Dive Education with SEAL:
PADI DIVE CENTER

About PADI

PADI stands for Professional Association of Diving Instructors. Founded more than 30 years ago in the USA, PADI has become the largest international diver-certifying agency in the world. Today more diving certifications are issued by PADI than by all of the other agencies collectively. This has the advantage of worldwide recognition of PADI diving certifications, and allows divers to continue their education anywhere in the world. More than 3000 Dive Centers and Resorts are recognized for their achievement and their ability to train divers to the highest standards as well as for safety and quality in all the services provided.

PADI issues different certifications to recognize divers that have more experience and skill, ranging from the Open Water Diver to Course Director. Each of the steps in the continuing education ladder ensures the diver receives additional training and experience to make them a more knowledgeable diver. And if for any reason students can not complete their course with the original instructor, it will not be a problem to find another PADI dive store in a different location. PADI dive stores are located everywhere people dive. The PADI system of diver education allows for easy referrals at almost any point in a course.

All courses include course materials, equipment rental and PADI certification fees.

PADI Introductory Courses - ranging from half a day up to two days.

If you are not quite sure whether you want to start off with a qualification course such as the PADI Open Water Course, you may prefer to go for an Introductory course to get the feel of things. If you feel happy with it you can go on to do the PADI Open Water course which would make you a qualified diver.

Scuba Diver (introductory course)

This course does carry a recognized diving qualification but with restrictions to the depths of the dives. You would cover just over half the theory and water skills that are necessary to become a fully certified open water dive.

Schedule and Prices
Day 1: Theory and pool sessions
Day 2: Open water dives (1 & 2) on our day-dive boat
Price : Euro 185

The Scuba Diver introductory course carries points towards becoming a fully qualified Open Water diver.

Scuba Diver Upgrade to Open Water Diver
Day 1: Theory and pool sessions
Day 2: Open water dives (3 & 4) on our day-dive boat
Price : Euro 159

Discover Scuba Diving (introductory course)

If you don't have the time for full diver training, but would like to experience the ease and thrill of diving, join us for a two day program. Our instructors will teach you basic theory and familiarize you with the equipment before accompanying you on a controlled dive to limited depth. You have the option of diving either at a local coral reef, or in the clear waters off one of the far islands.

Schedule and Prices
2 Days
Day 1: Academics
Day 2: Two Ocean dives
Price : Euro 84

PADI Certification courses

Open Water Diver Course

The Open Water Diver Course is for the beginner or uncertified diver and will give you all the required knowledge and skills necessary to make your diving safe and fun.

The first two days are devoted to diving theory and practice, with five academic modules, four short quizzes, the final exam, five pool sessions and a 200 meter swim test. The remaining two days conclude with four open water training dives under the supervision of your instructor, while allowing you to enjoy the tropical reefs of the Andaman Sea.

After completion of the course, you will become certified as an internationally recognized PADI Open Water Diver.

Schedule and Prices
Full four day certification course
Day 1 & 2: Academics and pool training
Day 3 & 4: Four ocean open water training boat dives
Price : Euro 260

Advanced Open Water Diver Course

Here you have the chance to expand and continue your diving knowledge and experience in the care of a PADI instructor. You will complete two 'core' dives - underwater navigation and deep diving - after receiving academic training in these areas. You will also select and complete three 'elective' dives in areas such as multi-level diving, wreck diving, night diving, drift diving, photography, underwater naturalist, boat diving and search and recovery.

The Advanced Course can be combined with beach dives, day trips or a liveaboard cruise. You choose what option interests you the most! If you have difficulty deciding, your instructor will help you choose the specialty training that is right for you.

Schedule and Prices
All year round:
Two days: Five training dives on the beach, day trips or liveaboards
Price : Euro 230

Scuba Tune up

If it's been a while since your last dive, or you feel that your skills and knowledge are a little 'rusty', then take this PADI refresher course. Our instructor will review your diving theory and skills, making sure that you haven't forgotten anything! The two day course includes classroom and shallow, confined water training and finishes with two ocean dives.

Schedule and Prices
All year round:
Day 1: 1/2 day academics and 1/2 day pool
Day 2: Two Ocean Dives
Price : Euro 144

Specialty Courses

There must be some area of diving that particularly interests you - let us help you to develop your skills in this area and expand your knowledge. Our instructors now offer you the complete range of PADI specialties; favorites include underwater naturalist, deep diver, wreck diver and night diver. Specialties are available in conjunction with beach dives, daytrips or liveaboard cruises.

One Day specialty Courses:

Adventure Diver | Underwater Navigator | Videographer
Day 1: Three Ocean Dives
Price : Euro 199

Boat | Drift | Project Aware Fish Identification | Multilevel
Peak Performance Buoyancy | Naturalist Diver
Day 1: Two Ocean Dives
Price : Euro 135

Two Day specialty Courses:

Wreck | Search and Recovery | Deep Diver
Day 1: Two Ocean Dives
Day 2: Two Ocean Dives
Price : Euro 218

Emergency First Response

The PADI Emergency First Response - a basic course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care - teaches you simple, logical steps that you can take to assist somebody who needs help. With practical application and hands on experience this course becomes beneficial for both diver and non-diver. This course meets the emergency medical certification requirements for several PADI courses.

Schedule and Prices
Daily: 1 day with academics and practical application
Price: Euro 100

Rescue Diver Course

Prerequisite: Current CPR certification or Emergency First Response

The PADI Rescue Diver course is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills for you to effectively perform rescues and assists, manage diving-accident situations and render proper medic first aid. You’ll find the course enjoyable and highly interesting, although the nature and context in which such training may be used is quite serious. The primary objective of this course is to prevent the need for use of rescue skills. A good diver does not only solve problems, he prevents them in the first place!

You will do five academic sessions and twelve open water training exercises over a minimum of two days. The PADI Rescue Diver rating is a prerequisite for all PADI leadership programs.

Schedule and Prices
Daily: Three days with academics and open water training
Price: Euro 260

PADI Divemaster Course

This is the first level of the professional status in the PADI system. The theory lessons cover a wide range of topics and higher degree of diving knowledge. As a Divemaster you would assist a qualified PADI Instructor in a variety of training sessions which will enhance your practical diving skills up to demonstration standards. The student will gain invaluable experience in the professional field of diving. Includes use of all diving equipment, manual, Knowledge Review Work-book, but excludes the actual cost of certification which would be payable direct to PADI.

Schedule and Prices
Course duration: Approximately fifty hours in 2 to 3 weeks
Price: Euro 790