and have a recognised CPR certification, such as the Emergency First Response, within the past two years.

You will need to have 100 logged dives and at least one year of elapsed time since Open Water certification to begin the course.

Although you may have some or all of your own equipment, Big Blue provides all equipment, boat trips, manuals, etc., for the duration of the course.

Am I fit to dive?
Read this medical questionnaire, if you can answer yes to any of the questions, you may require medical clearance to enroll on a diving course. Email us if you want more information.

How long will it take?
Instructor training is conducted over ten days and is usually immediately followed by a local Instructor Examination (IE).

Now what?
After successfully completing your Instructor training, you will want to attend an Instructor Examination (IE). There is a local IE immediately following the course.

Once you are a certified Instructor, you will want to continue your professional dive education by adding Specialty Courses and continuing up the ranks.

How much? For more info please email us