Marine Life
Why whale sharks are NOT the coolest creatures in the sea…
One of the most popular creatures some say the coolest, in the sea is the whale shark. Look at most websites in Phuket and around the world and they will feature pics of these massive creatures. Travel to some locations in the world and you could not help but think they are the only creatures in the sea.
We we are about to debunk that theory and prove that they are not as cool as what divers think.
We rate the whale shark on four key areas, make you own mind up.
They are never there when they need them to be
Divers have spent many millions of dollars chasing that elusive glimpse of a whale shark and have failed. They have trav [...]
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Scuba Diving Phuket – Recovery After the Pandemic
The Phuket scuba diving industry took a pretty big hit during the COVID pandemic. Phuket was isolated from the outside world for almost 18 months. During the period there were times when there was no scuba diving in Phuket at all. Even our local beach dives at Kata Beach were banned for an amount of time.
The Phuket scuba diving industry is heavily reliant on international visitors and some businesses are almost 99% dependent on international divers.
It was a very tough time for scuba diving in Phuket. A lot of scuba diving instructors returned to their native countries and employment within the scuba diving was slashed. The pand [...]
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News & Special Offers
Aussie Divers Received 7th PADI Award
It has been a tough few year in Phuket with COVID travel restrictions however with a lot of hard work, Aussie Divers Phuket have received their 7th consecutive Outstanding Contribution to Scuba Diving Award from PADI.
The award was presented to Owner Darren Gaspari by PADI Regional Manager Andy Auer.
Aussie Divers is extremely proud to have won the award and could not have done it without the help of their staff, Ashley Walker, Martin Ruhoff. Christer Anderson, Pechdee (Peedee) Pinaisullakakij and Guy Allen. The award was graciously accepted by the team and celebrated with a couple of icy cold Leos.
Even through a tough ye [...]
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Helpful Diving Info
How to Improve My Air Consumption Scuba Diving
Having poor air consumption is not only frustrating for the diver involved, it is also frustrating for the diver’s buddy or dive group. Here are a few tips on how to improve your air consumption whilst scuba diving.
There is often as scuba diving safety rule in parts of the world (Thailand is one) when the first person is low on air then the whole group ends the dive. Therefore, if divers have paid good money to dive and the dive was cut short by someone with poor air consumption then that person can become quite unpopular.
Over the years I have heard a lot of excuses to why someone’s air consumption is high, often I tend to [...]
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Courses
PADI DIVEMASTER COURSE IN PHUKET, THAILAND
Is scuba diving Phuket Thailand and becoming a PADI Divemaster you dream come true? Here at Aussie Divers Phuket we offer unique PADI Divemaster Internships of up to 4 weeks to turn your dreams into reality. This could be the start of a whole new life for you as a PADI Professional! It’s both challenging and rewarding and you’ll be leading the life you always dreamed of. Imagine your office being on a beach, your daily commute being on a boat heading towards dive sites and your work being underwater – it’s all possible here in Phuket!
Take one of our affordable Divemaster programs and you’ll learn how to become a professional [...]
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Courses
PADI Advanced Open Water in Phuket, Thailand
Are you planning to go scuba diving in Thailand? Thinking about taking your PADI Advanced Open Water Course in Thailand? Here’s why scuba diving in Phuket must be on your list!
Scuba diving in Phuket is everything you would expect from diving in Thailand – beautiful coral reefs, an abundance of fish and stunning underwater scenery. With a range of dive sites to explore, taking your PADI Advanced Open Water in Phuket gives you the chance to explore deeper (up to 30 metres) and see even more.
If you are Open Water certified this is your chance to enhance your skills, practice your techniques and experience some of the best scuba d [...]
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What is the water temperature for scuba diving in Phuket Thailand
We often get asked what will be the water temperature when scuba diving in Phuket of Thailand. Phuket is fortunate that our water temperature is very stable and does not fluctuate much and has some of the warmest waters in the world.
Generally the water temperature in and around Phuket is normally a very comfortable 29 degrees Celsius. With a long run of overcast days it may drop to a chilly 28 degrees and if we get an extended run of warm sunny weather it could reach 30 degrees Celsius.
Occasionally we have thermoclines come through that will reduce the temperature to 27 - 28 degrees however they are rare.
If you are doing a s [...]
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