Diving Health

New Diver Medical Questionnaire Released

On the 25th June 2020, DAN (Divers Alert Network), WRSTC (World Recreational Scuba Training Council), RSTC (Recreational Scuba Training Council) and the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society released a new diver medical questionnaire. The new medical was two and a half years in the making. It was cross referenced against the old medical form with real scuba diving students. PADI will take on the new medical checklist and will use it for all of their scuba diving and freediving courses. The process for the PADI Discover Scuba Diving appears to remain the same. Participants will complete the medical in the PADI DSD booklet a [...]

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News & Special Offers

Medical Grade Silicone Mouthpieces

Aussie Divers Phuket are now retailers for Silicone Gear medical grade silicone scuba diving mouthpieces. These super soft mouthpieces are made in the USA and are very very comfortable. They come in a range of really cool colours and three different sizes, standard size, kids size and a larger long bite option. All come with spare coloured cable ties. If you do not own your own scuba diving regulator then at least own your own person mouthpiece the prevent the transmission of disease. The Standard Mouthpiece has a generous bite plate with supple sidewalls. This makes it extra comfortable for divers with normal or s [...]

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Marine Life

Are There Sharks in Phuket? Are They Dangerous?

Yes, there are sharks in Phuket, however, this should not stop you from scuba diving here. Phuket is blessed with some of the most docile and placid sharks possible. From the teddy bear-like Leopard Shark to the gigantic and graceful Whale Shark there is no better place in the world to fall in love with sharks. It is normal to have a fear of sharks, but this shouldn't stop you from learning to dive and getting your PADI Open Water Certification, or doing a simple PADI Discover Scuba Diving introduction dive whilst in Phuket. Shark attacks on scuba divers are extremely rare throughout the world, less than 4% of all attacks according to [...]

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Our Dives

How Much Does it Cost to Scuba Dive In Phuket?

Here is a quick review of how much it costs to scuba dive with Aussie Divers Phuket. For more detailed information click on the individual PADI Courses or Day Trip Links. Here is a list of our certified divers scuba diving day trips. Phi Phi Marine Park Fees THB 600 per person per day. The PADI Discover Scuba Diving is a one day scuba diving experience with one of our awesome instructors. It include basic theory and training. There is no certification for this activity. Book Your Scuba Diving Day Trip with Aussie Divers Phuket Today! The PADI Scuba Diver Course is a [...]

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Diving Health

Why is it Important to Stay Hydrated While Scuba Diving?

Staying hydrated when scuba diving is important to your health. Here we look at the reason why and the consequences if we do not. I may sound a little odd given that scuba divers spend most of their active time surrounded by water, however staying well hydrated is very important when scuba diving. There are a number of different reasons why a scuba diver may dehydrate, particularly here in Phuket, Thailand. Scuba Diving can also have its own issues if a diver does not keep hydrated. There are a number of factors that contribute the dehydration. Here is a list of a few that occur when scuba diving in warm climates like Ph [...]

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Everything Else

What I look for when Employing a Scuba Diving Instructor

Here are some tips about what I, the boss looks for when I am employing a scuba diving instructor. Being a PADI Scuba Diving instructor is one of the best jobs in the world. Given that PADI has dive centres in 186 countries around the globe, this could give a dive instructor the opportunity to travel and work. I don’t think there is a dive instructor out there that does not dream of working their way around the world and diving in exotic locations. However, with over 170,000 PADI Pros already out there and 1,000’s of new divemasters and instructors coming through each year, only the best will be able to fulfill the dream. [...]

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Helpful Diving Info

How to Buy a Scuba Diving Mask?

Here is Aussie Divers Phuket tips on how to buy a new scuba diving mask. Buying a dive mask should be the first investment you make as a scuba diver. As having your own mask with a proper fit will go along way to making your dives more enjoyable. When looking at buying a dive mask there are a number of different shapes, styles & sizes available, how do you choose the right one for you. The choices may seem endless, however, there are some basic things to search for, here is our guide to buying a dive mask. The key to finding a good mask is getting the right fit, after all, there is nothing worse than having to clear a l [...]

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