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schools are located in the areas indicated on the map, click the dive flags for
details. However, all dive schools have booking offices and agents in all
the resort areas. Some resorts are exclusive agents for only one dive
school, whilst other agents provide information from several schools.
My advice is to shop around, don't simply
sign up to learn to dive with the school whose promotional material you see on
the wall of your resort. It may well be the best option, but if you spend
a couple of hours looking around you may also find schools whose schedule, and instructors better meet your requirements.
Also avoid promising your custom to a dive
instructor you meet in a bar and share a few beers with. Sure he might be
a great guy and an excellent instructor but it's far wiser to make an informed
decision when both you & the instructor are sober. (For ideas about how
to choose an instructor, read
this article.)
Approximate prices for 2008-09 season.
Dive schools fix prices between themselves
as apparently cartels are a good thing and free competition isn't in the scuba
world. So if you are comparing prices you will find that the published prices are
virtually the same no matter where you go. However, you will find that
prices can be discounted - especially if you book direct with the give operator
and not through an agent. Also, ask about things like free accommodation
if you plan to take a 3-4 day dive course. Don't expect luxury, but many
schools now throw in a free room for the duration of your course.
Discover Scuba - 3,800 - 4,000 Baht (2 Dives)
Open Water - 12,500 - 14,500 Baht
Advanced Open Water 11,000 - 12,500 Baht
Rescue Diver - 12,500 Baht
Emergency First Response - 3,700 - 4,000 Baht
Divemaster - 25,000 - 28,000 Baht
Fun Dives for certified divers - 2,200 - 2,600 Baht (
2 Dives )
Night Dive - 1,600 - 1,800 Baht
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