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Hear of them coresponded and decided both time to go with another outfit. Did my rescue course there and some SDI training. I thougth that PJ was quite attentive and communicative by email. He works the internet really well. But, I found out that he does not have his own boat and works through Mermaids, a larger center. I decided to go with a place that had their own boat(s) so they call their own shots.
I really enjoyed Aquanauts on Soi 6. Did my PADI training there. Nice boat, knowledgeable and entertaining staff. Great food at lunchtime! My next training I did with a smaller outfit, more technical...only because AQN did not have that training available.
Last trip (a few weeks ago) I saw the Mermaids boat pull up with like 100 divers, what a nightmare.
What kind of diving/training are you intersted in?
JAG
Hear of them coresponded and decided both time to go with another outfit. Did my rescue course there and some SDI training. I thougth that PJ was quite attentive and communicative by email. He works the internet really well. But, I found out that he does not have his own boat and works through Mermaids, a larger center. I decided to go with a place that had their own boat(s) so they call their own shots.
I really enjoyed Aquanauts on Soi 6. Did my PADI training there. Nice boat, knowledgeable and entertaining staff. Great food at lunchtime! My next training I did with a smaller outfit, more technical...only because AQN did not have that training available.
Last trip (a few weeks ago) I saw the Mermaids boat pull up with like 100 divers, what a nightmare.
What kind of diving/training are you intersted in?
JAG
PJ Has this diving instructor package for $6600 it takes 4 months:
· 4 months lodgings in Pattaya - a basic A/C room near the Dive Center - limit $100/month (upgrades available)
NOTE: Room fees are only included based on 30% deposit at least 6 weeks before the course start date.
· All the basic PADI courses from Rescue Diver to Open Water Scuba Instructor
ASSET Equipment Service and Maintenance Training - Asia's only professional level equipment course!
· All required books, manuals, tables and slates needed for the courses
· All required fees to PADI, including Instructor Examination Fee
· At least 200 dives experience in a busy dive center
if I pay before Juy 1st I get 5 spacialty courses.
if I pay in full before June 2nd I also get:
PADI Nitrox Diver
PADI Equipment Specialist
Have in mind that if I pay in full I'd be paying with like 1 year and 3 months in advance
Is this just too good to be true?
You are very rigth they are very good on the internet.
Thanks for replying
· 4 months lodgings in Pattaya - a basic A/C room near the Dive Center - limit $100/month (upgrades available)
NOTE: Room fees are only included based on 30% deposit at least 6 weeks before the course start date.
· All the basic PADI courses from Rescue Diver to Open Water Scuba Instructor
ASSET Equipment Service and Maintenance Training - Asia's only professional level equipment course!
· All required books, manuals, tables and slates needed for the courses
· All required fees to PADI, including Instructor Examination Fee
· At least 200 dives experience in a busy dive center
if I pay before Juy 1st I get 5 spacialty courses.
if I pay in full before June 2nd I also get:
PADI Nitrox Diver
PADI Equipment Specialist
Have in mind that if I pay in full I'd be paying with like 1 year and 3 months in advance
Is this just too good to be true?
You are very rigth they are very good on the internet.
Thanks for replying
Hi
Well, having spent a far bit of time in Pattaya, I'd have to first say that the diving is not that great. The main reason I go is that when I have been in Thailand thus far, I have some kind of business in Bangkok and have only a few days to spare, and it only takes 2 hours by car to get to Pattaya. Pattaya is also a pretty intense (and sleazy) beach area. For some that is a plus...There are a couple of wrecks and some nice coral spots but most diving is about 1 1/2 out by boat (far islands).
If I were to do a course like the one you are considering, I would go to a nicer area more known for diving, such as Koh Tao or Phuket. If you look on the Inernet, there are plenty of other IDC powerhouses out there, some even offer free room to IDC candidates. So look aaround, don'd presssure yourself into a quick decision.
Last, I think I have seen some posts by peole who have done IDCs in Koh Tao or Phuket. You should make a post like this, "Best IDC in Koh Tao or Phuket?" and I am sure you will get lots fo useful, first hand input...
Best of luck, sounds like a wonderful adventure ahead...
JAG
Well, having spent a far bit of time in Pattaya, I'd have to first say that the diving is not that great. The main reason I go is that when I have been in Thailand thus far, I have some kind of business in Bangkok and have only a few days to spare, and it only takes 2 hours by car to get to Pattaya. Pattaya is also a pretty intense (and sleazy) beach area. For some that is a plus...There are a couple of wrecks and some nice coral spots but most diving is about 1 1/2 out by boat (far islands).
If I were to do a course like the one you are considering, I would go to a nicer area more known for diving, such as Koh Tao or Phuket. If you look on the Inernet, there are plenty of other IDC powerhouses out there, some even offer free room to IDC candidates. So look aaround, don'd presssure yourself into a quick decision.
Last, I think I have seen some posts by peole who have done IDCs in Koh Tao or Phuket. You should make a post like this, "Best IDC in Koh Tao or Phuket?" and I am sure you will get lots fo useful, first hand input...
Best of luck, sounds like a wonderful adventure ahead...
JAG
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