Comments on: Learning to Scuba Dive in Thailand with PADI

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 17:34:09 +0000

This sounds awesome and is exactly what I want to do when I go to Thailand next year! How much did the program cost? Thanks a bunch!

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 14:56:02 +0000

How did you find the written test? I really want to take my PADI but actually I’m pretty terrible at theory tests.

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:25:53 +0000

In reply to Hayley. @Hayley: My pleasure (and thanks for your comments)! I'm so excited for you. Enjoy your trip and let me know how it went. ;-)

By: M.H.

M.H. — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:06:14 +0000

“Main points to remember about diving:
1. Never hold your breath while you’re diving…”
5a. Rule of the sea: nothing will attack you unless it feels threatened.
5b. Or Hungry, especially if there is already exposed blood on or near the diver. Fortunately, most divers will never become ‘fishbait’.

To be inside a fishbowl is a treasured experience. Wishing everyone well.

By: Hayley

Hayley — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:55:56 +0000

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Your information has been very helpful!!! Our tickets are from June 14th to the 23 so , according to you, it sounds like the AC will be shut down then. It might be Ko Tao then:) Look forward to more excellent articles!

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:40:21 +0000

In reply to Hayley. @Hayley: AC was an option initially, but I was there in late June and it had already shut down, so I was advised to Ko Tao. Koh Tao is okay diving, but the spots we went to wasn't as heavy with marine life as I hoped. However, KT is convenient. It's open year round, you can island hop, snorkel and dive. Although time-wise, I suspect it might take a day to get to the A.C.from KT (depending on where on the AC you're looking at), you'll still need to find a bus deal or have an agent hook you up with transportation to the other location. It might be a hassle to plan if you're low on time. . If you'll be there between Oct-May, a straight shot to the Andaman Coast might be better, especially as I get the feeling it may be your ideal. I'm a big believer of always making the ideal work first. I'm betting the diving is better there too. If you have time afterwards, then followup with KT. . Here's a post I found on top dive sites in Thailand: http://divehappy.com/thailand/the-best-dive-sites-in-thailand/

By: Hayley

Hayley — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:05:33 +0000

I’m debating on getting certification where you did yours but trying to combine it with the Andaman coast where I’ll be visiting friends. I’ve heard the Andaman coast shuts down anywhere from April to November and that’s when the Gulf has better diving. Do you know anything about what the diving is on the Andaman is like then? I won’t have oodles of time so whatever is quickest and easiest is ideal, (but I really want to check out the Andaman coast:) Thank you!!

By: nicole@muranoplace

nicole@muranoplace — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:53:09 +0000

i can’t wait to go their in Thailand.thanks for shearing this …beautiful beach

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:11:22 +0000

In reply to Laura in Cancun. @Laura: Well, I mistake on that price. What I had initially listed was what I recorded in my expense list for some reason. I recently found my actual receipt and discovered I paid a bit more. Still worth the cost though!

By: Laura in Cancun

Laura in Cancun — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:28:32 +0000

Ok $250 for ALL THAT?!?! What a steal!