| GoDive | PADI Discover Scuba with Alain Barrat,
Instructor Trainer @Oxybulles Diving Rawai - Phuket - Thailand.
Where can I get my PADI Discover Scuba or Try Dive in Thailand? We (Oxybulles Diving Rawai) are running it in Phuket with our Instructor, Alain Barrat! Our GoDive In-depth DSD, PADI Discover Scuba Diving package, is a non-professional scuba diving training course!
Why learn in Phuket Island, with Alain Barrat @ Oxybulles Diving Rawai!
Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure with the PADI Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) program on stunning Phuket Island at Oxybulles Diving Rawai! With the incredible Alain Barrat, a PADI Instructor, you’ll dive into the basics of scuba diving in a fun, supportive environment, perfect for first-timers! Spend an exciting day exploring the vibrant marine life while receiving close supervision from your instructor. Enjoy a personalized training experience that fits your holiday schedule, complete with an online eLearning option, and dive with a maximum of just 4 people per group for an intimate and uncrowded boat experience. Let the underwater magic begin!
Key reasons to learn PADI DSD with us, and Alain!
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Try before you buy: Get a taste of scuba diving, without investing in full gear or a lengthy course.
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Minimal commitment: This can be completed in a single day, usually with one pool session and one open water dive.
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Supervised experience: You are constantly with our PADI-certified instructor throughout the dive.
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Access to amazing underwater sights: Explore the marine life in a shallow, safe environment.
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Potential pathway to full certification: If you enjoy the DSD experience, it can be credited towards your Open Water certification course.
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Great for non-divers: Ideal for families or friends who may not want to commit to a full diving course but still want to experience the underwater world.
The Thrills!
Dive into adventure with the PADI Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) program! This thrilling introduction to scuba diving is perfect for beginners eager to explore the underwater world without a full commitment. You'll get hands-on experience with essential scuba gear, build your confidence under the watchful eye of a skilled PADI professional, and enjoy the exhilaration of diving in a pool or calm waters. Plus, you'll discover how to connect with the vibrant PADI community! Get ready to make unforgettable memories beneath the waves!
The Challenges!
Ready to dive into the thrilling world of scuba diving? The PADI Discover Scuba course is an exhilarating experience, but it comes with its! One of the most common hurdles is clearing the mask. Don’t worry, with practice and calm, you'll master it! Breathing underwater feels strange at first, but by focusing on slow and deep breaths, you’ll soon find your rhythm. Plus, you’ll learn essential skills like equalizing your ears and navigating confined water, making every moment underwater a fantastic adventure!
What options do you offer?
We offer two options: These training sessions can be personalized or group sessions
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Option 1 - 2 Dives Pack. If you want to discover the Racha Islands, combining snorkeling and trying diving, and you don't have much time in your holiday, this 1-day option is for you.
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Option 2 - 4 Dives Pack. If you want to discover the Racha or Phi Phi Islands, combining snorkeling and trying diving, and you have time during your holiday, this 2-day option is for you.
Start your training today!
You don't need to arrive in Thailand to meet Alain before starting it!
With the PADI Discover Scuba Diving eLearning program, you will start whenever you want at home.
This fun and interactive online training before your vacation will allow you to learn, at your own pace, the basic information necessary and required for this course. This will save you time and not spend one minute in the classroom with Alain. Not only will you be better prepared, but you will be able to spend more time on practical stuff and underwater with him.
Contact Alain as soon as possible so he can order it and send it to you well before your arrival…
If you are already here on location in Phuket, and you did not have time to contact Alain by email in advance, this e-learning option will always be available for you.
Our GoDive In-depth DSD 2 dives Pack
DSD - Try Dives / Personalized training
5'200.- (1 person)
Quotations are in THB & per person
Over 1 day, including Snorkeling and 2 dives.
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1 snorkeling orientation dive.
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1 scuba orientation dive.
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1 scuba exploration dive.
You must be 10 years old to register.
Exclusive offers for Early Bird Group Bookings
DSD - Try Dives / Group training
4'300.- (from 2 people to 4 max.)
Quotations are in THB & per person
Over 1 day, including Snorkeling and 2 dives.
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1 snorkeling orientation dive.
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1 scuba orientation dive.
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1 scuba exploration dive.
You must be 10 years old to register.
Our GoDive In-depth DSD 4 dives Pack
DSD - Try Dives / Personalized training
6'400.- (1 person)
Quotations are in THB & per person
Over 2 days! Yes... Including 4 dives. You can fully enjoy and have fun while scuba diving.
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1 long scuba exploration dive in the pool.
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3 scuba explorations dive.
You must be 10 years old to register.
The Daily Schedule is in the next section
Exclusive offers for Early Bird Group Bookings
DSD - Try Dives / Group training
5'500.- (from 2 people to 4 max.)
Quotations are in THB & per person
Over 2 days! Yes... Including 4 dives. You can fully enjoy and have fun while scuba diving.
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1 long scuba exploration dive in the pool.
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3 scuba explorations dive.
You must be 10 years old to register.
Schedule / GoDive In-depth DSD 4 Dives Packs.
Swimming pool and from the boat...
Day 1
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From 8:30 am here in Phuket, your day starts at the closest dive center where you meet your PADI dive instructor, Alain Barrat.
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He will begin with an administrative procedure if he has not already done it the day before. He will continue with a brief introduction to the basics of scuba diving, including safety rules, diving signals (underwater communication), and equipment.
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Once the theory part is over, you will have the opportunity to put on your equipment and make your first underwater bubbles in the shallow part of the pool. During this session, Alain will teach you the most important skills in scuba diving to make you feel comfortable.
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As soon as you can comfortably complete some skills, you will also have plenty of time to practice moving underwater and do an exploration dive. All this, to get experience before going to sea.
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After the pool session, which generally ends at 10:30 am, you can enjoy a shower, change yourself and you can go home.
Day 2
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If necessary, we will pick you up around 7:30 am with a minibus to go to Chalong Bay south of Phuket, where a boat awaits you at the pier.
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Around 08:30, departure for Racha Yai, Racha Noi, or Koh Phi Phi.
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After the boat briefing, remember to hydrate yourself, relax, and enjoy the cruise.
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At 10:00, if everything went well: dive briefing, pré-dive safety check by your instructor, and you are ready for your 1st dive.
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The maximum depth of this dive will be 12 meters with a maximum dive time of 50 minutes.
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Back on board, you have time to eat fruit, to réhydrate yourself, and relax.
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At noon, if everything went well: dive briefing, pré-dive safety check by your instructor, and you are ready for your 1st dive.
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The maximum depth of this dive will also be 12 meters with a maximum dive time of 50 minutes.
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Back on board, you have time to enjoy lunch (Thai buffet), réhydrate yourself, and relax.
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After the lunch break, you will have the opportunity to do a 3rd dive or snorkel on another dive site.
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The return to your hotel is normally around 5 pm
Your next adventure in Thailand:
When you have completed the entire try dive / Discover Scuba Diving program with Alain, remember to check out courses that lead to the PADI Scuba Diver - 12m. or PADI Open Water Diver - 18m.. Talk to Alain to get credit and quickly start your next course.