What Is the Best Phuket Diving Season? One of the best things about scuba diving in Phuket is that diving operates almost year-round. With warm tropical water, diverse marine life, and a huge range of dive sites, Phuket remains one…
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…
10 SIGNS YOU ARE IN LOVE WITH THAILAND SCUBA DIVING Are you in love with scuba diving in Thailand? We know that we are for sure!! Here are 10 signs that you are officially smitten by scuba in the Land…
Why does my dive mask fog up? Fogging masks have been a persistent issue for scuba divers since the inception of the sport. While we teach partial mask clearing in the PADI Open Water course to handle fogging by adding…
Things you should not do straight after scuba diving During your PADI Open Water course you learnt that there are some things you cannot do straight after scuba diving. We can all remember that we cannot fly after scuba diving…
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What I look for when Employing a Scuba Diving Instructor. Tips from the boss Here are some tips about what I, the boss, look for when I am employing a scuba diving instructor. How to get your Scuba Diving Curriculum…
Aussie Divers Phuket – Most Wanted List Every scuba diver has a bucket list of underwater wonders they dream of encountering. From majestic marine giants, and undiscovered wrecks, to vibrant coral reefs, the allure of the ocean’s hidden treasures is…
Can Learning to Scuba Dive be Good for your Brain In a 2016 New York Times blog (Learning a New Sport May Be Good For The Brain), author Gretchen Reynolds talks of the benefits of learning a new activity during…
Tips On Buying a Scuba Regulator When you’re looking at buying your first dive regulator there are a couple of tips to consider. How deep will you be diving, cold water vs warm water, brand & serviceability? It is likely…
Here is a list of the Aussie Divers Phuket PADI IDCs dates for 2026, including the PADI IE dates for Phuket.
Month | Early Preparation | IDC Course | PADI IE Phuket | Specialty Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January ’26 | 1st – 4th | 5th – 16th | 17th – 18th | 19th – 23rd |
February ’26 | 28th Jan – 1st Feb | 2nd – 13th | 14th – 15th | 16th – 20th |
March ’26 | 25th Feb – 1st Mar | 2nd – 13th | 14th – 15th | 16th – 20th |
April ’26 | 1st – 5th | 6th – 17th | 18th – 19th | 20th – 24th |
May ’26 | 29th Apr – 3rd May | 4th – 15th | 16th – 17th | 18th – 22nd |
June ’26 | 3rd – 7th | 8th – 19th | 20th – 21st | 22nd – 26th |
July ’26 | 1st – 5th | 6th – 17th | 18th – 19th | 20st – 24th |
August ’26 | 29th Jul – 2nd Aug | 3rd – 14th | 15th – 16th | 17th – 21st |
September ’26 | 2nd – 6th | 7th – 18th | 19th – 20th | 21st – 25th |
October ’26 | 30th Sept – 4th Oct | 5th – 16th | 17th – 18th | 19th- 23rd |
November ’26 | 4th – 8th | 9th – 20th | 21st – 22nd | 23rd – 27th |
December ’26 | Contact Us | Contact Us | 12th – 13th | Contact Us |
